Simmod Lens recently launched an interesting Cine Conversion kit for the Canon FD 85mm F1.2 L that turns it into an EF-mount lens. This mod is not reversible and requires you to remove the rear lens element of the lens, which is a tricky process. In case you scratch or break the rear element glass, Simmod also developed a replacement glass element so you can keep going. So let’s take a closer look at this mod! American manufacturer Simmod Lens was founded by award-winning cinematographer Ron Sim, CSC. The company is famous for its numerous lens modification kits, including front cine rings, cine caps, follow focus gears, and so on. I warmly invite you to read this in-depth article about cine-modding vintage Contax Zeiss lenses; you’ll probably learn many valuable tips! Back to our topic, Canon FD lenses have been trendy lately since the Canon K35 lenses are now out of reach for most of us mere mortals. This includes the Canon FD 85mm F1.2 L prime lens that features a similar optical formula to its K35 cousin. If you want to convert your FD lenses to Canon EF, for example, you can, of course, use a simple lens mount adapter. However, for a more rugged and permanent solution, you can change the entire lens mount of your Canon FD lenses; this is where Simmod Lens comes into play! Simmod Lens conversion kit for the Canon FD 85mm F1.2 L The Simmod Lens FD-to-EF cine conversion kit for the Canon...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 10 February, 2023