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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Compatible Lenses for an EOS 300D


Hi,

I was just given an EOS 300D and was wondering what types of lenses are compatible with it. Any help is appreciated!

Thanks,
Michael



Dec 09, 2013 at 09:30 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Compatible Lenses for an EOS 300D


Any canon lens that starts EF or EF-S

Pretty much every canon EF mount sigma tamron or tokina



Dec 09, 2013 at 09:49 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Compatible Lenses for an EOS 300D


As Rob says, pretty much anything made since Canon introduced the EF mount in 1987, including EF-S lenses and Canon-mount 3rd party lenses.

Some older 3rd party lenses (eg Sigma) can have compatibility issues, but that's a potential problem with any 3rd party lens because they reverse-engineer the lens mount. Newer ones should work fine

Steer clear of any pre-EF lenses (eg FD); you'll have trouble using those.



Dec 09, 2013 at 11:26 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Compatible Lenses for an EOS 300D


PS if you're looking for a first lens, I'd go for something starting with 18mm, 17mm or 15mm
eg 18-55mm
18-200mm
17-85mm
15-85mm
etc

- due to the 1.6 crop factor of the 300D, that will give you a useful general-purpose range; you can go longer or wider later, depending what you like to take photos of

Film lenses like the old 28-90mm etc just aren't wide enough on crop, you'll get frustrated cos you can't back up far enough to fit everything in



Dec 09, 2013 at 11:30 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Compatible Lenses for an EOS 300D


Thanks guys, I really appreciate your time. On my SLR I have a 35-135 mm lens. is there an equivalent?


Dec 10, 2013 at 09:11 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Compatible Lenses for an EOS 300D


The 17-85 IS is a good and close equivalent FL. I've used one on my old 40D and 7D with nice results...The 18-135 I've see good results from, and there a bit mor range to work with too. Have fun with your new toy!!! I've always loved the original Digital Rebel!!!


Dec 10, 2013 at 09:24 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Compatible Lenses for an EOS 300D


The 17-85 never thrilled me and cost a lot but it's ok for the right price!

Even the new 18-55 IS kit lens is ok



Dec 10, 2013 at 09:33 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Compatible Lenses for an EOS 300D


RobDickinson wrote:
The 17-85 never thrilled me and cost a lot but it's ok for the right price!

Even the new 18-55 IS kit lens is ok


I used the kit lens for years with the 300D and loved the results.



Dec 12, 2013 at 01:13 PM





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