Can a Canon EF-S 18-200mm lens be used on a Canon 6D full-frame body?

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I have a Canon EF-S 18-200mm lens from an APS-C camera and recently bought a Canon 6D full-frame body. Is there any safe way to mount and use this EF-S lens on the 6D, such as an adapter or other workaround?

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Is it possible? Yes. You can probably do this by physically modifying the lens.

Is it safe? No. The rear element of some (most?) Canon EF-S lenses extends into the body when at the wide (18mm) end. This causes the mirror to hit the back of the lens, potentially damaging both the lens and the camera.

People have had success modifying EF-S lenses to fit on APS-H (NOT full-frame) bodies such as the 1D series, though the lens may not be safe to use at all focal lengths.

PS: You might be able to use it if you find an appropriate extension tube, but you'll lose infinity focus. As far as I know, modifying the lens or using an extension tube are the only two ways.

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Not as a normal, practical full-frame setup. Canon EF-S lenses are designed for APS-C bodies, and on a 6D they have two main problems: mechanical clearance and image coverage.

First, some EF-S lenses extend far enough into the camera that the full-frame mirror can strike the rear of the lens, risking damage. Second, even if mounted, an EF-S lens typically does not project a large enough image circle to cover the full-frame sensor, so you would get heavy vignetting or black edges.

The only workarounds mentioned are physical lens modification or using an extension tube. Modification is not considered safe, especially on full frame. An extension tube can create enough clearance and may enlarge the image circle somewhat, but you lose infinity focus and limit the lens to close-up work.

So for normal shooting, there is no safe, straightforward adapter solution. The practical answer is to use EF lenses designed for full-frame Canon bodies.

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