Mark II Lens question at DVinfo.net

Bruce G. Cleveland · January 3rd, 2009, 06:52 PM

Is this lens going to work with the Canon 5D Mark II??

EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Autofocus Lens

Thanks for any help.

Bruce Cleveland

Christopher Witz · January 3rd, 2009, 06:59 PM

the ef-s lenses will only work on the smaller sensor cameras like the 50d, 40d, 20d, etc. The 5d, 5d2 and 1 series full frame cameras can not use them.... I think the rear flange of the ef-s lenses will hit the mirror.

Chris Hurd · January 3rd, 2009, 07:12 PM

Just to be clear, you cannot use an EF-S lens on the Mark II, sorry.

Bruce G. Cleveland · January 3rd, 2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher Witz

the ef-s lenses will only work on the smaller sensor cameras like the 50d, 40d, 20d, etc. The 5d, 5d2 and 1 series full frame cameras can not use them.... I think the rear flange of the ef-s lenses will hit the mirror.

Thanks thats what I figured.

Bruce

Bruce G. Cleveland · January 3rd, 2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

Just to be clear, you cannot use an EF-S lens on the Mark II, sorry.

Thanks Chris. I did get a 50mm 2.5 macro lens today and really think I will use it alot. Also I have the 24-105 lens that came with it, but am trying to figure out something like the 17-55 range. Also trying to get something that is 2.8 or so.

Bruce

Steve Wolla · January 4th, 2009, 12:17 AM

Bruce, remember that the 17-55mm is an EF-S lens so the equivalent focal length you'd be looking at going from the EF-S 17-55mm is about 27mm to 88mm in a full frame format. The 24-70mm f/2.8L may be a good match for you, and it's got a great reputation as well.

If you really wanted to go to a 17-55mm in full frame, your choices would basically be the 16-35mm f/2.8L or 17-40mm f/4L. Since you want that f/2.8, I'd recommend the 16-35mm L.

Greg Milneck · January 4th, 2009, 11:32 PM

The 16-35 is a great lens, but a bit too wide to be your primary glass. Here are some quick snapshots with the 16-35 WFO

Bruce G. Cleveland · January 5th, 2009, 03:16 PM

Thanks Greg

Bruce

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Greg Milneck Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 145	16-35 f2.8 The 16-35 is a great lens, but a bit too wide to be your primary glass. Here are some quick snapshots with the 16-35 WFO Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.digitalfx.tv Last edited by Greg Milneck; January 5th, 2009 at 10:17 AM.

January 3rd, 2009, 06:59 PM	#2
Christopher Witz Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 591	the ef-s lenses will only work on the smaller sensor cameras like the 50d, 40d, 20d, etc. The 5d, 5d2 and 1 series full frame cameras can not use them.... I think the rear flange of the ef-s lenses will hit the mirror.

January 4th, 2009, 12:17 AM	#6
Steve Wolla Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 477	Bruce, remember that the 17-55mm is an EF-S lens so the equivalent focal length you'd be looking at going from the EF-S 17-55mm is about 27mm to 88mm in a full frame format. The 24-70mm f/2.8L may be a good match for you, and it's got a great reputation as well. If you really wanted to go to a 17-55mm in full frame, your choices would basically be the 16-35mm f/2.8L or 17-40mm f/4L. Since you want that f/2.8, I'd recommend the 16-35mm L.

January 5th, 2009, 03:16 PM	#8
Bruce G. Cleveland Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 190	Thanks Greg Bruce