Urgent Question.?

Question

I have an SLR camera (a cannon 400d) and I was wondering if Cannon lenses are standard?

We have a message board for buying and selling at work, and somebody doesnt realise the value of lenses and is selling one at a VERY reasonable price for a cannon EOS 5000. Will this lense fit my 400d?

I am getting into photography, have enrolled in the courses and things, but have a lot to learn about the technical side of things, so I would really appreciate your help!

Answer 1

All EF lenses made by Canon and other lensmakers will physically fit all Canon EOS cameras. However, in 2003 Canon introduced a new digital camera, the consumer-oriented EOS 300D/Digital Rebel/Kiss Digital camera, which sported a new lens mount design dubbed EF-S. All consumer to midrange digital EOS cameras released since have been both EF and EF-S compatible. For various reasons, no film camera has ever been EF-S compatible. So it’s important to remember that digital camera bodies with EF-S lens mounts are totally compatible with all regular EF lenses. However an EF-S lens can fit only EF-S compatible cameras and no others (unless it's altered.)

Regular EF bodies and lenses use raised red dots for aligning lens and body. EF-S bodies have a white square as well, which must be lined up to the white square on EF-S lenses. Interestingly enough, EF-S lenses also have rubber rings around the end which press up against the interior of the camera body. This is not as sophisticated as the weather seals used in L series lenses, but presumably helps reduce dust levels inside the camera slightly. Also, according to Canon, this ring minimises damage if you were to try and mount an EF-S lens on a EF-only camera.

So... assuming your SLR is an EF-S camera, this lens will fit. If you have an EF camera, and this is an EF-S lens, you may have an issue. How do you tell what type of lens it is? Simple - you look on the lens. In block letters it should say something like "CANON LENS EF 200mm 1:2.8L II USM. Ø72mm." Right after Canon Lens, see that EF? That means it's an EF lens.

Hope this helps - happy shooting!

Answer 2

In an effort to give you a quick response, let me suggest that you call a photography store in your area and ask one of the employees if the lens for an EOS 5000 will fit or can be used on a 500D.

I am a longtime Nikon user so I cannot give you more specific details. However, make sure that the lens offered is an auto-focus lens; that may be the reason the lens is offered so cheap. Before you hand over the money, make sure to have your camera and mount it on and see if it works (it may be defective and in need of repairs, or it may be scratched, or it may have FUNGUS).

Good luck with your photographhy. Best wishes and good luck to you.