ef-s / ef clarification

[tezmed]

just to be sure for future reference etc.....

i own a canon 1000d body which is ef-s compatible.....


would i be correct in believing that the camera i have will also be compatible with ef lenses, not just ef-s lens, as i want to get some extension tubes. There seems to be loads of literature about- half of which contradicts others info so im baffled....


as i understand it if the camera body is ef, it is not compatible with ef-s lens


could some just confirm is im thinking along the correct lines here... thanks

 

[insertusernamehere]

This is correct.

However, because the extension tube essentially replaces the 'body' fitting, you need to make sure it is EF-S LENS compatible... i.e. your body could take an EF tube but you might not be able to fit EF-S lenses to it...

I don't know what different types are available!

 

[tezmed]

cheers.... later down the line when i upgrade the body to a better one, il now doubt have to do the same again...

 

[arad85]

The only EF only digital cameras are the 1D series and the 5D series. All other modern Canon DSLRs are EF-S compatible.

 

[tezmed]

ok.... give it a year to experiment with this one then an investment is probably gonna be in order