MC Rokkor 58mm 1.2 with EOS mount

[jaimeb82]

Has anyone tried this before. I can get my hands in one 58mm 1.2 that was modified for Canon EOS cameras, since I have a Canon 40D, the temptation is big to see what kind of pictures could this superb lens could make.

I have some wonders, the 40D has a 1.6 cropping factor, so I don't know how this will affect final results other than incrementing from 58mm to about 90mm.

If anyone has experience direct or indirectly with this type of conversion, any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jaime.

 

[donbga]

Has anyone tried this before. I can get my hands in one 58mm 1.2 that was modified for Canon EOS cameras, since I have a Canon 40D, the temptation is big to see what kind of pictures could this superb lens could make.

I have some wonders, the 40D has a 1.6 cropping factor, so I don't know how this will affect final results other than incrementing from 58mm to about 90mm.

If anyone has experience direct or indirectly with this type of conversion, any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jaime.

I really don't understand your question. If you have a converted lens slap it on the camera and test it. Or am i missing something?

Don Bryant

 

[jaimeb82]

Question: Have you used an MC 58mm 1.2 minolta rokkor lens that has been converted to mount into a Canon EOS camera like the 40D before?

I don't have the lens with me, someone is selling this lens.

I hope that helps clarifying.

 

[donbga]

Question: Have you used an MC 58mm 1.2 minolta rokkor lens that has been converted to mount into a Canon EOS camera like the 40D before?

I don't have the lens with me, someone is selling this lens.

I hope that helps clarifying.

I've not used the lens on a digital or film body but I am familiar with it. Some claim it's one of the best ever produced - I would say at f/5.6 most 50-ish mm lenses perform well.

If you can get it for cheap then go for it. Of course on the 40D if becomes more of a portrait lens. Personally I would opt for the Canon f/1.8 for an inexpensive option. I use the 50 f/1.4 and I also use an old Nikkor 50 f/1.4. I prefer using Canon AF lenses to maintain view finder brightness.

Don Bryant