Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM -not for Rebel XTI?

07/25/2008 10:12:17 AM · #1

I am in the process of buying the Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM lens. I have read somewhere that this lens isn't intended for a small frame camera such as my little Rebel XT. Does this mean that this is too much of a lens for the XT and it wont be able to take full advantage of it?

edit: sorry, I have the XT, not the XTI

Message edited by author 2008-07-25 10:13:32.

hopper

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

07/25/2008 10:16:26 AM · #2

no, it'll work just fine

The only time you'll ever "run into trouble" with canon lenses on entry level DSLR's is when using a lens with an aperture of say f1.2. The focusing system may not be accurate enough to lock on correctly.

... and even that's doubtful in my opinion

SamDoe1

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/25/2008 10:29:33 AM · #3

It'll work great. The one thing to remember though is do not mount the camera body to the tripod with this lens attached. Use the included tripod ring to mount the lens to the tripod and then the body to the lens. Otherwise you could have the tripod topple over and/or break/bend something in the lens mount of the body.

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

07/25/2008 10:30:40 AM · #4

thanks guys, just making sure, this lens cost a heap and I wouldn't want to be disappointed! Still on then.

Patrick_R

Canon EOS-60D

07/25/2008 10:45:12 AM · #5

Yup it works just fine. It's my next purchase. Then the 24-70 2.8L followed by the 10-22 and you can cover quite the range!

hopper

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

07/25/2008 11:15:28 AM · #6

of course, you'll need a 23mm prime

:)

Originally posted by Patrick_R:

Yup it works just fine. It's my next purchase. Then the 24-70 2.8L followed by the 10-22 and you can cover quite the range!

XMountaineer

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/25/2008 11:18:06 AM · #7

I have that lens, works great on the XTi and 40D

kevip6

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/25/2008 11:38:04 AM · #8

I have used that lens on a 350D, 40D, and 5D and it's awesome on all of them.

Certainly not had any problems using on the 350D

In fact that reminded me that I entered a challenge with a shot of the 70-200 mounted to a 350D!
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Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM A

07/25/2008 12:24:47 PM · #9

:) sounds good!

dmadden

Canon EOS-40D

07/25/2008 12:59:53 PM · #10

Originally posted by hopper:

of course, you'll need a 23mm prime

:)

Originally posted by Patrick_R:
Yup it works just fine. It's my next purchase. Then the 24-70 2.8L followed by the 10-22 and you can cover quite the range!

Is there a canon 23mm prime?

SamDoe1

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/25/2008 01:35:02 PM · #11

Originally posted by dmadden:

Originally posted by hopper:
of course, you'll need a 23mm prime

:)

Is there a canon 23mm prime?

No but even if there was, it would probably cost an arm and a leg to get it. Might as well take a few steps forward and be done with it. :) You can always get a nice 17-40 or 16-35 to fill in that gap though if you've got some cash burning a hole in your pocket.