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p.2 #1 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

if you like an OM TO C/Y-adapter i could post a german adress here. still no info regarding hupperts c/y to eos (list of tested lenses). i will try to contaxt him this week.
if you need c/y to xpan you can get from me. i must have 4 customers. or the price will much higher than 169 euro.

Dec 01, 2005 at 02:20 AM

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p.2 #2 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Thanks for the explanation about the inoperative links.

Still....I am a little wary about getting a Zuiko 21mm lens for my 5D without understanding what words or wisdom or warning lay behind the ATTENTION: READ HERE links....

Anyone care to enlighten me? Can my 5D and a Cameraquest adapter work correctly (infinity focus etc) with the:

Zuiko 21 f/2.0
Zuiko 21 f/3.5

Any guidance greatly appreciated.

Dec 01, 2005 at 08:13 AM

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p.2 #3 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Hi there, great list. But when I try to click one of the »read HERE's«, FM tells me I have not the right to see it. What went wrong?

Dec 02, 2005 at 11:41 AM

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p.2 #4 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

ok, my little update then. got my 5D and a not too Xpensive FotoDiox adapter. gonna get a CameraQuest or Son maybe later if i find myself using this combination all the time.
all of my little Zeisses, 28/2,8mm - 35/2,8ae - 50/1,7ae - 85/2,8mm work just fine...
got the impression my 50 is a bit off, and focuses a little too close. i find 10m at around 6 or so, but on a 50 this is not a problem with the hyperfocal at 1,7 i guess.
same thing maybe on the others, but the exactness of the scale is not too important. you'll allways focus on the groundglass and never only just using the scale (different on movie film cameras, my line of work). my groundglass is exactly aligned with the sensor, tested that thouroughly after some problems with focus.. learned that the camera is not too forgiving when pushed to the limits (where you wanne be of course) of low light and slow shutters. gonna change my groundglass for an Ee-S aniway.
for this kind of price range (70€?) you cannot really expect the adaptors to be to the 100th of a millimeter exact (which they really should be, given the tolerances on lenses). not true on the 170$ ones, that's about a right price for a well machined precision piece of work, specially since it's not mass produced.
i was very pleased with my results, nice depth and crisp where i want it. a love the 5d too. that's a real bargain if u ask me.. ok, film is still better but for this kind of money (which is zero from now on, not counting my electricity) i never saw these kinds of images from film. not if u didn't get a pro scan done somewhere and use the best film around, which doesn't come cheap either..
now i'm hesitating to go for a 70-200 L 2,8 canon or a 85/1,2, 135/2 and 180/2,8 which would be more expensive (lots), might include a broken mirror on my 5d and doesn't offer AF functions (not too bad, but might be handy)

your thoughts?
(hope it's not too long this post)

bart!

Dec 02, 2005 at 10:48 PM

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p.2 #5 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

thomar wrote:
Hi there, great list. But when I try to click one of the »read HERE's«, FM tells me I have not the right to see it. What went wrong?

That thread was moderator deleted because of some improper posts from a forum member. After the issue was looked into, the thread was later re-built from page caches, but some of the links are inoperative as a result.

Dec 02, 2005 at 10:55 PM

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p.2 #6 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Beni

I use Son's adapter for the 28mm f2.0 and can focus past infinity. Works really great as far as I can tell. I use it with the 1DS MkII because I had issues with mirror hangup on the 5D.

Woody Spedden

Dec 06, 2005 at 01:02 AM

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p.2 #7 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

europanorama wrote:
in dslr-exchange they say photo huppert is offering the novoflex-adapter, which is working properly on any canon d. i could imagine since they are working very precisely.

these are the issues of zeiss to canon:
a) infinity
b) reflexions
c) mirror
our experts should follow both discussions. unfortunately i cannot help much. i have only the lenses.

http://dslrexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1617#post1617

Friends,

the Novoflex adapter is made by Foto Huppert. It is funny, because Novoflex makes all other adapters themselves, but this one is the original Foto Huppert one. The Foto Huppert adapter is more expensive because it is CNC machined in Germany under ISO 9001 quality control from ultimate strength bronze alloy originally used in Bosch hydraulic applications. Then it is coated with the same hardchromium coating as the Leica M7 cameras. In addition, tolerance of machining is within a 0.02 mm tolerance and every (!) adapter is quality controlled on a 70.000 $ Zeiss 3D CNC measuring machine.

Just in case anyone cares. There are some lenses that hit the mirror on the 5D with any adaptor there is, but that is a geometrical problem due to the longer mirror on the 5D. But the Huppert adapter focuses to infinity with all lenses on all Canon cameras.

Dec 10, 2005 at 06:49 PM

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p.2 #8 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Looking for info on compatability of the Zuiko 21 3.5 and 2.0 with the 5D.

Dave
No problems here using a Zuiko 21mm 3.5 on a 5D. Using Mr Rolfo's adapter.
Works like a charm.

Dec 16, 2005 at 11:15 PM

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p.2 #9 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

I've got the zeiss contax distagon 28mm f2.8 and 35mm f2.8. I've had problems using son's adapter with mirror hang up. I have to turn the camera off and take the lense off with both lenses to get it to reset. I hear the mirror click when I take the lense off. I also have an off brand adapter that does't allow me to use the zuiko 21mm f3.5. I get an error message with no picture when I take the shot. I've ordered the cameraquest adapter to see if it will work.
Has anyone tryed a zeiss flektogon lense? I'm thinking about purchasing a 20mm to try out.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears.
Mark

Dec 17, 2005 at 05:55 AM

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p.2 #10 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Wondering about the adapter side of the equation for a 5D.

I'm specifically interested in the 5D Zuiko 21/3.5 and 21/2 combination. I've seen conflicting reports on whether there are issues with infinity focus etc. with the various adapters. Can anyone tell me if there are issues with the Cameraquest adapter for either of these lenses and the 5D?

Another adapter I'd like some feedback on is the Olympus adapter.

Thanks and best wishes to all for the holiday season,

Dave Meddings

Dec 20, 2005 at 11:21 AM

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p.2 #11 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Dave,
I got the cameraquest adapter and my zuiko 3.5/21mm works great! I also got one for my zeiss lenses and they also work fine. Finely!!!!!
Mark

Dec 25, 2005 at 01:17 AM

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p.2 #12 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Huppert Adapter Carl Zeiss on Canon 5D

I did not reach infinity with most of my lenses with this adapter, mirror hang up was no problem. It's sligtly thicker than the cheap FS adapter. Tested 4/18 AE, 2,8/28, 1,4/35, 1,4/50, 4/300. Only the 4/300 was o.k. for if.
There are some posts in german forums about good experiances with this ring, but also bad ones. Foto Hupperts told me, my lenses would need servicing if they don't reach if, as all of them would be all right for all cz lenses on all canon cameras!?

I have one question to FM member Jens Putzier which published on this thread how well these rings are made and how good they would work.
Jens may it be that you are the producer and supplier of this adapter which is traded by Foto Huppert?
I found two links on the name of Jens Putzier, would you like to comment on this please.

http://www.putzier.com/index.htm
http://www.maschinenmarkt.de/fachartikel/mm_fachartikel_linkservice_1734713.html

Should I confound two persons, I will be pleased to immediately edit this post. Thanks for reply.

Andi

Jan 01, 2006 at 03:56 PM

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p.2 #13 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Hello

My experiences mirror those of most of the group. I think there are too many issues with 5D and CZ glass for it to be considered an effective approach. Of course the issues all disappear with the 1DS MkII but then you have $7999 worth of solution albeit a fine one.

One other thing of note. On the very wide angle lenses used with a thin adapter such as the one from Son, the Iris lever on the lens will get forced into a locked condition i.e. it sticks at the widest aperture and you can't stop down. The solution is simple...........get a Dremel tool or fine file and take about 1mm off the Iris lever. No more problems. Thanks to Son for the solution

Woody

Jan 01, 2006 at 04:05 PM

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p.2 #14 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Hi...I just discovered this topic. I amtoying with the idea of purcahsing a 5D. Currently I am using my 1Ds with Contax Distagon T 28 f2.8 and 21f2.8 lenses in conjunction with the Cameraquest adaptor. Based on the list on page 1 of this thread the 21mm with the cameraquest adaptor will work on a 5D. However, the 28mm does not show results with the Cameraquest adaptor (though it works with the other 2). Is this because it hangs up the mirror or because it hasn't been tested? The answer may be buried somewhere in this thread but I can't seem to find it. Will the 28mm work with the 5D and Cameraquest adaptor?

Thanks.

Howard

Jan 06, 2006 at 10:51 PM

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p.2 #15 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

I just ordered a 5D and the following lenses:
ZEISS - 35/1.4 & 85/1.4 & 50/1.7
ZUIKO - 21/3.5
ZENITAR 16/2.8 FISHEYE
I hardly considered Canon l series since only 1 piece would cost the same as all the lenses above! I've never liked auto-focus so it was a simple decision and...
I'm hoping they all work ok having noted the compatiblity issues with adapters and wides especially....Anyway Will report when the system arrives...

Jan 07, 2006 at 09:00 PM

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p.2 #16 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Howard; on my 5D the Zeiss 28 did not clear the mirror. I removed the three screws by the rear element and ground down that plastic collar surrounding it; to the same height as the adapter rim. I also ground down the fin to the same height. Shaving the fin only did not fix it. Now it works like a charm, as it should.

It is easy to remove the rim and you can do a better job with it removed and you won't have any plastic debris finding its way in to the optics.

I use the Cameraquest adapter for it.

regards, Henrik

Jan 07, 2006 at 10:32 PM

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p.2 #17 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Hi,

So far no one has mentioned about "CZ Plannar 1.2/50".

You have to file down "aperture level protector" at least 0.3mm in order to mount
it to 5D, that "protector" interfares with the electoric contacts on any EOS camera
body, otherwise you do not need to modify anything else.

Jan 08, 2006 at 05:12 PM

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p.2 #18 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

FWIW, the Peleng 8mm fisheye does not work on the 5D. It comes from Kiev Camera with an EOS adapter of sorts and there is a protrusion on the rear element that collides with the mirror. An aweful lot of vignetting too.

Jan 11, 2006 at 03:23 AM

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p.2 #19 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

So if one tries one of these lenses and the mirror hits it will that cause any damage? Obviously, I am not talking about doing it repetitively...just wondering if you try it and the mirror doesn't clear properly if you could damage the camera in any way?
Howard

Jan 11, 2006 at 04:15 AM

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p.2 #20 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Go see this:

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/292899/1

I sanded down an adapter for my 4/18AE until it hit the mirror just once. On the second try it did not anymore hit the mirror. After 50 shots, now there is a little scratch on the lens mount, visible only against the light. On the 5D mirror there is a sign too, looks more like you just had scratched it with your fingernail.

The lens performs o.k. goes to infinity now and is better than my former 16-35L.

Jan 11, 2006 at 05:51 PM

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p.2 #21 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Has anybody tried a CZ15mm with a DSLXchange adapter, the DSLX adaper positions the lens on a slight angle vs the Cameraquest and I am wondering if that is enough to clear the mirror?

Any comments in regards to the DSLX adapter and a 5D appreciated...

Andy

Jan 25, 2006 at 10:52 PM

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p.2 #22 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

If it is not dead-on facing upright, it probably is sitting too far away from the film plane for infinity focus. The CZ15 is one of the more challenging lenses to adapt, but everybody here seems to have done it successfully with all the info that gets posted. No way to tell about the mirror as its placement seems to vary from one unit to the next. One user has two 5Ds, and his CZ15 clears on one body, but not the other.

Jan 25, 2006 at 11:25 PM

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p.2 #23 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

Hi there!

I finaly have a 5 D. So i did some lens testing today with my Zeisses.
I guess i have some of the lesser wanted glass, so i can probably add to this compability list a bit:

For now i only have two cheap ebay/Fotodiox adapter. So the following results are all for the
Fotodiox adapter type:

16mm / 2,8 AE works
25mm / 2,8 AE works
35mm / 1,4 AE works
50mm / 1,7 AE works
85mm / 1,4 AE works
180mm / 2,8 AE works and the finn (quite long) does not have to be shaved
35-135mm / 3,3-4,5 MM works

I got such great information from this forum, thank you all! I may post some pictures of my testing later on.

Jan 26, 2006 at 01:25 PM

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p.2 #24 · Zeiss/Oly -> 5D Compatibility List

jjlphoto wrote:
If it is not dead-on facing upright, it probably is sitting too far away from the film plane for infinity focus. The CZ15 is one of the more challenging lenses to adapt, but everybody here seems to have done it successfully with all the info that gets posted. No way to tell about the mirror as its placement seems to vary from one unit to the next. One user has two 5Ds, and his CZ15 clears on one body, but not the other.

Hi John,

surprisingly, I have been able to get infinity focus from my CZ15 with both the DSLX and CQ adapters. I would say that the CQ is a little better at infinity with this lens, but it is very very close, I was wondering if the slight tilt on the DSLX adapter would allow the 5D mirror to clear without modification - I am assuming that the mirror hits the pins at the botton of the lens??

Andy

Jan 26, 2006 at 01:59 PM

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Moritz_H wrote:
Hi there!

I finaly have a 5 D. So i did some lens testing today with my Zeisses.
I guess i have some of the lesser wanted glass, so i can probably add to this compability list a bit:

For now i only have two cheap ebay/Fotodiox adapter. So the following results are all for the
Fotodiox adapter type:

16mm / 2,8 AE works
25mm / 2,8 AE works
35mm / 1,4 AE works
50mm / 1,7 AE works
85mm / 1,4 AE works
180mm / 2,8 AE works and the finn (quite long) does not have to be shaved
35-135mm / 3,3-4,5 MM works

I got such great information from this forum, thank you all! I may post some pictures of my testing later on.

Well, one should not be to quick with conclusions: The mirror gets stuck when shooting the 16mm Fisheye - but only sometimes

I have to pull the lens slightly away from the body to allow the mirror to snap free.
This happens about once in ten frames. Guess i need a different adapter after all.

I am also not able to reach infinty focus with the 35mm/1.4 when the F-stop is below 5.6 with my cheap ebay adapters.

Jan 26, 2006 at 02:32 PM


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