I absolutely live this lens. I have a set of FL lenses that I pair with FD lenses for when I need a dreamier look than the FDs for certain scenes. Very beautiful effects.

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! They’re such killer lenses

Great video! Keep them coming!

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

Will do! Glad you liked it!

Broooo this lens is killer! Now I realize why so many people like vintage lenses! Amazing video keep it up!

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah vintage lenses are so killer honestly, I’m building a couple sets of them for video work instead of getting modern cinema lenses

love the energy! Keep the The vids coming

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

Working on putting out more!

Fantastic video and lens. Thanks!

@calebbrunkow

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It’s such a fun lens

I have this lens. I haven't used it yet. I bought it, and several other FL mount lenses to use on my F1n. Nice to know it's a keeper. I'll have to slap it on my R6 and take it for a spin soon!

@calebbrunkow

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a great lens if you want some character

Great video! Would love to see any videos of Pentax Takumar (Super or SMC). Looking forward to that 85mm comparison.

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Absolutely! I posted a review of the SMC takumar 50mm f1.4 a few weeks ago, it’s on my channel

I have this lens and love it. I use it with my Fuji X cameras. Another favorite is the Canon FL 50mm f1.8. It is sharper and has great bokeh, I bought my mint copy of the 50mm at a charity sale, paid $10.00.

I love fl lenses, but my favorite apart from the 58 is the 135 f2,5 , which I use a lot for interviews, look for it man

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll definitely have to check that out! I really wanna try the 35mm 2.5 as well

This FDn 85 f1.2 L you are showing actually has a predecessor: the FD 85 f1.2 SSC Aspherical (with breech lock mount), so Canon made two. But I never heard of the Zeiss Contax 85/1.2. These two also look remarkably similar. Looking forward to the compare.

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

Yep! The FD L has the aspherical predecessor but the optics are setup exactly the same. The only difference is the aspherical element on the SSC is hand ground instead of machined. The video comparing these two is out. I made it like two years ago.

So many newer lenses try to eliminate lens flares entirely but I think it adds so much to an image. Kinda sad that good lens flare is hard to come by these days

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

It really is! Love how flaring looks on video, I understand why they try to reduce it though on modern lenses cause they want the cleanest image possible

if you have not done so, give the Minolta Rokkor PF 58 1.4 a try as well although I perceive the coating on the lens gives a different effect (provide the coating is there in full). I use it on an EOS R with an adapter for a sharper image with contrast for 1.4 open. It can be a little difficult to clean and the coating can be easily wiped off unintentionally.

@calebbrunkow

4 ай бұрын

That’s really cool! Never tried the 58 1.4. I just sold a 58 1.2 Rokkor cause I didn’t use it much

Hello, thanks for your video. It was very useful to me. I also fell in love with this optic, it's incredible! Regarding how to adapt the adapter, I also got to the point of removing its small screw, which did not allow the mount to fit correctly. As for the lever that the screw would affect, I fixed it with a small piece of a toothpick...and so far it works wonderfully. Greetings from Argentina!

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s awesome! Such a great lens and glad you enjoyed the video

You can activate the aperture off the camera, Take an FD rear cap and cut the back of the cap off, engage the cap and you can watch your blades activate. I use this when lens shopping and want to look through the lens.

@calebbrunkow

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great tip!

@dougmacmillan1712

Жыл бұрын

You don't even have to do that. I just took a 50mm FD lens and actuated the lever on the back and it stopped down. I've been shooting with FD lenses for 53 years.

Thanks for the great video!

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

@JasonLawrenceNoel

Жыл бұрын

@@calebbrunkow I think you mentioned this having more character than the FL 55mm 1.2 . Just a quick ask because I have the option to get either. Do you have an opinion? Will be using for Vintage style portraiture. Thanks a ton!!! Will check out your Pentax video today just saw that!

I love your contents bro, watching from the Philippines 😊

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy to have you watching

@jongtv3394

3 жыл бұрын

Been here before you got Thousands of subs, keep creating bro 😊

Hello, I just got Canon Super Canomatic R f1.2 and adapting it to BMP6 and DSLR only close focuses about 1 foot range and not far, with the FD-EOS mount. What am I doing wrong or is this lens only for close focusing? Online it says standard fast lens, so it could be the wrong flange distance then, perhaps. Which adapter should I get, if you ever tried it, thanks For film, I do have a Canon 35mm camera, ill try it on that and see

@calebbrunkow

8 ай бұрын

You can’t adapt FD to EF and have full focusing to infinity due to the flange distances. The lens either needs to be converted to EF or used on a mirrorless camera with the proper adapter

if you ever feel so inclined, consider comparing the 55mm f1.2 to the 58mm f1.2. specifically what is it about the 55mm f1.2 you dislike compared to the 58mm f1.2? thanks! (I sort of asked this question in your FL lens set video). thanks!

This was awesome and very helpful! My Fotodiox FD->Leica M adapter won't fit this lens because of the problem you mentioned. I'll order the same brand (Fotasy) you are using successfully. Thank you!

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!!

I have the FL 35mm 2.5 lens. Want to use it with my Pocket 4K. Would the MFT adapters have any issues with it?

@calebbrunkow

2 жыл бұрын

The 35mm 2.5 has that same bump at the rear so you’ll have to do the same thing I described in this video with taking the pin out and controlling the aperture on the lens

OMG a I have BMPCC 6K pro , how difficult is using tthis lenses with an EF -FD adapter? I los infinity focus or something?

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

Definitely don’t recommend any ef to FD adapters. They seriously ruin the image quality of a lens since they have a glass element inside and also loses a stop of light transmission

Most FD/L adapters have a lock/open switch specifically for pins like that.

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

This is true and it works for almost all of them except this 58mm and the FL 35mm 2.5 since the rear mount has that extra raised section that hits the pin on the adapter

Hi, What do you think about FL55 F1.2 instead of FL58? Do you think that is any good? Cause I haven't found any EOS mount to use on Canon EOS 7D. Please let me know your thoughts.

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

The 55 is also a great lens! It’s about the same price and the 55mm is a bit newer than the 58 so it flares a little less and doesn’t really swirl like this lens does. Also the FL or FD mount aren’t really able to adapt to the EF mount on the 7D unless you swap the mount on the lens which will cost almost as much as the entire lens.

@MahabubMithun

Жыл бұрын

@@calebbrunkow Totally agreed Man. The outcome of this lens is crazy as hell. FL55 seems little bit of boring besides this. The thing is I want to use this lens on RED Scarlet W or any DSMC 2 sensor type cameras so the EOS is the only option for me. Thats why I’m looking for the modding kits but couldn’t found any 🙁 Thanks for your worthy reply Man. 🙏 Fully appreciated.

Does anyone have Minolta 58 1.2? How is comparing between these 2 lens?

Just lock the aperture pin with a bit of aluminun foil, being locked it works grate

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

That works great too!

How does the center sharpness compare to the Helios when at f2?

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

The sharpness of the whole image is solid when stopped down to f2 since you’re stopping down almost two full stops

Great vid and trick. I have it on my Nikon Z6 mirrorless. I also have a Canon A1 film camera but I can’t get that lens to mount. Any suggestions??

@calebbrunkow

2 жыл бұрын

The 58mm 1.2 is tricky cause it has that part that sticks out on the back so it doesn’t work with most adapters, I haven’t heard of it not working with the A-1 though

@HopefulForever-ln5xm

2 жыл бұрын

@@calebbrunkow I was able to get it on once but now I can’t. Oh well. I’m just happy to shoot it on my digital

@calebbrunkow

2 жыл бұрын

There ya go!

How to modify FL to EF? The link to the adapter no longer is available. Thanks in advance

@calebbrunkow

2 жыл бұрын

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Hello I have a Canon Supercanomatic R 58mm 1.2 and I don't know if I can adapt it to Canon Ef or not. Your lens was F, but my lens also has a sloping elevation behind it.Thanks in advance

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

You won’t be able to adapt it to EF without swapping out the mount entirely but you can adapt it to Sony E, Canon RF or any other mirrorless mount

@arminanzh5875

Жыл бұрын

@@calebbrunkow Thanks for the quick and valuable reply

Brotha, Is there an adaptor for EF/EFS mount?

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

There is but I wouldn’t recommend any of them cause it has a little piece of glass in it that ruins the image quality

Great video mate. Can I use this lens on FF to EOS mount to use the EOS 7D Camera or RED dragon camera?

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

I would strongly recommend against using any FD to EF adapters as they have an extra optical element in them which greatly degraded the image quality and loses a stop of light for your lens

@MahabubMithun

Жыл бұрын

@@calebbrunkow OK Got it. But how about an EF Conversion?

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

You should be able to convert it to EF. Simmod have the best FD to EF conversion kits but I don’t know if they have one for the FL lenses

@MahabubMithun

Жыл бұрын

@@calebbrunkow OK I will try them out. Actually, I can't wait to see the results of the Arri Alexa Mini or RED (DSMC) with this magical lens. That's why I'm looking for a solution. Anyway thanks for your worthy reply man. That is highly appreciated.

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad I could help out and can’t wait to see what you create

I have the Canon R6 and the 55mm FL version of this lens. bought it a few weeks ago didnt think anyone else had a similar set up. one of us has to go. Photo/video contest? just wrapped a wedding shoot 🐲

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

For sure bro!

Anybody know if I could use FL lenses on FD mount cameras?

@calebbrunkow

9 ай бұрын

You should be able to, I’ve used my fl 58mm on an ae-1 a few times before

have you ever used the Canon LF 35mm f 2.5 vintage lens?

@calebbrunkow

21 күн бұрын

The FL 35 2.5? Yeah! I have a whole video about my FL set

Can you post more footage ??? With this lens

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

Next time I use it I’ll for sure throw something on my Instagram!

9:35 you figured out what everyone that read the manual knows..

What is the image quality for non video work?

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

If you stop it down it’s great but unless you want a vintage kind of glow to your images I wouldn’t use it for photos

@oceanview418

3 жыл бұрын

@@calebbrunkow ok thank you. I'm in-between buying the R and the R6. I have a T7i right now. Thoughts?

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

If you plan on doing any video the R6 is honestly the better option but if you are just doing photo then the R is a great option

The F1.8 has the same issue with adapters.

@calebbrunkow

Жыл бұрын

So glad the FL’s have the ability to control the aperture manually since adapters don’t work with like half of them

Nice channel

@calebbrunkow

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

That lens is radioactive which makes it 10 times cooler.

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

Right!!

@jb678901

2 жыл бұрын

I store my lenses in the fridge, next to the meat. Radiation kills bacteria and the meat doesn't spoil as quickly. Just kidding. Actually, I was a Chemistry and Radiological Controls officer on a nuclear sub in my youth. Having studied the issue, I have no issues in using legacy-Thoriated glass as designed/intended. As long as you do not hold the rear element(s) next to your cornea for long periods without blinking, grind the glass to dust and inhale it, and/or break the rear elements into shards and impale yourself with them...the risks are negligible IMO. Stored normally or housed on a camera, time-distance-shielding are more than ample in bringing this radiation to near-natural/background levels. Yes, Thoriated glass does emit alpha, beta and some low energy gamma. The later, from decay of Bismuth and Thallium, at the late Th-232 decay stages to stabilized lead. Gamma levels are low. Beta...easily shielded by the lens/camera and glass. Alpha, shielded the same; not to mention it is stopped by the very thin (human) dead-skin layer. That being said, this is only applicable if the lens is used as intended/designed. The best news...the radioactive lens label keeps prices low! Don't tell anyone, it is a secret.

@shahrammehdizadgan5614

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great info man! I’ve been trying decide if I should get the canon 50mm 0.95 LTM Dream Lens, but there’s absolutely no info on it on the web in terms of it’s possible radioactivity. I know from the advertising in the late 1950’s the smaller canon 50mm 1.2 LTM lens had rare earth materials.

This Guy should do the Hair Light for the Donald...

1 1/3 stops from f1.2 to f2

Wow thats a lot of character, Similar to petzval effect.

@calebbrunkow

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never messed with one of those but sounds cool!

@qtben17

3 жыл бұрын

@@calebbrunkow the thorium radioactivity makes it a bummer lol

Curious whasian- white/asian

There are worse place to put it than under your pillow if you leave it in your bed...