does this lens work for canon 500d? I am thinking of buying "Opteka .35x HD² Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XS, XSi, & T1i Digital SLR Cameras" but i was wondering if this lens fit my camera? i have Canon 500 D and will this lens fit? does this lens work for canon 500d? I am thinking of buying "Opteka .35x HD² Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XS, XSi, & T1i Digital... » Read More does this lens work for canon 500d? I am thinking of buying "Opteka .35x HD² Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XS, XSi, & T1i Digital SLR Cameras" but i was wondering if this lens fit my camera? i have Canon 500 D and will this lens fit? « Show Less
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I just bought one for my Rebel T1i and there is no way to mount it on the camera. It does not have the right connecter!!!
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Sungeunlee, the Canon 500D is just another name for the Canon EOS Rebel T1i. I have the same exact camera.
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Has anyone else found it impossible to get the fisheye to focus? It's blurry as heck.
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How does the macro fit on the camera? The fisheye part threads on but doesn't take focused pictures, the macro and fisheye doesn't seem to have any way to fit on? This came with NO instruction manual so I'm at a bit of a loss.
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It should, it is a EOS system and they all use the EF mount. This item: Opteka 500mm f/8 High Definition Preset Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS 1D, 5D, 6D, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, ... $89.95 should work fine because it provides the correct EF adapter.See this article...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS
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That took me a while too. I found that the ring on the lens (red ring around it) end moved back and forth, not a twist off. That's how I switched to fish eye. I can't remember if I used an adapotor ring to fit just the fisheye or not, but once I did the focus became manual instead of automatic. I hope I answered your question. I'll play with it and try to update you if I can get more specific.
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In my case it did. But even if it doesn't, the price for one is reasonable at $30. The lens, Opteka 500, is a mirror lens and it is excellent for nature and sport photography, but unless you intend to really try it and put it through its paces, and you are a new at photography, I would wait until you learn a bit more. You may want to have it, just in case, but it is a cumbersome lens to handle, and you may find yourself abandoning it for more manageable model.
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Yes, it works just fine. The folks who dinged it in reviews didn't read the product description carefully. You'll need to use manual focus, and your FD lens won't focus to infinity. On the other hand, you're not introducing another optical element of questionable quality. Use it for macro.
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I used it several years ago on a 350d (Rebel XT) and a 30D, and it worked fine. The Rebel series is a crop-sensor lens, which mean the focal length, as far as the sensor's cropping, is more in the 160-480mm range as far as what is captured. It's an older model lens, but worked for me and was great for day events and outdoor photography.
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I am not sure, I am using mine with a Canon Rebel XTI and a Sigma DC 18-200 3.5-6.3 and also with a Tokina 100-400 mm. Some times at the longer focal lengths you have to use manual focus. I have had relatively decent performance particularly with the 18-200 lens. Since my 100-400 goes past your 75-300 youi may not have to revert to manual focus, as I am not sure at what point my auto focus won't work. I actually just bought a Sony HX 300 which zooms from 24 mm to 1200 mm, but I haven't had a chance to really check to see what kind of quality pictures I can get. I hope that this is helpful. I think that if you Google it you may be able to get some more definitive information. I am not sure, I am using mine with a Canon Rebel XTI and a Sigma DC 18-200 3.5-6.3 and also with a Tokina 100-400 mm. Some times at the longer focal lengths you have to use manual focus. I have had relatively decent performance particularly with the 18-200 lens. Since my 100-400 goes past your 75-300 youi may not have to revert to manual focus, as I am not sure at what point my auto focus won't work. I actually just bought a Sony HX 300 which zooms from 24 mm to 1200 mm, but I haven't had a chance to really check to see what kind of quality pictures I can get. I hope that this is... » Read More I am not sure, I am using mine with a Canon Rebel XTI and a Sigma DC 18-200 3.5-6.3 and also with a Tokina 100-400 mm. Some times at the longer focal lengths you have to use manual focus. I have had relatively decent performance particularly with the 18-200 lens. Since my 100-400 goes past your 75-300 youi may not have to revert to manual focus, as I am not sure at what point my auto focus won't work. I actually just bought a Sony HX 300 which zooms from 24 mm to 1200 mm, but I haven't had a chance to really check to see what kind of quality pictures I can get. I hope that this is helpful. I think that if you Google it you may be able to get some more definitive information. « Show Less
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I agree with Juan J's answer. The lenses I tried were Minolta, Maxxum, Sigma, Quantaray and Tamron and Sony Alpha, and they worked okay on a Canon 7d and Canon Rebel both digital and film, but not as well as when attached to Maxxum or Sony dslr cameras. To reiterate, the lenses need manual focus and aperture on Canon EOS cameras.
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Dear Mr. South: I have purchased a 35-80 mm canon lens and it works fine on my digital SRL rebel t3 camera. But it is a digital camera and it was made around 2007 or 8. I don't know if this lens will work with the elan eos which is pre-digital. I think Canon moved from EF to an EFS style lens mount. There is an article on this at wikipedia. I hope this is some help to you. Sorry, I did not have a predigital canon, only a pentax so I don't know about compatibility on that platform. This might be a very good question for a guest on quora which is a knowledge question and answer platform on the web. Sorry I hope that answer was of some help to you. Otherwise the lens functions fine.
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Straight from the instruction pamphlet..."As of June 2011, only the EOS 7D. EOS 60D, EOS 50D, EOS 40D, EOS 30D, EOS 20D, EOS 20Da, EOS REBEL T3i/600D, EOS REBEL T2i/550D, EOS REBELT1i/500D, EOS REBEL XSi/450D, EOS REBEL T3/1100D, EOS REBEL XS/1000D, EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/400D DIGITAL, EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL, and the EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300d digital are compatible with EF-S lenses."So if it's the EOS REBEL T1i/500D this lens will work for you.
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The Canon TC's do not work on the Sigma. Expect to use only Canon lenses w/ Canon TC's. Even then, Canon TC's are not universal to all Canon lenses. Kenko 1.4X PRO 300 Teleconverter DGX for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - I use this and you will still get AF w/ some caveats. Older versions of this Kenko TC require a pin tape (just Google it) for AF to work but the one I received in 2010 did not require a pin tape - AF worked out of the box. I can vouch that this lens and TC work together on a 450D/XSi but always check Kenko's site for the lens compatibility chart if you decide to use it on another lens (not sure if Amazon has the chart posted on the product page). The 1.4x Kenko brings the benefit of 210-700mm at the cost of two stops, slower AF/additional seek time, and the occasional inability to get an AF-lock. You get some pictures you would otherwise miss and lose some pictures you might have otherwise had. This Kenko also works with numerous other lenses - Canon and Sigma. Probably Tamron but that's just a guess. So there is definitely value to the Kenko TC beyond the 150-500 Sig. Important Notes: - All TC's cause a loss of light and and can be expected to bring some loss of image quality based on the quality/magnification of the TC (just a bit of softness in this case). This Kenko will lose you around two stops but grant 210mm-700. The impact on picture quality is nominal/immaterial to me but each photog is different. - Do not expect AF to work 100%. The AF will seek especially w/ low contrast subjects where the AF is targetted (darker object on dark bg, lighter object on light bg). Don't even try it in poor lighting. This is just the nature of light loss from the TC and a f/5.6 lens. **Anytime you use a TC, be sure the appropriate lens is listed in the applicable lens compatibility chart. Using incompatible cameras/lenses/TC's could result in permanent damage - smashed mirrors, scratched lenses, etc.**
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Purchased the filter a few months back and have had good success with it. My cameras lenses are Panasonic and everything works well together. A friend of mine shoots Canon products and uses B + W products with it and has had great success with everything. As for your lens size, look on the back of the lens cap and it will tell you the size. I'm know your lens has threads for the filter to attach.
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This is a Pentax K mount type lens. The Canon 500D is compatible with EF-S and EF lenses. There are several Pentax K PK Lens to Canon EOS EF adapters from different manufacturers for under $30. I cannot tell you the quality of these adapters, as I have not used adapters. The lens itself is one of my favourites.
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I have one of these for a canon mount. Mine does have autofocus. http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/8mm-f35-ex-dg-circular-fisheye They do not show any new lenses replacing this model. Is yours for a canon? If not then maybe some models for different mounts do not have autofocus.
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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM 1-to-1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR CamerasHello:I am a Canon newbie and have recently bought my starter equipment. I bought the T1i Canon kit that I found on the amazon.com site. I have now begun to shop for a macro lens and am considering the one indicated by the link. It appears to have the IS feature which is what I was looking for. After reading the reviews, the only negative thing that I have noticed was the price! I suppose you get what you pay for. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM 1-to-1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR CamerasHello:I am a Canon newbie and have recently bought my starter equipment. I bought the T1i Canon kit that I found on the amazon.com site. I have now begun to shop for a macro lens and am considering the one indicated by the link. It appears to have the IS feature which is what I was looking for. After reading the reviews, the only negative thing that I have noticed was the price! I suppose you get what you pay for. Any thoughts or suggestions would... » Read More Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM 1-to-1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR CamerasHello:I am a Canon newbie and have recently bought my starter equipment. I bought the T1i Canon kit that I found on the amazon.com site. I have now begun to shop for a macro lens and am considering the one indicated by the link. It appears to have the IS feature which is what I was looking for. After reading the reviews, the only negative thing that I have noticed was the price! I suppose you get what you pay for. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. « Show Less
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This lens, DCR-2025PRO, I just bought for my Fujifilm X-S1. It works exellent with this kamera from fokal length from abouth 250/300mm and up to 624mm. This gives my camera å total fokal area from 24mm to abort 1370mm, or 57,2 x Zoom. The results of my testing so far is very good and I got som very crisp and detailed photos of the moon (as an example). I don
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This is a good lens and I have the Nikon Mount. I don't know much about Canon cameras or lenses. The DG in the naming of the lens indicates that it is for a Full Frame camera. I don't know of the 5D is full frame but I think it is. In either case the Sigma lenses work with either a small sensor or full frame camera. I hope this helps.