My FD collection in its heyday...

[J!m]

Slowly switching format...

[poker]

What complications have you experienced while using the "FD-EF adapter"? Do you recommend it?

I read you lose 1 stop with an adapter like that. On an average outdoor setting, would you set the lens and Av at the same setting then set exposure compensation by +1 stop so the camera gets a fairly accurate shutter speed?

I dare to look into a FD 300mm L f/4 lens. I hope it is something I can handle.

Thanks.

Nice collection....your EF(S) collection must be growing.

[paulnj]

I have always loved that 800f5.6 L ;) That lens rocks!

That is camera porn you just posted there!!!!!!!

[mjs1973]

That 800mm does look impresive! Makes me want to get my AE-1 out and run a few rolls through it.

[Lionheart]

Hi Jim: how much? :-) PM me if you plan on selling, I might be interested in some of those lenses and one of those F1's.

[J!m]

Hi Jim: how much? :-) PM me if you plan on selling, I might be interested in some of those lenses and one of those F1's.

Thanks! The F-1's are all gone now...

I have a 50 f1.2L available; the case hood and original caps are included along with a Canon brand filter. That's the good news... The bad news is the first group is separating. I have quotes from $150-250 for the repair. Any one interested? The 300 2.8L is available as well; bit it needs a total overhaul now. No quote on that work, but probably more than the lens is worth. That has seen some action over the years...

The FD-EOS adapters do loose some light (and compromise the absolute sharpness of the lens wide open) however it was a much less expensive option that replacing everything in one shopping spree. Since the camera's meter is between the converter and the film plane, the meter works as normal, just as if a tele converter was installed. Also, the Canon brand FD-EOS converter magnifies 0.4X if I remember correctly. I'm not sure f the off-brand ones all over eBay do or not... If you use an external meeter, the converter light loss needs to be known, obviously. To make life easy, you could just adjust a bit of exposure compensation and set the lens as the meter indicates.

I think I'm keeping the 800 for a while. I'm searching for the Canon brand converter, or may have the lens re-worked with an EOS mount ands auto-aperture modification. I'll still have to focus manually, but normally that's not a big problem with this lens. They never made an EF replacement for the 800 (just a 600 and 1200) and the 800 is just about perfect for those situations when you want to be just a bit farther away...