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 02/08/2006 03:15:33 AM · #1
I recently purchased a Tamron SP AF28-75MM F/2.8 XR Di LD for my EOS 300D and more recently purchased an EOS 1D Mark II. Is the Tamron lens compatible with my 1D? I understand the 1D will not take EF-S lenses and was wondering if the Tamron is like an EF-S lens??

I read here (//www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-28-75mm-F-2.8-XR-Di-Lens-Review.aspx) that "It is a good choice for 1.6x FOVCF Digital SLR users." which made me think that I can't use this with my 1D... Is this correct?

Thanks!

Rob
 02/08/2006 03:36:43 AM · #2
I don't believe that it's an EF-S lens. It is an EF lens and, hence, compatible with the MkII. I think that the only EF-S lenses in circulation are manufactured by Canon themselves. These have white squares as registration marks, rather than the red dots on EF lenses. I think that the reference to 1.6 crop cameras might only be to do with the 'effective' focal lengths given.
 02/08/2006 03:43:58 AM · #3
If the lens is made specifically for cameras with APS-C size sensors then you might get some vignetting when used with the Mark II.
 02/08/2006 05:00:09 AM · #4
That lens works well on the Rebels, 300 & 350, and on the 20D which have a 1.6 crop factor. It probably doesn't do well on full frame cameras like the 1Ds or the 5D. Your new camera has a 1.3 crop factor. It will physically fit on the camera's mount, and should focus ok, but you may see softness in the corners of your images, or vignetteing at the wide of your zoom range. Why don't you put it on and go out and shoot some test shots to see how it does? No way you can harm camera or lens doing that.

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 02/08/2006 06:09:26 AM · #5
Your lens is for a FF EF mount compatible. If it's made for a 1.6x cropped sensor, Tamron denotes a "Dii" for that and a "Di" for a FF sensor.
Mine works just fine on my N.
 02/08/2006 09:20:18 AM · #6
I'm sort of bemused by the question. Why don't you try it and see if it works ?

If it is designed for a small sensor camera you'll see horrendous vingetting. I've shot with a few 1.6x crop Tamron lenses on my 1DII and the distortion is awesome ;)

Message edited by author 2006-02-08 09:21:12.
 02/08/2006 10:23:06 AM · #7
It is for full frame or less. DiII lenses are tamron's APS sized lenses. This is inly a Di lens, or digitally optimized.

In plain english, it will work.

I have a friend that uses a tokina 12-24 Pro on his Mk2 - the lens is for 1.6x crop cameras - it works on his 1.3 except for some vignetting at 14mm and wider which he can live with (he tradedin a 16-35 L for it, so figures 2mm wider is still a winning proposition)

Message edited by author 2006-02-08 10:23:24.
 02/08/2006 02:34:54 PM · #8
Originally posted by Gordon:
I'm sort of bemused by the question. Why don't you try it and see if it works ?


I guess that some could be worried about the mirror hitting the back of the lens if it protrudes too far into the camera. I seem to remember reading a site somewhere where they modified an 18-55 EF-S lens, so that it fitted onto a 10D. The page seemed to have disclaimers all over it, in case the mirror did, indeed, hit the rear of the lens body.
02/08/2006 04:16:24 PM · #9
Thanks for all of your replies! Iâve learned a lot in my first hours here!

And you are correct, AJAger. I shouldâve mentioned that when I started the thread, but I was warned not to put an EF-S in the Mark II, lest the mirror âslapâ the back of the lens and wind up with something breaking since the EF-S lenses go deeper into the body. Which is what prompted me to post. I can deal with some vignetting or distortion (for now).

That said, I will try it out tonight and report back.

Thank you all, once again!

Rob
02/09/2006 03:04:32 AM · #10
Alas! No slappage to the back of the lens, but as Gordon stated, "the distortion is awesome." I went around the house taking pix of areas with straight lines and at 28mm, vignetting is not so evident, however, I get noticeable distortion (must be VERY noticeable on a 5D).

BUT, it "works" with the 1D Mark II (I can live with the distorion for now.)

Thanks, all. I've learned from each of your responses!

Rob
 02/09/2006 10:34:55 AM · #11
If you think that distortion is awesome, you need to get a lensbaby

Lensbaby 2.0, f5.6, tungsten white balance
02/09/2006 10:50:12 AM · #12
Why would anyone buy D1 Mark II and use it with cheap lenses?

It's like buying Lamborghini and drive it in a dirt ranch road ,while listening Dolly Parton :-)
 02/09/2006 10:55:22 AM · #13
Originally posted by pitsaman:
Why would anyone buy D1 Mark II and use it with cheap lenses?

It's like buying Lamborghini and drive it in a dirt ranch road ,while listening Dolly Parton :-)


i think your right, it goes to filters, why put a $20 piece of glass on your $1500 dollar lens.
02/09/2006 10:58:15 AM · #14
Originally posted by pitsaman:
Why would anyone buy D1 Mark II and use it with cheap lenses?

It's like buying Lamborghini and drive it in a dirt ranch road ,while listening Dolly Parton :-)


Some people are just a little bit country...
 02/09/2006 11:05:02 AM · #15
DI lenses are designed for Cameras such Rebel or Nikon D70,get yourself a film L Lens.
 02/09/2006 12:46:57 PM · #16
Originally posted by Gordon:
Some people are just a little bit country...


Or as a friend put it,... "Whaaa!!?? Dude, that's so ghetto!"

LOL! First my buddies and now you guys! Yeah, I saw this one coming. I got the Mark II through a sweet deal I couldn't pass up. I feel like it just fell into my lap, but before that, I was eyeing the 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens for my 300D.

My buddies still say I should have gotten better glass before I got the Mark II body and they're probably right. Still, I'm happy to have gotten my hands on one for so cheap. Am considering selling my Tamron and a couple EF lenses for an L lens.
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