Will my Canon Rebel XT lenses work on a Canon 7D?

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I currently use a Canon Rebel XT and am considering upgrading to a Canon 7D. How can I tell whether the lenses I already own will be compatible with the 7D?

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Canon EOS bodies can accept two types of lenses, EF and EF-S mount. EF work on all and EF-S only work on crop sensor bodies. Both the XT and 7D are crop sensors so they accept either EF or EFS lenses. If you were to purchase a full frame body such as a 5D mrk II or 1d X then you could only use EF lenses on those bodies.

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Yes—Canon EF and EF-S lenses used on a Rebel XT will work on a Canon 7D. Both cameras use Canon’s EF mount, and both are APS-C crop-sensor bodies, so they accept both EF and EF-S lenses.

The main limitation to know is for future upgrades: EF-S lenses do not fit Canon full-frame bodies, while EF lenses work on both APS-C and full-frame Canon DSLRs.

If any of your lenses are third-party models (such as some older Sigma or Tamron lenses), compatibility is less certain. Third-party lenses can sometimes have autofocus or communication issues on newer camera bodies, so check the lens model with the manufacturer or test it on the camera if possible.

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