Is this lens only for Digital SLRs or for film SLRs cameras? Is this lens only for Digital SLRs or for film SLRs cameras?
1561297
Get the IS version. The extra $ are well spent; I have regretted it each time I bought a lower version of a lens and with a great 5D you would be better off with less lens and more quality.
1561298
when u r spending that kind of money, go for the L lens. It just makes more sense. The difference in optical quality is night and day.
1561299
As Clint answered, it can be used for either. The advantage to using this lens on a DSLR is being able to change the ISO on the fly. The 4-5.6 F-stop on this camera can create slower shutter speed situation. But you can somewhat make up for this by bumping up the ISO (as the sun goes down).
1561300
So now I am wondering just what I am missing with regards to buying this lens for use on a DSLR like the Canon EOS 5D versus the much more expensive "EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM for EOS SLR"???
244410
This lens is available with a Canon mount. Just be sure that you select the right version.
964782
yes, this is a lens designed for FF sensor cameras... I have used it on 5D mark III.
992402
it will not stay on focus ring- so I guess it for zoom only. Good question- if people can get it to stay on the focus ring they must have a wide ring. wont stay on any my canon lenses.
1841144
I use this lens with Canon 5D Mark IIIs to make films. It is a manual focus and manual aperture lens so the adjustments are made by rotating the rings on the lens. It has gears so it can be used with a mechanical follow focus. The aperture is declicked so smooth exposure adjustments can be made while filming.
1051293
I tried 3 m42 lenses on my Canon 7d and several Canon EOS film cameras. It allows focus for the entire range of the m42 lens.
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It behaves as it is marked. Remember that this is a D-SLR only lens and is made for C-sized sensors. Consequently, it behaves like a 50mm lens (when compared to film camera). So it is definitely not a "wide" angle lens :-) So not a lens for the stereotypical landscape pictures but I am pretty sure one can take beautiful landscape pictures with just about any type of lens :-) The lens does have a wide aperture and behaves quite fast. I had bought it for my Minolta Maxxum 7D camera but I had to sell it since this lens was having focusing issues with my Minolta. The buyer had a Sony D-SLR and the lens performed perfectly fine on his camera :-) It behaves as it is marked. Remember that this is a D-SLR only lens and is made for C-sized sensors. Consequently, it behaves like a 50mm lens (when compared to film camera). So it is definitely not a "wide" angle lens :-) So not a lens for the stereotypical landscape pictures but I am pretty sure one can take beautiful landscape pictures with just about any type of lens :-) The lens does have a wide aperture and behaves quite fast. I had bought it for my Minolta Maxxum 7D camera but I had to sell it since this lens was having focusing issues with my Minolta. The buyer had a Sony... » Read More It behaves as it is marked. Remember that this is a D-SLR only lens and is made for C-sized sensors. Consequently, it behaves like a 50mm lens (when compared to film camera). So it is definitely not a "wide" angle lens :-) So not a lens for the stereotypical landscape pictures but I am pretty sure one can take beautiful landscape pictures with just about any type of lens :-) The lens does have a wide aperture and behaves quite fast. I had bought it for my Minolta Maxxum 7D camera but I had to sell it since this lens was having focusing issues with my Minolta. The buyer had a Sony D-SLR and the lens performed perfectly fine on his camera :-) « Show Less
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Correct old SLR lenses do not work. Other Cannon lenses that are available individually are good and there are many to choose from.
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Yes, but this lens is made for 35mm film cameras. I would suggest getting a lens made for a DSLR, since the sensor size is 67% smaller then a 35mm frame. I'd suggest looking for something designed to go with DSLRs. I'd suggest the Nikon 18-55mm II DX lens. Ken Rockwell's website has some great advice, here's a link to his page on that specific lens: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-55-ii.htm
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It is a great lens for portraits. That's what I primarily use it for. Another good option is an 85mm.
2018742
This lens is manual focus. I use it with a canon 5D II. It is very sharp and well worth it for full frame cameras. I use it strictly for tripod landscape shots.
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It's a very good and solid lens for Rebel or any canon DSLR. Its focal length is perfect as a travel lens, yet it is small and light enough. Since this lens is old, the price is a bargain. It sure worked wonderful for my 7D for while until I decided to switch to a L lens.
169595
Manual focus only. Also it has a fixed so you'll be spending time getting your shutter speed and ISO set up for proper exposures. All in all a fun lens.
1850426
This is excellent lens. I have Nikon mount version, not Canon, so I have no other info.
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It is a DX lens and will work on your camera because it works on my D600. I have a friend who thinks you should only use FX lens but my wife and I love this lens and it gives great quality photos!
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And film lenses do not go with digital bodies. they can click into place but you will get an error sign. Film camera require film lenses
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This lens only fits FD Mount Canon AE-1, A-1 and F-1 MANUAL focus FILM cameras. It does NOT fit the digital DSLR Canon cameras which require EF or EF-S Canon mount type. One can only use this MANUAL focus camera on a Digital Camera if one buys a separate special ADAPTER. Adapter is NOT listed as included in the base Amazon description. If the buyer orders this lens and expects it to fit onto a Canon Digital DSLR camera, they are mistaken. THIS IS WHY THE PRICE DIFFERENTIAL. You are trying to compare this 1980's era lens to a 2000's era lens (DIFFERENT LENS!)