Converting EF-S lenses to EF

MGJuliusMGJulius Registered Users Posts: 28 Big grins
edited March 30, 2010 in Cameras
Hey all,

I own a Canon 10D and am looking to replace my current wide angle lens. Right now the EF-S lenses have impressively well optical quality for a reasonable price, and since my sensor is an APS-C, I would have no problems with dark corners. However I'm afraid to buy and lens and take a hacksaw to it without seeing if anyone has done it with good or bad results.

Thanks in advance,
MGJulius
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  • engrmarianoengrmariano Registered Users Posts: 28 Big grins
    edited March 30, 2010
    http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/efconv
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  • ivarivar Registered Users Posts: 8,395 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2010
    I'm confused; does the 10d not take EF-S?
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  • Jane B.Jane B. Registered Users Posts: 373 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2010
    ivar wrote:
    I'm confused; does the 10d not take EF-S?

    NO, that started with the 20D. I too face this problem as a D60 owner (the model just prior to the 10D).

    Jane B.
  • studio1972studio1972 Registered Users Posts: 249 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2010
    Rather than butchering a lens, why not just buy a slightly newer camera?headscratch.gif
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  • Jane B.Jane B. Registered Users Posts: 373 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2010
    studio1972 wrote:
    Rather than butchering a lens, why not just buy a slightly newer camera?headscratch.gif

    In some cases BUDGET! At one point I bought an already converted original 18-55 kit lens for $60.00. What DSLR by Canon could I have gotten for that which would take the EF-S lens? I was wanting something wider than the 28-70 3.5-4.5 that I had from my film days. It really served a purpose until I could afford a Tamron 17-50 2.8.

    Jane B.
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,079 moderator
    edited March 30, 2010
    Another option is purchasing third-party lenses with sufficient flange to sensor distance to natively clear the mirror swing.

    I can use the Sigma 10-20mm, f4-5.6 EX DC HSM, which is designed for crop 1.5x/1.6x cameras, safely on the Canon 1D/1Ds and 5D series bodies with no conflict.

    Likewise I believe that the Sigma 18-50mm, f3.5-5.6 DC, which is very similar optically to the Canon "kit" lenses (most reviews say slightly inferior), should fit a Canon D30/D60/10D body without alteration. It can easily be had for $50USD or so in very good to excellent condition and it's only $80 new.
    ziggy53
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  • Jane B.Jane B. Registered Users Posts: 373 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2010
    ziggy53 wrote:
    Another option is purchasing third-party lenses with sufficient flange to sensor distance to natively clear the mirror swing.

    I can use the Sigma 10-20mm, f4-5.6 EX DC HSM, which is designed for crop 1.5x/1.6x cameras, safely on the Canon 1D/1Ds and 5D series bodies with no conflict.

    Likewise I believe that the Sigma 18-50mm, f3.5-5.6 DC, which is very similar optically to the Canon "kit" lenses (most reviews say slightly inferior), should fit a Canon D30/D60/10D body without alteration. It can easily be had for $50USD or so in very good to excellent condition and it's only $80 new.

    In a similar vain at a higher price point, but no where near what I understand the Canon 17-50 to go for, is the Tamron 17-50 2.8 that I have and have been very happy with used on a Canon D60.
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