Hasselblad X2D II + Canon FD 85mm f/1.2 S.S.C. - 1970s Glass on 100MP

Описание: This video is both, a tutorial on how to operate the mechanics of the legendary Canon FD lenses from the 1970s and my report on how it feels to shoot a 50 year old vintage lens, the Canon FD 85mm f/1.2 S.S.C., on the modern 2025 Hasselblad X2D II. Of course I show also sample images from a recent shooting with my photo model Stephanie. And oh my gosh, these images turned out to be beautiful. The Canon FD 85mm is likely the best portrait lens I ever shot on my Hasselblad X2D II. And once you understand the mechanics and handling of these lenses the photographic workflow becomes very smooth.

The image circle of the Canon FD 85mm f/1.2 S.S.C. is large enough to provide full coverage of the medium format 100MP sensor in the X2D II.

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Content:
00:00 Introduction
02:09 Measuring the weight of the Canon FD 85 SSC lens
02:49 Canon FD: auto diaphragm & breach lock system
05:13 My particular Canon FD lens is in really good condition
05:33 Switching from auto diaphragm into aperture override mode
08:29 Deep dive into the mechanics of Canon FD lenses
15:55 Mounting the Novoflex lens adapter onto the X2D II
17:07 Mounting the Canon FD 85 to the Novoflex lens adapter
17:43 Explaining the S.S.C engraving on the Canon FD 85 lens
18:20 Explaining and demonstrating the well built focus ring
19:03 Live demonstration that we can now control aperture manually
20:11 Drop me a comment how you like that Canon FD lens on the X2D II
20:48 Live demonstration on how to shoot the lens on the X2D II
22:42 Discussion of sample images shot with this camera-lens combo
29:33 The lens cap I have and use on that lens is not the original lens cap
30:54 The Canon FD 85 lens is made in Japan with very high build quality
32:05 Wrap-up and conclusions

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