Canon 1100D and EOS lens from 35mm cameras.

[Stan Hesketh]

I have used M42 lenses to very good effect on my 1100D (via adapter). Is there any reason why I cant use the EOS lenses from my trusty EOS 35mm camera on the digital 1100D body?
Many thanks.

 

[Brian Moore]

Stan I think if the 1100D has an EOS mount then any EOS lens should work.

 

[John Allen]

I believe Brian is correct. Canon changed their mounts from FD to EF when they brought out the eos system in the late 80's. From what I've read (Nikon user) any of the EF mount lenses should work fine on the digital EOS cameras.

 

[Stan Hesketh]

Many thanks. certainly seems to be the correct mount, so I suppose I shall just try them. Got some nice older lenses so should be worth a go.

 

[Stan Hesketh]

Have given it a go and yes they fit and focus fine. This gives me quite a good lens selection with the digital lenses, the old EOS ones and of course a bag full of M42 Off on inland waterways soon so will do some experiments.