Adaptall 2 to Canon EOS

NRV Shooter · 03-10-2011, 07:48 AM

I have several Adaptall 2 Tamron lenses I use with my K10D and ME Super. I also have a Canon Elan II film camera that I would like to use with the Adaptall 2 lenses but I don't know which adapter to use. I have the PK and PK/A Pentax adapters and think I would need a Canon EOS adapter with electrical sensors to allow the lenses to work on the Canon in Av as they do on the K10D in Av.

I see an adapter at B&H for Adaptall 2 to EOS that says "non-dedicated". The only other adapters I can find for Adaptall 2/ EOS are off-shore brands with some reference to focusing either to infinity or NOT to infinity.

Any experience of advice on this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

stevebrot · 03-10-2011, 08:52 AM

You probably would have better luck on one of the Canon forums. I tried to find the B&H item you referred to, but it apparently is no longer listed. According to Wikipedia, Tamron made a Canon EF mount, but finding one might be difficult. KEH has one of the generic adapters, but there is a note that it is not backwards compatible to film cameras (locks camera up). Good luck...

Steve

Ole · 03-10-2011, 10:02 AM

Thread moved

wlachan · 03-10-2011, 10:50 AM

From what I remember, Tamron made the EF adaptors only for a very short period. If you can find one, just grab it.

NRV Shooter · 03-10-2011, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the replies, and as I surmised there are Pentax users with experience and knowledge of other brands of cameras willing to help.

ltdstar · 03-10-2011, 04:08 PM

I just use the cheap ones oversea, seem to work fine.

greg pb · 03-12-2011, 01:23 PM

I have a genuine Tamron EOS AF mount but I find it easier to use an M42 Adaptall 2 mount and an M42 to EOS A/F confirm adapter.

NRV Shooter · 03-12-2011, 07:45 PM

Thanks Greg,

Sounds like the consensus!

rusosnith · 08-25-2011, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by greg pb

I have a genuine Tamron EOS AF mount but I find it easier to use an M42 Adaptall 2 mount and an M42 to EOS A/F confirm adapter.

does it give you infinite focus with both adaptors together?

Steinback · 08-25-2011, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by rusosnith

does it give you infinite focus with both adaptors together?

Shouldn't be a problem. The Canon registration distance is short enough that you should be able to focus to infinity with any adapted M42 lens so long as the M42-EOS adapter is built correctly.

03-10-2011, 07:48 AM	#1
NRV Shooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New River Valley, Va. Posts: 116	Adaptall 2 to Canon EOS I have several Adaptall 2 Tamron lenses I use with my K10D and ME Super. I also have a Canon Elan II film camera that I would like to use with the Adaptall 2 lenses but I don't know which adapter to use. I have the PK and PK/A Pentax adapters and think I would need a Canon EOS adapter with electrical sensors to allow the lenses to work on the Canon in Av as they do on the K10D in Av. I see an adapter at B&H for Adaptall 2 to EOS that says "non-dedicated". The only other adapters I can find for Adaptall 2/ EOS are off-shore brands with some reference to focusing either to infinity or NOT to infinity. Any experience of advice on this matter will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

08-25-2011, 10:49 AM	#9
rusosnith New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 5	infinite focus Originally posted by greg pb I have a genuine Tamron EOS AF mount but I find it easier to use an M42 Adaptall 2 mount and an M42 to EOS A/F confirm adapter. does it give you infinite focus with both adaptors together?

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03-10-2011, 08:52 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	You probably would have better luck on one of the Canon forums. I tried to find the B&H item you referred to, but it apparently is no longer listed. According to Wikipedia, Tamron made a Canon EF mount, but finding one might be difficult. KEH has one of the generic adapters, but there is a note that it is not backwards compatible to film cameras (locks camera up). Good luck... Steve

03-10-2011, 10:02 AM	#3
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	Thread moved

03-10-2011, 10:50 AM	#4
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	From what I remember, Tamron made the EF adaptors only for a very short period. If you can find one, just grab it.

03-10-2011, 01:46 PM	#5
NRV Shooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New River Valley, Va. Posts: 116 Original Poster	Thanks for the replies, and as I surmised there are Pentax users with experience and knowledge of other brands of cameras willing to help.

03-10-2011, 04:08 PM	#6
ltdstar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 285	I just use the cheap ones oversea, seem to work fine.

03-12-2011, 01:23 PM	#7
greg pb New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Carmel, NY Posts: 14	I have a genuine Tamron EOS AF mount but I find it easier to use an M42 Adaptall 2 mount and an M42 to EOS A/F confirm adapter.

03-12-2011, 07:45 PM	#8
NRV Shooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New River Valley, Va. Posts: 116 Original Poster	Thanks Greg, Sounds like the consensus!

08-25-2011, 04:42 PM	#10
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	Originally posted by rusosnith does it give you infinite focus with both adaptors together? Shouldn't be a problem. The Canon registration distance is short enough that you should be able to focus to infinity with any adapted M42 lens so long as the M42-EOS adapter is built correctly.