01-26-2013 09:34 PM
Can I use Tokina DX lens on 1D-Mark III camera since it is not a full frame camera?
I have a 50D right now and have been using Tokina 11-16 mm F 2.8 Pro DX lens. I thinking about buying the 1D Mark III camera. Since 1D Mark III is not a full frame camera, can I use my 11-16 mm lens on it?
01-26-2013 10:59 PM
You may be able to use it but you won't get real good results until near the narrow end (14-16 mm) but that depends on whether any part of the lens would protrude into the mirror box. Canon added a part to their EF-S lenses that does but my experience (limited) with Tamron & Sigma lenses shows no such part. Tokina isn't sold in Canada anymore so I haven't use that brand since my film days.
03-09-2014 06:30 AM - edited 03-09-2014 06:44 AM
03-09-2014 02:19 PM
Right off I will state this is my personal opinion.
Comparing the EOS 1D Mk III to a EOS 50D is about like comparing Moon light to Sun light.
Yeah, they are both light but very different light.
While the 50D is a very nice camera it is not even in the same zip code as the 1D Mk III.
The Mk III is a full blown professional camera. It is built like a Sherman tank.
Now since we have established that, Tokina “DX” lenses are not designed to be used on it. Whether they mount or not is not the issue. With the best lenses the Mk III will produce wonderful photos but it deserves glass that is in the same league as it is.
You will not regret your purchase of the work horse of the industry a 1 series camera. And right now Mk III's are a real buy for someone that wants to make this next step.
Beware once you go 1 series you will never go back!
03-11-2014 12:47 PM
Many people report getting good results with the Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 on a Canon 1D series camera.
Check out this link: 11-16 on 1D Mk III
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