Canon lens mounts for Af-100

Kindredmachine

Kindredmachine

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I'm very new to SRL lenses so even the mount types are a whole new world for me. That being said, I'm confused about the different Canon lens mounts and particularly interested in this series of lenses...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/264304-GREY/Canon_8014A002_Zoom_Wide_Angle_Telephoto_EF.html

So, does Canon just use one type of mount for all of their lenses or do they have multiple mounts that are incompatible with each other? I hear the term L-series and EF quite often with Canon. Are these different mounting types?
 
Kindredmachine said:
I'm very new to SRL lenses so even the mount types are a whole new world for me. That being said, I'm confused about the different Canon lens mounts and particularly interested in this series of lenses...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/264304-GREY/Canon_8014A002_Zoom_Wide_Angle_Telephoto_EF.html

So, does Canon just use one type of mount for all of their lenses or do they have multiple mounts that are incompatible with each other? I hear the term L-series and EF quite often with Canon. Are these different mounting types?
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Anything with EF will fit pretty much all Canon cameras, there are however EF-S lenses that will only work with some Canon's, namely cameras with a crop sensor. So an EF-S lenswill work on a 7D which has a crop factor, but not on a 5D which is full frame. But the EF lenses will work on full frame bodies and also those with an EF mount.
Then there is the much older FD mount which requires an adapter to work with modern Canon bodies.
L-series is Canon's premium range of lenses so the mount is the same, but the optical quality is much better.

Canon EF = Essentially Futureproof
 
So the L-series lenses use EF mounts, which is newer than FD mounts, got it! Thank you for clearing that up. I also see that the Zeiss CP2 lenses also have a set with the EF mount so that's good to know that they're refering to the "Canon" mount.
 
snp said:
NOVAFLEX, are you listening? All I need is aperture control and really don't want to spend $700+ for a Birger!
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The problem is that the EF mount aperture control is electronic. You will most likely never see a really cheap EF mount adapter because of the need for electronic control.
 
LoganMackay said:
The problem is that the EF mount aperture control is electronic. You will most likely never see a really cheap EF mount adapter because of the need for electronic control.
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Well I would be happy (for now at least) if there were a good quality "dumb" adapter to use the Canon glass. I know there is the adapter out that has its own built in iris (and from what I have seen it seems to do pretty well) but I mean one that is just a plain ole "dumb" adapter. I mean one could always set the iris desired on a Canon body then transplant the lens to the AF100 right? Then just use the ND filter wheel to make some exposure adjustments.

Anywho, it will be nice to see what the Birger brings to the table. February 14, 2011 is the last date I saw...anyone think they will make that?

Regards,

G.
 
Matthew B said:
More to the point, why doesn't Redrock just modify there's, they'd sell a heap.
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You would pay $495 for an adapter that requires a 9V battery and makes you push buttons and look at an LCD to change aperture, but you wouldn't pay $200 more for a better built one that allows full autofocus and iris control as if it were a native M43 lens? I think $700 is a steal for the Birger if you have any Canon L glass, and if you don't, why bother with EOS lenses at all? Why not just use some other line of lenses?
 
I have not used one. Here is what Philip Bloom has to say (http://philipbloom.net/2010/12/17/ne-adaptor-for-using-you-canon-eos-lenses-on-gh1-gh2-af101/):

"This adaptor gets past this by having it’s own 14 blade iris. That in itself is pretty good, having that many blades with give you a smoother rounder bokeh on those lights, less hexagonal even when stopped down. It has a dial from 1 to 6 that is totally smooth for you to close or open your lens up. Just make sure the lens is wide open to start with. Having this totally smooth iris is a joy, so much better than clicky still lens irises or ones controlled from stills cameras which also are not smooth. Although on the AF101 the iris is controlled in a smooth way so this would not be an issue if the lens could communicate with the camera. Of course the downside is the focus marks are slightly out on the lens as the adaptor sticks out a bit, but you can still get close up and infinity focus and of course you don’t have proper F-Stop marking. Also you cannot stop completely down as it will vignette. six is really the max, it goes past that but one some longer lenses it will not like it. So not perfect…BUT, this is easily the best adaptor I have seen so far and it will mean when I use my AF101 I have all my wonderful array of EOS lenses to use now too!"

 
ProAmateur said:
How is the quality construction on that one? Isn't that the brand of the one there was a thread on here about falling off...or poor fit or something?

Is Novaflex (sp) the one that everyone seems to think is the best quality? They don't have one for Canon EF glass to m4/3 do they?

Regards,

G.
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Yes it is very cheap so I decided to get it just so I can play a bit with my L's until the Birger gets here. It works fine and seem quite rugged it actually fits as well as my Novoflex for my FD's and FL's.

If I was planning to use it for a longer time I would keep a very close eye on it for cracks or whatever for now it is working great.

So I was pleasantly surprised at how well it fits and how rugged it seems. It is a rather simple to make completely mechanical adapter, that a CNC lathe can spit out quickly. I thought about making one myself, but why bother when it only costs $30.00.

If I have any problems with it I will post about it here.

AF100NF3.jpg


Seen here with my 70-200 f2.8 L IS and my NanoFlash prototype arm.
 
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Alpern said:
I have not used one. Here is what Philip Bloom has to say (http://philipbloom.net/2010/12/17/ne-adaptor-for-using-you-canon-eos-lenses-on-gh1-gh2-af101/):

"This adaptor gets past this by having it’s own 14 blade iris. That in itself is pretty good, having that many blades with give you a smoother rounder bokeh on those lights, less hexagonal even when stopped down. It has a dial from 1 to 6 that is totally smooth for you to close or open your lens up. Just make sure the lens is wide open to start with. Having this totally smooth iris is a joy, so much better than clicky still lens irises or ones controlled from stills cameras which also are not smooth. Although on the AF101 the iris is controlled in a smooth way so this would not be an issue if the lens could communicate with the camera. Of course the downside is the focus marks are slightly out on the lens as the adaptor sticks out a bit, but you can still get close up and infinity focus and of course you don’t have proper F-Stop marking. Also you cannot stop completely down as it will vignette. six is really the max, it goes past that but one some longer lenses it will not like it. So not perfect…BUT, this is easily the best adaptor I have seen so far and it will mean when I use my AF101 I have all my wonderful array of EOS lenses to use now too!"

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When I shoot that Kipon testvideo it was apparent that my Zeiss 35/50/85 are safe with the Kipon adapter but when I have used the 100L I really can't use the aperture ring on the Kipon since it vignettes before the adapter starts to stop down the lens.
 
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