12-04-2023
11:46 AM
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12-05-2023
08:27 AM
by
Danny
Hi, very new to photography, I will say (write) things using what I read on descriptions or using my own nomenclature.
Background:
I have a Canon 5d Mark II (limited knowledge of the controls), the lens I have is a Canon 24-70mm 1:2.8 L USM.
Questions
1 - Is there any data sheets that explain what lens focal lengths are best used for? i.e. sports, landscape...
2 - As I said my lens is "Canon 24-70mm 1:2.8 L USM", however there is no prefix before the II USM. Can I use all USM lenses regardless of the prefix?
3 - My lens also has an "L" in the details. Must I only use the lenses with the "L" designation.
Example: Tamron SP 70-200mm f2.8 Di VC USD G2 - Canon EF fit
Thanks for your time.
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12-04-2023 11:54 AM
You can use any Canon EF lenses you want. They don't have to be L series lenses. Or you can use 3rd Party lenses with an EF Mount. But make sure they're full frame and NOT APS-C. Lenses with the pre fix EF-S, EF-M, RF & RF-S are NOT compatible with your camera.
12-04-2023 11:54 AM
You can use any Canon EF lenses you want. They don't have to be L series lenses. Or you can use 3rd Party lenses with an EF Mount. But make sure they're full frame and NOT APS-C. Lenses with the pre fix EF-S, EF-M, RF & RF-S are NOT compatible with your camera.
12-04-2023 11:57 AM
Thanks, at the prices of lenses this could have been a very unpleasant adventure not to mention costly.
Thanks again.
12-04-2023 12:03 PM
Hi, I'm actually looking at this lens used, but their description does not indicate "Full Frame" (Canon EF 500mm f/4 L is USM) is that designation hidden in the model number?
12-04-2023 12:26 PM
All Canon EF Mount lenses are Full Frame. Then all EF-S lenses are APS-C. If the prefix says EF then it is Full Frame. 3rd Party lenses will use different naming between APS-C and Full Frame. Also it's up to the 3rd Party when it comes to compatibility. Just because it mounts doesn't mean it's Fully compatible.
12-04-2023 12:34 PM
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
12-04-2023 05:36 PM
Here is Canon's lens naming conventions below. Here is the Canon 5D Mark II Manual to better assist you with learner your camera's controls and functions.
12-04-2023 12:19 PM
Kind of. All EF lenses are full frame, EF-S lenses are for APS-C cameras with the smaller sensor.
12-04-2023 12:33 PM
Thanks! another feather in my cap
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