pgk Posted February 19, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 19, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I DO have a very good reason for asking this question as it might just be an ideal lens for a very specific application that I have - but if the mirror clearance is insufficient then obviously it won't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Hi pgk, Take a look here Has anyone tried a modified 19mm Elmarit-r (v.2) on a Canon 5DMkII?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
PeterP Posted February 19, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 19, 2009 According to Cameraquest "The following Leica R lenses are reported to have mirror clearance issues with most if not all adapted EOS cameras: 15/3.5, 16/2.8, 19/2.8 Second Version, 21/4 Mirror Lock Up Version, 35/1.4, 35-70/2.8, 80-200/4.5 First Version. The 24/2.8 and 28-70/3.5-4.5 (2nd version) will not work on the EOS 5D because the rear element protective guard hits the mirror. The 21-35/3.5 Aspherical and 28-90/2.8-4.5 Aspherical is reported not to work on the 1Ds Mk II. Keep in mind there are minor design changes during a lens' lifetime (most of which are not reported by manufacturers), and so the changes are unknown to the public..........The Canon 5D has a larger than normal EOS mirror, so take extra care mounting lenses. This list is not represented as complete." I was thinking of doing the same , but after I read the above I opted not to try. Best of luck. PeterP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted February 19, 2009 It IS possible to remove part of the metal protection tube on the back of this lens and it can then be used on 1D series and, according to some, on the 5D. But I would like to hear from anyone who has used it on a 5D MkII just in case there is an issue with this camera - I don't know whether the mirror is the same as the 5D but the bodyshell is slightly different dimensionally so it may well be diffterent too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted February 19, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 19, 2009 I have a 19/2.8 that I modified for use on a 5D. I may have access to a 5DMkII that I could try it (carefully) on by the middle of next week. However, even if it clears the mirror OK that may not answer your question reliably. It depends on how much excess material was removed from the rear of the lens mount and the angle. The tolerance on the R-Canon adapter thickness is also a factor. Unfortunately the only way to be sure is to try the lens on the camera you would be using. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted February 20, 2009 I have a 19/2.8 that I modified for use on a 5D. I may have access to a 5DMkII that I could try it (carefully) on by the middle of next week.Bob. I have an odd requirement in as much as I may be able to use a thickened adapter as I need to use the lens in a close focus application. I would prefer to use a mix of internal focus and thickened adapter hence my post, so any information would be gratefully received. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnastovall Posted February 20, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 20, 2009 You can always just have the mirror shaved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted February 20, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Now I've talked to my repairer about this and he has advised against it because it will alter the mirror balance which might result in increased wear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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