Canon "L" lenses
Jul 28, 2013 15:44:53 #
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I know how they work on my 60d. However I was told that I should upgrade to a full frame camera to take advantage of the "L" lenses.
Jul 28, 2013 16:06:26 #
lindmike wrote:
Are the Canon "L" lenses designed primarily for full frame cameras?
Simply put, L lenses are not designed exclusively for FF cameras. That said, there are no EFs, L lenses.
Just because the focul length of all lenses are designated in FF mm, does not mean they are FF designs, but rather standardized designations.
Though the design of an L lens is optimized to be used on the Canon professional bodies, and there are no professional crop bodies. So from that standpoint, yes, and Miester would be correct. SS
Jul 28, 2013 16:09:48 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Simply put, L lenses are not designed exclusively for FF cameras. That said, there are no EFs, L lenses.
Just because the focul length of all lenses are designated in FF mm, does not mean they are FF designs, but rather standardized designations.
Though the design of an L lens is optimized to be used on the Canon professional bodies, and there are no professional crop bodies. So from that standpoint, yes, and Miester would be correct. SS
Just because the focul length of all lenses are designated in FF mm, does not mean they are FF designs, but rather standardized designations.
Though the design of an L lens is optimized to be used on the Canon professional bodies, and there are no professional crop bodies. So from that standpoint, yes, and Miester would be correct. SS
I agree with this.
If you think a FF camera body is in your future, then I'd suggest you purchase L series lenses now so you don't have to sell your EF-s lenses at a loss. Besides, your crop sensor body can also benefit from the great optics that the L series glass has to offer.
Jul 28, 2013 16:10:25 #
lindmike wrote:
I know how they work on my 60d. However I was told that I should upgrade to a full frame camera to take advantage of the "L" lenses.
who told you that? camera sales man working on commission? I work on two 7ds and use L lenses, never had anyone tell me that.
Jul 28, 2013 16:24:36 #
pigpen wrote:
A "yes" is misleading. It sends the message that they will not work on crop sensors.
I knew someone would come up with something like this ! NO - it does not IF you read the original OP - READ - primarily does NOT mean exclusively ...
Jul 28, 2013 16:39:27 #
Canon L lens will service both C and FF sensors.
They are also sealed well again inclement weather.
Always a good investment for any serious photographer.
They are also sealed well again inclement weather.
Always a good investment for any serious photographer.
Jul 28, 2013 17:53:49 #
lindmike wrote:
I know how they work on my 60d. However I was told that I should upgrade to a full frame camera to take advantage of the "L" lenses.
In a perfect world you SHOULD have L lenses on full frame bodies to take full advantage of the image making capabilities of the L lenses ! yes. But the camera makers have made it so you do not have to. - and, rightfully so. Maybe, Someday, some bold camera/lens maker will build DEDICATED APS-c slr type bodies and lenses - just as Olympus has done with 4/3 rds ?
Jul 28, 2013 18:47:53 #
imagemeister wrote:
Wouldn't that someday already be today? DX - Nikon? EF-S - Canon?Maybe, Someday, some bold camera/lens maker will build DEDICATED APS-c slr type bodies and lenses
Jul 28, 2013 19:09:11 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Wouldn't that someday already be today? DX - Nikon? EF-S - Canon?
No. Nikon and Canon are making full frame bodies/mirror boxes with crop sensors. What I am talking about is a crop frame mirror box with dedicated crop frame telephoto lenses ( smaller/lighter). Of course, it could also be done like Sony with an EVS viewfinder without a mirror box - but still with scaled down telephoto lenses. So wildlife shooters would not have to lug around so much bulk/weight - like 4/3 rds.
Jul 28, 2013 19:12:30 #
I guess there are some crop frame teles out there - but no "serious" ones.
Jul 28, 2013 23:33:37 #
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