Best choice of Canon FD adapters

[Seanp1206]

Hello,

 

I was just wondering what FD-FX adapters people have had the most success with?

 

Specifically for the FD 50mm 1.4 SSC on the Fuji XE-1?

 

I currently have a Kipon adapter and it cannot focus at infinity with the FD 50mm. It is fine for anything up to around 5- 10 meters, but after that it is terrible.

 

I am not sure if it is a fault with the lens, the adapter or the optical set up with the flange difference created by the adapter.

 

Many thanks in advance for any help or info anyone has.

[NSFW]

Kipon makes good adapters and should be able to focus at infinity. Measure the adapter length, it should be 24.3mm (mount to mount). Any longer than that and it wont focus at infinity.

Edited February 26, 2016 by Crunch Time

[Guest Ridgeback]

You may want to look here in the relevant section. You won't really find much in the Newbie/Introduction department.

[Seanp1206]

Ok, thanks. I've re-posted in the Canon discussion thread.

 

I'll measure the adapter length. If it measures 24.3 mm, perhaps it is the lens that is at fault. Is it literally just the depth of the Kipon that I am measuring?

[NSFW]

Ok, thanks. I've re-posted in the Canon discussion thread.

 

I'll measure the adapter length. If it measures 24.3 mm, perhaps it is the lens that is at fault. Is it literally just the depth of the Kipon that I am measuring?

 

Yes, like this.

 

 

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[Seanp1206]

Super helpful picture, many thanks.

 

So it looks like the Kipon adapter I am using has a similar length, mount-to-mount, to the Nikon - FX in your picture: around 28-29mm (I am measuring it using a standard school classroom 30cm ruler! So it may not be completely accurate.) So, perhaps it is the Kipon adapter that is the problem; though I am sure I have seen comments here, or on other forums, that say they have no probs with using the Kipon and the FD 50mm 1.4 for the XE-1. I wonder if Kipon does different length FD-FX adapters. It would seem a strange thing to do.

 

Do you know of any FD-FX adapters that are the correct length and would allow me to focus at infinity?

 

Again, many thanks for your advice!

[NSFW]

If you are measuring between 28-29mm on a FD-FX  adapter, then you have found the problem.