[amazongold]

Bill just got a Canon Rebel Xt. He had a couple of old Canon SLR with three different lenses. Those lenses do not fit the new camera; the opening is bigger than the old cameras. What can he do to make the old lenses fit the new camera? Is there some kind of adjuster ring or something he can get? He got a great deal on the camera, but we sure as hell can't afford all new lenses!

 

[Allie]

A lot of the more common older film models do not have compatible lenses with the new rebels. I think the digital Rebel requires EF lenses. If they don't fit, I think you may be out of luck. But you can get a 50 mm or 18-55mm for less than $100.

 

[justine]

I wish I had saved the website, but I believe that there are places who can (in some cases) fix up the older lenses to fit newer cameras. I'm not sure what they do exactly, but I remember seeing it somewhere.

I am sooo jealous! I have a Nikon digital SLR but Toby broke my lens and I can't afford a new one until I pay off my bills.. I'm sure we'll be seeing lots of pics of your two handsome boys!!

 

[amazongold]

Bill used to sell photographs, before digital cameras became so common. He has some incredible shots and slides. He's been wanting to get back into it, so when he found this Rebel, pluse, case, strap, card, card reader, battery, and charger for $370, including shipping, he just couldn't resist. His sister has the identical camera, and paid more than double that for just the camera.

But, we have several really good lenses that don't fit it. I found a place that has or makes adapter rings for lenses from other brands to fit the Rebel, so Bill is hoping he can get one for old Canon lenses to fit the Rebel.

 

[labby]

I had two of my old Canon lenses fit my XT and two which didn't. You might try looking on ebay.

 

[Jimbo]

This FD to EF mount adapter might work
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Lens-Body-Mount-Adapter/dp/B001D8X72G

Personally, I would sell all of his older FD lenses on Craigslist and purchase new or used EF or EF-S compatible lenses with autofocus and much better image quality. Sigma and Tamron make very reasonably priced lenses.

 

[amazongold]

This FD to EF mount adapter might work
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Lens-Body-Mount-Adapter/dp/B001D8X72G

Personally, I would sell all of his older FD lenses on Craigslist and purchase new or used EF or EF-S compatible lenses with autofocus and much better image quality. Sigma and Tamron make very reasonably priced lenses.

Thanks!