Older Lens on Newer Cameras
Hi Folks, I'm new to the Forum. I have some Canon lenses I used on my A1 and AE1 cameras. They were perfect. can they be used in newer Canon models? Appreciate for your help. Chuck Anderson
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Canon RF 5.2mm f/2,8 Dual Fisheeye Lens
It is a stereoscopic lens, capable of capturing 3D images and video. https://youtu.be/OJAr7SbVGBg
Canon 24-70mm lens won't go down to 24mm
Hello everyone, I have a Canon 24-70mm lens first generation, that I hadn't used in almost a year. I went to use it this past weekend, and the lens got to about 35mm and did not want to down any further. I gently zoomed in and out and got it to open ...
RF 70-200mm f/2.8 Zoom not functioning; sticks at random focal lengths
I just purchased a brand new RF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM lens.Directly out of the box the lens was locked up between 70mm and 100mm (No, the lock was not engaged) After fidgeting with the zoom back and forth I noticed a click coming from inside the lens...
Lens Diffraction vs Image Quality
While recently attempting some panoramic photography, I was using f-numbers of f/11 to f/16 to increase the DOF. Later I wondered whether light diffraction was spoiling some of the image quality. My equipment was a 7DII and Canon 16-35 mm IS USM f/4 ...
RF adaptor
I'm looking at purchasing an R6 with an adaptor so I can continue to use my existing lenses. I am told that the Canon adaptor is only good for EF lenses, but I see on Amazon that the Viltrox adaptor is good for both EF and EF-S lenses. Any informatio...
Ken Rockwell's review of the RF100 macro (+ sample images)
Higher than 1:1 magnification!Defocus control! He likes it.https://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/lenses/100mm-macro.htm
Selling Canon 600mm lens
The time has come to sell my big lens due to physical limitations. I am not here to sell it, but only to ask about selling it. It is not IS. It is at least 20 years old, but is in good condition and works well. I am the sole and only user, an ama...
Canon lens 150-500mm
Any thoughts on this one? Noted free returns. TIA.[Removed 3rd party sale link. Screenshot of destination included to facilitate discussion.]
Canon EF-M 15-45mm Lens Won't Open
Hi I have a Canon EOS M10 and I cannot get my 15-45mm lense to open. The locking mechanism will move. But the lense won't turn to open. Any suggestions?
Canon Lens Repair Question
I am in the process of sending a lens to Canon for repair and am wondering if I should or should not include the lens caps? I'm just not sure if they would get lost in the shuffle? Thanks.
RF800mm F11 IS STM Images do not seem sharp...ringing around image
I am new to Canon products and recently purchased an R5 with the the RF 800 fixed f11 lens. I have been shooting birds over the past few months. I have been comparing my shots to those I see posted on line and it seems I am not able to get the sha...
Canon 35-105 lens missing the AF/Man switch.
So I bought this lens and missed the part about it missing the AF switch in the ad. The ad did say when I went back and reread it that it works fine by moving the switch with a toothpick Question is how, aabsent sending it in for repair can I put the...
Replacement RF 100-500 Tripod Collar Availability
When I bought my RF 100-500 lens it was missing a tripod collar and the store assured me that they should be able to get one for me within a few weeks so I didn't give it much worry, as I don't usually use a tripod.However, it has been a few months a...
Is Canon dropping the distance gauge
Is Canon dropping the distance gauge on some of their newer lenses? I am looking at an EOS 90D kit with the following lens: EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens but I do not see a gauge. I use the gauge for night photography to get the starts in focu...
