Are these lens' compatible with t2i?

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grantw

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Do these lens' work with the t2i and an adapter?

-58mm f1.4 MC Rokkor lens w/skylight filter
-24mm f2.8 Vivitar wide angle lens and case
-70 - 210mm f3.5 Vivitar Macro zoom lens w/case, skylight filter
 
The 58mm f1.4 MC Rokkor is the only lens which you've listed which I can give any answer to, which is yes but you will need a minolta mc to eos adapter and this will magnify the lens (It won't be true 1:1) it will also introduce some problems when you're shooting wide open as the adapter has the tendency to reflect light (because it has an additional glass element). The other two lenses should work but you havent given the mounting info so it depends on which mount it is (ie what adapter if any you will need to make them work). I hope this helps.
 
saneproductions said:
You can also have the rokkor modded to fit eos, but that changes the lens forever and costs a couple hundred dollars.
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True, but unless you really feel like this lens is special there are a bunch of other options (way less expensive I might add):thumbsup:... Check out C/Y stuff on ebay. Worth every penny to get the 20 dollar adapter for those (no glass involved).
 
The Rokkor is a definite no as it's a Minolta and has a closer register distance than the Canon EOS system. The Vivitars I don't know about. It really depends on the mount. If it comes in a lot with the Rokkor, chances are they are Minolta mounts so they won't be useable without either giving up infinity focus or sharpness. Those last two lenses CAN be found in more suitable Nikon and Olympus mounts and I can attest from personal experience that the Vivitar Series 1 70-210 3.5 is a fine piece of glass. The colors are exceptionally vibrant with that glass. You'll be well pleased.

A good alternative for your Rokkor is either a Super Takumar or Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50 1.4 which is M42 mount. It's crazy sharp wide open and has a very unique character to it. Best of luck!
 
Chris Watson said:
The Rokkor is a definite no as it's a Minolta and has a closer register distance than the Canon EOS system.
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I was under the impression that the Minolta MC lenses could be altered to register on eos cams but that the change would neither be cheap or worth the cost (just buy a lens which doen't require the alteration)... Am I wrong?:undecided

P.S. I have a few minoltas and with the adapter (glass) the images seem pretty sharp as long as I don't shoot at the edge of the lens light wise. I got such a good deal on them (9 bucks for a 50mm f1.7 and a 100-300mm macro f5.6-6.7) that i figured I'd just get them to play with... I have to say for the price it wasn't a bad deal, I'd never use them on a pro gig but for fun they are pretty killer...
 
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