I am thinking about buying a Canon Digital Rebel XT. The one I am looking at comes with a EF-S 18-55mm lens. I took a photography class in college about 5 years ago but I really am drawing a blank of well, about everything. Besides, all of my work there was in film though this does seem quite a bit similar. From some things I have read, there is a difference between digital mm measurements and regular 35mm print film measurements. Can someone please explain to me what DIGITAL lenses would be good for what kinds of use? And this may be a dumb question but would my Canon Rebel EOS 35mm lenses interchange with this digital Rebel? Gee would be spectacular if it would but I'm guessing no. Thanks for all the help I'm trying to blow the dust off off of my brain.
2006-11-13 15:13:03 · 2 answers · asked by Soramdara 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
The EOS Rebel XT will take all Canon EF and EF-S mount lenses that you already have. The different between the Rebel XT and a 35mm film SLR are the cropping effect since the sensor of the Rebel XT is smaller than a 35mm film. Therefore there is a 1.6x field of view crop. For example, your 35mm lens will become 56mm on the Rebel XT. The kit lens that comes with the Rebel XT is not very good but its a good value consider it whole less than $100. If you don't want the kit lens, you may want to get yourself a 17-85mm IS USM lens as your all around lens. If money is not a concern, Canon offers a wide range of L lenses. Go to their web site to check it out.
2006-11-13 16:36:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Canon Digital Rebel XT will take all Canon EF lenses.
My choice: instead that lens from the kit (18-55) take Canon EF 17-85 mm IS USM. IS stand for image stabilizer !! and 5X optical zoom. Also I recommend the new improved Canon Rebel XTi if you are in the budget.
For more info about Canon lenses go to : http://www.canon.ca/english/index-products.asp?lng=en&gid=2&sgid=7
2006-11-13 23:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by dand370 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋