Lens help for Canon XSi

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  • 12-18-2008, 04:41 AM
    macguy
    Lens help for Canon XSi
    I have just purchased a Canon XSi camera body(have not yet received it) and would like to know if the camera lens which I have and used with my Pentax Super Program camera are compatible.
    The lens are as follows:
    1. SMC Pentax !:1.4 50 mm.
    2. Tamron 70-210 mm 1:4-5.6.
    3. 58mm Tiffen SKY 1-A, this lens also has markings "MC Auto Zoom CPC Phase 2 CCT.
    Now what all this means I am not sure, not even sure why I bought this stuff as I did not find the time to use them. Anyway I am hoping that I can plug them into my new camera without buying any new lenses as these are like new.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. macguy
  • 12-18-2008, 07:07 AM
    zrfraser
    Re: Lens help for Canon XSi
    No you won't be able to use Pentax K-Mount lenses on your new Canon digital body. All companies have their own propietary mounts. You could use your Pentax lenses on a Pentax digital body, since they have always had the same mount. If I were you, I would sell all the lenses on ebay, and buy a Canon 50mm 1.8. You can find them for 89.00 new, so that is a an excellent deal on a very good lens. Sorry about the lenses, but you have an awesome body on the way, you just won't be able to use it for awhile.