Canon FD-EOS Conversion: nFD 35mm f/2

Hey Folks!

Thought I'd share this video I made about converting your Canon FD lenses to EOS using the EdMika adapter. More to come...

Hope you enjoy!

Just a quick recommendation, based on experience. I can be a bit fumble-fingered at times. So I've found that it's always a good idea to do the disassembly over a towel or some sort of cloth. This prevents the little screws and any other small parts -- like the little detent ball -- from bouncing off the table and then disappearing into an alternate dimension.

Questions: is this kit specific to nFD lenses? What about breechlocks? I have an old FL lens I'd like to convert to EOS mount - a 55mm f/1.2. Does Ed make kits for the old FL lenses, or might the breechlock specific kits work?

Just a quick recommendation, based on experience. I can be a bit fumble-fingered at times. So I've found that it's always a good idea to do the disassembly over a towel or some sort of cloth. This prevents the little screws and any other small parts -- like the little detent ball -- from bouncing off the table and then disappearing into an alternate dimension.

 

Questions: is this kit specific to nFD lenses? What about breechlocks? I have an old FL lens I'd like to convert to EOS mount - a 55mm f/1.2. Does Ed make kits for the old FL lenses, or might the breechlock specific kits work?

You could always try the Lens Doctor. Not much Eddie can't do

Just a quick recommendation, based on experience. I can be a bit fumble-fingered at times. So I've found that it's always a good idea to do the disassembly over a towel or some sort of cloth. This prevents the little screws and any other small parts -- like the little detent ball -- from bouncing off the table and then disappearing into an alternate dimension.

 

Questions: is this kit specific to nFD lenses? What about breechlocks? I have an old FL lens I'd like to convert to EOS mount - a 55mm f/1.2. Does Ed make kits for the old FL lenses, or might the breechlock specific kits work?

Yes, he makes an adapter for the FL 55/1.2. I haven't used his adapter...instead, using the lens on my A7R II with a standard Novoflex FD/FL adapter. Great lens...gives the vaunted Minolta 58/1.2 a run for the money as far as bokeh and sharpness goes (I find the best results at f/2). Here's a link to the Ed Mika page:

FL mount – EDMIKA incorporated

Although you may not find this interesting, some may--

A used EF 35mm f/2 (which I believe to be the same lens except for the mount) sells on eBay not for around US$90. Conversion may cost more if you want more than macro.