I'm about to upgrade my Canon 40D to a 5D classic. I have the Zeiss 50 f/1.7 and I'm currently using it my 40D.. and I love it, truly an amazing and cheap lens!
Will it work without modifications also on a 5D, or do I need to shave the mirror?
I really don't want to damage my camera, nor the lens...
I use one on my 5D with no issues -- generally the issues seem to be with an adapter that is too thin. If the mirror catches on the 5D this is likely the cause and should be remedied by a different adapter. I went through this particular issue with a 2.8/28mm Distagon I had -- adapter too thin. After changing adapters I had no more issues.
Paul
andreavaccaro wrote:
Will it work without modifications also on a 5D, or do I need to shave the mirror?
I really don't want to damage my camera, nor the lens...
The worst thing that can happen is that mirror clearance is hindered by a part of the lens. In my case the 50/1,7 CZ not only works, it is by far the sharpest lens I have used on my 5d. The images are unreal, so clear and sharp.
I have mirror problems with the CZ 35-70/3,4, otherwise a very good zoom lens, but I will have to file it a bit....
I had a too-thin cheap ebay adapter and got the occasional catch with an AE type. If I recall correctly, the MM type (identified by green f16 marking) which I had at the same time never caught.
I don't have mine with me but I can check later tonight - both adapter brand and lens version (MM/AE). Mine clears on the 5D2 with no problems. Like Empire said, your adapter may be too thin.
Empire wrote:
How is the infinity calibration with that adapter?
Pretty good as far as I can tell, but I don't really shoot @ infinity wide open, so I suppose it could be off. I am very sure that this was shot with the Yashica DSB 135/2.8 with one of these adapters:
helimat wrote:
Uuuuuggghhhhhh..... I looked back, and it turns out this image is from my Rokkor. Right before I took this pic I had the DSB on, but I guess I had swapped it. I will try to find something at infinity with one of these adapters for you.
FWIW, it looks to be the exact same adapter that big_is uses, I believe they get them at the same source and simply add the chip.
That's good to know, I had considered big_is adapters but had no use for the over-priced AF chip. I actually own some old bi_is adapters and I dont think they are infinity correct. Haven't got a hope of remembering which adapters i got from them though
sure that this was shot with the Yashica DSB 135/2.8 with one of these adapters:
Right before I took this pic I had the DSB on, but I guess I had swapped it. I will try to find something at infinity with one of these adapters for you.
