Full sensor vs not

[AntZ]

Actually maybe not AntZ ...

I stand corrected on that. I was sure when I have looked at the Exif data of images using my EF-S 17-85 it lead me to this conclusion, plus it would seem to make sense, but apparently not.

My main point was that it is only EF-S lenses which would not be suitable for a full frame sensor, but the EF lenses would be fine.

[Mad Aussie]

Yeh, it would be a shame to lose my EFS-10-22 by getting a 5d Mkll ... so I'll keep my 40D

[kat]

Yes..and if I read correctly.. some lenses would have a noticable unclear section around the edges if used with full frame and not intended too..or something like that...

[Mad Aussie]

Yes..and if I read correctly.. some lenses would have a noticable unclear section around the edges if used with full frame and not intended too..or something like that...

That one I don't know about.

[zenon5940]

You read right Kat. Since the lens designed for the half size sensors will give you an image to cover the small surface of these sensors, if you try using the same lens on a full size sensor, there will be a severe cropping of the image because the whole surface of the sensor will not be covered.
On this subject, I've read that some cameras with full size sensors can be switched to use only the center part of their sensor when a lens designed for the smaller sensor is mounted.You would then have a picture with less pixels but no cropping. Some cameras even do this switching automatically.

[tirediron]

One thing to consider Kat is the lenses you own... if you go to a full sensor, they wil not be useful for full frame.

So if you buy a D700 from Nikon for instance you have to get new lenses.

Depends on the lenses.

[Marko]

T.I is correct - this statement is false. It depends on the lens.

I have 3 lenses for my 1.6x crop camera....and I made SURE 2 of them would work perfectly on a full frame camera before I made the purchase.

[jumpinjimmyjava]

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[kat]

No..don't need the best but want something that can handle what I do with my photography..

[jumpinjimmyjava]

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