DONATING CANON 70-210 f/4 Macro-Zoom *READ CAREFULLY*

[Jaemie]

She also followed with saying there are cheaper alternatives other makers toss out there to buy for around thirty forty bucks, but they are not worth a chit and often cause damage to the electronic leads on the camera bodies.

That's helpful information, Ernicus. Thank you.

I'd still be willing to try this lens with a $30 adapter on my older Canon and keep a close eye on the lens contacts. I care for my camera very much, yet the opportunity to shoot with a stronger lens is worth a little risk, I think.

 

[sactown024]

I am very interested in this lens, Currently have a t2i with fisheye lens that i bought off craigslist, have my first baby due in 2 weeks and really cant afford a photographer for maternity photos so i would like to try it doing them myself which will hopefully also help my portfolio. If this is a lens that will take decent portraits of my new to the world baby boy I would love to be the new owner to this!

 

[pixmedic]

Just remember not to miss the part about needing an fd-ef adapter for this lens to work on modern dslr cameras. I cant really speak for how good of a portrait lens it is or isnt. Would have to ask one of the canon guys here.

 

[Buckster]

She also followed with saying there are cheaper alternatives other makers toss out there to buy for around thirty forty bucks, but they are not worth a chit and often cause damage to the electronic leads on the camera bodies.

That's helpful information, Ernicus. Thank you.

It would have been helpful if any of it were actually true, but in my experience with FD adapters, none of it was.

I have and use a $30 adapter and just looking at the way the mount is made, I don't see how it can even touch the camera's contacts, let alone damage them.

It's also definitely "worth chit". This chatter is much like the "kit lenses suck" chatter that we so often encounter that's also not true. The results I'm getting with it to mount a 500mm f/4.5 L prime lens on a Canon 7D are quite good, and well worth it. Without contacts, it can't "read" the lens though, so EXIF defaults to saying it's a 50mm, and there's no aperture control to speak of, so I always shoot it wide open. Also, without the lens in it, it can't focus to infinity, so that cheap lens in the adapter is certainly going to bring down IQ, even if it's not noticeable to me, and on full frame cameras, CA is noticeable in the corners and near the edges because of it, not to mention there's some vignetting on a full frame body (all with the 500mm I'm using), which is why I'm now using it exclusively on the 7D, which is working out VERY well for me. Examples are here: http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/nature-wildlife/294261-critter-shot-500mm-f-4-5-l-fd-mount.html

The best adapter you can get, other than possibly the limited edition ones that Canon put out for a short time after switching from the FD to EF mount (that go for something like $1000+ when they rarely show up on ebay), is, according to most knowledgeable sources on the subject, the custom individually hand-made adapters from Ed Mika, and they run $150, not "upwards of a couple hundred bucks". From what I can gather, they're every bit as good as the original Canon adapters, possibly even better. I'm just about to order one myself to take it up a notch from the $30 product I'm already getting great results from. Read about them here: FD & FL Lenses on your EF Body « Canon Rumors and here: EdMika EF-FD 0.75mm glassless brass adapter - a set on Flickr

As long as you're okay with manual focus, there are some good deals to be had on FD mount lenses. Keep in mind that they're old, used, have possibly been banged around, and some weren't necessarily great lenses to begin with, so it can be a bit of a crap shoot. But especially for the longer, bigger, L lenses, and the more expensive specialty lenses like the 35mm tilt/shift, they were generally taken very good care of by their owners, and the odds go up that you'll get some quality glass and images from them, while saving a ton of money in the process.

 

[pixmedic]

Thanks for the information Buckster. I hope it will let any potential recipients make an informed decision. Adapter aside, maybe theres someone with an older film camera lacking this range that would want it as well, and would actually shoot with it. It getting used is the important part.

 

[_amass]

I would love to receive this generous donation. I just recently purchased a Canon EOS Rebel T2i with an 18-55 kit lens. I would mind adding this plus an adapter to my bag(once I get one, haha!) Thank you for taking me into consideration!

 

[Ernicus]

She also followed with saying there are cheaper alternatives other makers toss out there to buy for around thirty forty bucks, but they are not worth a chit and often cause damage to the electronic leads on the camera bodies.

That's helpful information, Ernicus. Thank you.

It would have been helpful if any of it were actually true, but in my experience with FD adapters, none of it was.

I have and use a $30 adapter and just looking at the way the mount is made, I don't see how it can even touch the camera's contacts, let alone damage them.

It's also definitely "worth chit". This chatter is much like the "kit lenses suck" chatter that we so often encounter that's also not true. The results I'm getting with it to mount a 500mm f/4.5 L prime lens on a Canon 7D are quite good, and well worth it. Without contacts, it can't "read" the lens though, so EXIF defaults to saying it's a 50mm, and there's no aperture control to speak of, so I always shoot it wide open. Also, without the lens in it, it can't focus to infinity, so that cheap lens in the adapter is certainly going to bring down IQ, even if it's not noticeable to me, and on full frame cameras, CA is noticeable in the corners and near the edges because of it, not to mention there's some vignetting on a full frame body (all with the 500mm I'm using), which is why I'm now using it exclusively on the 7D, which is working out VERY well for me. Examples are here: http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/nature-wildlife/294261-critter-shot-500mm-f-4-5-l-fd-mount.html

The best adapter you can get, other than possibly the limited edition ones that Canon put out for a short time after switching from the FD to EF mount (that go for something like $1000+ when they rarely show up on ebay), is, according to most knowledgeable sources on the subject, the custom individually hand-made adapters from Ed Mika, and they run $150, not "upwards of a couple hundred bucks". From what I can gather, they're every bit as good as the original Canon adapters, possibly even better. I'm just about to order one myself to take it up a notch from the $30 product I'm already getting great results from. Read about them here: FD & FL Lenses on your EF Body « Canon Rumors and here: EdMika EF-FD 0.75mm glassless brass adapter - a set on Flickr

As long as you're okay with manual focus, there are some good deals to be had on FD mount lenses. Keep in mind that they're old, used, have possibly been banged around, and some weren't necessarily great lenses to begin with, so it can be a bit of a crap shoot. But especially for the longer, bigger, L lenses, and the more expensive specialty lenses like the 35mm tilt/shift, they were generally taken very good care of by their owners, and the odds go up that you'll get some quality glass and images from them, while saving a ton of money in the process.

There's always someone, I'll take the advice of my boss who has been in business since the early 70's and shooting before then. If she was out to make a buck, she'd stock the cheap ones and sell them.

It has nothing to do with kit lenses. Apples and Oranges man. Think of a better analogy next time.

Next time you disagree, simply state your opinion vs presenting your opinion as fact and calling things untrue. You should know better.

There is no right and wrong in this, it is simply advice based on professional opinions.

 

[pixmedic]

I don't know much about this lens or anything about adapters, so i appreciate any input to help people that might want it. Just keep it civil enough to stay under the Mods radar. Thanks.

 

[Animaniac888]

Not only will the FD mount not work on modern DSLRs, but I believe it also won't work on any Canon cameras, film or digital, made after 1987(in other words any EOS cameras).

 

[o hey tyler]

Not only will the FD mount not work on modern DSLRs, but I believe it also won't work on any Canon cameras, film or digital, made after 1987(in other words any EOS cameras).

Unless you have an adapter, as previously mentioned.

 

[pixmedic]

Not only will the FD mount not work on modern DSLRs, but I believe it also won't work on any Canon cameras, film or digital, made after 1987(in other words any EOS cameras).

Thanks, I amended the OP just after O Hey Tyler mentioned the lenses were FD mount and would need an adapter. I added:

"Thanks to O Hey Tyler, I am now aware that this lens is an FD mount and will NOT mount to cameras post 1987 without a FD-EF adapter (doesnt appear to affect IQ) Please be aware of that before requesting this lens."

I believe that basically covers what people need to know about mounting the lens. There has been some discussion about the adapter and its viability, But I have ZERO experience with that so I ill leave up to the applicants to filter through whatever information they can find to make an informed decision. I would say it is "caveat emptor", but since its free, I guess it would be more like, "acceptor beware" The only other input me and my wife have on this is that anyone that is interested in this lens, PLEASE do a little research on the FD-EF adapter and make sure it is something you are comfortable doing, and are willing to spend the money on the part since we WILL NOT be covering the cost of the adapter.

Buckster has some experience with using a FD lens on a modern DSLR using the FD-EF adapter.
http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/nature-wildlife/294261-critter-shot-500mm-f-4-5-l-fd-mount.html

This donation has become a little more complicated than previous ones, so we might make a decision on it a little earlier than we usually do if there does not appear to be any interested parties other than those who have already posted. as far as I can tell, this lens is in great shape and we hope that whoever gets it will give it the time and use it deserves.

 

[pixmedic]

On shift today. Bumping. Gonna wrap this on up soon since we haven't seen any new interest in a day or two.

 

[Buckster]

That's helpful information, Ernicus. Thank you.

It would have been helpful if any of it were actually true, but in my experience with FD adapters, none of it was.

I have and use a $30 adapter and just looking at the way the mount is made, I don't see how it can even touch the camera's contacts, let alone damage them.

It's also definitely "worth chit". This chatter is much like the "kit lenses suck" chatter that we so often encounter that's also not true. The results I'm getting with it to mount a 500mm f/4.5 L prime lens on a Canon 7D are quite good, and well worth it. Without contacts, it can't "read" the lens though, so EXIF defaults to saying it's a 50mm, and there's no aperture control to speak of, so I always shoot it wide open. Also, without the lens in it, it can't focus to infinity, so that cheap lens in the adapter is certainly going to bring down IQ, even if it's not noticeable to me, and on full frame cameras, CA is noticeable in the corners and near the edges because of it, not to mention there's some vignetting on a full frame body (all with the 500mm I'm using), which is why I'm now using it exclusively on the 7D, which is working out VERY well for me. Examples are here: http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/nature-wildlife/294261-critter-shot-500mm-f-4-5-l-fd-mount.html

The best adapter you can get, other than possibly the limited edition ones that Canon put out for a short time after switching from the FD to EF mount (that go for something like $1000+ when they rarely show up on ebay), is, according to most knowledgeable sources on the subject, the custom individually hand-made adapters from Ed Mika, and they run $150, not "upwards of a couple hundred bucks". From what I can gather, they're every bit as good as the original Canon adapters, possibly even better. I'm just about to order one myself to take it up a notch from the $30 product I'm already getting great results from. Read about them here: FD & FL Lenses on your EF Body « Canon Rumors and here: EdMika EF-FD 0.75mm glassless brass adapter - a set on Flickr

As long as you're okay with manual focus, there are some good deals to be had on FD mount lenses. Keep in mind that they're old, used, have possibly been banged around, and some weren't necessarily great lenses to begin with, so it can be a bit of a crap shoot. But especially for the longer, bigger, L lenses, and the more expensive specialty lenses like the 35mm tilt/shift, they were generally taken very good care of by their owners, and the odds go up that you'll get some quality glass and images from them, while saving a ton of money in the process.

There's always someone, I'll take the advice of my boss who has been in business since the early 70's and shooting before then. If she was out to make a buck, she'd stock the cheap ones and sell them.

It has nothing to do with kit lenses. Apples and Oranges man. Think of a better analogy next time.

Next time you disagree, simply state your opinion vs presenting your opinion as fact and calling things untrue. You should know better.

There is no right and wrong in this, it is simply advice based on professional opinions.

Yeah, there actually is a right and a wrong. The adapters can touch the contacts or they cannot. My actual observation, testing and use concludes that they cannot. It's physics. They either allow one to make good images or they do not, so I included a bunch of examples in the link I provided. Comments on that thread indicate that they do a fine job.

I guess it's just too bad that you can't therefor actually refute anything I said, which I stated from actual experience; Something you happen to have none of on this topic, so you went with logical fallacies instead that included an appeal to authority in your "boss" and an ad hom toward me about an "over inlfated E-ego".

Sorry 'bout your luck with that.

 

[Jaemie]

On shift today. Bumping. Gonna wrap this on up soon since we haven't seen any new interest in a day or two.

I'm still very interested. I can afford an adapter and I would use this lens a lot. Thank you.

 

[pixmedic]

REALLY thinking of wrapping this one up early and shipping the lens out tomorrow if there is no new interest. Last chance peoples.