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Why doesn't auto exposure work with older lenses?
I have an old Nikon 50mm F 1.8 lens that I use on my Canon Digital Rebel XT. Whenever I use it, I have to shoot manually. I understand that the body can't change the aperture, but why can't it expose ...
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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 lenses can I mount on Canon that will give me a different, exotic look for portrait photography?
I was usually working with Canon lenses (the 85mm f/1.2, 8-15mm, 16-35mm), but recently, I've got myself the Zeiss 100mm f/2, and it blew me away. I never thought it possible, but it, while making ...
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Can a Canon T3 DSLR be used with my TAMRON AF TELE-MACRO 90-300mm lens?
Can a Canon T3 DSLR be used with my Tamron AF tele-macro 90-300mm lens?
I am trying to find a lower cost new camera (less than $500) to use with this lens that I previously used with a film camera.
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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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How well do 1980s AI Nikkor Lenses work on a Canon 60D with an adaptor?
My dad has some old Nikkor AI Lenses from the 80's that are in great shape and are great all around lenses. I used to use them his Nikkormat growing up but now I want to use them on a digital format.
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What are M42 prime lenses?
How can I use these prime lenses for Canon T2I? Are these cheap and good? I have no clue what M42 lenses are. Please post appropriate links for the lenses and adapter that I can use for my canon t2i.
