topic Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8 in EF & RF Lenses

Please is Canon T7i compatible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

Freddyasq — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:53:28 GMT

I have T7i & T5i and I am considering to buy Canon RF35mm F1.8 to enhance my shooting, I am wondering if it will be compartible?

Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

Tronhard — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:01:34 GMT

The short and very clear answer is absolutely NOT. There is NO adapter that will make the new RF and RF-S lenses work with or even fit your T7i.

Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

Freddyasq — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 21:44:01 GMT

Thank you Trevor,

But what alternative of the prime lens can work for the T7i?

Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

deebatman316 — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 21:55:20 GMT

Do you have a budget if so how much. Canon does have the EF 35mm F/1.4L II USM lens. They also have the less expensive EF 35mm F/2 IS USM lens too.

Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

Tronhard — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 21:55:56 GMT

OK. You have the choice of any EF or EF-S lens that will fit your camera. EF lenses are actually designed for full-frame cameras (which yours is not) but will work fine with your T7i. EF-S lenses are specifically designed for cameras such as yours - the main difference being price. Most of the prime lenses are available in EF mount and they can vary dramatically in price. Right now, I would suggest something like the EF 35mm f/2 lens. See:
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM review | Digital Camera World
and Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Review - DustinAbbott.net

Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

Tronhard — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 22:55:35 GMT

I agree with Demetrius here, but given your likely budget, I have suggested the EF 35mm f/2 IS USM lens to which re referred in my last post.

Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

deebatman316 — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 22:00:18 GMT

Canon does offer the EF-S 35mm F/2.8 Macro IS STM lens too. But I don't know what the specific use for them is.

This is for the OP below

Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

deebatman316 — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 23:57:58 GMT

I see where you're coming from Trevor. I didn't know the OP's budget or specific needs. Also it doesn't look like Canon has made an EF 35mm F/2 USM lens without IS. So I take it that you mean the EF 35mm F/2 IS USM lens. Not the original EF 35mm F/2 AFD lens from 1991.

Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

Tronhard — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 22:54:35 GMT

Yes, that is the lens for which the review material was included.

Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

FloridaDrafter — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:37:50 GMT

@deebatman316 wrote:
Canon does offer the EF-S 35mm F/2.8 Macro IS STM lens too. But I don't know what the specific use for them.

It is a true 1:1 macro with a built in light. Although the light is only effective a few inches past MFD, it still does a good job and is adjustable. My wife bought one for her T7i and I have used it on my 7D mark II and a few times on my R5 to photograph tiny moths on my porch at night. Macro aside, it's a nice lens, at the price point, with low distortion. As typical for EF-S on APS-C, it's FOV is 56mm.

Newton

Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

deebatman316 — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:57:25 GMT

When I said specific use. I meant as in what the OP would be using it for. Now I didn't know that it had 1:1 magnification though. I know Canon had the EF-S 60mm F/2.8 Macro USM lens. I believe it has been discontinued now. There was also the EF 50mm F/2.5 Compact Macro AFD. Alongside the Life Size EF Converter that was available for 1:1 magnification. This was the longest produced EF lens. Canon only made 8 lenses with an AFD (Arc Form Drive) AF motor. 3 of which were "L" series lenses and no "L" series lenses ever used Micro Motor or the cheaper Micro Motor USM.

Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

FloridaDrafter — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:12:22 GMT

I have the EF 50mm compact macro from my wife's days shooting 35mm film. It got me started in macro, but I soon went to the EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM macro. Macro lenses make really good all around lenses.

As for the OP wanting a 35mm budget friendly, I think another good option for the Rebels he mentioned, given the FOV, is the EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM. This would give a 38mm FOV on his croppers. I also have this lens and have used it on the T7i and 7D mark II. Excellent optics for the price but hard to find now new. Canon has a refurb for $440 U.S., which is a bit steep for budget, but as mentioned, very good optics.

Newton

Re: Please is Canon T7i compartible with Canon RF35mm F1.8

Tronhard — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:15:09 GMT

Given the requested focal length, I was suspecting that the Freddy was looking at something for street - perhaps you can confirm that?