gerald_scharf1 Posted June 1, 1999 Share Posted June 1, 1999 Can anybody tell me something about the quality of the FD 1:1.4/50 in combination with the Kenko Teleplus Macroconverter MC7? What about this combination vs. the FD 1:1.8/85 (macrofeature, handling, weight, quality, ...)? Thanks for your opinion. <p> Gerald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans_h._siegrist1 Posted June 4, 1999 Share Posted June 4, 1999 I'm not sure whether you will get decent results with a Canon FD lens plus an aftermarket teleconverter. You will have to try... <p> The FD 85 mm f/1.8 is an excellent portrait lens, maybe a bit soft at f/1.8, but so much the better for our ladies when they get a bit older ;-). Watch the depth of field which is hardly present at such a large aperture. No macro feature at all since the minimum focus distance is at about 90 cm (3 ft). Great for landscapes, too, helps you concentrate on what's important. <p> Hope this helps. Cheers, Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted June 14, 1999 Share Posted June 14, 1999 My "normal" lenses with 2x extenders remain sharper than my FD 75- 200mm and Tamron 80-210mm zooms at 100mm. The old style 50mm f/1.4 BL FD SSC paired with a Vivitar 2x macro focusing extender is sharpest and heaviest (both are mostly metal, not plastic), much heavier than a prime lens in the 85-135mm range. My later model 50mm f/1.8 (pushbutton type, plastic barrel) paired with a generic 2x extender is still quite sharp and much lighter. Either combination provides a much brighter viewfinder picture than my zooms. But for most portrait or medium telephoto type work, I think the moderately priced Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 or 135mm f/2.8 would be better values. The 100 is very light and compact and produces great shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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