XL lens to EF mount? Will this work or not? at DVinfo.net

Eric Corin · January 17th, 2009, 12:16 PM

I want to use my canon 3x lens on my 40d, Is there a way to make this work? Sorry this is a little off topic but i need to know

Chris Hurd · January 17th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Thread moved from 5D Mark II to Still Crazy.

Thread title changed from "Will this work or not?" to "XL lens to EF mount? Will this work or not?"

Sorry, but a Canon XL lens (assuming that's what you mean by 3x) will not create an image circle large enough to be used by a full-frame D-SLR (or any D-SLR for that matter).

January 17th, 2009, 12:16 PM	#1
Eric Corin Tourist Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2	XL lens to EF mount? Will this work or not? I want to use my canon 3x lens on my 40d, Is there a way to make this work? Sorry this is a little off topic but i need to know

January 17th, 2009, 01:55 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 23,173 Images: 513	Thread moved from 5D Mark II to Still Crazy. Thread title changed from "Will this work or not?" to "XL lens to EF mount? Will this work or not?" Sorry, but a Canon XL lens (assuming that's what you mean by 3x) will not create an image circle large enough to be used by a full-frame D-SLR (or any D-SLR for that matter). __________________ CH Search DV Info Net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DV Info Net Sponsors \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

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