If you find other Contax mount lenses which will not mount safely on the EOS adapters, let me know and I will add to this list. This list is not represented as complete.
Adaptor canon contax 645 series#
The Canon 5D series has a larger than normal EOS mirror, so take extra care mounting lenses. Take note that if you do this modification, the adapter may or may not lock on other Contax lenses. These lenses may require about 1mm to be filed from the end of the brass locking latch, before the lenses will lock on the adapter. Lens mount variations have been reported on the 28/2.8 MM and the 35-70 MM lenses. There have been conflicting OK/Not OK reports on the Contax 28/2.8, perhaps suggesting unreported lens variations. LENSES WHICH WILL NOT WORK: Reportedly the following adapted Contax lenses are not compatible with the EOS 5D: 18/4, 85/1.2, and 135/2. Prices started going up on the harder to find lenses, especially the ultra wides, in big part because EOS shooters became dissatisfied with Canon ultra wide lens performance. However don't take my word on this, just email the good folks at to get it from the horse's mouth.Ĭontax/Yashica lenses were discontinued January 2005 once Kyocera and Zeiss dissolved their partnership and discontinued the entire Contax lineup. I don't believe ANY lens maker, especially Zeiss, would design lenses within the same lens line with a different back focus, beyond their normal manufacturing tolerances. While I admit I have no proof to the contrary, I have to say personally I find such a claim impossible to believe. There has been some internet discussion claiming it is best to use different thickness Contax/EOS adapters for different Contax/Yashica lenses. When pushed, you can remove the adapter from the lens. You can see the locking latch on the back of the adapter pictured above. To remove, remove the lens/adapter together. Mount the lens onto the adapter, then mount the lens with adapter on the EOS body.
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These adapters are NOT for Zeiss N series lenses, or G series.
Adaptor canon contax 645 manual#
The EOS digital bodies are a great digital option for your manual focus Zeiss Contax/Yashica lenses. Not only do you not have to worry about losing the screw, this adapter is much faster to mount than adapters requiring a set screw.
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Unlike some Contax / Yashica to EOS adapters, the CameraQuest adapter does NOT require a set screw. I still have my other lenses for situations where I need to stop down for an increased depth of field, like group photos, but I use the Bokeh Factory lens for 99% of my photos.Contax/Yashica Lenses: CEOS, mounts manual focus Zeiss Contax RTS lenses on EOS. The downside to this conversion is that the lens is now a fixed aperture lens. The bokeh is very unique and adds such a three dimensional look to the photos. I really love the combo of the Pentax with the 80mm Zeiss lens. After experimenting with the different lenses, and shooting hundreds of rolls of film, I finally felt like I had found “my lens.” I eventually saved up almost $2000, and purchased the Contax 80mm F/2 lens. Looking for an alternative to the bulk and weight of the 105mm lens led me to The Bokeh Factory and their wide variety of lenses they modify to fit the Pentax 645 system. The downside of this lens is it is a large and heavy, not much fun to travel with. In this case you will need to meter in 'stop-down mode' since the. Although the lens will fit physically, automatic diaphragm (AE metering), or any other functions are not retained using this adapter.
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I really liked the lens, mainly the bokeh it produced and the ability to focus on subjects very close to the camera. The Contax 645 Lens to Hasselblad V Body Lens Mount Adapter from NOVOFLEX allows a Contax 645 lens to be mounted to a Hasselblad V-type camera. I purchased the 105mm F/2.4 lens and an adapter to use it on the 645 system. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. The next lens I purchased was a lens designed for the Pentax 67 camera. This lens has the best autofocus capabilities and doesn’t add much weight to the camera.
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This lens is the equivalent to the 50mm on a 35mm camera. 4x5 View Camera Pentacon 6 Pentax 6x7 Auto Extension Tube 20mm Olympus OM 35mm Leica 元9 M42 V2 Auto Extension Tube 48mm Mamiya RB/RZ67 Contax 645 Mamiya 645 MF Pentax 645 DF/DFA Pentax 645 MF Canon EOS EF/EF-S Leica S Leica M Arri PL Bronica ETR Canon FD/FL Contax/Yashica Hasselblad V-Mount Hasselblad Xpan Leica R Minolta MD Nikon F G-Type. The first lens I used was the 75mm that comes standard with the camera. It opens up so many possibilities for experimenting with different lenses. One of the most exciting reasons I switched systems was the ability to adapt and use lots of different lenses for this camera. Lenses & Adapting Lenses for the Pentax 645Nii