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Started by keagle, 11/26/2004 11:18AM
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Posted 11/26/2004 11:18AM Opening Post
ken pfeiffer
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I have an older Canon EOS Elan film camera, and I am considering getting a new Canon Digital Rebel so I can use it for astrophotography.

Does anyone know if I can use the lenses from
the EOS on the Rebel? Thanks for any info with this.
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Posted 11/26/2004 11:24AM #1
Ivan Ong
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Ken, with Canon EOS lens you should have no issues. If you are using 2nd parties like Sigma you may experience compatability issues.

The Dig Rebel is a nice camera!

Good luck,
Ivan
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Posted 11/26/2004 11:47AM #2
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FYI. Canon EOS lenses have a 1.6X multiplier effect when used with the Digital Rebel or other Canon DSLR. For example, a 50mm lense with your old Elan will be an 80mm lense with the Digital Rebel. I believe it has to do with fully illuminating the chip.

Best wishes,

Randy
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