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Lens Designations

What is the significance of the letter designations which appear on Canon lenses:  EF vs EFS   IS vs IS II   USM vs STM      L?Do some of these designations indicate features that are only operational on some Canon cameras but not others?

I have an AE1 and dare my lenses comparable with the new digital cameras?

I have an AE-1 regular camera with lots of lenses and are they compatible with the new  digital camera bodies?

DOES ANYBODY KNOW OF A WAY TO TAKE SOME OLD STYLE LENSES AND MAKE THEM WORK ON THE NEW CAMERAS. F1

Does anyone know of a way to use old canon lenses on the new camera's.?.  I have some lenses from an F1. .

Is the mount for the lens of a T3i the same as the T3?

can I use my lenses from AE1 in the EOS cameras

What's the differences between

What's the differences between canon 10-22 , tamron 10-24 and sigma 10-20?I know all of these are wide angleBut I hope to know about gains from themAnd whitch one is the best ?

Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR

Want to know if the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras will fit and work with the EOS Rebel XTi camera.

Lens shopping help, things to consider.

Because this is a new forum with very few members from the forums I belong to, and one with a lot of questions from people who appear to be fairly new to DSLR’s I thought I’d start a discussion on picking lenses & the flaws in a lot of the internet a...

Canon Extender EF 1.4X II Extender

Can I use a Extender EF 1.4X II Extender on a 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II?

EF 50mm f/1.8 vs EF 50mm f/1.4

which is better for normal use?Have 24-105 f/4 L and looking for a lens to do night astrophotography with as well as an indoor lens if/when needed.

FILMING WITH REBELT31, OPTIONS FOR RECORDING IN LOW LIGHT.

Hi there everyone.  My question is that I want to know about a lenses that supports me good definition and quality in low light conditions.  I am recording with a Rebel t3i. Thanks in advance.

I need a fast and soft portrait lens...any suggestion or recommendations?

I am tempted to look at the Sigma 50 mm f1.4...what else shool I consider? Is the canon 50mm in the same class glass and speed wise?

24-70L

Canon discontinued this lens, but are there any spots where it's still available in stores? 

What kind of lens can I get for my powershot camera to use in low light and faraway

18/135 Kit lens

I am impressed with how good the 18/135 kit lens is. I have 3 L lens and I am amazed at how the 18/135 performs. Canon 7D 18/135 at 60mm: