topic Re: Ef lenses and T6i in EF & RF Lenses

Ef lenses and T6i

hipericon — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:55:52 GMT

Hello,

I own a canon T6i and i've been using it with an EFS 18-55 with no trouble at all.

Recently I bought a 50mm EF lens f/1.8 STM. And I don't seem able to use it. I connect both red dots, the lens never clicks with the camera and then I can't focus the lens at all.

What am I doing wrong?

Re: Ef lenses and T6i

Waddizzle — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:57:38 GMT

Are you turning the lens until it locks into place? It should lock afer about a quarter turn, just like your 18-55mm lens.

Re: Ef lenses and T6i

hipericon — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:10:28 GMT

First of all, thanks in advance for your help.

Ok, so it should click as I imagined.

My problem seems to be that i can't manage it to lock into place. I do turn the lens

I tried tightening it a lot but I'm also afraid I might break something.

Its really easy with the EFS,

so maybe the lens came broken?

Re: Ef lenses and T6i

Waddizzle — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:25:39 GMT

It is possible there could be something amiss with the mount. One can never rule that out, however unlikely it might seem. If you purchased it locally from a brick and mortar store [instead of online] try taking it back, and let them take a look at it.

Maybe you need an exchange. It shouldn't be all that difficult to attach and detach.

Re: Ef lenses and T6i

kvbarkley — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 04:56:46 GMT

Are you matching the red mark on the EF lens with the red mark on the lens mount? My EF lenses work fine - including the 50.

Re: Ef lenses and T6i

ScottyP — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:38:54 GMT

And remember the camera has two dots; one red and one white, for EF and EF-s lenses, respectively.

You had previously always been attaching your EF-s lenses to match up WHITE dots on camera and lens.

The EF lenses match RED dots, not using the white one on the lens.

Re: Ef lenses and T6i

ScottyP — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:41:34 GMT

And it may not give a loud click. The important question is whether it is locking in and not turning back out unless you press the lens release button.