Is Canon EF and EF-S the same mount?

Canon EF lenses are designed to work with full frame and APS-C DSLRs from Canon. Canon EF-S lenses have a smaller image circle that is only big enough to cover the smaller sensor found on Canon APS-C cameras. Because EF lenses have a larger image circle, they will cover full frame sensors and APS-C sensors.

Will EFS lens fit EOS?

In fact, it’s still true – all EF lenses fit all EOS cameras, one way or another. ABOVE: The EOS 300D, whilst not the first camera with the smaller APS-C sensor, was the first to accept EF-S lenses designed specifically for that size sensor. You can attach EF and EF-S lenses, but via an adapter – the EOS-EF M adapter.

How do you tell if a lens is EF or EF-S?

You can recognize EF lenses by its red dot, where you line up the dot on the lens mount to a similar looking one on the camera body. However, if your Canon camera lens has both a red dot and a white square to line up the body to when mounting the lens, then it is an EF-S lens. EF-S is stands for ‘short back focus’.

What is the best Canon EF lens?

At A Glance: Our Top 5 Picks for Best Canon Lenses Canon 50mm f/1.8 Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 II Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5

What lenses are compatible with Canon lenses?

Any Canon lens made since 1986 will be compatible. These are referred to as EF and EF-S lenses (there is a rare MP-E fit lens, this will work too).

What are the different types of Canon lenses?

There are three different types of lenses for Canon consumer interchangeable lens cameras, these include EF, EF-S and EF-M.

What is EF mount?

The EF lens mount is the standard lens mount on the Canon EOS family of SLR film and digital cameras. EF stands for “Electro-Focus”: automatic focusing on EF lenses is handled by a dedicated electric motor built into the lens.