stunsworth Posted June 26, 2009 Share #61 Posted June 26, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Alan, there are known problems with using uncoupled lenses with some Canon bodies. For example with the 5D as you stop down a lens, the smaller the aperture, the greater the tendency towards over exposure. Perhaps what you say was a similar metering problem - though obviously not the same one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AlanG Posted June 26, 2009 Share #62 Posted June 26, 2009 Alan, there are known problems with using uncoupled lenses with some Canon bodies. For example with the 5D as you stop down a lens, the smaller the aperture, the greater the tendency towards over exposure. Perhaps what you say was a similar metering problem - though obviously not the same one. On a 5DII, I measured about 2/3rds of a stop over exposure at f8 1/160 sec with the Nikkor 35mm PC (not shifted) vs. the coupled Canon 24-105 set at 35mm. I'll try one of the chipped adapters next. I really have no logical explanation for this except something must change on the focusing screen/metering calibration at smaller apertures. But my issue last night had nothing to do with metering - just a big variation between the live view display and the actual image. (The exposure was "correct" and the same with the different lenses. F8 2 seconds on all shots.) The issue last night is that if I had the live view image looking correct, the resulting shot was about 4 or 5 stops over just with the 35mm Nikkor. The live view image was almost black before I could get the "correct' exposure. This was around a 2 second exposure at f8 for ISO 100. I just tied that same setting and it looked fine. I've noticed this on other occasions too and thought it might have to do with not using a chipped adapter. But I can't duplicate the problem now. I kept going back and forth between the 24 TSE, the 45 TSE and the Nikkor 35mm PC - and the live view problem kept happening only with the Nikkor. I just looked at the Exif data and everything looks ok. (No exposure comp, no auto bracketing, etc.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveYork Posted July 2, 2009 Share #63 Posted July 2, 2009 I'm just getting into an "R system" now. But I'm going for the very old, first half of the 1970's stuff, and I'm doing that for three reasons. First, all my better pictures have nothing to do with the resolving power of the lens or how up to date is the body. It's all about light and composition. That's something we forget inn the digital age. One of the real crimes of the digital era, is all the c#$p we see published on the internet, proclaiming to be great photography, when it really only attests to the crispness of the image. Sadly, this forum's no exception. And getting the best and most modern, as I did in the M system, never led to much of anything, except emptier pockets. Bottom line, the most up to date, expensive stuff, won't improve your pictures a whit. Two, I like the manual cameras. They're fun to use. And three, all that old stuff is really very inexpensive, which makes sense, given the terrain of film with it's uncertain horizon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted July 2, 2009 Share #64 Posted July 2, 2009 Regarding adapters. I am using Nikon lenses on the Canon. (Sorry - I'm considering some fast or wide R glass if I can find it at a reasonable price but I don't want to grind down my mirror either.) {Snipped} You can use the most recent R 35 'cron, 50 'cron, 50 Lux, 80 Lux, 90 cron, 100 APO Elmarit macro, 180 'cron and 180 Elmarit without any mirror or lens-shroud shaving. That's a very nice selection of glass, and all of them have a unique fingerprint Don't know what's going on with live-view though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted July 3, 2009 Share #65 Posted July 3, 2009 Ive been looking around at a few R lenses, more interested in FL from the 19 to around 35 for use on a 5D, maybe 19/24/28/35, 35-70 zooms seem a comparative bargain. Anyone have much of an idea at what apertures the edges firm up ? Is there a source for a pricing guide (?), some of them seem a bit variable and I dont have the experience to sort them out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted July 4, 2009 Share #66 Posted July 4, 2009 Ive been looking around at a few R lenses, more interested in FL from the 19 to around 35 for use on a 5D, maybe 19/24/28/35, 35-70 zooms seem a comparative bargain.Anyone have much of an idea at what apertures the edges firm up ? Is there a source for a pricing guide (?)... I don't use pricing guides sorry but i can give you some s/h prices i've got in Europe those last 2 years for mint to exc lenses with mostly professional sellers. I use thoses lenses at f/4 and faster generally so i cannot comment on slower aperture so far but light fall-off can be adjusted easily in PP generally. I would recommend to avoid full aperture with Elmarits 24/2.8 & 28/2.8 # 11204 though in this respect. Same with the Vario-Elmar 35-70/3.5 at 35mm if memory serves but i haven't use it for a while so i'm not 100pcent sure of that. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/88275-sell-or-buy-r-cameras-and-lenses/?do=findComment&comment=952649'>More sharing options...
Riley Posted July 5, 2009 Share #67 Posted July 5, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) thanks very much ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyCoupe Posted May 6, 2010 Share #68 Posted May 6, 2010 Has there been any news from anywhere about a non-lensmount swap solution? I keep hoping there will be a way to get my lenses out of the case and use them, but I am losing hope... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 6, 2010 Share #69 Posted May 6, 2010 Has there been any news from anywhere about a non-lensmount swap solution?... You just need an adapter ring with Canon bodies. The best ones are Novoflex, Cameraquest and Fotodiox but cheaper ones are available on e**y. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyCoupe Posted May 6, 2010 Share #70 Posted May 6, 2010 Danke Shoen...Ict Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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