XL2 and old 16x lens from XL1s at DVinfo.net

John Christensen · March 22nd, 2006, 09:37 PM

Hi, do to cost I can not afford to buy a XL2 with the new 20x lens it ships with. So I have shoped around and found a place that sells the XL2 body for just over $2200 which would be in my price range. I can also buy a 16x lens from an old XL1s for around $350-600 on ebay, which would fit my budget perfectly. My question is if I put the old 16x lens on the new XL2 will I be able to shoot 16:9 or will I be limited to 4:3, do to the way the lens was designed? I would really like the features that are in the new XL2 so if this would work you will hear me shout for joy no matter where you are!!! :) Any help would be great. John Christensen

Per Johan Naesje · March 23rd, 2006, 02:02 AM

John, as far as I know, it should be no problem using the old 16x lens even in 16:9.

Look at this article by Chris Hurd: http://www.dvinfo.net/canonxl2/articles/article04.php

- Per Johan

Richard Alvarez · March 23rd, 2006, 08:44 AM

JOhn,
The 16x will work fine. SUcks a little more power than the 20x, but otherwise fine. Also, you should do better than 350 on Ebay. I picked one up for $103.

Jimmy McKenzie · March 23rd, 2006, 08:53 AM

Congrats on your research finding the body only kit for 2200. If this is a new unit, you have to be very careful such that there are some online e-stores that use this low price tactic for a body only part number that does not exist. When you attempt to purchase this item, to your shock and amazement, you will find that it only ships with the optional lens, battery charger and battery for a price closer to that which is realistic. Canon does not have such a SKU for just a body stripped of the usual extras that are packaged with the cam. Caveat emptor. (sp!)

If your findings were for a used body only, (a rare find) then proceed as you would with any used peice of electronic equipment.

Andrew Todd · March 23rd, 2006, 09:23 AM

id like to find a used body only.. im planning on selling my xl1s package this summer and buying the xl2 body for use with the letus35xl.. and just not bothering with the 16x or 20x lenses.

March 22nd, 2006, 09:37 PM	#1
John Christensen Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Princeton, MN Posts: 36	XL2 and old 16x lens from XL1s Hi, do to cost I can not afford to buy a XL2 with the new 20x lens it ships with. So I have shoped around and found a place that sells the XL2 body for just over $2200 which would be in my price range. I can also buy a 16x lens from an old XL1s for around $350-600 on ebay, which would fit my budget perfectly. My question is if I put the old 16x lens on the new XL2 will I be able to shoot 16:9 or will I be limited to 4:3, do to the way the lens was designed? I would really like the features that are in the new XL2 so if this would work you will hear me shout for joy no matter where you are!!! :) Any help would be great. John Christensen

March 23rd, 2006, 08:53 AM	#4
Jimmy McKenzie Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Waterloo Ontario Posts: 721	Good deal ... but ... Congrats on your research finding the body only kit for 2200. If this is a new unit, you have to be very careful such that there are some online e-stores that use this low price tactic for a body only part number that does not exist. When you attempt to purchase this item, to your shock and amazement, you will find that it only ships with the optional lens, battery charger and battery for a price closer to that which is realistic. Canon does not have such a SKU for just a body stripped of the usual extras that are packaged with the cam. Caveat emptor. (sp!) If your findings were for a used body only, (a rare find) then proceed as you would with any used peice of electronic equipment.

March 23rd, 2006, 09:23 AM	#5
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	id like to find a used body only.. im planning on selling my xl1s package this summer and buying the xl2 body for use with the letus35xl.. and just not bothering with the 16x or 20x lenses. __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

March 23rd, 2006, 02:02 AM	#2
Per Johan Naesje Trustee Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Akershus, Norway Posts: 1,413	John, as far as I know, it should be no problem using the old 16x lens even in 16:9. Look at this article by Chris Hurd: http://www.dvinfo.net/canonxl2/articles/article04.php - Per Johan

March 23rd, 2006, 08:44 AM	#3
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	JOhn, The 16x will work fine. SUcks a little more power than the 20x, but otherwise fine. Also, you should do better than 350 on Ebay. I picked one up for $103.