Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Transforming the Canon FD 300mm f2.8L into a telegraph with autofocus via JMI NGF-CM plus a ZWO EAF

The first attempt does not work out well, since it's difficult to print the 77mm thread.  

I have tuned the printing parameters for several times but it didn't help much.

Therefore, I design another adapter from ground zero again.  I found the original 77mm ring for the FD mounting mechanism could be reused and here's the prototype:

Some fitting issues, and I did the fitting with a cutter.

It looks great, with the NGF-CM fitted.

The whole model was refined and printed again.  I will use black PETG in the final version and add felt lined black sticked inside.


Three generation of equipments combined: Canon FD lens, JMI focuser and ZWO EAF.

I am so excited, and I hope I can try it out soon.



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