Digital cameras: Which DSLR will work with older Canon lenses?
Which DSLR will work with older Canon lenses?
by RMBA--2008 - 8/18/08 9:56 AMMy wife has a Canon F1 35mm camera and several lenses to go with it. Is there any DSLR that will work with those lenses?
Quick Answer is No.
by snapshot2
- 8/18/08 1:49 PM
In reply to: Which DSLR will work with older Canon lenses? by RMBA--2008
Canon DSLR cameras will work with all EOS lenses only.
...
..
.
Thanks!
by RMBA--2008 - 8/18/08 3:34 PM In reply to: Quick Answer is No. by snapshot2
Thanks. I was afraid of that!
the lenses that works with Canon EOS
by jump1127 - 8/18/08 11:41 PM In reply to: Which DSLR will work with older Canon lenses? by RMBA--2008For the full frame 35 mm DSLR camera, such as 5D and 1Ds Mark I-III, only EF lenses can be used on the camera.
1D Mark I-III, 1.3 multiplier camera, can also use only EF lenses.
10-40D, 300-450D, and 1000D can use both EF and EF-S lenses.
F, FD lenses can no longer be used with the new Canon DSLR cameras. The old lenses aren't designed and suited new DSLR's sensor and mechanics. However, around 60 Canon lenses and other brand lenses are among choices you can select for new DSLR. It's time to switch over. Good luck.
Thanks!
by RMBA--2008 - 8/19/08 6:59 AM In reply to: the lenses that works with Canon EOS by jump1127Thanks for the information. I am looking at purchasing an XSi/450D. I don't want to spend several thousand on a camera and lens and intend to use it to take pictures of my son's soccer games, cub scout outdoor activities, basketball games, (indoor without flash), violin concerts (again indoor without flash).
I'm undecided as to whether I should purchase it with the kit lens (18-55mm) and add the Canon 55-250mm IS lens or purchase the body only and get the 28-135mm Canon IS lens. I'm leaning toward using just one lens but am not sure if 28mm is wide enough, but I think that for party type photos, I'll probably have my small Sony Cybershot.
Any input or suggestions are appreciated!
Thanks again.
going to have to add
by kalel33 - 8/19/08 10:20 AM In reply to: Thanks! by RMBA--2008You're going to need a fast prime in there for the basketball and concerts. The 85mm F1.8 might be your ticket, but those other lens won't do low light without a flash.
Thanks
by RMBA--2008 - 8/19/08 10:43 AM In reply to: going to have to add by kalel33Wow, I didn't relize that. I'll look into at 85mm you recommend. Thanks again!
high ISO with IS lens
by slhuffman - 8/22/08 7:09 PM In reply to: Thanks by RMBA--2008If you don,t mind a little bit of digital noise, you can use a high ISO(1600) and the IS lenses to shoot in low light. I have the Xsi with the 18-55 an the 55-250, and I have shot indoors without flash and had good results.
but
by kalel33 - 8/22/08 9:14 PM In reply to: high ISO with IS lens by slhuffmanFor him to get the shutter speeds for sports(indoors) he will need a prime.
I don't think there is one for those lenses
by smccartin - 8/22/08 10:26 PM In reply to: Which DSLR will work with older Canon lenses? by RMBA--2008The canon digitals 10D/20D/30D/40D use EOS lenses only and those bodies can use EF or EFS due to the c sized chip (smaller than 35mm frame thus 1.6 mag factor on the lens) some of the higher end bodies are full sized sensors and can't use EFS because of the way the back of the lens is made. Yes, a prime will give you better f stops but not flexibility when shooting action that could be all over the place. I shoot karate for my school, I use the 18-85 IS with a metz flash and battery pack and I shoot in 3200 iso and use noise ninja to clean up the noise; we hold our tests in a gym under that type of lighting and I have to really fight with the white balance to keep the mixed lighting from messing up my pictures. This works pretty well most of the time and the metz keeps up with the 30D pretty well even in 5 fps mode. I like my 30D, waiting on the 40D to come down in price before I get one (or stumble on another floor model marked down to nothing like I did with the 30D). The 28-135 IS is a fantastic walking around lens but you'll want something a little wider if you're shooting people at a party due to the 1.6 mag factor of the c sized sensors.
I'm in the same boat you're in, I've got maybe 2 grand worth of pentax k mount lenses in my closet but Pentax was smarter than canon their digital takes every lens they've ever made from the K mount to the 645 etc. etc. If I had an extra 500 laying around I'd probably buy the Pentax body just to be able to pull out my lenses and feel like they are being used and not a big investment sitting in the closet ignored. Never had much pentax glass but I've got a high quality vivitar that was 400 bucks 30 years ago when I bought it...very fast lens and it takes great pictures.
DSLR Camera and lenses
by dagivens - 8/23/08 7:16 AM In reply to: I don't think there is one for those lenses by smccartinJust curious--have you considered the Nikon DSLR cameras? They are the equal of the Canon cameras if not better and they have a better compatibility fit for older lenses--when compared to Canon's fit with it's older lenses.
Thanks to ll for the information!
by RMBA--2008 - 8/23/08 11:37 AM In reply to: DSLR Camera and lenses by dagivensDue to my budget limitations, I'm considering the XSi with the kit lens plus one other lens for now or just the body with the 28-135. I looked at the Canon 40D, but it is very large next to the XSi. I considered the Nikon D80, but in reading reviews, particularly at dpreview.com where they compare with other cameras, the Canon seem to have a bit better edge in picture quality, particularly at high ISO (less noise). Also, due to the familiarity with Canon, I figured I couldn't go wrong with one. I'll have to look at both the the XSi and the 40D and physically play around with them at a store to judge better which to get (of course, the price at Amazon of the XSi with the 18-55 and 55-250 is cheaper than the 40D with the 28-135 which may be a deciding factor). I can then start saving for another lens (a prime one). I assume that since the 40D and XSi share the same sensor and logic, the difference in picture quality will depend a lot on the lens (although I believe the 40D is rated at a higher ISo than the XSi).
I'd like again to thank you all for for taking the time to provide input. I really appreciate hearing from people with more knowledge and experience on the subject.
Sound like you're on a nice track
by kalel33 - 8/23/08 11:42 AM In reply to: Thanks to ll for the information! by RMBA--2008Just to add though, the 40D and XSI use different sensors(one's 10mp and other 12mp). The 18-55 and 55-250 plus primes down the line are a great choice, plus allows you to find out if you need more than just he kit lens....many don't, but some find they need either faster AF or higher aperture.
I don't know why a reasonable post of mine was deleted at
by Kiddpeat - 8/23/08 12:56 PM In reply to: DSLR Camera and lenses by dagivensthis point, but that's the end of the road for me. No more posting in this forum.
I saw the server bounce in the last few days.
by R. Proffitt - 8/23/08 12:58 PM
In reply to: I don't know why a reasonable post of mine was deleted at by Kiddpeat
How high it bounced is unknown but all I can offer is "I didn't do it."
| Forum legend: | |
 |
Locked thread |
 |
Moderator |
 |
CNET staff |
 |
Samsung staff |
 |
Norton Authorized Support team |
 |
AVG staff |
 |
Windows Outreach team |
 |
Dell staff |
 |
Intel staff |
