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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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Are there recent entry-level/prosumer DSLR cameras that can use/are compatible with high quality older manual lenses?
A reason to use older lenses is to save money on bigger zoom or other normally expensive auto-focus lenses.
Is this still something people do?
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Do good lenses really last a lifetime?
I’ve heard people say “a good lens will last a lifetime” many times. Is this actually true of modern lenses? More specifically, will a good lens be usable for a lifetime?
With an inexpensive adapter, ...
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Can I use old Pentax lenses on newer Pentax DSLRs?
Can I use old Pentax lenses from the film days on the newer Pentax DSLRs?
Are there any caveats or exceptions? Are adapters or modifications needed?
