Sure, Marc, NOW you tell me
. I do believe that when the maker of a current CZ-EOS adapter was broached the subject he said there wasn't enough clearance to insert an adapter in between because of the N optical path's characteristics. Which would explain why Marc was able to rest the N lens flange on the EOS lens mount and make the shots. The scary thing is that it's an "almost fits" situation that makes you want to put some silicone sealer around the juncture to make them stay there! I just tried it on mine and I couldn't believe it, just as I had a hard time picturing it when Marc described what he did. They literally snug up to each other, like they want to join in unholy matrimony (there's a wedding we'd like you to shoot, Marc
). Sigh.
That 24-70/2.8L is a bit of a monster, but then it is a fixed 2.8. Anybody remember the Vivitar 2.8 35-80 (I think) varifocal? An even bigger monster, if I recall. The 100/2, on the other hand, is a honey size-wise. This week-end I'll see what the real story is. Right now it's RTFM time with times out for tinkering.
I do have to say that although the 1Ds2 is a very noticeable inch or so taller than the ND, I find it anatomically more comfortable to hold. It really fits the contours of my hand, whereas the ND feels more squarish and a tad less natural. Not that I noticed until now - it's amazing how investing a wad on something can change your perspective on something else
. On the other hand, I really don't like that the control wheel by the shutter makes a fairly loud clicking sound - what's with that? Marc, did you notice that? Hopefully some use will wear it down.
OK, the is the Contax forum and I personally hate it when somebody who owns A gets a competing product B and yaps about B in the A forum, so I'm going to shut up.
But first I'll say that I'll always love Contax.
DJ