which FF camera will you choose?

Oldschool · 09-13-2009, 05:53 PM

Pentax. By the time I'm ready for full frame, Pentax will have one.

happygui · 09-14-2009, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by Oldschool

Pentax. By the time I'm ready for full frame, Pentax will have one.

I hope so. However, i don't think Pentax is going to have one shortly.

maxwell1295 · 09-14-2009, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by Samsungian

Here's a handy link to m42 glass adapted to 5D Classic.

To shave or not to shave ? Nice list

M42 lenses on Canon EOS 5D - compatibility list

Can I assume GREEN means no modifications are needed?

kristoffon · 09-14-2009, 08:29 AM

I know Pentax bayonet lenses can be mounted on Canon cameras which have a smaller registration (sensor-to-mount) distance. Is that also true for Nikon?

happygui · 09-14-2009, 05:20 PM

poor sony. Just nobody likes it.

Andi Lo · 09-14-2009, 07:24 PM

I kinda like sony... Their ergo doesn't fit me all that well, though, and A900 cannot be shot without having a proper lens attached to it (ie no M42), IIRC.

nostatic · 09-14-2009, 09:37 PM

I love the low iso files from the Sony, and the Zeiss glass is as good as anything out there. I just don't like the look once it climbs above iso800, and I don't like Sony as a company.

edl · 09-15-2009, 08:44 AM

I had a similar thinking process to nostatic last month. I went with the D700 for a few reasons :

Body design fit my hand better
Fast AF system
Smaller file sizes (I rarely print past 12x18)
No need for video
85/1.4 AF-D - stunning

Need video, resolution, or their great lens lineup? Canon's the way to go.

High ISO - both Canon and Nikon are about equal once you consider the resolution. With either camera, you have 2-3 stops advantage over APS-C. I still use low ISO when possible of course.

Originally posted by Andi Lo:

5D2 as I'm a takumar junkie =o If they will come up with a model that does not require mirror shaving, I would get that in a heartbeat.

I'm actually keeping my K20D for the M42's (sold all the AF stuff already). The Tak 105/2.8 is good for streetwork, how are you doing with yours?

Originally posted by kristoffon:

I know Pentax bayonet lenses can be mounted on Canon cameras which have a smaller registration (sensor-to-mount) distance. Is that also true for Nikon?

Yep, Canon can use Nikon lenses. Canon can use many other SLR lenses since their registration distance is very short. I think the only cam with less distance are the 4/3 system cams (Olympus, Panasonic). Maybe nostatic can confirm this.

happygui · 09-15-2009, 08:45 AM

Only bought laptop and mp3 from Sony. They were BAD!!!All my japanese friends don't like Sony laptop.

pingflood · 09-15-2009, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by edl

Yep, Canon can use Nikon lenses. Canon can use many other SLR lenses since their registration distance is very short. I think the only cam with less distance are the 4/3 system cams (Olympus, Panasonic). Maybe nostatic can confirm this.

The great irony is that the one lens mount you can't easily convert to Canon EF is Canon's own FD.

Andi Lo · 09-15-2009, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by edl

I'm actually keeping my K20D for the M42's (sold all the AF stuff already). The Tak 105/2.8 is good for streetwork, how are you doing with yours?

Haven't used it all that much honestly... I've been playing around with my earlier-acquired lenses like the 28 and 135 on the ME Super.

From my short affair with it it does seem like a great range for street though, and I'm sure already that I love it way more than the 135 FOV wise.

redpigeons · 09-15-2009, 08:54 PM

Sony has some very very impressive zooms if you have the bucks.
and if I would start a new system from scratch today, those Carl zeiss zooms would have a huge factor on my decision.

at the end cameras comes and goes but lenses are for ever

edl · 09-15-2009, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by redpigeons

at the end cameras comes and goes but lenses are for ever

Until Canon EF's your FD's

edl · 09-15-2009, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by pingflood

The great irony is that the one lens mount you can't easily convert to Canon EF is Canon's own FD.

Yep true that. I don't know much about FD glass, but there's plenty of great EF to choose from...

pingflood · 09-16-2009, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by edl

Yep true that. I don't know much about FD glass, but there's plenty of great EF to choose from...

Yes, 22 years' worth and they all work fine on all bodies too. I'd rather have that than the mess of pseudo-compatibility the poor Nikon owners have to deal with.

09-15-2009, 08:44 AM	#23
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457	I had a similar thinking process to nostatic last month. I went with the D700 for a few reasons : Body design fit my hand better Fast AF system Smaller file sizes (I rarely print past 12x18) No need for video 85/1.4 AF-D - stunning Need video, resolution, or their great lens lineup? Canon's the way to go. High ISO - both Canon and Nikon are about equal once you consider the resolution. With either camera, you have 2-3 stops advantage over APS-C. I still use low ISO when possible of course. Originally posted by Andi Lo: 5D2 as I'm a takumar junkie =o If they will come up with a model that does not require mirror shaving, I would get that in a heartbeat. I'm actually keeping my K20D for the M42's (sold all the AF stuff already). The Tak 105/2.8 is good for streetwork, how are you doing with yours? Originally posted by kristoffon: I know Pentax bayonet lenses can be mounted on Canon cameras which have a smaller registration (sensor-to-mount) distance. Is that also true for Nikon? Yep, Canon can use Nikon lenses. Canon can use many other SLR lenses since their registration distance is very short. I think the only cam with less distance are the 4/3 system cams (Olympus, Panasonic). Maybe nostatic can confirm this. Last edited by edl; 09-15-2009 at 08:51 AM.

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09-13-2009, 05:53 PM	#16
Oldschool Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,278	Pentax. By the time I'm ready for full frame, Pentax will have one.

09-14-2009, 06:31 AM	#17
happygui Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: OHIO Posts: 211 Original Poster	Originally posted by Oldschool Pentax. By the time I'm ready for full frame, Pentax will have one. I hope so. However, i don't think Pentax is going to have one shortly.

09-14-2009, 06:48 AM	#18
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	Originally posted by Samsungian Here's a handy link to m42 glass adapted to 5D Classic. To shave or not to shave ? Nice list M42 lenses on Canon EOS 5D - compatibility list Can I assume GREEN means no modifications are needed?

09-14-2009, 08:29 AM	#19
kristoffon Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brazil Posts: 532	I know Pentax bayonet lenses can be mounted on Canon cameras which have a smaller registration (sensor-to-mount) distance. Is that also true for Nikon?

09-14-2009, 05:20 PM	#20
happygui Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: OHIO Posts: 211 Original Poster	poor sony. Just nobody likes it.

09-14-2009, 07:24 PM	#21
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	I kinda like sony... Their ergo doesn't fit me all that well, though, and A900 cannot be shot without having a proper lens attached to it (ie no M42), IIRC.

09-14-2009, 09:37 PM	#22
nostatic Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,575	I love the low iso files from the Sony, and the Zeiss glass is as good as anything out there. I just don't like the look once it climbs above iso800, and I don't like Sony as a company.

09-15-2009, 08:45 AM	#24
happygui Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: OHIO Posts: 211 Original Poster	Only bought laptop and mp3 from Sony. They were BAD!!!All my japanese friends don't like Sony laptop.

09-15-2009, 09:54 AM	#25
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by edl Yep, Canon can use Nikon lenses. Canon can use many other SLR lenses since their registration distance is very short. I think the only cam with less distance are the 4/3 system cams (Olympus, Panasonic). Maybe nostatic can confirm this. The great irony is that the one lens mount you can't easily convert to Canon EF is Canon's own FD.

09-15-2009, 08:16 PM	#26
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by edl I'm actually keeping my K20D for the M42's (sold all the AF stuff already). The Tak 105/2.8 is good for streetwork, how are you doing with yours? Haven't used it all that much honestly... I've been playing around with my earlier-acquired lenses like the 28 and 135 on the ME Super. From my short affair with it it does seem like a great range for street though, and I'm sure already that I love it way more than the 135 FOV wise.

09-15-2009, 08:54 PM	#27
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943	Sony has some very very impressive zooms if you have the bucks. and if I would start a new system from scratch today, those Carl zeiss zooms would have a huge factor on my decision. at the end cameras comes and goes but lenses are for ever

09-15-2009, 09:56 PM	#28
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457	Originally posted by redpigeons at the end cameras comes and goes but lenses are for ever Until Canon EF's your FD's

09-15-2009, 09:57 PM	#29
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457	Originally posted by pingflood The great irony is that the one lens mount you can't easily convert to Canon EF is Canon's own FD. Yep true that. I don't know much about FD glass, but there's plenty of great EF to choose from...

09-16-2009, 05:58 AM	#30
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by edl Yep true that. I don't know much about FD glass, but there's plenty of great EF to choose from... Yes, 22 years' worth and they all work fine on all bodies too. I'd rather have that than the mess of pseudo-compatibility the poor Nikon owners have to deal with.