AdrParkinson Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hello everyone. First post. So I just found a 16C at a charity shop today for a bonkers low price and now I need to find a way to adapt it to my camera. I'm using a Canon 550d/T2i with a Pentax 50mm that has 49mm front threads. The 16C has threads on the back so I was wondering if it's possible to use a step ring to attach it or if I have to have a clamp like the ones from Vid-Atlantic. Any information will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarlow Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Welcome A simple search will most likely answer your question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrParkinson Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 I had a look around. I did see on this forum a DIY adapter that looked like it might be a good cheap option. I don't have a lot of money to spend on gear. I've been fortunate enough to find some amazing bargains. At the same shop as this lens I also got two others (one being the Pentax I mentioned) and a fluid-head tripod. I suppose that in a way this has spoiled me in that I consider things such as the Vid-Atlantic clamps to be too expensive. I would like to know how viable it is to use a step ring. In this thread here: '?do=embed' frameborder='0' data-embedContent>> It seems to work but there were concerns about durability. I've read that with the 16C there are variations in the rear threads. I compared it to an M42 adapter of mine and it was smaller so I assume the threads are 40mm or so but I don't know if that's true. Can anyone confirm if there was a version with threads of that size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrParkinson Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Without wishing to be a pest, is using a step ring a good way to attach an anamorphic lens or is it not reliable enough for more stressful situations (handheld and so on)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarlow Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 The popular vote on this forum seems to be the RedStan clamps, which are highly regarded. There is also the Vid Atlantic clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrParkinson Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Thanks. Unfortunately both of those seem to be a little beyond my budget at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tito Ferradans Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Then you might want to buy a regular step down ring and just glue it to the back of the Sankor. That fits every budget, but it's a very poor solution, I'd say. JohnBarlow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 If you glue it don't let the glue get to the optics. (I have seen quite a few back elements on ebay with glue) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrParkinson Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Then you might want to buy a regular step down ring and just glue it to the back of the Sankor. That fits every budget, but it's a very poor solution, I'd say. Yeah, I figured it isn't the best option, but I doubt I will be using it for crazy run and gun work, mostly tripod shots. Gluing it on sounds a little scary though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 You can refer to my way of mounting 16h on my Gallery, cost at $10 range or below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrParkinson Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Cool. When it's been tightened all the way will the lens be level or do you have to unscrew it slightly to get the correct angle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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