Originally posted by dcshooter @Aliasant
I was just thinking, I DO have a few Canon 50mm f/1.4s lying arund and could use some PEntax adapters for them. When you are done with your adapter project, drop me a line. PErhaps we could work out an exchange?
Also, do you know if the mounts on the 50mm are interchangeable with other FD lenses? I have an FD 85mm 1.8 that would look great on my K5!
If I ever get the parts ready I will but it has been difficult mostly since I have to rely on a machinist who lives far from me.
I can convert various FD lenses but every lens is slightly different in the mount so every lens needs 1 or more parts customized.
My goal is to get the mount and main mechanics to work on most FD lenses and then customize the necessary parts for each FD lens.
The biggest problem is the screws. Its easyer if I skip them and make new threads for slightly bigger, modern standardscrews but that also means I need to make the modification myself and the customer then would need to send me the lens. I have been trying to find a good costeffective way to get around that part but its difficult.
I wont give up thoug
Maybe we can do a trade of some sort anyways.