Canon 50D Question

[george_gan1]

<p>How compatable is the Canon 50D with a Canon EF 16-35 2.6 lens?<br>

I want this lens to use at family events as well as landscapes.</p>

[JDMvW]

<p>I presume you mean f/2.8? In any case <em>all</em> EF lenses will fit on ALL EOS bodies.<br>

Lenses labeled EF-S only work on the so-called "crop" or APS-C bodies; but since the 50D is one of these, every EOS lens made will pretty much fit on it.</p>

[ppb]

<p>George,<br>

As stated by JDM all EOS lens will work on the 50D. However if your looking to get the 16 - 35 mm focal length then you should look at the EF-S 10 - 22 f/3.5-4.5. Canon made this lens for the "crop" or APS-C bodies only. It is Equivalent to the 16 - 35 L on a full frame body such as the 5D's. I have both and can tell you that both are very good. The 16 - 35 is a bit faster / with a bit more depth of field.</p>

[mbkissel]

<p>If you are looking for a 16-35L f/2.8, make sure it's the II version. It is an excellent lens for landscapes. As mentioned, the 10-22 is much wider on a crop body. You might find it better suited for what you have in mind on the 50D.</p>

[PuppyDigs]

<p>16mm yields coverage about equal to a 26mm lens on FF, ideal for sweeping landscapes and group photos. And if you someday go FF you'll have a wide zoom. However 35mm is a bit short on the long end for a walkaround zoom. You may find the 17-40 4L USM a better choice if you don't need F2.8. </p>

<p>Of course for less money than the 16-25 II you can get the impressive EF-s 17-55 2.8 IS USM. It's the friggen bee's knees on crop and every bit of the optical quality of the L series but with a lighter build. I rarely remove the 17-55 from my 50D.</p>

<p>http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/frary/canon_efs17-55.htm</p>

<p>http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/frary/canon_ef17-40usm.htm</p>