Can my canon lens from my 35mm camera work on a digital body

[swehlajc]

November 2, 2011 at 12:21 am

Hi guys

I have a Canon EOS Rebel X 35mm film camera. The lens is EF 35-80mm. I don’t know much about camera’s so not sure what other information i should include with my question. I want to upgrade to a digital Canon camera but was wondering if my lens from the old camera would work on a digital canon body? And if so, which camera would it work best with? It also is a manual/automatic lens if that necessary to know. Thanks for any help.

[Gone2themoon]

November 2, 2011 at 12:40 am

Hi,
That lens will work on modern digital camera bodies. If it’s still in working order. Its an old kit lens and not worth much.
Some info here http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=596522
If you buy a new camera, you’ll get a modern day kit lens. The older ones were slow and cheaply made.
The manual/Automatic, bit refers to the focusing method.

Beware, this can be an expensive hobby.
Ian