#Canon FD mount

[shibachangtimes-blog]

CANON FD 50mm F1.4 S.S.C. (I) FD-Mount Manual Focus Lens in March 1973

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Canon T70 by Steve Green Via Flickr: Canon FD 50mm f1.8 SC lens Fujicolor C200 35mm film

[bjornsfoto]

A little Mushroom. I've used my dad's old Canon fd 50mm 1.4 lens from the 70's, mounted on my modem Sony camera. Sweden, Uppland.

[prey4bokeh]

So this Christmas my girlfriend got me this cool adapter that lets me adapt Canon FD lenses to my Canon EOS R. So basically I can use vintage film lenses on my mirrorless. Honestly I’m in love with vintage glass, I have only a hand full of them, but I never spent more than $50 on any lens and the images that come out are amazing. I had a couple of my photography buddies completely blown away that I’m using vintage lenses. Here are two of my favorites, my 50mm f1.8 and my 135mm f2.5. Both super clean, take amazing photos, the bokeh is butter and you can’t tell if this is a modern lens or a vintage lens. My 50mm is a perfect for not only portraits, but great for street photography. My 135mm is perfect for nature and wildlife photography. Not something I do a lot of, but would definitely love to do more of it, but mainly because I own a 135mm for it. I hope to get a 300mm one day as well. Now there is some cons and pros for using vintage lenses. Pros are, not as expensive as modern lenses, like I said I never spent more than $50 on a lens. There are some great ebay deals out there, there are some very expensive FD lenses, that run in the $1,000’s, but those were for making movies. You’re not buying cheap plastic, all these lenses are well made and made of metal. You don’t have to use Canon name brand lenses, as long as it has the FD mount, there are other brands out there that are nice in price and still have the same image quality. Now for the Cons, all the lenses will have to be manual focus, now that is pretty obvious to a lot of photographers, but this is something a lot of photographers will not like and will miss autofocus. Taking videos, there is no auto stabilization, so you will need a gimbal and you will have to manually focus as recording. It can be done and I’m sure that will not bother others, you can buy an adapter with built in autofocus, but that’s $300 for that. Another thing is shopping for the right lens, now I normally recommend ebay, just make sure you read the description. Since these lenses are old, they can develop dust in the glass and fungus. Also I have read where some actually have mold in them, but message the seller if they’re description is vague on the lens. Another con is these will make your weather sealed or weather proof camera not weather sealed or proof. I definitely learned that the hard way one photoshoot. I got a little moisture on my sensor one day when it was raining, thinking I would he good because I’ve shot before in the rain with my RF lens and was completely fine. Now for the last con, some of these lenses are heavy! My 135mm is super heavy, because they are made a of metal and not the cheap plastic you spend $1,000’s of dollars on. So trying hold focus on hold the lens is a sometimes a struggle. I linked the adapter up top of this post and they sell other adapters for other cameras as well.

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Canon Compatible: the RF mount can accept adapted EF mount lenses. The M mount can accept adapted RF and EF lenses. RF lenses cannot be adapted to other mounts without losing infinity focus. Older FD lenses can be adapted to RF and M mount bodies but with no automatic functions.

Within these limitations, -s indicates compatibility with only crop sensors. For example, a crop body EF mount camera can accept EF and EF-s lenses, but a full frame EF mount camera can only accept EF lenses.

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[ne0ngenisis]

Uhh...

Film photography.

It's kinda badass. I've gotten into long philosophical discussions with my girlfriend about the... I guess the symbolism of having a physical impression of the universe, captured in chemistry, as a one of a kind object that you can touch.

It's so unlike digital photography in many ways, but I suppose the fundamental variables are the same.

After getting into cameras a bit with a Sony Mavica FD-92 because a friend of mine named Emma had one and made me want one, I started buying accessories for a 13 year old Samsung point and shoot I've had sitting around for a while, and then decided that film photography was the direction I wanted to go in.

Luckily my birthday was coming up and my girlfriend was kind of NOT hyped about the idea of getting me another laptop because I already have nearly a dozen of them, so we looked into some film cameras and settled on a true legend, the Canon EOS 650.

A piece of history from Canon, this was the first ever EOS camera, and introduced the autofocus capable EF lens mount in 1987. It was shortly followed by the EOS 620, which had an intentional double exposure mode instead of a focus depth mode, and then the EOS 600 which had a number of preset shooting modes. It stayed in production until 1989.

This particular example was imported from Japan for the pretty reasonable sum of $35, and it's in perfect working condition and a good cosmetic condition as well. Pair that with an incredibly versatile, but slightly heavy, Tamron 28 to 200mm lens, a cute bag with trippy patterns on it, and a strap with embroidery of flowers, and I've got myself a pretty decent set of kit. Oh, and a 2CR5 battery. Can't forget that.

My original plan was to shoot some expired trial-size 12 exposure rolls of Kodak black and white film to get some experience under my belt before I went for the full-length rolls of Ilford HP5 Plus but those would have taken too long to arrive (and turns out these are C41 black and white film rolls???), so I decided I was gonna go walk around my neighborhood and shoot some film with my little brother. But my first subject would be Midnight, a sweet outdoor cat that lives in our neighborhood.

As we continue, I shoot a fire hydrant, the reflections in a puddle, and some shots of a bridge that's about a quarter mile from my house.

I took some pictures of my little brother too. One is a portrait of him, which turned out very well, another is a shot of him from behind walking towards this bridge, one with him looking contemplative looking off the bridge, and another was him walking across the street in front of our house like the classic bigfoot photo.

There were more, but I haven't scanned those negatives yet because my scanning setup is my phone and, well, this...

[whaddayahearwhaddayasay-blog]

001: Setting the Context

This is a space that I will use as a learning journal of sorts regarding my photography. The idea is to etch down any learnt lessons and keep a perpetual tab on any developing ideas or musings, rather than leaving it all to be ephemeral. Hopefully, after some time, any patterns in my thinking or methods --be it good or bad -- that would usually be missed, are here and made apparent to me.

Here is where I'm at, at this very moment.

I shoot stills in both film and digital.

With film, I shoot 35mm and 120, most of my work is made with 35mm SLRs consisting of Canon nFD and assorted but mostly Takumar M42 lenses. I started shooting film with a Canon T70, then an FTb and now an A-1 and T90, but with the FD lenses becoming expensive, I found out that I could adapt M42 lenses to my FD cameras, and started down that path. Nearly two years later I have a handful of Super-Multi-Coated Takumars with coverage from wide angle to short tele, and some of the more popular, relatively unexotic USSR and East German lenses, such the Helios, MIR, Industar, Trioplan 50mm and Pancolar. Having gotten sick of the often inaccurate exposure due to my FD cameras meters not being able to accurately meter stopped down at small apertures, I sourced a Praktica MTL5B to use my M42 lenses with natively, solving the inaccurate stop-down metering problem. I have since built up a wide to normal coverage of nFD lenses, and enjoy the two systems for the different looks they achieve -- the nFDs being more 'normal' and natural while retaining film-era glass characteristics, the S-M-C Taks having a slightly less natural but more characterful look, and the USSR and East German glass having more character and less fidelity still.

As for 120, I started with a Yashica Mat, and loved the look of medium format straight away. Wanting more versatility, I sought out a system medium format camera, and being priced out of the ideal Pentax 67, I bought a Pentacon Six and two lenses, the 80mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/4. Before long, the cons of the system outweighed the pros, and I sold it when I picked up a Pentax 67 with the 105mm f/2.4 and an SMC 67 55mm f/4 for a price I couldn't turn down. I love this system and hope to build it up with more lenses.

I have some 35mm point and shoots and other oddities like my Nikonos and Olympus XA, but these are only in use now and then.

Up until last year, I had only gotten Frontier JPEGs back from the lab, but now I get Nortitsu TIFFs to process them in Capture One and have more control over my output.

With digital, my first camera purchase was a Fuji XF10, which I used for about a year as well as an X10 and X20 before feeling very limited by their fixed lenses, and bought an X-E3. I very quickly bought a couple of its native lenses, the 27mm f/2.8 (mark 1) and XF35mm f/2. I used these lenses sometimes (and still do) but mostly I have used my vintage film glass via adapters. I was attracted to Fuji from the outset because of their famous 'film-like' JPEG profiles, which I used for some time before feeling I needed more control over the output. So, in April 2023, I bought a laptop and a Capture One subscription, with the goal to have my digital output look as film-like as possible. To this end, I spent some money on a Styles (Capture One lingo for presets) pack from Really Nice Images, but found them quite lacking.

Around this time, I was feeling quite restricted by the X-E3 in that I had a few vintage wides, but due to the crop factor of the Fuji, my widest lens --a 24mm -- became a 36mm, and with the native X mount lenses being out of my price range, that was the widest I could go. With this thought, and others about a more up to date sensor, video capability, and the potential lack of longevity of my Fuji, I decided to go full frame. I bought a Sony A7iv to use with my vintage glass at their full potential, and within the last few months, a Dehancer licence to further my film emulation goals.

What do I aim to achieve in my photography?

This is something I have written about recently for the Silver Halide 'Five Years of Silver' Community Exhibition, so I will just put that here.

I am based in the Swan Region and lean towards documentary-style photography while occasionally shooting editorial and gigs. I have aphantasia -- this means I have no visual memory or imagination, which heavily informs my photography, and often makes it challenging. Capturing and compiling fleeting and even mundane moments has become invaluable to me as time goes on.     I love film because of the inherent look and (primarily regarding colour neg) its latitude, and the texture and often infidelity of vintage glass that promotes a gentle subjectivity to the people and places that I shoot.     For the longest time, I thought of my photography as a means to tell the stories of others, but as I go on I am realising how much it has always been about me and my relationships with subjects, arguably even more than the subjects themselves -- people and places, the relationships complex and loaded or simple and plain -- but always subjective. Because of my aphantasia, I cannot internally manifest these relationships in a visual sense, so doing so in photographs makes them a tangible expression of my experience.

To go on from that, my aim in photography is to produce work that rings *true* to me and my sense of being, to visually represent how I feel about something, some place or someone, and capture the nature of that relationship. Because of this admittedly self-centred guiding principle of what my photography is about, I am conscious of the fact that it may not necessarily be very appealing to others. This is something that I have thought about a lot recently, and at the moment, am unfazed by.

Regarding film, I think I am most attracted to film (and film emulation) as the means to capture my photography for the reasons above and also as a sort of retaliation against the clinical and computational direction popular photography has been and will continue to head into for the foreseeable future, it seems. Even though there is the digital element of the interpretation of a negative and post processing in my film workflow, there seems to me to be more authenticity in using film as a base.

In saying that, I don't write off digital either, and I swing between preferring film and digital as a base quite a bit. My problem with a lot of work made with digital is that modern cameras and optics are so advanced now that photos are so technically perfect, which is incredible! But when the work is left perfect, you are left with a product that is exclusively about the subject, left in the most boring terms. What is the meaning of the work, other than look at this? To me, the lack of subjectivity kills the depth, unless the lack of subjectivity is an artistic choice in the first place. In my opinion, modern cameras and optics, used without intention, removes a lot of the artistry in photography.

I enjoy using digital as a base because it is way more versatile than film (until it isn't, regarding highlight retention) under most circumstances, and it is almost always with a vintage lens and run through film emulation software to get away from the clean, objective look you get out of camera.

What am I finding most challenging at the moment?

I'm finding it quite challenging to get a consistent and subtle enough look out of Dehancer. Sometimes it really hits, and other times it just doesn't seem to look good no matter what I do. This is something that will be talked about here for sure.

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27/09/2024

[squirls1025]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Deitz 135mm MC Zoom 1:2.8 Camera Lens Canon FD Mount With Case No. 815359.

[taylorprintssussex]

Revival of Vintage Lenses: The Latest Trend, Digital Photography

**Revival of Vintage Lenses: The Latest Trend in Digital Photography**

Welcome back to my digital photography blog! Today, we're diving into one of the most intriguing trends reshaping the photography landscape: the revival of vintage lenses. This trend blends the old with the new, offering photographers unique creative opportunities and distinctive visual styles. Let's explore why vintage lenses are making a comeback and how you can incorporate them into your photography toolkit.

### The Allure of Vintage Lenses

#### Unique Optical Characteristics

One of the primary reasons photographers are drawn to vintage lenses is their unique optical qualities. Unlike modern lenses, which are designed to minimize flaws and produce clinically sharp images, vintage lenses often have imperfections that add character to photos. These can include:

- **Soft Focus:** Many vintage lenses produce a softer image, particularly at wider apertures. This can give portraits a dreamy, ethereal quality.

- **Swirly Bokeh:** Certain vintage lenses, like the Helios 44-2, are famous for their distinctive bokeh patterns, which can add an artistic touch to backgrounds.

- **Chromatic Aberration:** While generally considered a flaw, chromatic aberration (color fringing) can sometimes enhance the aesthetic of an image, giving it a unique look that modern lenses typically avoid.

#### Build Quality and Aesthetic

Vintage lenses are often built with metal bodies and manual focus rings, providing a tactile shooting experience that many photographers find satisfying. The craftsmanship of these lenses is typically robust, and their classic design adds a nostalgic aesthetic to your camera setup.

### Adapting Vintage Lenses to Modern Cameras

#### Lens Mount Adapters

To use vintage lenses on modern digital cameras, you'll need a lens mount adapter. These adapters are readily available for most camera and lens combinations. Here’s how to choose the right adapter:

- **Compatibility:** Ensure the adapter matches both your lens mount and camera mount. Popular mounts include M42, Canon FD, and Nikon F for lenses, and Sony E, Canon EF, and Micro Four Thirds for cameras.

- **Quality:** Invest in a good-quality adapter to ensure a secure fit and to avoid light leaks. Brands like Fotodiox and Metabones are known for their reliable adapters.

Manual Focus and Exposure

Most vintage lenses are manual focus, which can be a learning curve for those used to autofocus. However, this can also be an advantage, as it encourages more deliberate and thoughtful composition. Many modern cameras have focus peaking and magnification features to assist with manual focusing.

Additionally, vintage lenses often lack electronic contacts, meaning you’ll need to adjust exposure settings manually. This includes setting the aperture on the lens and adjusting shutter speed and ISO on your camera.

Creative Benefits of Using Vintage Lenses

Enhanced Storytelling

The unique characteristics of vintage lenses can enhance storytelling by imparting a distinctive mood or atmosphere to your images. For instance, the soft focus and warm colour rendition of a vintage lens can evoke nostalgia or romance, making it perfect for portraiture and lifestyle photography.

Experimentation and Learning

Using vintage lenses can reinvigorate your creative process. The need to manually focus and set exposure slows down the shooting process, encouraging more thoughtful composition and a deeper understanding of photographic principles.

Cost-Effective Quality

Many high-quality vintage lenses are available at a fraction of the cost of modern equivalents. This allows photographers to expand their lens collection and experiment with different focal lengths and styles without breaking the bank.

Popular Vintage Lenses to Explore

- **Helios 44-2 58mm f/2:** Known for its swirly bokeh and sharp central focus, this Soviet-era lens is a favorite among portrait photographers.

- **Canon FD 50mm f/1.4:** This lens offers excellent sharpness and beautiful background blur, making it ideal for portraits and low-light photography.

- **Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.2:** Renowned for its build quality and pleasing bokeh, this lens is a great choice for those looking to experiment with shallow depth of field.

Conclusion

The revival of vintage lenses in digital photography is more than just a trend; it's a movement that celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of past generations. By integrating these classic lenses into your modern workflow, you can achieve unique optical effects, enrich your creative process, and produce images with a distinctive charm that sets your work apart.

So, dig out that old lens from your attic or visit a second-hand camera store, grab an adapter, and start exploring the endless

 creative possibilities that vintage lenses offer. Happy shooting!

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New on Analog.Cafe: "Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4 S.S.C. Lens Review: A Special Look; an Affordable Cult-Classic!" — Canon FD 50mm 𝒇1.4 S.S.C. are the second-generation breech-lock mount “normal” lenses for the popular Canon AE-1 35mm film SLRs and FD-mount cameras. Their glass renders distinct bokeh, has decent flare resistance, comes with plenty of contrast, and is quite sharp when stopped down. The S.S.C.-marked lenses are the relatively rare and typically cost more than the standard “new FD” (sometimes marked as nFD) 50mm 𝒇1.4 lenses. But not all S.S.C. lenses are “chrome nose.” — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]

[chrisbissette]

I've been lusting after a Leica Q2 for a while even though I don't shoot digitally. I honestly don't know what it is about that camera that makes me want it but I WANT IT.

I absolutely positively can't afford it and honestly I don't even know if I'd like shooting with it anyway, since it has that fixed 28mm prime lens and that's really wide. My main lens recently has been my Canon EF 28–105 mm but I tend to use it more in the 50-75mm range rather than super wide, and I don't like using it for street photography because it's not exactly unobtrusive.

I was looking into buying a 28mm prime but even the Canon f/2.8 starts at about £120 used, and I just don't have that.

BUT

I had a realisation.

A few months ago I picked up a Canon AE-1 Program for an absolute steal. It unfortunately doesn't work - the shutter doesn't fire and it can't wind on, a very common problem that can be fixed with a service. Even more unfortunate is the fact that I can't afford to service it. But it did come with a few lenses that looked pretty nice, and I wanted to try them out. The AE-1 uses the FD mount rather than the EF mount on my 500N, so I picked up a converter.

It turns out that vintage FD lenses are pretty fucking cheap. I'm currently bidding on a Sigma 28mm f/2.8 and it's looking like I'll get it for under £20. It's also not the smallest lens in the world, but it's much less obnoxiously sized than my 28-105mm and having a prime will force me to get comfortable with that focal length. And then one of two things will happen: I'll find I love it, and I can start saving to buy a Leica in like...5 years. Or I'll find that actually I really hate it, and then the desire to get the Q2 will magically dissipate.

I do wish I could find a slightly faster lens, but f/2.8 is still pretty quick (and probably more than fast enough for my purposes). But if anyone knows any good vintage 28mm lenses that can be had cheap (i.e. less than £50ish) and that use a mount for which converters to EF mounts exist (and that's EF, not EF-S), please do let me know!

[shibachangtimes-blog]

CANON New FD 24mm F2.8 Manual Focus Lens

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[NEAR MINT] Canon T90 BLACK Body 35mm SLR Film Camera For FD Mount From JAPAN

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[ Nanao Tavito / Leaving Heaven ] cover by  maliebones

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test shoot KIRON 28-210mm F3.8-5.6 MACRO

 Canon FD lens mount Vintage lens 

1987?

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Warm Arrival by Hayden Williams Via Flickr: Canon AE-1 FD 50mm f/1.8 Lomochrome Purple Haneda Airport This was the first thing I saw in Japan //INSTAGRAM// //WEBSITE//

[leonsgalmar]

- Mount fuji of 3 years ago -

Camera: Canon AE-1 Lens: FD 50mm Film: Fujifilm commercial color film 100/36 Date taken: May 19, 2018 Correction program: Photoshop CS5

I'm not doing photography very well because of my work these days. Three years ago in May, I played in Tokyo, Japan for two nights and three days, and on the last day, I took a picture on an airplane while returning home. Mount Fuji is always amazing and beautiful to see. I think I'll be upset these days because I can't even go on a trip I want to go because of Covid-19. Still, everyone has to work hard.