Converting Canon FD Lenses to EF Mount // Budget "Cine" Lens Set

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Converting Canon FD Lenses to EF Mount // Budget "Cine" Lens Set

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Mac Olink

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@rodolfolostaunau8702 4 жыл бұрын

I knew holding onto my tech deck gear from middle school would come in handy in adulthood

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao!

@Joey.Alford 4 жыл бұрын

This was super chill. I have no intention of doing this but it was still cool af to watch!

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you brotha!

@FotodioxInc 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool mods! We're big fans of Canon FD lenses here at Fotodiox

@MoreFSL 4 жыл бұрын

Dude FDs and Thursday Boots! 2 of my favorite things lol

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@bigmuffy 3 жыл бұрын

I have de 24mm 2.8 and i think doesnt work, maybe the lens are diferet? :(

@gardenfilms1 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any follow up videos to this? Test shots? Wanting to try this to use on Z Cam S6

@yashamalekzad 4 жыл бұрын

Can you still achieve infinity focus?

@carlscinema7086 4 жыл бұрын

Actually have the exact same set and modded them the same way aswell, crazy haha. Lovely lenses.

@eware3000 4 жыл бұрын

What size screwdriver do you need for lens?

@ArkajyotiChoudhury Жыл бұрын

Does it provide infinity focus?

@andresgiordano3168 10 ай бұрын

could you finally made the 24mm? I am having problems with that one. Nailed the 100mm and the 50 mm. Anyone?? thanks

@SebastianFriedrichVisuals 5 ай бұрын

I‘ve done the 24 / 2.8 several times by now, if you‘ve any questions, feel free to reach out!

@franki3flash808 3 жыл бұрын

What is the diffrence between ShapeWays Mount and the one they sell in the FDtoEF website???

@ivanmilosavljevic5931 3 жыл бұрын

I na e a Canon FD ssc 50mm f1, 4 what Arm I need for this model?

@bryanbarajasBB 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to do this to my Canon 35-105mm, 3.5, lens!

@vinjemmy 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know if this mod will work on a Viltrox EF M2 Speedbooster on a BMPCC4K ? Thanks

@BraxChat 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro does your 50mm have a less smooth focus throw than the others. My 50mm fd is not as smooth as my 24 & 100. Thanks

@MacOlink 3 жыл бұрын

All my FDs are a bit different.

@moco. 2 жыл бұрын

Is it the same way with New FD 24mm f2.8?

@jessetolppa9942 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@brandenburns3322 4 жыл бұрын

actually the overheating prob is fixed in newer models and i guess canon is having the same issues now. more res, more problems

@genesung5589 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mac, I'm about to do this process and thanks for the great tutorial. Quick question, I noticed there's a decent sized gap between the rear glass and the edge of the Shapeways mount. Do you think this will let in excessive dust into the lens? I wrote Pedro the designer to see if he could make a more specific sized rear mount for the 20, 24 and 28; as the standard mount seems ideal more for the 50mm, 85mm and possibly 135mm.

@genesung5589 3 жыл бұрын

I posted a question on a vintage lens forum and the response from lens nerds is that the gap / space will NOT make much of a difference for dust since it will either have a cap on or be on the mount. Thanks again for the great tutorial.

@jeruham8642 3 жыл бұрын

i couldnt contact the seller from shapeways im trying to find one for 70-210fd are there other ways around this? cool video btw

@brandondoucette 3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@_galterius 4 жыл бұрын

Great video ! I was looking for more information about this modification after seeing Spenser Sakurai video on this topic, you explained it very well ! Thanks ! (maybe get yourself a fuji ^^)

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was actually looking into an Xt4! Haha. But we’ll see

@RayadoRolloTV 3 жыл бұрын

Is the plastic a safe solution for a mount? I’m scared of breaking it 😅

@MacOlink 3 жыл бұрын

Its a lot stronger then you think!

@sondp 2 жыл бұрын

Yo, I checked the original video and he said something about infinity focus which I don’t understand. My question is after converting to EF will it focus to infinity with the viltrox EF to M4 adapter on the pocket 4k?

@MacOlink 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t say. You’ll have to test!

@Jared10112 2 жыл бұрын

How did those mounts hold up?

@TARAJOSU 4 жыл бұрын

Resourceful af

@m.g.h9303 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Which plastic material did you order from Shapeways? Multi jet fusion/PA12 or the Versatile? Thank you so much.

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Kristoffer I ordered the cheapest one, not sure which that was. But I plan on upgrading the parts down the road!

@jeruham8642 3 жыл бұрын

im planning to order one but its gonna ship till philippines how is the packaging of the product?

@gabrielsane 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! No wobbling at all? How about the infinity focus?

@EvanCabral 4 жыл бұрын

Youre a wizard

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Call me Harry

@JosephBaca813 4 жыл бұрын

Does the 3mm short aperture arm work for all 4 of those lenses? I noticed there are different lengths, not sure which ones to get

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Joseph Baca the 3mm works for all of my lenses, 24, 35, 50 and 85. I think the longer arms are for the odd-ball wide angles like the 17mm and the zooms.

@Weird_Quests 4 жыл бұрын

What do you use for your main YT camera? Have any examples of work shot on this budget Cine setup?

@Weird_Quests 4 жыл бұрын

I saw a7 iii - what lens for these setups? Super clean lighting by the way!

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

I have an a7iii and an a6600. The 6600 is what I’ve been using in most of my recent videos with the sigma 16mm.

@Weird_Quests 4 жыл бұрын

Mac Olink is it just simpler for your workflow?

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Danyal Fryer yeah I really love the flip up screen. I can slap the camera on my tripod and start filming so quick lol

@Weird_Quests 4 жыл бұрын

Mac Olink nice! I saw you are the main DP for Wyrmwood Gaming - that’s awesome man!!

@victorbaldizon5821 3 жыл бұрын

Wher can I get the mount adapter PLEASE ?

@apentice001 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mac :) How are you man? Awesome video, thanks to you I transformed three FD Lenses these last past months (24mm f/2, 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/1,4). Do you know by any chance if it is the same operation with a zoom? The Canon FD 35-105mm f/3,5? Thanks mate!

@MacOlink 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m pretty sure the zoom lenses require the “long arm” option on the Shapeways site. I’m not 100% sure if the order of operations is the same to do the conversion though. My best is advice is find a really cheap zoom, maybe one that’s got some fungus/bad condition and use it as a tester to see if it’ll work.

@apentice001 3 жыл бұрын

@@MacOlink Thanks, I als asked to Shapeways maybe they will know ;) have a good evening and thank you for your answer! I prefer prime lenses but the Canon fd lenses are so cheap it is crazy...

@apentice001 3 жыл бұрын

No answer for the guy... It seems that no one ever received an answer... Very professional... I took the long arm for the 135mm, it should work ;) For the 85mm you said the 3mm arm works but is it the same for the 85mm f/1,2? Thanks!

@KruzRivera 4 жыл бұрын

How have the mount held up since modding them? I mean being plastic and all? I'm on the fence if buying the plastic one or going full metal from the start. Great video btw!

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Mounts are holding up amazing tbh. I planned on upgrading them all to the metal but I see no need to. The plastic is very high quality

@KruzRivera 4 жыл бұрын

Mac Olink Damn, sounds great I think I’ll save my money and go with the plastic then. Thanks for replying so quickly.

@Jared10112 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if they still held up? I saw some people having issues

@SebastianFriedrichVisuals 5 ай бұрын

@@Jared10112if you‘re still wondering - I‘ve had mine for roughly 2.5 years on extensive use and multiple lens swaps per day, they‘re like day 1. I didn’t notice anything bad!

@gabesphoto 4 жыл бұрын

Ordered the adapters but they did not come with any cam to control the aperture mechanism. Is that a separate order or did they just forget to print them anyone?

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

The aperture arms you need to buy separate.

@CalebVandermeer 4 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same problem with tight screws on a 50 1.4. How did you solve that problem?

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

I drilled them out VERY carefully haha

@chumbolad9865 4 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem with the 50mm 1.4 for the outside screws. I bought myself a screw extraction kit on amazon and followed the instruction and carefully drilled them out.

@raphjaaf 3 жыл бұрын

@@chumbolad9865 Hi dude ! Do you have the link to the kit by any chance ?

@chumbolad9865 3 жыл бұрын

@@raphjaaf I do! Here is what I used. www.amazon.com/Extractor-Werkzeug-Stripped-All-Purpose-Extension/dp/B08LDMKR5G/ref=sr_1_5?crid=XY9FZ9ZXPMXY&dchild=1&keywords=screw+extractor+set&qid=1608416526&sprefix=screw+e%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-5 You need a power drill to operate it.

@raphjaaf 3 жыл бұрын

@@chumbolad9865 thanks a lot! Did you use the smallest drill and extractor?

@erikbakhshi 3 жыл бұрын

Did this with my 50mm 1.4 with no issues and planning on continuing with 24,35,85 just like the video. thanks for the video dude! do you have any plans to do the 17mm f4 and 100mm f2 or 135mm f2 by any chance?

@MacOlink 3 жыл бұрын

Anytime! As of right now I have the 20, 24, 35, 50 and 85. I don’t plan on getting any others, maybe a 135 down the line.

@erikbakhshi 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I see a lot of people asking about potential infinity focus issues. I haven't had any problems with the 50mm 1.4 myself but have you had any issues with the 24,35 and 85?

@MacOlink 3 жыл бұрын

@@erikbakhshi I have not!

@erikbakhshi 3 жыл бұрын

@@MacOlink Thanks for the replies man!

@aaronsambeyfilm 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Very cool! What's the diameter for the Canon nFD 35mm f2.0? I'd love to get focus gears for it!

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Check out followfocusgears.com

@joesheridan8135 3 жыл бұрын

Do they sell a conversion kit for the 28mm F2?

@sondp 3 жыл бұрын

is there a difference in the image quality or look compared to the ssc versions?

@MacOlink 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the difference is more in the coatings used.

@neilmurphy707 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mac! Did you have an issue with the 85 having an extra piece of glass stuck to the back FD mount? I have the 85 1.2 and shapeways does not give me an answer for this one...

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

My 85 did not have that extra piece youre talking about. I have the 1.8. I think Spenser Sakuri has the 85 1.2, maybe you can reach out to him!

@markakins1109 4 жыл бұрын

Do you by any chance know which arm would apply to the 135mm FDn 2.8?

@Unelephant 4 жыл бұрын

Got my 35mm and 50mm done. Trying to work on the 20mm now. The aperture arm doesn't work on the 20mm. Dang

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

You may need the longer arm that they offer!

@Unelephant 4 жыл бұрын

@@MacOlink I finessed it and got it to work. Had to cut the "hook" portion and super glued that to the end of the arm to make it longer. Yee.

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I love it man

@matthuesmann 4 жыл бұрын

@@Unelephant I have a 20mm coming- I might need you to make a video!

@FabioTJLanzone 3 жыл бұрын

@@matthuesmann yes please!

@julienpierb 3 жыл бұрын

Woah! I've been on the verge of getting a set of FD for a bit. I love the rendition, but I have heard by some that it doesn't go to infinity and that's a big no for me. But MAYBE the FDn are different? How's the focus on your set?

@julienpierb 3 жыл бұрын

Oh well... I guess I should have taken 10 seconds before asking the quesation hahaha! ANywya, take these comments for the algorithm =P

@matthuesmann 4 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between aputure arms 1 and 2?

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

I honestly couldn’t tell you, sorry. But i think they’re for certain focal lengths. Pretty sure I’ve heard somewhere that the longer arms are for the FD zooms/wide angles. I could be wrong

@matthuesmann 4 жыл бұрын

Mac Olink thanks for replying and great video. They sell a 3mm and 10 mm version arm and both in a v1 and v2. You are correct the 10mm is for the longer barrel roll like the 100mm lens. But they sell the same 2 arms in a v1 and v2. I wrote them 2x and no answer.

@FaisalHarsaLatif 4 жыл бұрын

do you have any sample photo + video using this mount ?

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Faisal Harsa Latif ive got sample footage coming soon!

@ethanwinters7716 3 жыл бұрын

Will this work with the BMPCC 4K?

@MacOlink 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@IKrisp 4 жыл бұрын

These can only be done to FDn lenses right?

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

With these specific mounts, yes.

@reidmccandless2536 4 жыл бұрын

Did all 4 of your FD lenses use the 3mm Aperture Arm? I see there are multiple sizes on shapeways. www.shapeways.com/product/TMWMU8UK9/fdn-aperture-arm-short-3mm?optionId=61227438&li=marketplace

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, all 3mm. The other size are for the FD zoom lenses

@genesung5589 3 жыл бұрын

This might help people. Got this response from Pedro the designer Yes the 17mm f/4 has its own mount because of the diameter of the rear element is smaller and other user reported that the short arm works for this lens. shpws.me/Sjvd nFD to EF mount for nFD 17mm f/4 shpws.me/MZvG short arm for nFD 50mm f/1.4, nFD 24mm f/1.4, 17mm f/4.0 and nFD 24mm f/2.0 for the nFD 135mm f/2 I did not design an specific arm yet, but I can help you if you share some photos of your lens. I attached an explanatory Image of the photos I need of your lens so I can design the arm and you can order it. Also I leave a list of the compatibility of the aperture arms. shpws.me/ShCi aperture arm for nFD 50mm f1.2 shpws.me/ShCk aperture arm for nFD 28mm f2.0 shpws.me/MZvI long arm for nFD 100mm f/2.8 and nFD 85mm f/1.8 shpws.me/S9cv aperture arm for nFD 28mm f/2.8, nFD 35mm f/2.8, nFD 50mm f/1.8 and nFD 24mm f/2.8 shpws.me/Sa3T aperture arm for nFD 20mm f/2.8 shpws.me/RByj aperture arm for nFD 100mm macro shpws.me/Sawo aperture arm for nFD 135mm f/3.5 shpws.me/Sawn aperture arm for nFD 35-105mm f/3.5

@m.corentin7298 4 жыл бұрын

Cool 😎 (switch to zcam e2c)

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

what do you mean? haha

@mltoval 4 жыл бұрын

Does it work on old FD? no FDn?

@MacOlink 4 жыл бұрын

Just FDn

@Abeisgreat1 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah bud I just bought a set of canon FD the only place I found the mount is this site fdtoef.com/wp/shop/the-canon-fd-prime-to-ef-mount-conversions/ But it's much more expensive to convert.