THAT was the best mount ever. If it experienced wear, it just tightened down more. ALWAYS tight, lens to film plane always the same. NO wiggle.

@davidsaylors

Жыл бұрын

It is a great lens and mount design. I love mine. It is heavy but it works really well.

Lol, the barking dog. You’d have that time’s three in my yard. Fun video! Love that old glass. Got the nikkor 55 f1.2 ai which is a nice fit on the DF. Thanks for continuing to be “out there.” ❤️

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know!!! I have another couple of these videos in the works, but are just showing the effects of the panic more than anything else. I am gonna spread them out though as I want to put the next simple camera tutorial up soon as well.

Awesome! My buddy Percy will be very interested in this video because he has been adapting vintage canon glass to his new canon mirrorless. I’d like to see what portraits look like with that lens.

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

Cool. I think he will like the lens if he likes the look these old lenses make. It is gorgeous for almost all photography.

They have this lens at my camera store but I chose the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AI, Carl Zeis for Nikon F 50mm f/2 Makro-Planar Manual Focus lenses and the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 D Autofocus lens. Picked up the Leica M Mount Voigtlander Heliar Classic 75mm f/1.8 & the Leica APO Sumicron 90mm f/2 ASPH. I have three adapters that can use the Leica M to Leica L, Nikon F to Leica L and Leica M to Nikon Z. FTZII using the Nikkors on Nikon Z. Two Lleica M Mount lenses to Nikon Z. You can figure ou the rest but I am falling in love with the SL2-S and Zf. Cheers!

@davidsaylors

2 ай бұрын

I really need to lay my hands on a Zf... you have me craving one again, especially with the M mount glass on it...that would be awesome!

@randallbrander8157

2 ай бұрын

@@davidsaylors So I put the adapter on my Z30, Zfc, Z5 & Z7II and the lens works perfectly with those cameras too. Cheers!

Nice lens! Do you know what mounting it is like onto a Canon film body? Also would love to see some video samples with it on the XT3 cheers

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

I have never seen a Canon camera body that uses the breech lock system in person. I would love to get my hands on one to see, but as of right now, I have not been able to mount to a Canon body... Since my XT3 is not stabilized, I will need to tripod mount it for video. That sounds like a video in the making! Thank you for the idea! 👍📸

I'm a fellow Georgia photographer and also use that lens on my Fuji cameras. I love it as a portrait lens. If shot wide open it is a little soft, but I use Topaz Sharpen AI to sharpen the subject while maintaining the look of the lens. I also find stopping down to f2 sacrifices a little bokeh but really sharpens up the image.

@davidsaylors

Жыл бұрын

That idea great information! Thank you for sharing it!!! The 58mm is one of the lenses I will keep, just for the character. It just has that look to it that can’t be replicated in post. Your point about stopping down is a really great one too. 👍📸

I have same setup, but silver ring wont turn when I put the adapter on. Any idea why? Tnx!

@davidsaylors

Ай бұрын

You have to reset the silver ring prior to installing the mount, so make sure that is done too. Also it might not be seating properly. I have talked with more than one person who either had to modify the adapter slightly to get it to work or returned it and got a different one which worked for them. I would try those next.

I had TWO of those and SOLD them just before the X System arrived. I couldn't adapt them to anything I owned or knew of so away they went. Wish I'd kept ONE.

Hey David thanks for the video! Have you adapted this lens to any of your Nikon's?

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

No, I have not. I have just one adapter for my Z6 and I have not used it yet. I really enjoy using the XT3 with vintage glass, so I just use it on that camera. It is almost comical as to how many adapters I have for the XT3 and just one for the Z6...👍😉📸

@fabipuello

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidsaylors thanks for taking the time to answer. When all of this craziness is over and I get some business coming in I will justify buying this 😉. Thanks again for the video and stay safe my brother!

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean!!! This craziness is killing me! I soo need to get out and shoot something other than the front yard. 😂 Stay safe in your part of the world!!!!👍😉📸

Hi David! Are you using an adapter with the Canon lens to work with the Fuji? Or is it for the Fuji Mount? Cheers!

@davidsaylors

2 ай бұрын

I am using an adapter from K&F Concepts off of Amazon if memory serves me

@randallbrander8157

2 ай бұрын

@@davidsaylors Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras should have no Problems if it can take M Lenses for the Z.

Where I can get the adapter ? I have this lens and xe-2. 🙏 thanks.

@davidsaylors

3 жыл бұрын

I bought mine from Amazon. It is where I get pretty much all my lens adapters. 👍📸

Nice lens review!

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! I really appreciate it when you guys let me know so I know I am not doing these reviews for nothing. Thanks again!!!

Great black and whites!

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that has always been a genre that I enjoy. I dont do it near enough though... I guess that is on me.

Can you link which adapter you used?

@davidsaylors

3 жыл бұрын

Fotasy FD Lens to Fuji X Adapter, Canon FD Lens to Fujifilm X Mount Adapter. www.amazon.com/dp/B007YPVVES/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_MYGE9RD998KTBRA7DDSX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 This is the one I use. It is a little tricky so I recommend you watch this video where I explain how this adapter works as well. Canon FL Breechlock Lens Adapter Installation and Discussion kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqJmyrimctW8opM.html

Any idea what the building at 4:08 is? Bird house? Also is the Chicken Coop a restaurant? I want to say that your videos have me doing more street photography especially now with the Corona Virus lockdown changing how we do things.

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

That is one of those Hawaiian Shave Ice huts. They clean it up and use it every summer. 😂 The Chicken Coop is a restaurant and we used to go there often. It is one of our favorites in town. Im glad to hear that you are documenting the world around you too, that is awesome!!!👍📸

@gnphoto21

4 жыл бұрын

David Saylors yes history being made. Kids will read about this years from now. I will post some on your photographer gathering page. Also want to say that’s a cool lens.

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I really appreciate it. 👍

what did you pay for this lens ? here in Germany the lens cost about 400 - 600 € . for this price you can get a new Voigtländer 58mm 1.4 Nokton or a Nikkor 50mm 1.2 AIS . I have the canon fd 50mm sc 1.8 ( 10€), it’s really lightweight and the rendering reminds me of an old Carl zeiss lens , the lensconstruction is nearly identical , I bought a QUENOX adapter for my Z6 but it doesn’t fit that well , I don’t recommend this adapter for big and heavy lenses it can rip your mount of , I don’t recommend using old vintage zoom lenses with this kind of adapters they will suck dust as hell on your mirrorless sensor . By the way nice video 💪😎📸

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

I paid 150$ USD for it on eBay. The 55mm is more expensive than the 58mm and from what everyone is saying, it is a better lens as well.

@lukykentucky

4 жыл бұрын

David Saylors damn that’s cheap , the prices in Germany are crazy for some rare lenses

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

Some old lenses here in the States are like that. The Pentax Super Takimar glass is like that here. I don’t understand it most of the time. If you are willing to wait a little bit, the lenses from Japan are usually a little cheaper and in better condition too. 👍📸

Nice shots..The Sig will shut that dog up 😂😂😂

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but he was staying in his own yard, which he was charged with guarding so I didnt push my luck. 😬🤷🏻‍♂️

@bassangler73

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidsaylors lol

David: You don't know the half of it. Wait until you try to focus it past 6 feet at the wide open f1.2 setting. FL = Fluorite Lens elements. I am looking at your photos. I think you can do better than that with the focus. F1.2 has a very short depth of field. You will need a tripod to find the in focus part. I have the 55mm f1.2 and that is true with it. I paid $100 for mine. It is in great shape. Try shooting close up with wide open.

@davidsaylors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is a tough lens to deploy correctly. I’ll give it a try.

@jmoss99

2 жыл бұрын

You know, sometimes great art comes from the artist and not the gear. Take for example, the movie "Mad Dogs and Englishmen". It is a great Rock movie shot on 16mm film with time codes that sync up the audio to the cameras. This is like NO technology minus three. Yet, working within those limitations this great film was produced. I don't think you will be able to find a Conversion Kit these days. So make use of what you do have, a Canon FL f1.2 lens with all it's limitations, burps and farts. I think the lens is a great clear lens made from Fluorite Crystals, that were made into glass lenses. How cool is that? Google "Fluorite Crystals". Forget about using it to photograph buildings, create art. A great lens is like a great woman. It will push you to be a better artist. It won't break down under pressure... when the going gets tough.

@kirkdouglas2573

2 жыл бұрын

@@jmoss99 hah!

Hey brother, the 55mm 1.2 version is sharper

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have heard that. It is also more expensive and I wanted to see how the 58mm looked. That just means I will have to get the 55mm at some point. 😜 Thanks!!!! 👍📸

@vadimvadimovich1075

4 жыл бұрын

John Blanchard + no radiation )

@jb678901

3 жыл бұрын

@@vadimvadimovich1075 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.

You'd be better off adapting that to the Nkon Z6 (IF they make a Canon FL mount to Nikon Z adapter). I guarantee the results will be better.

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

Probably so. The IBIS alone would be a help. I dont know why, but I just like putting these old lenses on the XT3 for some reason. It is just fun to me.

Buy yourself a Viltrox EF-FX2 speedbooster and FD-EF slim adapter and you'll save some focal lenght of this lens my friend. And then make a new vid with some portrait shoots ;)

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

This sounds like a winning combination that you might have already tried?!?!🤔 Thank you for the tip!!! 😉👍📸

@tazkforcealpha

4 жыл бұрын

58mm with that Viltrox adapter will make you a 40-something mm lens, AND it will boost the aperture even more so you'll have not a f/1.2 but something like f/1 or f/0.95 lens

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet!!! What better to do during this tine than line up gear and play with it? 😜👊📸

Radioactive lens.?

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. It is thoriated.

@nandavenkat

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David for ur reply. Although this lens won't be harmful, given the current coved situation am scared of everything 🙄

@davidsaylors

4 жыл бұрын

Thats fair. I understand. 👍

@2112jonr

2 жыл бұрын

You should be fine, even bananas kick off a small amount of radiation, and background radiation is there with us all around the world, all the time. Unless you're looking really close up at the lens surface for long periods on a regular basis, there's nothing to worry about, as the camera body and lens body are enough to stop alpha and beta radiation. If it was kicking out gamma radiation in dangerous quantities these things would be banned from import.

lenses like that you're supposed to use it's weird effects to your benefit. if you're gonna use stop it down, then why buy a lens that's neither weird anymore nor as sharp as a normal modern lens?

@davidsaylors

Жыл бұрын

Because I can…