08-28-2010, 08:13 PM
[quote name='Spook Tooth' timestamp='1283022258' post='2283']
Thanks very much for the replies. Sorry, I should have mentioned I already have the lens with Canon mount, I was unaware of the existence of an AF confirm chip at the time of buying.
Is it too late to get a compatible adapter? I was hoping all that was necessary was something like a T2 adapter but for Samyang. Does anyone know of a product and can provide a link? I doubt I'd do a good DIY job!
Thanks Pixee, for the additional information about hyperfocal distances. It is useful to bear in mind though I was considering the addition of AF confirmation light to be useful for wide open, close focus shots (more artistic stuff for want of a better descriptor). But it definitely is comforting to take into account for the remaining 90% of usage for sure.
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It is too late indeed to get a compatible adapter, unless you can stil exchange the lens for one with another mount (Nikon I would suggest in that case, because if you ever decide to sell it, you have 60 % of the market covered with both Nikon and Canon <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />).
However, the chip should come with attaching instructions, and will be a lot cheaper than a good focus confirm adapter, i.e, one with chip already mounted. The chip by itself, latest generation, is probably about $25 or thereabouts, a good chipped adapter wil set you back at least $70, if not double that, plus of course shipping costs.
So, whatever the option, I do think that if you value a focus confirm chip, it is worth it to try attaching one yourself if you can't exchange the lens anymore, or don't have the budget to cater for the additional expense of a good, chipped adapter.
Kind regards, Wim
Thanks very much for the replies. Sorry, I should have mentioned I already have the lens with Canon mount, I was unaware of the existence of an AF confirm chip at the time of buying.
Is it too late to get a compatible adapter? I was hoping all that was necessary was something like a T2 adapter but for Samyang. Does anyone know of a product and can provide a link? I doubt I'd do a good DIY job!
Thanks Pixee, for the additional information about hyperfocal distances. It is useful to bear in mind though I was considering the addition of AF confirmation light to be useful for wide open, close focus shots (more artistic stuff for want of a better descriptor). But it definitely is comforting to take into account for the remaining 90% of usage for sure.
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It is too late indeed to get a compatible adapter, unless you can stil exchange the lens for one with another mount (Nikon I would suggest in that case, because if you ever decide to sell it, you have 60 % of the market covered with both Nikon and Canon <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />).However, the chip should come with attaching instructions, and will be a lot cheaper than a good focus confirm adapter, i.e, one with chip already mounted. The chip by itself, latest generation, is probably about $25 or thereabouts, a good chipped adapter wil set you back at least $70, if not double that, plus of course shipping costs.
So, whatever the option, I do think that if you value a focus confirm chip, it is worth it to try attaching one yourself if you can't exchange the lens anymore, or don't have the budget to cater for the additional expense of a good, chipped adapter.
Kind regards, Wim
Gear: Canon EOS R with 3 primes and 2 zooms, 4 EF-R adapters, Canon EOS 5 (analog), 9 Canon EF primes, a lone Canon EF zoom, 2 extenders, 2 converters, tubes; Olympus OM-D 1 Mk II & Pen F with 12 primes, 6 zooms, and 3 Metabones EF-MFT adapters ....