Im really looking at purchasing an older Nikkor 35mm PC lens and perhaps a Nikkor 28mm Pc lens for my 5D Ive seen a few adapters and such on ebay, my question is who makes a high quality mounting ring?
Thanks Kyle
p.s. don't waste my time by posting something like: why would you put a nikon lens on a canon!!! The reason is simple canon doesnt make 28 or 35mm pc lens that can be easily mounted on the 5D
Edited by Jeff on Aug 09, 2007 at 07:47 PM GMT (Reason: OT)
The most recent Nikkor 35/2.8 AI probably has the best reputation (see David Ruether and Bjørn Rørslett). I might pick up a Nikkor 35/2.8 AI someday, but I suspect the SMC Pentax 28/2.8 Shift lens is probably very good as well. For me, tilt is more interesting than shift. I just ordered a Pentacon 6 (6x6 medium format) Flektogon 50/4 and Hartblei tilt adapter for Pentacon 6 to EOS.
P.S. your P.S. is kind of rude to suggest that people who post valid questions are wasting your time; they may not have your knowledge and/or experience, but that doesn't mean that such questions aren't worthy of serious consideration.
Klane wrote:
p.s. don't waste my time by posting something like: why would you put a nikon lens on a canon!!! The reason is simple canon doesnt make 28 or 35mm pc lens that can be easily mounted on the 5D
Well, technically you're correct. Canon makes tilt AND shift lenses, those rats.
thats right they do make tilt and shift lenses, just not in the lengths of 28 and 35, they use to make a 35 for fd but are costly to have modified since really do not require tilt for that focal length.
I only posted the ps to avoid this post turning into a fanboy train wreck, didn't do much good I guess.
Klane wrote:
I only posted the ps to avoid this post turning into a fanboy train wreck, didn't do much good I guess.
Beginning a thread with a preemptive rude strike is unlikely to make it go in any productive direction. Without it, I would probably have been inclined to tell you why I chose to keep the 24 TS-E over my Nikkor, and how small a difference the 4mm makes.
But, it seems to have never occurred to you that someone might make that choice after a reasoned comparison. Too bad.
Wouldn't it be nice if everyone could just stick to the topic and post about a high quality mounting ring? I know I would like to know if there are any out there as well.
There are a number of choices, and I find the axiom of paying for what you get applies.
On the high end, the Novoflex makes the best build, period. Ultra-thin and fits like a glove, with no play. I've had problems with cheap adapters with noticeable slop after the lens is mounted (mainly bad corners in images). It has six screws in it's mounting, and infinity focuses at the infinity mark (I think a couple of the better built ones do so, but this is the only one I've tried that does). It's also $220+ USD.
Cameraquest is close, coming in at around $175. Opinion of it is high, but I've never used one.
The only models with AF confirmation seem to be the Hong Kong knockoffs, which unfortunately usually have the slop I mentioned above. They are, however, cheap enough it might be worth experimenting with.
This thread over in Alternative Systems is much more in-depth:
I have a couple cheap eBay adapters that work fine. Stable, focuses to infinity, etc. Maybe it's just the Zeiss and Leica adapters that vary in quality.
I would consider trying one of the cheap ones from ebay (China etc.). While I don't have experience with the Nikon adaptor specifically I have used similar Leica-R and M42 adaptors and they are all snug and good. It isn't rocket science... even the crappy Canon plastic mount on the 50/1.8 works perfectly fine.
since the infinity issue was noted, most the cheap adaptors make sure they work... maybe focusing a bit past infinity (like a lot of lenses do).
It would cost a bit more, but there is a MINT/NEW condition CX 35MM PC lens for sale in California at Seawood photo. call 415 453 4322 or email [email protected].
Consequentially, they sell a great adapter for Contax to Canon I have used on 5d 30d 1dmIII and it works fine, haven't tried the 35mm though....
For the Nikon 35mm pc (and I think 28mm pc) lenses, you are much better off with one of the more expensive adapaters. I tried a cheap adapter and thought the lens was not sharp. When I looked closely at the test images, it looked to me like the inconsistencies might be the result of inconsistent adapter spacing. Also, because the direction of shift is user controlled by turning the lens, the turning of the lens places more stress on the adapter than a nonshift lens. I ordered a cameraquest nikon to eos adapter, and the difference is remarkable. When used with a good adapter, the 35mm pc f2.8 is an extremely sharp lens that can be had at a very reasonable price (the latest version with black knobs regularly sell for between $350-$400 on EBAY). It's well engineered and lightweight (about 10-11 ounces I think) and takes 52mm adapters. It's the perfect "walk around" pc lens. . . I've read a lot of other Nikon lens reviews from people using them on EOS with adapters, and quite a few of the reviewers have also commented that the cheaper Nikon to EOS adapters often show movement (Mark Welsh from the 16:9 website and diglloyd, among others).
I have the Nikon 28/4 PC which works great on my Kodak SLR/c (full frame EOS mount). The lens performed poorly with the 2 piece adapter you can find for cheap by many sellers. It was too thick and not flat. The high end "pro" black ones are good, but the real value for me was the DVD Technic. Mine is the correct thickness, flat, and tighter fitiing/more solid feeling than the than the pro adapter sold by Fotodiox and a few other sellers. That adapter has some extra play in it when everything is attached, and the prongs don't hold the lens aas tight as it could (like the DVDTechnic does). Forget the regular Fotodiox - it's junk like some of there other adapters.
