09-17-2012, 02:20 PM
[quote name='ThomasD' timestamp='1347888874' post='20176']
EF-S is designed to not work on full-frame cameras. Canon introduced it to - theoretically - build smaller lenses by getting closer to the sensor, making use of the smaller mirror in APS-C cameras. Maybe they shot themselves in the foot years ago, but the wound should be healed by now. All cameras of the 5D series were a big success despite this limitation.
It is funny that the obvious non-Canon users keep complaining about this. Where is your point if you do not own EF-S lenses?
And no, I do not own any Canon camera or lens (assuming that a Canonet doesn't count) and also not any digital Nikon camera.
I am off now, getting some popcorn to keep following this thread. :-)
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I understand your point. But my point is as follows: the ability to use current APS-C/DX lenses will take the sting out of the decision to upgrade. Faced with losing their lenses anyway, people are more likely to move to another brand.
EF-S is designed to not work on full-frame cameras. Canon introduced it to - theoretically - build smaller lenses by getting closer to the sensor, making use of the smaller mirror in APS-C cameras. Maybe they shot themselves in the foot years ago, but the wound should be healed by now. All cameras of the 5D series were a big success despite this limitation.
It is funny that the obvious non-Canon users keep complaining about this. Where is your point if you do not own EF-S lenses?
And no, I do not own any Canon camera or lens (assuming that a Canonet doesn't count) and also not any digital Nikon camera.
I am off now, getting some popcorn to keep following this thread. :-)
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I understand your point. But my point is as follows: the ability to use current APS-C/DX lenses will take the sting out of the decision to upgrade. Faced with losing their lenses anyway, people are more likely to move to another brand.