Reddit reviews Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter Compatible with Canon FD and FL Lenses to Sony E-Mount Cameras

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_T90

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The T90 is incompatible with EOS (The lens system on modern Canon cameras)

You can use an adapter, but it won't be as good.

If you're going to adapt lenses, I think the Nex system is best, because they have peak focusing which is fucking awesome. Other camera systems should get this in a few years... in fact they could get it from a firmware update tomorrow.. but for some reason nobody else is implementing it :(

With this adapter and a Nex 5 you could use your old FD lenses quite well... (Nex 5 is a slightly older model, the Nex 5N is the newest version, but it's not actually that much better, the old one is still good) it seems slightly out of your price range, but I see them on sale second hand quite often, so if you keep your eye out on craigslist/gumtree/etc. you could get lucky. Or you could just go for the Nex 3 (I think this would be best, since you should have some kit lenses with autofocus, manual is fun, but it's better to go out and take photos and not worry about fiddling around with manual lenses.....)

I have an a6000, and am hoping to get an a7ii in the coming months. I have a question regarding adapters for legacy glass. Any insights on the difference between the $99 Metabones adapter, the $29 Fotodiox adapter, and the $17 Foatsy adapter? Is it all just build quality? Or something else?

Also any recommendation for a fast prime telephoto somewhere in the 90-200mm range? I've been looking at Canon FD/FL but I'm open to anything really!

Thanks in advance for your time! :)

Do the Tamron lenses have an FD mount like the Canon 50mm?

If they do, I'd actually recommend getting a mirrorless camera, like a Sony a6x00 series, so the lenses when adapted can focus to infinity without adding any additional optics that degrade image quality.

Here are some adapters for the Sony E mount:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1150786-REG/fotodiox_fd_nex_p_pro_lens_mount_adapter.html

https://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Lens-Mount-Adapter-Mount/dp/B003Y302CG

https://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-NEX-VG30-NEX-VG900-NEX-FS100-NEX-FS700/dp/B00EDBT440

 

If you're dead set on getting the Nikon D5300, I found a couple adapters for it:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/995088-REG/fotodiox_fd_nk_g_pro_nikon_f_adapter.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1349608-REG/vello_la_nf_cfd_canon_fd_lens_mount.html

Looks like a canon FD mount.

You'll want something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Lens-Mount-Adapter-Mount/dp/B003Y302CG

They would adapt to anything with a shorter flange distance.

So something like a Sony NEX series would work great with an adapter like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Adapter-E-mount-NEX-VG10-Original/dp/B003Y302CG

I am using M42, Leica M, and Pentax K mount lenses on my NEX-5N.

Adapter

Its a good camera. The only thing I wouldn't like is the lack of a viewfinder.

As for lenses, you might want to check out the Sony 50 f1.8 for low light images. Any third party alternative would work for that as well.

For example:

http://www.keh.com/camera/Canon-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-CA0601040019706?r=FE

and

http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Adapter-E-Mount-Camera-NEX-5N/dp/B003Y302CG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1396994347&sr=1-1&keywords=fd+to+nex

Any adapter from FD to NEX E mount will work though. That one is kind of pricy.

Fd lenses: http://www.keh.com/Camera/format-35mm/system-Canon-Manual-Focus/category-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses?s=1&bcode=CA&ccode=6&cc=3115&r=WG&f


Huge list of used lenses:

http://www.keh.com/camera/format-35mm?s=1&bc=39

I bought a Canon AE-1 on eBay for a photography class I took a couple of years ago. It came with a 50mm 1.8 lens that's completely mechanical- no sensors, wiring, etc. I've since gotten this adapter and a couple more old Canon-compatible lenses to use with the NEX and everything coalesces perfectly.

There are loads of pretty cheap, functioning FD (or third-party brands compatible with Canon) lenses on eBay. You already have the Nikon lens, so maybe the 50mm wouldn't be right for you, but I'm sure that you could find a decent wide-angle or something for a sliver of the price that you'd pay for the E-mount lens. Good luck! Let me know if you have any more questions.

I have a Sony NEX-5n and my favorite lens is a Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 via a cheap fotodiox FD -> NEX adapter. I just ordered a Zenit Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 and I plan on buying a NEX -> FD focal reducer / speed booster. Sorry for the messy set up lol.

Would using a M42 (helios) TO FD adapter ON an FD to NEX adapter be too much distance from the sensor? The M42 to FD is meant to be mounted to an FD body, so I assume the distance provided by the FD -> NEX adapter would suffice so that adding an admittedly thin M42 -> FD adapter ON that wouldn't hinder focus distance too much?? I researched this for a bit but couldn't really find anything.

this is my adapter I've had for years: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y302CG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the M42 to FD adapter: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/221942704552?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

Thanks

If you meant Sony A6000

https://www.amazon.ca/Fotodiox-Adapter-Mount-Camera-NEX-5N/dp/B003Y302CG

I know people below have already mentioned the benefits of a smaller profile in regards to the Sony A6000, but another thing to consider is since the A6000 is a mirrorless camera, you can adapt legacy/vintage lenses from many different brands. The Canon FD 85mm f/1.8 and appropriate adapter (https://www.amazon.com/FotodioX-FD-NEX-Adapter-Mount-Camera/dp/B003Y302CG) can be had for under $275 total and produce images equivalent to a lens costing 4 times as much. Granted you'll have to manually focus the lens, but with mirrorless aids such as focus peaking and mapping a custom button to zoom in on live view and preview your focus, it isn't too difficult. Here are some example photos: https://www.flickr.com/groups/2797149@N22/pool/

yup, http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Adapter-E-Mount-Camera-NEX-5N/dp/B003Y302CG

Grab this.

A few questions:

• What are you using to connect the Canon FD lenses to the Sony camera? Something like this should get the backfocus correct, but I would double-check that it's correct. The backfocus is a short 42mm from flange to sensor on the FD lenses.
  
  
• What are you using to confirm correct focus. Bahtinov mask?

Thanks for putting my mind at ease but https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y302CG?tag=briasmitphot-20 says explicitly at the bottom of the product description:
Compatible Cameras (Including, but not limited to): Sony Alpha a7, a7r, NEX-3, NEX-5, NEX-C3, NEX-5N, NEX-7, NEX-F3, NEX-5R, NEX-6, NEX-VG10, NEX-VG20, NEX-VG30, NEX-VG900, NEX-FS100, NEX-FS700, NEX-EA50

Actual product packaging and contents may differ from image shown due to packaging or product updates by manufacturer.

NOTE: This adapter will NOT fit on the Sony a7S, a7 II, a7S II, and a7R II. However, in the questions answered people say they are using it with the a7II just fine. But then Fotodiox says: This will fit Sony A7II (aka ICLE-7M2; E-mount; full frame). I am currently using it on A7II with a Canon FD 20mm f2.8.
Maybe this will help - https://www.fotodioxpro.com/fotodiox-canon-fd-new-fd-fl-lens-to-sony-alpha-nex-e-mount-camera-lens-mount-adapter.html
By Sri on October 6, 2015
This adapter is designed for Sony E-Mount lenses. The A7II uses Sony FE-Mount lenses for a full frame sensor.
By SomeGuy on October 6, 2015
yes
By Dustin W. on October 6, 2015
As stated in our listing: NOTE: This adapter will NOT fit on the Sony a7s, a7 II, or a7 RII
By fotodiox Inc. on October 6, 2015

Always so confused with Sony... what adapter do you use with your FD lenses? could you link to amazon brother?

I use this one and haven't had any issues thus far.