Canon Lens Won't Manually Focus On X2D

[bmarcin]

I just received my new Hasselblad X2D with a 45mm f4 HBD lens from B&H Photo. I have a set of very good Canon EF lenses so I also wanted to get an adapter. B&H didn't have the $400 Techart EF lens adapter in stock so the B&H rep recommended this one instead: the FotodioX Canon EOS Lens to Hasselblad XCD-Mount Camera Adapter. This adapter is only a hundred bucks so I knew that I would lose any electronic connections but figured I could work with it in manual mode on the X2D. My Cannon EF 24-105 and the adapter fit perfectly on the X2D. I turned on the X2D's electronic shutter so the X2D would recognize the lens. I also set the focal length to 45mm via the X2D menu for image stabilization. However, I could not manually focus the lens at all. Is there something basic that I'm missing? I've never done this before. Thanks very much, Ben

[Conner999]

My guess (and it's just that has do not have that lens) is the EF lens is focus by wire (the focus ring is effectively a directional switch vs. connected mechanically) and the adapter is not supplying the power needed.

[davidjiang]

Below are some Canon EF lenses need focus-by-wire
EF 85mm f/1.2 L
EF 85mm f/1.2 L II
EF 50mm f/1 L
EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4 L USM
EF 200mm f/1.8 L USM
EF 300mm f/2.8 L USM
EF 400mm f/2.8 L USM
EF 400mm f/2.8 L II USM

My 24L, 135L, 180L as well as 4 L zooms manual focus on X2D without problems (using non-electronic adapter)

[Frankvth]

Hi! Can you send me a photo (or place it here) of the vignetting of Canon lenses?

I'm trying to put something together and i might be only able to put it trough a canon lens.. now i understand that there's going to be vignetting but i would like to have a file before going this route.


Thanks!
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