Please clear up my confusion
Jan 30, 2013 11:17:28 #
I am a Canon 7D shooter presently. I "think" in the future I'll move to a FF Canon, but I may or may not keep my 7D when I do. Here is my confusion. I am wondering why I might want to purchase EF-S lenses (specifically for a crop frame) instead of purchasing the EF lenses which can go either way. The standard answer seems to be go with the EF if you think you are going to go to a FF, but do EF-S lenses work better with crop frame cameras? I have purchased all EF lenses, but I'm just wondering if it would be smart to purchase an EF-S lense since I only have a crop frame at the moment. Thanks for your help.
Jan 30, 2013 11:33:42 #
Since you will probably keep the 7D as a backup body, an EF-S lens could be a good investment. One EF-S lens that may be worthwhile is the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM. The lens is very good and would get you a decent wide angle lens for the 7D.
Also, consider how much you would use the lens. I wore out an EF-S 15-85mm lens from use.
Also, consider how much you would use the lens. I wore out an EF-S 15-85mm lens from use.
Jan 30, 2013 11:34:25 #
LindaChaplin wrote:
I am a Canon 7D shooter presently. I "think&q... (show quote)
A great deal depends on just how likely it is that you will move to a FF body, and if so, when. If your move to FF is not a definite thing, or not likely to happen for quite awhile, then consider EF-s lens if they meet your needs better than any current EF option. Just be aware that the EF-s will not fit the FF body if and when you go to it. You can always sell the EF-s lens if you go FF and sell the crop body. And if you keep the crop body it would still be usable.
Jan 30, 2013 11:42:37 #
LindaChaplin wrote:
I am a Canon 7D shooter presently.
Ok...so right off the bat I know you are smarter than average... :)
LindaChaplin wrote:
I "think" in the future I'll move to a FF Canon, but I may or may not keep my 7D when I do. Here is my confusion. I am wondering why I might want to purchase EF-S lenses (specifically for a crop frame) instead of purchasing the EF lenses which can go either way.
jI "think" in the future I'll move to a FF Canon, but I may or may not keep my 7D when I do. Here is my confusion. I am wondering why I might want to purchase EF-S lenses (specifically for a crop frame) instead of purchasing the EF lenses which can go either way.
I THINK it's about money savings right? If you want to save cash, then take the risk that you won't need an EF lens in the future. It's a a risk...
LindaChaplin wrote:
The standard answer seems to be go with the EF if you think you are going to go to a FF, but do EF-S lenses work better with crop frame cameras?
The standard answer seems to be go with the EF if you think you are going to go to a FF, but do EF-S lenses work better with crop frame cameras?
No, they don't.
LindaChaplin wrote:
I have purchased all EF lenses, but I'm just wondering if it would be smart to purchase an EF-S lense since I only have a crop frame at the moment. Thanks for your help.
I have purchased all EF lenses, but I'm just wondering if it would be smart to purchase an EF-S lense since I only have a crop frame at the moment. Thanks for your help.
Either way...You will lose some cash if you don't buy REALLY good EF lenses so don't sweat it.
The ONLY EF-S lens that I really think is great is the 10-22...but other than that...barring a cash flow problem....I'd go for the EF lenses, if you buy good ones...you won't lose money...they go up in value all of the time....the current going price on ebay for an L lens is 85% of it's new price...that's a pretty good rental rate if you ask me.
Jan 30, 2013 11:52:26 #
I have the 7d and buy only EF lens, just have to remember the crop factor.
Jan 30, 2013 12:36:38 #
Thank to you all. So it sounds like the expense factor is basically the reason to consider the EF-S lenses...I am intrigued by the 10-22, but I do already have a 17-40 L series. As a retired- but- hopelessly- addicted- to- photography person, cash is always a consideration, but everyone's advice seems to be spend the money on good glass rather than lusting after a different camera! I always get good perspectives here. By the way, thanks for the compliment as a Canon shooter, too! That is what I started with and besides the fact that I'm in too deep to switch, I really enjoy my Canon products.
Jan 30, 2013 14:02:31 #
Linda, Not quite specific to your question but...I have a 7D and EF-S lens. I considered the 5D II instead but...I decided that the FF camera was basically for larger prints and having made excellent 24 x 30 prints from the crop frame image, why spend the extra money. I am perfectly happy with the 7D with EF-S and am now not concerned with having to remember the crop factor with the EF lens.
Joe
Joe
Jan 30, 2013 14:13:58 #
Hi Joe. I really appreciate your response. When I upgraded from a Rebel XS to my 7D, I worried that I had made a mistake and should have gone to a FF. Money is always a consideration, so maybe I don't really "need" to go FF and just need lenses to suit my shooting style. I love landscape and portraits and typically folks say that a full frame is better for those types of shooting, but I can probably just try to improve with my 7D. Do you have the 10-22 EF-S lens?
Jan 30, 2013 14:15:08 #
Jan 30, 2013 14:26:18 #
ASR666
Loc: Singapore
Hi, I have the EFS 17-55 f2.8 which is a great lens but pricey. The EFS 55-250 is cheap and sharp if you get a good copy. Other than that I use EF lenses which are much better than EFS lenses particularly L series.
Regarding an upgrade to FF, I'd wait for now. Canon are rumored to be coming out with some major FF upgrades probably next year to match the Nikon D800/E which currently beats the 5D3 on image quality and EV range.
Regarding an upgrade to FF, I'd wait for now. Canon are rumored to be coming out with some major FF upgrades probably next year to match the Nikon D800/E which currently beats the 5D3 on image quality and EV range.
LindaChaplin wrote:
I am a Canon 7D shooter presently. I "think&q... (show quote)
Jan 30, 2013 14:31:17 #
Jan 30, 2013 15:06:21 #
LindaChaplin wrote:
Isn't crop factor still a consideration with the EF-S lenses?
No...an EF-S lens on a crop body is "what it is..." no multiplication involved. :)
Jan 30, 2013 15:16:33 #
Another oft-cited advantage for using EF lenses on a crop sensor camera is that since a crop sensor camera uses relatively less of the surface of an EF lens than it would of an EF-S lens, you would be using more of the sharper central "sweet spot" on the EF lens. I'm an 7D user too, and believe that EF lenses are the better investment, whether I move up or not. As noted, one of the main reasons to buy an EF-S lens is to get a better wide-angle lens.
Jan 30, 2013 16:05:28 #
Jan 30, 2013 16:21:26 #
LindaChaplin wrote:
I am a Canon 7D shooter presently. I "think&q... (show quote)
I have a Canon 50D and been wanting to go FF for a couple years now, but I wasn't willing to wait to take wide angel shots. Most of my lenses are EF lenses, and I am fortunate enough to afford "L" glass only; however, I have ONE exception lens---the EF-S 10-22mm. I love this lens, and I would put it up against my other L glass any day in terms of quality. I realize I won't be able to use it with a FF camera, but I plan to keep my 50D. I think if you want to go wide with your 7D, the EF-S 10-22 lens is probably one of your best options.
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