I want to use some M39 and M42 mount lenses for macro-stacking with a 5D2 body. I am looking for pros/cons on various options. The main question is availability of various adapters. Auto functions are of no concern to me, and Tilt/Shift is not important at all. And, cheaper is better, all other things being equal.
Canon FD bellows: it's Canon but not sure about M39 to FD and FD to Eos adapters.
Nikon PB4/5/6: Lots of Nikon adapters out there. Not sure about pros and cons of 4/5/6. Prices are quite different and on high end compared to other options.
Contax: Have a C/Y to eos adapter, but M39 to C/Y seems rather rare.
Minolta: M39 to Minolta may be an issues, Minolta to Eos should be straight forward.
Novoflex: Quality of bellows themselves? I think they come in EOS mounts, so no issues there.
Olympus: Not sure about M39 to OM adapters.
Arca 4x5": Getting a AS lens board for M39 should be easy (or could be ordered from Grimes), but attaching the SLR to the Graflock back may be tricky. Upside, I have 3 Arca bellows and all the trimmings.
Thanks for any input!
Irony is, I had a OM and a C/Y bellows, but sold them both. Note to self: don't sell odd ball photo equipment.
Canon FD bellows: it's Canon but not sure about M39 to FD and FD to Eos adapters.
Nikon PB4/5/6: Lots of Nikon adapters out there. Not sure about pros and cons of 4/5/6. Prices are quite different and on high end compared to other options.
Contax: Have a C/Y to eos adapter, but M39 to C/Y seems rather rare.
Minolta: M39 to Minolta may be an issues, Minolta to Eos should be straight forward.
Novoflex: Quality of bellows themselves? I think they come in EOS mounts, so no issues there.
Olympus: Not sure about M39 to OM adapters.
Arca 4x5": Getting a AS lens board for M39 should be easy (or could be ordered from Grimes), but attaching the SLR to the Graflock back may be tricky. Upside, I have 3 Arca bellows and all the trimmings.
Thanks for any input!
Irony is, I had a OM and a C/Y bellows, but sold them both. Note to self: don't sell odd ball photo equipment.