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Archive 2009 · Canon 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C ??

  
 
Jim Schemel
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Canon 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C ??


Is it possible to convert this lens to EOS if so is infinity focus possible on an unshaved 5D? How difficult is it to convert? any help is always appreciated
-Jim



Dec 14, 2009 at 07:24 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Canon 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C ??


Jim,

Yes it can be converted to EOS. I have converted two of them. You have to cut the stock down a little (machine) in order to get infinity focus on EOS bodies.

Although I have had great results using the copy I kept, the bad news is that it will not clear the mirror on a stock 5D. There is no rear element retainer material to remove either as the rear element glass is very flat and is the "back-most" surface when the lens is focused to the infinity position.

If you don't need infinity focus on your 5D it's a good performer.



Dec 14, 2009 at 09:15 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Canon 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C ??


pengland,
thanks for the info.do you know how far you are able to focus on a stock 5D?
-Jim



Dec 14, 2009 at 09:56 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Canon 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C ??


Jim,

If memory serves me correctly, I was able to fous to 20-25 feet (I believe this is being conservative) on my unshaved 5D.
I ended up shaving the mirror on my 5D in the end because I had so many lenses that conflicted with the mirror including the fantastic FD 85L and 50L.

Nick



Dec 15, 2009 at 07:13 AM





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