Can I use inherited Canon EF/EF-S lenses and a ring flash on a newer body, and should I go full-frame?
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I inherited a Canon EOS 60D plus several lenses and a ring flash, and I’m trying to decide whether to keep using this system or buy a newer body that works with some or all of this gear.
Current kit:
- Canon EOS 60D
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
- Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE (manual focus)
- Canon EF-S 17-85mm
- Canon 100mm macro
- Samyang 14mm f/2.8 EF (manual focus)
- ring flash
I’m mostly interested in landscapes, so I’d especially like to keep using the Samyang. Which of these lenses will work on newer Canon bodies? If I moved to full-frame, which items would still be compatible? Is sticking with APS-C the more sensible option for this set of lenses?
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These lenses will work on current camera bodies, keeping in mind the EF vs EF-S distinction as explained at What is the difference between EF and EF-S lenses?. (EF-S corresponds to an APS-C sized sensor, like that in your dad's 60D — see the linked question and some related ones for some Canon-specific details.)
Of the lenses you've listed, the Zeiss manual lens is a treasure — but more suited to a specific style of photography. (And, on EF-S, decent as a portrait lens but kind of awkwardly narrow for a lot of general use. See Why do people recommend 50mm or other prime lenses as starting lenses for learning photography? for some more on that.) The 100mm macro might also be valuable depending on which it is (Canon makes/made several).
I'd suggest looking at used prices on Amazon to get an idea of value, if that comes into the situation with your mother. Or, if it's more about figuring out who will use which lenses more, What is focal length and how does it affect my photos? is probably the best starting point. (Or other questions in the tag focal-length.)
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Yes. The key is mount type:
- EF lenses work on Canon EF/EF-S DSLRs and are also the lenses most likely to adapt well to newer systems.
- EF-S lenses are for Canon APS-C bodies only, so they are not suitable for Canon full-frame DSLRs.
From your list, the EF 50mm f/1.8, Zeiss 50mm ZE, Samyang 14mm EF, and likely the 100mm macro can work on full-frame if they are EF-mount versions. The EF-S 17-85mm is APS-C only.
So if you want maximum compatibility with what you already have, an APS-C Canon body is the simplest path. If you want to go full-frame, first confirm which lenses are EF versus EF-S; any EF-S lens would need to be left out.
The ring flash may also work, but compatibility depends on its exact model and how it connects.
A newer body can improve autofocus, speed, and general handling over the 60D, but the 60D is still perfectly usable for learning and for landscapes. If you’re enjoying photography and want to keep the inherited lenses in use, staying in Canon’s EF/EF-S ecosystem is the sensible choice.
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