topic Re: Zoom lens compatibilty in EF & RF Lenses

Zoom lens compatibilty

darlenecodega — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:27:18 GMT

I have an EOS REBEL G and want to know if a vivitar 75-205 macro zoom lens No. 22005946 will work on it.

Re: Zoom lens compatibilty

ebiggs1 — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:21:45 GMT

Any Canon camera that is EF compatibile, which yours is, can use any EF lens as far as I know. It can not use EF-S lenses.

If it retains the same requirements as the DSLR line. I personally have never used an EOS film camera.

BTW, there are better choices than a Vivitar 75-205 macro zoom lens.

Re: Zoom lens compatibilty

darlenecodega — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:06:50 GMT

Thank you. The Vivitar lens I can get on a web site at a very low price. I cannot afford the price of the other zoom lens.

Re: Zoom lens compatibilty

amfoto1 — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:39:58 GMT

If you are looking at a manual focus Vivitar 75-205mm f3.8-f4.8 zoom lens... That was made for the old Canon FD lens mount used on FTb, AE-1, A-1, F-1, etc. cameras.... The #22xxxxxxx serial number you mention strongly suggests this is an FD lens, manufactured by Kiron for Vivitar. If that's the case, it's probably a very nice lens, but...

No, that cannot be used on any EOS camera (film or digital). Those all use the modern EF mount.

I did a search and didn't find any Vivitar 75-205mm in the modern mount. So I am guessing the lens you are looking at is is the old FD mount and the answer is "no" (that's probably why it's so cheap).

EDIT: there is a Canon EF 75-300mm lens that sells pretty cheaply and will work on a Rebel G. It is not the best lens optically or for general performance, but is one of the lowest cost since that seems to be your biggest concern. This lens can be bought new for as little as $115 (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-III-Telephoto-Packaging/dp/B00GEE8I1Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1391099788&sr=8-4&keywords=canon+75-300mm). You might be able to find it for less used.

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Re: Zoom lens compatibilty

darlenecodega — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:34:20 GMT

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunatley I just found out the same answer. Its a great lens for only about 6-15.00. **bleep** what a deal. I will keep looking. Knowledge is power.

Re: Zoom lens compatibilty

ebiggs1 — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:11:34 GMT

Actually the fact it may be an FD mount does not rule out being able to use it. You need a FD to EF adapter if this is the case. These are pretty inexpensive, too. Of course the problem is now a lack luster performing lens will be compromised even more.