Compatibility question

[Casper]

Hi,
I own a Canon 450D at present but am waiting for the next release of the 5D.
In the meantime I'd like to buy a lens which would hopefully fit both. Is the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM compatible with both cameras?
Thanks

 

[-zero-]

Hi and welcome to the forum

any Ef lens will fit on all of the EOS line of SLR's. Ef-s lenses will not mount on FF cameras such as the 5D, 1D/Ds and can only be mounted on APS-C cameras

In short as long as you buy EF lenses you will be able to mount them on any canon DSLR.

You just have to be careful of one thing, you will get a smaller Field of View with your 450D then on a 5D

the 85mm will give you the same Field of view as a 136mm lens on a 5D (85mm x 1.6(crop factor))

hope this answers your question

 

[dougkerr]

Hi, Casper,

Hi,
I own a Canon 450D at present but am waiting for the next release of the 5D.
In the meantime I'd like to buy a lens which would hopefully fit both. Is the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM compatible with both cameras?

Absolutely.

Note that when the lens is used on an EOS 5D, because of its larger sensor size than that of the 450D, the field of view will be greater.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Casper]

Thanks guys for such a quick response. Not to find a UK supplier.