After a very successful conversion of Canon 50mm f1.4 FD
lens (optically way better that nifty-fifty), my appetite opened up.. and I decided to have a go at something bigger..
After some deliberating about image quality and affordability of various lenses, I decided it will be Canon
200mm f2.8 FD
lens.
So I searched and found on ebay one earlier model, 5-element-version.The reports and images other people obtained with this
lens were impressive..
The conversion procedure was standard, I removed FD breach lock (3 screws) and replaced it with one M42->EOS adapter (there was some machining needed to be done on this adapter (if anyone is interested PM me and I will send the drawings).
Again, the infinity focus was easy to adjust by loosing and moving the focus stop (accessible under the rubber grip).
And of course, now that everything is ready for star test, it is cloudy !!!
I will post the details of the
modification together with test images later when weather permits..