C300 and still lenses compatibility at DVinfo.net

Emmanuel Plakiotis · November 10th, 2011, 04:57 AM

Since the sensor is closer in size to APS-H format than APS, does anybody know, if the EF-S lenses would vignette or not.? That's pretty important.

A second important question. Does the image stabilization works with the new camera?

Thierry Humeau · November 10th, 2011, 07:40 AM

I assume that the Super 35 sensor size being so close to Canon's DSLRs APS-C sensors that is not going to be an issue. As for stabilization, I very much hope that this is indeed supported. It would be foolish not to.

T.

R Geoff Baker · November 10th, 2011, 08:23 AM

The image circle for a Canon APS-C camera is 27mm, for a Canon Cinema EOS camera is 28 ... and for a Canon APS-H camera is 34.5mm. I'd be very surprized if the 4% increase in size of the image circle for the Cinema EOS ruled out lenses designated EF-S -- but I'm just working off the numbers, not any direct experience.

Cheers,
GB

Chris Hurd · November 10th, 2011, 09:03 AM

The answer is yes, the C300 is compatible with EF-S lenses, and there's even the little white square EF-S mounting guide on the face of the EF lens mount.

See attached pic -- hope this helps,

Thierry Humeau · November 10th, 2011, 09:16 AM

Actually, there may be a bit of vignetting with EF-S lenses.

From Canon's C300 FAQ
Canon DLC: Cinema EOS Frequently Asked Questions

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What different EF lenses can I use with the EOS C300?

The EOS C300 is compatible with the following:

* All Canon EF lenses (including Tilt-Shift, MP-E, etc.)
* Canon EF-S lenses (there may be some visible vignetting with certain EF-S lenses)
* Canon Cinema EF lenses – zoom and fixed focal length
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Nothing on stabilization though. Would be interesting to find out...

Thierry.

Don Miller · November 10th, 2011, 11:07 AM

I think they're mute on IS because it doesn't work with some camera moves. If the lens is powered and IS is switched on it works, AFAIK. The C300 does seem to power Canon lenses.
Most lenses vignette some. Canon is saying some EF-S lenses may vignette more than some people might find acceptable.

Jon Fairhurst · November 10th, 2011, 02:12 PM

I think Canon differentiates between falloff, or "peripheral illumination" and vignetting. All lenses have some amount of falloff when opened wide. This is different than when an image is truly cropped at the corners due to a limited imaging circle. At least that's my take on it.

Emmanuel Plakiotis · November 13th, 2011, 02:44 AM

It's kind of ironic, but since Nikon's DX format is slightly larger than Canon's EF-S format, is possible that the DX line of NIkon lenses, is more compatible with the new sensor.

November 10th, 2011, 04:57 AM	#1
Emmanuel Plakiotis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 344	C300 and still lenses compatibility Since the sensor is closer in size to APS-H format than APS, does anybody know, if the EF-S lenses would vignette or not.? That's pretty important. A second important question. Does the image stabilization works with the new camera?

November 10th, 2011, 07:40 AM	#2
Thierry Humeau Telecam Films Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 723	Re: C300 and still lenses compatibility I assume that the Super 35 sensor size being so close to Canon's DSLRs APS-C sensors that is not going to be an issue. As for stabilization, I very much hope that this is indeed supported. It would be foolish not to. T. __________________ Thierry Humeau, DoP Télécam Films www.telecamfilms.com Last edited by Thierry Humeau; November 10th, 2011 at 08:58 AM.

November 10th, 2011, 08:23 AM	#3
R Geoff Baker Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 471	Re: C300 and still lenses compatibility The image circle for a Canon APS-C camera is 27mm, for a Canon Cinema EOS camera is 28 ... and for a Canon APS-H camera is 34.5mm. I'd be very surprized if the 4% increase in size of the image circle for the Cinema EOS ruled out lenses designated EF-S -- but I'm just working off the numbers, not any direct experience. Cheers, GB

November 10th, 2011, 09:03 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Re: C300 and still lenses compatibility The answer is yes, the C300 is compatible with EF-S lenses, and there's even the little white square EF-S mounting guide on the face of the EF lens mount. See attached pic -- hope this helps, Attached Thumbnails __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 10th, 2011, 09:16 AM	#5
Thierry Humeau Telecam Films Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 723	Re: C300 and still lenses compatibility Actually, there may be a bit of vignetting with EF-S lenses. From Canon's C300 FAQ Canon DLC: Cinema EOS Frequently Asked Questions ------ What different EF lenses can I use with the EOS C300? The EOS C300 is compatible with the following: * All Canon EF lenses (including Tilt-Shift, MP-E, etc.) * Canon EF-S lenses (there may be some visible vignetting with certain EF-S lenses) * Canon Cinema EF lenses – zoom and fixed focal length ----- Nothing on stabilization though. Would be interesting to find out... Thierry. __________________ Thierry Humeau, DoP Télécam Films www.telecamfilms.com

November 10th, 2011, 11:07 AM	#6
Don Miller Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 706	Re: C300 and still lenses compatibility I think they're mute on IS because it doesn't work with some camera moves. If the lens is powered and IS is switched on it works, AFAIK. The C300 does seem to power Canon lenses. Most lenses vignette some. Canon is saying some EF-S lenses may vignette more than some people might find acceptable.

November 10th, 2011, 02:12 PM	#7
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	Re: C300 and still lenses compatibility I think Canon differentiates between falloff, or "peripheral illumination" and vignetting. All lenses have some amount of falloff when opened wide. This is different than when an image is truly cropped at the corners due to a limited imaging circle. At least that's my take on it. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

November 13th, 2011, 02:44 AM	#8
Emmanuel Plakiotis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 344	Re: C300 and still lenses compatibility It's kind of ironic, but since Nikon's DX format is slightly larger than Canon's EF-S format, is possible that the DX line of NIkon lenses, is more compatible with the new sensor.