How can I mount a Soligor 500mm f/8 mirror lens on a Canon 5D?
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I have a Soligor 500mm f/8 mirror lens and want to use it on a Canon 5D. Is there an adapter that will let it mount properly, and are there any setup or shooting limitations I should know about?
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Most Soligor mirror lenses have a T2 mount. To use one with your Canon EOS 5D (or any other Canon EOS camera) you need a T2 to EF adapter.
Realize that you will need to manually focus and shoot in manual exposure mode with such a lens. Also note that there are three tiny set screws that must be tightened after you attach your lens to the adapter to prevent the inner part of the adapter from spinning inside the outer part of the adapter. Rotate the lens so that the focusing mark is on top when the adapter is attached to your camera and tighten the three set screws to keep it there.
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Yes. Most Soligor mirror lenses use a T2 mount, so you would typically need a T2-to-Canon EF adapter to use it on a Canon 5D.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Focusing will be manual only.
- Exposure will generally need to be handled manually as well.
- Some T2 adapters have three small set screws. After attaching the lens, rotate it so the focus mark is correctly positioned on top, then tighten the screws to stop the adapter from rotating.
As with many older mirror lenses, you should expect a fully manual shooting experience with no electronic communication between lens and camera body.
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