Canon lens for the EX3?

Steve Gibbons · June 24th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Just to confirm, can we use the Fujinon ACM-21 adapter to mount a Canon HJ22ex7.6B 2/3" lens on a Sony EX3 camera?

Lens link here:
Canon

Olof Ekbergh · June 24th, 2009, 05:22 PM

Why not just get a Canon 5DmkII and rent a Canon Super tele lens, nothing else will even come close for short $$.

Steve Phillipps · June 25th, 2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olof Ekbergh

Why not just get a Canon 5DmkII and rent a Canon Super tele lens, nothing else will even come close for short $$.

Because you'll have massive ergonomic and motion issues, plus you'll loose tons of magnification.
Oh, and just found this pic of the very combination that was asked about - EX3 plus Canon 150-600 for those interested!
Steve

Alister Chapman · June 25th, 2009, 12:16 PM

We used to use those Canons to shoot windsurfing back in the 90's. Ours had Sony B4 mounts and motorised zoom.

Steve Phillipps · June 25th, 2009, 01:18 PM

This one had a motorised zoom but I removed it, it's only really good as a variable prime anyway and doing it manually saves lots of weight and bulk! Both the 150-600s I;ve had have had Universal mount and I've used them on Super 16, Digibeta and now HD, as well as 35mm and digital stills! Versatile bit of kit.
Steve

Mike Tapa · June 25th, 2009, 09:03 PM

That lens brings back memories Steve.
We converted loads of these when I was at Optex.
Who did your conversion?

Steve Phillipps · June 26th, 2009, 05:09 AM

It was done before I bought it, but it was Optex for Panavision.
Steve

Will Griffith · June 26th, 2009, 06:56 AM

... if the lens is PL mount.

PL to Sony PMW-EX3 adaptor

Mike Tapa · June 26th, 2009, 07:37 PM

Quite right Will.
Thought I would let someone else mention it.

Cheers

Will Griffith · June 26th, 2009, 09:01 PM

Unfortunately the Russians will become nervous with that
lens/adapter since the focal length becomes 2325mm. :)

You can be a spy from your front porch in Alaska!

Mike Tapa · June 27th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will Griffith

Unfortunately the Russians will become nervous with that
lens/adapter since the focal length becomes 2325mm. :)

More like 3240mm
Don't forget, regardless of the mount fitted, it is still a 150-600mm that covers 35mm stills format.
In this case, angle of view will be equivalent to 5.4X focal length.

Erik Phairas · June 27th, 2009, 12:39 PM

Has anyone tried hooking one up to a large telescope for some astro videography? I use to point my TRV510 into the lens of my ETX tele and get some nice video of saturn and jupiter.

June 25th, 2009, 12:16 PM	#19
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	We used to use those Canons to shoot windsurfing back in the 90's. Ours had Sony B4 mounts and motorised zoom. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

June 25th, 2009, 09:03 PM	#21
Mike Tapa Sponsor: MTF Services Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 80	That lens brings back memories Steve. We converted loads of these when I was at Optex. Who did your conversion? __________________ Mike Tapa http://www.mtfservices.com

June 26th, 2009, 06:56 AM	#23
Will Griffith Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 164	I think this is what you are looking for.... ... if the lens is PL mount. PL to Sony PMW-EX3 adaptor

June 26th, 2009, 07:37 PM	#24
Mike Tapa Sponsor: MTF Services Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 80	Quite right Will. Thought I would let someone else mention it. Cheers __________________ Mike Tapa http://www.mtfservices.com

June 26th, 2009, 09:01 PM	#25
Will Griffith Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 164	Unfortunately the Russians will become nervous with that lens/adapter since the focal length becomes 2325mm. :) You can be a spy from your front porch in Alaska! __________________ will griffith producer/editor

June 24th, 2009, 01:55 PM	#16
Steve Gibbons Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bridgenorth Posts: 116	Just to confirm, can we use the Fujinon ACM-21 adapter to mount a Canon HJ22ex7.6B 2/3" lens on a Sony EX3 camera? Lens link here: Canon

June 24th, 2009, 05:22 PM	#17
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	Why not just get a Canon 5DmkII and rent a Canon Super tele lens, nothing else will even come close for short $$.

June 25th, 2009, 01:18 PM	#20
Steve Phillipps Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,130	This one had a motorised zoom but I removed it, it's only really good as a variable prime anyway and doing it manually saves lots of weight and bulk! Both the 150-600s I;ve had have had Universal mount and I've used them on Super 16, Digibeta and now HD, as well as 35mm and digital stills! Versatile bit of kit. Steve

June 26th, 2009, 05:09 AM	#22
Steve Phillipps Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,130	It was done before I bought it, but it was Optex for Panavision. Steve

June 27th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#27
Erik Phairas Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 628	Has anyone tried hooking one up to a large telescope for some astro videography? I use to point my TRV510 into the lens of my ETX tele and get some nice video of saturn and jupiter. __________________ EX3, Q6600 Quad core PC - Vista 64, Vegas 8.1 64bit, SR11 b-cam