topic Re: Lens compatibility for T6i in EF & RF Lenses

Lens compatibility for T6i

APhillips599 — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 01:34:59 GMT

Will a Promaster Spectrum 7 28-200mm f/3.5-5.3 AF Auto Zoom Macro lens work with my Rebel T6i

Re: Lens compatibility for T6i

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 02:16:40 GMT

If it's a Canon EF mount it will.

Re: Lens compatibility for T6i

ebiggs1 — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 15:03:35 GMT

A more appropriate question might by, why?

You have a top of the line camera and you want to know if you can use a bottom rung lens? I would move on if I were you and don't consider this lens at all.

Re: Lens compatibility for T6i

ebiggs1 — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 15:13:21 GMT

A tip:

It is always better to try and keep your gear more or less even or equal in the quality level. However, it is almost always best to get the best lenses you possibly can.

Re: Lens compatibility for T6i

Waddizzle — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 15:55:35 GMT

@ebiggs1 wrote:
A more appropriate question might by, why?
You have a top of the line camera and you want to know if you can use a bottom rung lens? I would move on if I were you and don't consider this lens at all.

I would agree with that opinion. You will most likely be disappointed by the image quality of that lens. The typical Camera Kit lenses probably have better image quality than that old design.

Also, be aware that your camera needs lenses that are Canon EF mount, and Canon has made more than one type of mount over the decades. Just because it says "Canon Mount" does not mean the lens will work with your camera. The two lenses that I just looked at on eBay were Canon FD, designed for film cameras.

What lenses do you currently own? What is it that you hope to photograph with this particular lens?

Re: Lens compatibility for T6i

APhillips599 — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 17:05:20 GMT

Thank you all for the quick responses. I am beyond new at this. My friends and I are starting to film our hunts. I have a Canon lens now, not sure of all the info but I do know it's 70-200mm. The problem that I have is I can't do close-up interviews while in the tree because my camera arm is on 57 inches from me at a max. So I'm looking for something that can do close ups and also be able to video not more than 100 yards. I'm not trying to spend $2500 on a lens. For right now this is just for fun videos. Again thank you all for the info and help.

Re: Lens compatibility for T6i

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 17:32:32 GMT

Is it a Canon brand 70-200? White lens?

Look into the Canon EF-S 18-55 STM lens. Good for video and inexpensive. Look into refurbished at www.shop.usa.canon.com

Re: Lens compatibility for T6i

APhillips599 — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 21:38:14 GMT

It's a Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III usm. That's all I know. I never touched a camera until about 3 months ago when I bought this one.

Re: Lens compatibility for T6i

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 21:41:28 GMT

Understood. I change my suggestion to the 18-135 STM lens for general purpose and video with your long zoom for distance work.

Re: Lens compatibility for T6i

APhillips599 — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 21:57:09 GMT

Thank you very much! I'll be looking for one tonight. Again, thank you all.