Calindy Senior Member  816 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jul 2006 Location: NE Indiana More info | Oct 08, 2006 20:02 | #1 I was given this lens, but it is old and does not fit my rebel xt. Does anyone know what lens it is so I can get some info on it? Thanks in advance!!  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Calindy
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liza Cream of the Crop 11,386 posts Likes: 1 Joined Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry More info | Oct 08, 2006 20:13 | #2  Permanent banIt's an old FD mount lens. Take off the skylight filter and see what it says on the front of the lens.
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cdifoto Don't get pissy with me  34,092 posts Likes: 48 Joined Dec 2005 More info | Oct 08, 2006 20:16 | #3 Yeah it's definitely an FD mount. f/2.8 max aperture...can't say much else about it without seeing the front sans filter. Did you lose Digital Photo Professional (DPP)? Get it here
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Oct 08, 2006 21:22 | #4 Sometimes my brain is NOT working...remove the filter...DUH! Thanks for not saying that to me by the way...here is the front...I just scanned it so it's not a good picture, but u can see what is needed. Thanks!!  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Calindy
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cdifoto Don't get pissy with me 34,092 posts Likes: 48 Joined Dec 2005 More info | Oct 08, 2006 21:34 | #5 It's a Kalimar 28mm f/2.8 lens. MC means it's multi-coated. Not sure what would be Automatic about it? Manual focus, of course. FD mount as already stated. FD mount has been basically abandoned by Canon in favor of the "new" EF mount. You could toss it up on eBay and probably get a few bucks for it. Canon branded lenses like this are going for around 50 bucks, Sigmas around 40. Did you lose Digital Photo Professional (DPP)? Get it here
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anthonyhong Member 104 posts Joined Sep 2006 More info | Oct 08, 2006 22:27 | #6 Yeah you wont be able to do much with it... you *could* get an adaptor to use the FD lens on a EF body, but these all come with crappy glass which really kills the quality... I fell victim to this :*(.
Looks terrible, but it works great! Canon EOS 20D 24-105 F4 L IS -17-85mm IS - 50mm F1.8 II
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Oct 09, 2006 00:08 | #7 I did not know about the adapter, but it does not seem that would be a good option. Looks like I will put it on ebay. Thanks so much for the great advice!! Calindy
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tsaraleksi Goldmember  1,653 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2006 Location: Greencastle/Lafayette Indiana, USA More info | Oct 09, 2006 00:15 | #8 Buy an A-1 and start shooting film! --Alex Editorial Portfolio
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DoubleNegative *sniffles*  10,533 posts Likes: 11 Joined Mar 2006 Location: New York, USA More info | Oct 10, 2006 15:46 | #9 It's an FD-compatible third-party lens - and not a great one at that. I forgot who sold the Kalimar brand (Sears, maybe?). You could use it on the Rebel via an adapter, but believe me, it's just not worth it. I tried myself as I have an extensive FD lens collection including a 50mm f/1.2L - and even that sucked. La Vida Leica!
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DocFrankenstein Cream of the Crop  12,324 posts Likes: 13 Joined Apr 2004 Location: where the buffalo roam More info | Oct 10, 2006 16:04 | #10 Double Negative wrote in post #2102890  Get yourself an old A-1 or AE-1 Program and shoot film with it or put it on eBay. It is worth about 5 bucks on ebay. National Sarcasm Society. Like we need your support.
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DoubleNegative *sniffles* 10,533 posts Likes: 11 Joined Mar 2006 Location: New York, USA More info | Oct 10, 2006 16:24 | #11 DocFrankenstein wrote in post #2102988 It is worth about 5 bucks on ebay. "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush." La Vida Leica!
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braduardo Goldmember  2,630 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN More info | Oct 10, 2006 16:30 | #12 Get an old film body to use with it. It will help you focus more on your technique since you won't be able to fire off half a dozen shots just letting the camera pick all the settings. When you have to pick your subject carefully, then achieve the perfect focus manually, you will put more thought into your shots. Anything that helps you develop your skills will be a good thing!
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Lord_Malone Cream of the Manpanties........ Inventor Great POTN Photo Book  7,686 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2005 More info | Oct 10, 2006 16:36 | #13 I've still got an old AE-1. I'd be delighted to have this cheap little gem. ~Spaceships Don't Come Equipped With Rear View Mirrors~
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