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Question

Cannon lens

Dec 30, 2011 10:50PM PST

I am totally new to digital slr cameras and I have a question regarding using the two lens I have from my old AE1 film camera. It is a shame to throw them out if I can use them on the new camera bodies.

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Answer
Canon AE1 lenses
Dec 30, 2011 11:04PM PST

Lenses that fit the Canon AE1 cannot be used on any Canon digital camera.

Way back when, there were attempts made to create an adapter.
Several adapters were built but they all proved to be unacceptable.

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Lens question
Dec 30, 2011 11:12PM PST

Thank you very much for your fast reply. You answered my question with details. Two thumbs up.