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Does Canon make an L series lens with a plastic lens mount?
An online retailer is telling me that Canon 24-105 f4L lens comes in two versions, the USA model with a steel lens mount and an import with a plastic lens mount. Is this true?
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Is there an adapter for a Sigma SA mount lens to fit a Canon EF mount?
I have a Sigma 24mm ultra-wide lens; does anyone know of an adaptor that will make this lens fit my Canon 1V camera?
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Why isn't it safe to use EF-S lenses on fullframe?
I've heard that EF-S lenses are not compatible with full frame bodies and that using such lenses could damage the mirror.
Are the EF-S lenses not compatible with full frame bodies in terms of "not ...
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Can the lenses of a Canon EOS film camera be used on a digital one?
I have lenses from a Canon EOS rebel Xs film camera: 28-80mm f/4-5.6 II (diameter 58mm) and a Sigma 100-300mm f/4.5-6.7. I am thinking to buy a Canon Digital 40D and use these lenses. Will those ...
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What lens and mount is this Sigma lens for Canon?
I have recently been given old(ish) Sigma 55-200mm lens for Canon (not EF mount), I believe that it is f/4-5.6. It is zoomed by pulling the barrel out.
What mount is it? And what specifications does ...
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What's the difference between Canon EF-S and EF-M?
What is the difference with Canon EF-S and EF-M lens?
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Can I use my existing Canon lenses on an EF-M camera body?
Canon recently introduced the Canon EOS M, mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. It uses a new EF-M mount and is available as a kit with an EF-M lens in some regions. I have existing EF and EF-S ...
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Can I use an old Olympus-mount lens on a Canon DSLR?
What is the mount adapter I need to mount a Vivitar 28mm 1:2 No.22 (made by Kino, aka Kiron) lens on my Canon 600D? Is it the T/T2 lens mount?
I used to mount this lens on my dad's Olympus OM-10.
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Which mount adaptor do I need to mount an old Tokina FL/FD lens on a Canon 30D?
I have an old Tokina Fully Automatic Lens 400mm F-6.3 lens.
Says on a small label: "To fit C/FD Canon FL and FD lens series"
I have a Canon 30D.
Which is the right mount adaptor to use? Best if ...
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What are the advantages to using EF-S lenses on Canon APS-C cameras?
I know EF-S lenses are "optimized" for crop sensors but what are the exact advantages to using an EF-S lens? Does it give better color, sharpness, depth of field, etc...?
In addition, do EF-S lenses ...
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Can I use the lens from Canon AE-1 on a Canon EOS 60D, with an adaptor maybe?
I have a Canon AE-1 (film) and I bought a digital slr camera Canon EOS 60D. I have lenses from the AE-1 camera, but I don't know if there are some adaptors to use so they fit in the 60D camera... any ...
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What's the difference between the Canon and Nikon lenses mounts?
I was wondering what, if any, are the technical differences between the two mounting systems. Does one auto focus faster? Can one hold more weight? Things along those lines that make them different.
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Will lenses from a Rebel work on higher-model Canon cameras?
I am thinking about purchasing a Canon 60D and selling my Rebel XT and wondered if I would need to purchase new lenses? I only have two but as you all know, once you invest it is hard to not take ...
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Pentax to Canon Adapter
My dad has an old Sears KS-2 + 50mm f/1.7, which from a bit of research seems to use a Pentax K-mount.
I've looked around a bit and found a Pentax to Canon adapter, which says it supports ...
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Mounting a Canon EF lens on a Leica M body?
Is it possible to use existing Canon EF lenses with a Leica body with an M mount?
I've seen various discussions in the Internet on this combination, but usually the other way round (mounting a Leica ...
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Are Canon EOS and Nikon DSLR lenses interchangeable?
Can we use the lenses from, say a Canon EOS 550D kit (Canon EF-S 18-55mm) with a Nikon DSLR D5000 for example) ? Also, is the reverse possible ?
I'm looking at interchangeability between recent DSLR ...
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What is the difference between EF and EF-S lenses?
This is specific to Canon, but what is the difference between EF and EF-S lenses?
