I have a Canon Rebel Ti and the manual says EF lenses. Can I use any other types?
2007-03-01 10:40:45 · 4 answers · asked by kirr45 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
All Canon EF lenses will work. Canon also makes EFS lenses, but these are intended for digital bodies only. And if you're looking at used lenses, Canon used to make FD lenses until about 1987 - these will not work on the Rebel Ti either.
If you're looking for cheaper alternatives than official Canon lenses, companies like Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina all make lenses for various camera brands, including Canon. All camera brands have a different lens mount system, so again, look for versions that have a Canon EF lens mount.
When you add these third party brands, that gives you well over a hundred different lenses to chose from. There's something for every purpose and price bracket.
If even that's not enough, it's possible to use an adapter for your Canon in combination with Nikon and Leica lenses, etc. This isn't something that I'd recommend for the average user however. People who do this generally want to make some legendary +$1000 lens work on their Canon, no matter what.
2007-03-01 17:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you can just check with other manufactures like tameron and sigma to see what lens they make for your camera.
2007-03-01 10:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by brentonbiggs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone else asked the same question a day or two ago and there are some great answers. See http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtZU656.nXu0tMPancUoyyTsy6IX?qid=20070228065125AAE9vAJ&show=7#profile-info-AA10172206
2007-03-01 11:17:34 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest to stick back the the original lens by the manufacturer. this will give you optimun result on your picture.
compatible are good but sometimes give trouble.
2007-03-01 18:57:17 · answer #4 · answered by anderson 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋