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How long does a camera lens last???
Jul 18, 2016 05:52:38 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
baileygiz1 wrote:
I am new to all of this, I have a canon eos rebel, I am looking to update to t6s or 80D, I have a a 18-135 lens that's 4 years old, is it ok to use with a new camera?
Sure if it works it works.
Jul 18, 2016 06:20:23 #
I have that exact lens and it is 5 years old and it takes great photos on my 70D
Jul 18, 2016 06:22:33 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Certain lenses manufactured by Nikon and a few oth... (show quote)
I was wondering what that symbol on all of my Nikon lenses is. It's triangle formed by three arrows with the number 10 in the center. I wonder if those whiskers are growing only when the lens in being used or also when the camera is turned off.
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Jul 18, 2016 06:23:49 #
If you live in a humid area as I did and do now , your lens can develop mildew between the lens elements. Had to get rid of an expensive
Bronica lens.
Al Freedman
Bronica lens.
Al Freedman
Jul 18, 2016 06:36:16 #
Genessi wrote:
Lens last forever as long as their taken care of. You have a good lens
Jul 18, 2016 06:39:48 #
If you feed it well watch that its blood pressure does not get too high and do not leave it out in the rain and sure as hell do not lend it to me to rattle around in the trunk of my car with my other camera gear the car jack and old beer cans plus polystyrene take out trays well coated in old food you should have no problems for many years.
I just love these technical questions!
I just love these technical questions!
Jul 18, 2016 06:52:43 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
A little dust in zoom lenses is common after many years of service. Usually it is not a problem in prime lenses. But fungus is another issue. Beware of buying a used lens that has fungus. Lenses of yester-years were very good, well constructed, and of course, manual. Take care of your lens and they will take care of you. Including cheap lenses.
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Jul 18, 2016 07:45:56 #
baileygiz1 wrote:
I am new to all of this, I have a canon eos rebel, I am looking to update to t6s or 80D, I have a a 18-135 lens that's 4 years old, is it ok to use with a new camera?
Welcome to the HOG! Yes, as others have said, your 4-year-old lens should be fine. Make sure the aperture adjusts smoothly.
Jul 18, 2016 07:50:34 #
Hi Erik,
That classic lens looks beautiful on your Nikon Df!
Great example of how long a lens can last, especially if we get over all of this "automated" mechanics. Nothing to fail on this lens.
Cheers,
Chris
That classic lens looks beautiful on your Nikon Df!
Great example of how long a lens can last, especially if we get over all of this "automated" mechanics. Nothing to fail on this lens.
Cheers,
Chris
Jul 18, 2016 08:04:51 #
baileygiz1 wrote:
I am new to all of this, I have a canon eos rebel, I am looking to update to t6s or 80D, I have a a 18-135 lens that's 4 years old, is it ok to use with a new camera?
Forever. Yes.
Jul 18, 2016 08:09:41 #
mwsilvers wrote:
Well, a long time perhaps, but any mechanical device will eventually fail.
Modern lenses are crammed with electronics and can fail over time. I recently had to get my Canon EF 24-105 L lens repaired when some small component failed. The lens new is $999 but the repair was $330 so I guess it's worth it. Old lenses on old cameras had little if any electronic components and should last forever (so to speak).
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Jul 18, 2016 08:14:23 #
Peterff wrote:
A quick response. All technology ages and gets su... (show quote)
No reason to get rid of properly functional gear. I still use my 45+year old canon F-1 and the FD lenses with it. B&H offered me $85 for the camera and 3 lenses. It was worth more than that to me to I still have it. I still have and use the hammer that was used in helping build the 1964 worlds fair.
Jul 18, 2016 08:22:40 #
baileygiz1 wrote:
I am new to all of this, I have a canon eos rebel, I am looking to update to t6s or 80D, I have a a 18-135 lens that's 4 years old, is it ok to use with a new camera?
I have a Minolta Rokkor 50mm f1.4 that still looks like new, and works smoothly and takes very sharp images. This lens is from the mid 60's so we are talking 50 years old. I have to use an adapter, and it is strictly manual focus. But it is still a favorite to use.
Jul 18, 2016 08:31:44 #
baileygiz1 wrote:
I am new to all of this, I have a canon eos rebel, I am looking to update to t6s or 80D, I have a a 18-135 lens that's 4 years old, is it ok to use with a new camera?
Sure it will. In fact, it will work on any of Canons Rebel DSLR camera bodies. It still sells new from Canon for $500. Now Canon also makes the STM model of the same lens that has a super quiet focus motor in it for doing video or stills. I wouldn't mind having that lens for my 7D MkII.
Jul 18, 2016 08:47:58 #
I take very good care of my Pentax style and type lenses and three of them, made back in the 60's and 70's are still good.
A cheap plastic aftermarket 90mm lens gave up its macro ability after aproximately 20 years as did another plastic cheapo in less time.
If you have a quality lens, it should last most of your life as long as you don't get mold growing in it. Lucky that I havE not.
A cheap plastic aftermarket 90mm lens gave up its macro ability after aproximately 20 years as did another plastic cheapo in less time.
If you have a quality lens, it should last most of your life as long as you don't get mold growing in it. Lucky that I havE not.
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