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solitaryman
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mmkay so im thinking about getting a canon 20D, i am a noob at photography but i'd rather spend money on a good camera then a mediocre and have to spend more later. and plus its only 550$.

MY question is:
will the lenses off a canon AE1 fit this camera?

it says this... it takes all old and new lenses for the EOS film/digital camera, EF or EF-S

will the 35 mm lenses be compatible?
Dec 15 2007 11:48PM
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solitaryman
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fuckk, i think im gonna put this in non ski gabber im not getting any answers.
Dec 16 2007 12:49AM
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horner
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where are you getting a 20D for $550...?
Dec 16 2007 2:50AM
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solitaryman
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useeeed.
Dec 16 2007 11:35AM
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Nihiriju
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that sounds fucking sick. I have a 20d it is a sweet camera...but i paid $1650 for mine a few years ago.....
Dec 16 2007 12:35PM
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R-B-B
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This is the exact situation that happened to me except i have the 40D and my AE1 lenses did not fit the camera. i emailed canon to see if there was a solution to this problem. i have a few hundred dollars worth of my old lenses and they have not responded. i emailed them maybe 2 months ago... if you email them get back at me with their response
Dec 16 2007 12:49PM
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solitaryman
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SO basically the 10D i know only takes EF lenses.. so when the EOS series started they started making EF lenses.. but the 20D is newer so it might take the EF-S's anyways theres a guy that has one with a lense for 650 in my area im stokkkked.
Dec 17 2007 7:05PM
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mackinnon
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i really doubt a 20D will take lenses from an AE1. a. because that's a pretty old camera. b. because the instructions say EOS...which basically means any canon 35mm Rebel or Elan
Dec 18 2007 2:18AM
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ProducerXXX
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I have a 20D and I LOVE my Tamron 17-50 2.8 on it. A must have, imo, if you can afford it.
Dec 18 2007 2:52AM
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Dr.smooth
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The lens will work but u will not have any of the auto features, such as focus or apature adjust.  If you are cool with doing this manually then rock it.  If you're trying to go cheap get a 50mm F1.8II.  Lens is 150 Cad, and way chepaer in the states.  Also can be bought used on many photo forms for 50-60USD.  It's an awsome prime lens and is scary good for the price. 
Dec 18 2007 1:09PM
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mackinnon
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i have that lens... i haven't had a chance to use it too much though (yet). it was about $80 (US).
Dec 19 2007 12:22AM
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mackinnon
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i've been thinking about getting that lens...but i can't decide if i would rather get the Canon EF-S 17-85 4-5.6 IS USM, since the IS would be really helpful when i shoot indoor concerts (which is a lot). oi
Dec 19 2007 12:25AM
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Pippin
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does anyone have the canon 50mm F1.4.....im thinking about getting it for my rebel, and its only like 200, can anyone offer an opinion?
Dec 19 2007 12:35AM
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mackinnon
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unless you REALLY need that extra .4, just get the 1.8, it's only $80
Dec 19 2007 2:38PM
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Pippin
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ive heard its worth the money though...and it has a great bokeh effect, its it realistic for any ski shooting...i know ill use it for others things but can it be used for shotting the ski scene
Dec 19 2007 3:48PM
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Microcosm
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while we're at it does anyone have any opinions on the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 USM IS?
Dec 19 2007 10:14PM
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Pippin
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sounds good, and it has USM IS, which helps a lot
Dec 19 2007 11:01PM
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Microcosm
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cool, thanks. I really want the the USM is cool, but the IS I really wanted. I think I'm going to finally buy it. I decided I wanted it awhile ago, but then I was looking at other stuff and now I'm back to this. sometime after this I'll either get a wide angle, a 50mm 1.8, or something to fill the gap between the 18-55 and 70-300.
Dec 19 2007 11:14PM
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Pippin
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yeah i already have a telephoto, so im thinking about a telephoto with that range as well, have you seen anything?
Dec 19 2007 11:36PM
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solitaryman
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you can find those on craigslist for 200 in canada so you could probably pick one up in america for 150 ish im probably gonna get one eventually
Dec 19 2007 11:49PM
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Microcosm
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as far as filling the gap?
I was looking at this for awhile.. Sigma 18-200 3.5-6.3 OS
http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-200mm-3-5-6-3-Optical-Stabilizer/dp/B000NOSCGM/ref=pd_sim_p_title_29
also, not that one should base it off one site they have a list of nice lenses here:
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/best_canon_eos_lenses.html
which I found pretty useful with reviews and such.

Dec 19 2007 11:52PM
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Pippin
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is that wide angle, the first one?
Dec 19 2007 11:57PM
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Microcosm
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ooh, wide angle. to 18mm, but I'm not sure what they is on a cropped sensor rebel so it's probably more like 20 or 30mm. I haven't looked too much for a wide angle yet.
Dec 20 2007 12:02AM
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mackinnon
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this is the FIRST place i go to when looking into lenses. there are really helpful reviews on just about every lens. definitely check this out

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/
Dec 20 2007 1:02AM
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Pippin
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yah i checked that place as well, but i go to forums on Flickr which gives me a lot of individual reviews of many photographers, not just one persons review or so.
Dec 20 2007 6:44AM
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Microcosm
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sweet.
looking at the review for the lens I want/ just ordered they recommend the 70-200 f/4 L over it unless I really want the IS/ longer reach. but it works out because I want the IS and the longer reach. I figure next I'll probably buy a general, nice, walk around lens that's faster and maybe has IS.
Dec 20 2007 11:19PM
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Pippin
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^IS lenses usually have a fairly big price tag on em, so if you can get it used all the better
Dec 21 2007 12:58AM
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solitaryman
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ok i got my body for my 20D for 500 :p

IN MINd lol caps
i have for lenses:

the 50mm 1.8
70-300 IS telephoto

good choices?
should i get that 18-55 too?
Dec 24 2007 1:39AM
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mackinnon
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which 18-55?

i'd recommend the tamron 17-50 f 2.8, unless you want to stay with canon...
Dec 24 2007 3:20AM
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Pippin
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tamron is probably cheaper seeing as its not the big Canon brand
Dec 24 2007 2:37PM
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solitaryman
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mmkay ill make note of that lense when i go out for shopping on boxing day
Dec 24 2007 9:22PM
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estaked
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i would recommend only  "L" series canon lenses.
Dec 25 2007 7:40PM
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solitaryman
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why? and btw im only 14 im a broke ass motherfucker well kind of actually no im not but i don't wanna blow $1500 on lenses..
Dec 26 2007 1:41AM
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mackinnon
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it'd be stupid for someone to only buy canon L lenses if they're not photographing professionally (i.e. being paid). that's so pretentious hahaha
Dec 26 2007 3:19AM
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lindsay_neuf
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get the 17-85mm lens...it's sick
Dec 26 2007 6:19AM
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ProducerXXX
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Tammy 17-50 rivals "L" glass IMO....
Dec 27 2007 12:44AM
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solitaryman
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whuddya guys think of the tammy 70-300? i might be buying it, 125? i think its a good deal
Dec 27 2007 3:55PM
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estaked
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Haters...
Dec 28 2007 12:46AM
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solitaryman
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tammy 75- 300?"
Dec 30 2007 6:08PM
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Pippin
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i bought the sigma 70-300 4-5.6 for about 300 in the summer as an intermediate amateur photographer and i love it because i can use it for a lot of things, a very big step up from my kit lens. Also has a great macro feature which you can see the results in the photos in my signature. Just my personal opinion.
Dec 30 2007 6:36PM
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BSI
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The answer to the question of whether or not FD lenses will fit on EOS bodies is NO.
Dec 30 2007 10:37PM
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solitaryman
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figured that one out a while ago...
Dec 31 2007 4:27PM
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