Yep, those FD mount adapters can be a bit weird !
The 85mm f2.8 soft focus images look interesting, does the second shot have
silhouetted tree branches or similar in front of the lights ?
...Wayne
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> On 12/12/2021 2:46 AM, Wayne Harridge wrote:
> > Re. Canon FD, these seem to be underpriced compared to Olympus,
> Nikon, etc. I have recently purchased Canon FD 100mm f4 macro and Canon
> FD 200mm f4 macro (both UGly from KEH !) and both of these are very
> impressive on both m4/3 and Sony alpha.
>
> I suspect the mount and adapters put people off. I had a bit of head
> scratching about how to mount the adapter so the aperture ring works. My
> FD mount lens is for a different purpose. It's the 85/2.8 Soft Focus. Sure,
> it's a
> fine portrait length lens at setting 0, but I'm more interested in the soft
> settings.
>
> Christmas tree lights I <https://photos.app.goo.gl/cNmYGVGkwormh5vY7>
>
> Christmas tree lights I <https://photos.app.goo.gl/x1q1DvXK2C5fus3Q7>I
> <https://photos.app.goo.gl/x1q1DvXK2C5fus3Q7>
>
> I also have a couple of FL mount Canons. Chosen as well for their optical
> "failings". Fast lens designs from the early '60s that have interesting
> rendering at large apertures. 58/1.2 and 135/2.5. The 135 mm hasn't had a
> proper workout as yet.
>
> Fuzzy Moose
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