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Jun 11, 2007 13:39 |  #1

I have the canon digital rebel 300d and I noticed that fd lenses are much less money, has anyone ever used fd lenses on an ef body via an adapter?? thanks




  
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Jun 11, 2007 13:45 |  #2

check this thread out

https://photography-on-the.net ….php?t=57023&hi​ghlight=fd

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Jun 11, 2007 16:05 |  #3

Read the thread adblink posted and you will understand the following:

1) It's possible but
2) Not cheap to get the right coverter than gives you any kind of IQ and (for most folks)
3) Not really worth it.

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Jun 11, 2007 16:24 as a reply to  @ Mark_Cohran's post |  #4

Take a look at this thread, too:

https://photography-on-the.net …php?p=3228870&p​ostcount=1

It can be worth your while if you are serious about super-telephoto lenses.

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