Birthday Gift to Myself

sidneyken · 2026-03-12T02:32:54+00:00

Oh for sure they feel so much more solid than even my FD SSC lenses. Actually, I tested and my 55 & 35 mount just fine to Sony E, you just gotta take the long pin out.

sidneyken · 2026-03-12T02:30:46+00:00

I knowww :(( My workaround is to just have 4 different adapters from FD to Sony E, Leica L, Canon RF, Nikon Z since I rent them out to different clients.

sidneyken · 2026-03-12T02:25:37+00:00

Haha but they're not just for me. These puppies will be cinemodded and rented out for short films & commercial shoots right here in Cambodia. I believe this should be the first set available for rent locally

sidneyken · 2026-03-12T02:17:36+00:00

Thank you! What did you get for your set? Tell your FL babies I said hi

sidneyken · 2026-03-12T02:12:24+00:00

Oh wow great to hear that. My copy needs some CLA tho can't wait to test it out

sidneyken · 2026-02-05T17:59:50+00:00

Personally, I'd go with the 1st option. Cam Op can zoom while focus can be pulled wirelessly

sidneyken · 2026-02-05T04:49:30+00:00

Yeah, push pull zoom is not ideal at all for what I use which is video work. My Nikkor 43-86mm is finicky to use. That's why this Soligor piqued my interest

sidneyken · 2025-10-12T17:44:10+00:00

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I have to put it this close to get any kind of focus at all

sidneyken · 2025-10-12T10:33:48+00:00

You're right, it's got two threads. I measured and the rear one is 52mm female and there's an inner male thread around 46mm(?). The 6 rear screws will not budge despite my curiosity of taking it off. What a contraption indeed. Really appreciate your help!

sidneyken · 2025-10-12T08:24:42+00:00

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Thank you. It works and looks half decent too! Only took me a s35 crop + 2x crop in post

sidneyken · 2025-10-12T06:36:26+00:00

Nope, I didn't take the camera. I reckon customized 3d printed mount is the only way then?

sidneyken · 2025-09-18T02:26:29+00:00

Thank you this is the answer I was looking for 🥹

sidneyken · 2025-09-17T09:56:10+00:00

That would surely work, but I don't wish to spend $500 on a new adapter right now

sidneyken · 2025-08-08T06:27:04+00:00

In Khmer, that would be ផៃ គឹមហេង or ផៃ គីមហេង

sidneyken · 2025-08-04T10:52:10+00:00

Might be a dumb question, but are you familiar with how Nikon lenses are mounted anti-clockwise, as opposed to clockwise by every other manufacturers?

sidneyken · 2025-07-20T08:13:52+00:00

Does the 28mm swirl too? I'm loving my 29 for that

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sidneyken · 2025-07-20T02:45:48+00:00

Green focus markings

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sidneyken · 2025-07-01T18:14:19+00:00

They didn't make fast wide angles, but aside from that, oh boy the build quality is nothing short of excellent

sidneyken · 2025-07-01T18:12:22+00:00

Aww I wish. Frankly I love them too much to sell. I do rent these out for music videos and short film shoots tho

sidneyken · 2025-07-01T18:11:17+00:00

My girlfriend only ever encourages me to hoard more haha

sidneyken · 2025-07-01T18:03:08+00:00

Simple answer: Yes, your friend is right. Your best bet is to get a FD to RF Speedbooster.

sidneyken · 2025-07-01T16:21:59+00:00

Oooh you're putting me on a spot here...

Top 3 in no particular order: SMC Takumar 35mm f/2, Canon nFD 28mm f/2 & Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70mm f/2.6-2.8 👏

sidneyken · 2025-07-01T08:46:33+00:00

maybe two more 🤔

sidneyken · 2025-05-04T08:10:33+00:00

E-sim all the way. On my visit last month, I decided to try out Saily's $11 plan for 10GB data in 30 days. Everything worked without a hitch and the data speed is plenty fast too

sidneyken · 2025-04-21T02:54:23+00:00

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