Discussion Forum for various Lenses of different major labels in a shared environment at Photography In Malaysia

1. From : Beatte (beattiecarothers@hotmail.com)
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Date : 06:57 AM Thursday 17 January, 2002

hi does anyone know where i can get my hands on a
Zuiko Fisheye 16mm F3.5 Lense??? ive looked everywhere. I dont want to spend 1200 bucks for a new one and i must have one!!!

2. From : Jomar Haktorson (jomarh@online.no)
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Date : 01:36 AM Thursday 17 January, 2002

Don, There are two main types of FD lenses. FDn are the newer type n=new.
The new type is attached to the camera by twisting the lens barrel appr. 1/4 turn to it locks witha click.
The older type type is fixed to the camera by turning a chrome lock ring. Both lenses have the same functions and can be used with any F, A and T-series camaras.
The newer lenses are usually smaller and lighter then their older cousins, and also quicker ti change. The older type may perhaps be more sturdy (expecialy the mount) and give less feel of plastic

3. From : Ketil (ketiljo@stud.ntnu.no)
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Date : 09:36 AM Monday 14 January, 2002

Doug,

There is two adaptors that make you use the FD lenses on a EOS body. One is called Macro adapter and does not preseve infinity focus. The other is intended only for long L lenses. It contains optics to focus to infinity, and gives a 1.2x teleconverter effect. It protudes into the lens, so any lens wich take the FD 1.4x converter should fit this adapter, that means >300mm.

I have no ide of where to get theese adapters other than searching the net.

Ketil

4. From : don (dweinig@erols.com)
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Date : 10:58 PM Sunday 13 January, 2002

what is the difference between canon FD and FDn lenses? What does the "n" mean?

5. From : Winston (winclowe@yahoo.com)
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Date : 09:20 PM Sunday 13 January, 2002

Ken & Jomar: Ken, Jomar described that lever exactly as it’s used for, these lock levers were used on the early FD lenses and were replaced with the I believe second generation FD lenses. Again Jomar gave an accurate description on how it works, I think Canon was making the FD lenses a little smaller a lighter to go with the then new A series cameras. Winston

6. From : Rudy Esposito (resposito@mn.rr.com)
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Date : 01:22 AM Sunday 13 January, 2002

I have a Takumar 300mm lens with a screw on mount. I'm looking for an adapter ring so I can use the lens on my Nikon N5005 camera. Does anyone know where I can find one of those rings?

7. From : Doug (dmiller@insight.rr.com)
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Date : 12:14 PM Saturday 12 January, 2002

HI,
New to the fourm. Didnt know there was so many dedicated FD users left. I have 3 beautuful FD L lenses that don't get enough attention these days with my newer EOS mount bodies. Id still like to use them and Ive heard there might be an adaptor.... is this ture? Would this be the place to ask for a link?

Thanks

-Doug

8. From : Jomar Haktorson (jomarh@online.no)
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Date : 02:21 AM Saturday 12 January, 2002

Ken: Ordynary breech lock lenses can be set to stopped down meetering mode by pressing the the automatic aperture lever counterclocwise until it automaticly locks. Yoyr lens is of a rare type that has an extra lever(hook)to keep the aperturelever in outer position: Push the automatic aperture lever fully counterclockwise, then push the lock lever to "L".

This is useful if you intend to use non-automatic equioment between the lens and the camere. Different types of close up for instance. Be sure to reset the the automatic aperture lever to its normal position before mounting the lens directly on the camerera. In case of a lens with a lock lever, switch it backto the position with the dot.
I have personaly never seen this kind of lens, but found it described under "Shooting with Close-up accesories" in the user manual for the AE-1 program wich can be found here.
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/canon/fdresources/SLRs/ae1pgrm/index.htm

9. From : Ken (salmon70@hotmail.com)
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Date : 01:24 AM Friday 11 January, 2002

Greetings,
I have a Canon 50mm f/1.8 lense and there is a feature that is not present on any other of my FD lenses. Where the pins etc. are located, there is a small teardrop shaped lever with a red "L" next to it that can be moved back and forth, and seems to lock into one position. What is this for? Stop down metering does not seem to work with this lense. Any ideas?
Many thanks

10. From : Don Clary (donaldaclary@cyberhotline.com)
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Date : 08:34 AM Thursday 10 January, 2002

April - Try Steven40@aol.com. He is located is Reno, Nevada, U.S.A. He is a Canon specialist, very fast turn-around time, and very skilled and experienced. He has done several excellent repairs for me, on T90 and several FD lenses. Very reasonable cost.

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