photog630 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 <p>I have recently upgraded my 5D (mark 1- classic) to a 6D, and have had problems using a lens mount adapter on my older Zeiss Planar 85/1.4 (MMJ version for Contax).</p><p><strong>What mount adapters are most of you 6D folks using these days?</strong> I'd originally purchased an off-brand adapter (with the focus confirmation chip) on ebay back in 2008 that worked well with my 5d, but it often malfunctions on the 6D body. I've no idea what brand the adapter is; been too many moons ago, and it doesn't have any indicator markings.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 <p>They're just about all made in China these days and sold under different names (or no name at all). However they're so cheap you can afford to buy a few and take your chances! You can also buy just the focus confirmation chip and glue it to any mechanical adapter. That way you can adjust the alignment yourself. Some info on that here - http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/eosfaq/manual_focus_EOS.html</p> <p>I have a bunch and they all seem to work but I've no idea who made any of them. Most came directly from China via eBay and cost under $10.</p> <p>You will get warnings that some confirmation chips can damage the camera. I'm sure that's happened, but most people have no issues and again, I don't know that any sold under any brand name are better (or indeed different) form the generic Chinese ones on eBay.</p> <p>If you want a "name brand" adapter you may have problems finding one. Novaflex make expensive adapters but I don't know if they do an EF to Zeiss with AF confirmation. Fotodix have a line of adapters with AF chips, but odds are they get them from China like everybody else. However if the AF chip blows up your camera I doubt anybody is going to buy you a new camera.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Smith Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 <p>I have used Fotodiox in the past and they strike me as good value and yet not the el cheapo Chinese knockoffs of yore, although they are made in China too. I steer clear of the AF confirm chips.</p> Robin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victor_kunkel3 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I just got a good one through Amazon. My old Zeiss works great and infinity is there. I'll try to post when I get home.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photog630 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 <p>Victor, that would definitely be of interest.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victor_kunkel3 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 It is the Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter, Black M42 (42mm x1 thread Mount), mounts screw thread lens to EOS body. Have to remember to manually stop the lens down. I bought it to adapt an old Yashica bellows/slide copier that I bought overseas and never used. The consumer grade scanners are not acceptable; thought why not use my 6D's scanner. The Zeiss lens is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photog630 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 <p>Thanks for all the advice. After checking online I realized that Fotodiox is <strong>rather fortuitously</strong> located about 20 minutes away from where I live. Talk about a good sign.</p> <p>So I called their sales rep, who informed me that there are two versions of the adaptor; a "pro grade" (Contax/Yashica to Canon EOS) for $60 and a less-expensive aluminum version for $16. Took the camera and lens in to them, tested out the cheaper version, and picked it up today.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victor_kunkel3 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Good test shot. I didn't see any reason for the more expensive version. Simpler is better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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