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Steve Siegel · July 13th, 2004, 11:51 AM

Thanks for putting this together so fast, Chris.

Pretty impressive specs, but it looks like Canon has left us EF lens users without an invitation to the ball. Have they improved the way the XL2 will interact with EF lenses (like allowing auto focus, or not defaulting to f/5.6 every time the standby mode activates)?

Chris Hurd · July 13th, 2004, 11:56 PM

Hi Steve,

I'll check with Canon USA in the morning, but my understanding is that there is no change in the way EF lenses integrate with XL bodies.

Blanton Fortson · July 17th, 2004, 12:46 AM

Canon's site says, "The optional EF Adapter fits onto the XL2 allowing use of Canon EOS EF lenses for quality still imaging."

I'm thinking seriously about trading my PD150 in for an XL2. I have a number of EF lenses, so I'm wondering what sort of utility I'd realize from the EF adapter. What does Canon mean when they say it allows use of EOS glass for *still* imaging? Can I not use my EOS EF lenses with an XL2 for video?

Chris Hurd · July 17th, 2004, 12:59 AM

Indeed you can use your EOS EF lenses with an XL2 for video. See my article, Guide to XL2 Lens Options.

Steve McDonald · July 17th, 2004, 01:05 AM

Blanton, you can use the EF adaptor to mount certain EOS EF lenses on the XL-series of camcorders. And, you can use them to capture video footage on rolling tape. I think Canon's reference to still imaging refers to the primary usage of that type of lens, which is with still cameras. It's probably just a little gap in interpretation in the translation.

Steve McDonald

Blanton Fortson · July 17th, 2004, 11:13 PM

Thanks, Chris & Steve.

Steve Nunez · July 18th, 2004, 07:20 PM

Blanton,

with EOS lenses mounted via EF adapter- get ready for some serious tele-video possibilities......you'll be able to spot ants up trees!

The video is also likely to be tack sharp- that was my finding when used on an XL1S. That EF adapter is awesome for nature videography- nothing else quite like it in miniDV videography.

Michael Dalton · July 18th, 2004, 08:08 PM

http://www.digitalcrossing.ca/ef-1.htm

Not mounted on the Xl2, but this gives you an idea of the power you can get by mounting the EOS lenses.

enjoy,

Michael

Blanton Fortson · July 18th, 2004, 09:18 PM

Steve & Michael, thanks very much for the information. The XLx and EOS combination looks like fun.

I've got the 35-350, 70-200, 100-400, the remarkable 400 DO, and a bit of other stuff, down to 14mm. I'd love to try the new 70-300 DO.

http://www.photo.net/equipment/canon/70-300do/

Do you happen to know if IS works through the adapter? (I would doubt that AF would work)

Thanks for the pointer to your site, Michael.

Jeff Donald · July 18th, 2004, 09:27 PM

Yes, IS works, manual focus.

Vamshidhar Kuchikulla · July 21st, 2004, 04:07 PM

I am planning to buy xl2..soon...replacing my xl1s...got a good offer. Well as i am a wedding video grapher I want to know is it good to shoot wedding with an Canon EOS 100-400 lens., and like to know anybody who is doing this...Positive replies greatly appreciative.

vamshi

Chris Hurd · July 21st, 2004, 08:41 PM

Only if you're standing way, way back. All EOS lenses on an XL2 will be extremely extreme-telephoto: see this page for an explanation. That 100-400mm lens is a like a telescope on an XL2.

Bill Pryor · July 26th, 2004, 08:15 PM

Yeah...that would be, in effect, about a 700 - 2800 mm lens. You could get a couple of kilometers away and get a closeup of the bride's eyelash.

Patrick King · July 26th, 2004, 08:50 PM

Ah Chris, post the link to the pics with the really BIG Canon lens again. I never get tired of seeing that one. You know the one that's a two man lift.

Chris Hurd · July 26th, 2004, 10:57 PM

You mean... the bazooka?

July 13th, 2004, 11:51 AM	#1
Steve Siegel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Posts: 840	XL2 and EF Lens Adapter / EF Lenses / EOS Lens Thanks for putting this together so fast, Chris. Pretty impressive specs, but it looks like Canon has left us EF lens users without an invitation to the ball. Have they improved the way the XL2 will interact with EF lenses (like allowing auto focus, or not defaulting to f/5.6 every time the standby mode activates)?

July 13th, 2004, 11:56 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Hi Steve, I'll check with Canon USA in the morning, but my understanding is that there is no change in the way EF lenses integrate with XL bodies. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 17th, 2004, 12:46 AM	#3
Blanton Fortson Tourist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 3	EF adapter question Canon's site says, "The optional EF Adapter fits onto the XL2 allowing use of Canon EOS EF lenses for quality still imaging." I'm thinking seriously about trading my PD150 in for an XL2. I have a number of EF lenses, so I'm wondering what sort of utility I'd realize from the EF adapter. What does Canon mean when they say it allows use of EOS glass for still imaging? Can I not use my EOS EF lenses with an XL2 for video? __________________ http://homepage.mac.com/blanton

July 17th, 2004, 12:59 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Indeed you can use your EOS EF lenses with an XL2 for video. See my article, Guide to XL2 Lens Options. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 17th, 2004, 11:13 PM	#6
Blanton Fortson Tourist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 3	Thanks, Chris & Steve. __________________ http://homepage.mac.com/blanton

July 17th, 2004, 01:05 AM	#5
Steve McDonald Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 366	Blanton, you can use the EF adaptor to mount certain EOS EF lenses on the XL-series of camcorders. And, you can use them to capture video footage on rolling tape. I think Canon's reference to still imaging refers to the primary usage of that type of lens, which is with still cameras. It's probably just a little gap in interpretation in the translation. Steve McDonald

July 18th, 2004, 07:20 PM	#7
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Blanton, with EOS lenses mounted via EF adapter- get ready for some serious tele-video possibilities......you'll be able to spot ants up trees! The video is also likely to be tack sharp- that was my finding when used on an XL1S. That EF adapter is awesome for nature videography- nothing else quite like it in miniDV videography. __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

July 18th, 2004, 08:08 PM	#8
Michael Dalton Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Torotnto, Canada Posts: 139	http://www.digitalcrossing.ca/ef-1.htm Not mounted on the Xl2, but this gives you an idea of the power you can get by mounting the EOS lenses. enjoy, Michael __________________ www.digitalcrossing.ca www.4kafrica.com documentary filmmaker/screen writer

July 18th, 2004, 09:18 PM	#9
Blanton Fortson Tourist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 3	Steve & Michael, thanks very much for the information. The XLx and EOS combination looks like fun. I've got the 35-350, 70-200, 100-400, the remarkable 400 DO, and a bit of other stuff, down to 14mm. I'd love to try the new 70-300 DO. http://www.photo.net/equipment/canon/70-300do/ Do you happen to know if IS works through the adapter? (I would doubt that AF would work) Thanks for the pointer to your site, Michael. __________________ http://homepage.mac.com/blanton

July 18th, 2004, 09:27 PM	#10
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Yes, IS works, manual focus. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 21st, 2004, 04:07 PM	#11
Vamshidhar Kuchikulla Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ocho rios Posts: 45	A simple Question.....? I am planning to buy xl2..soon...replacing my xl1s...got a good offer. Well as i am a wedding video grapher I want to know is it good to shoot wedding with an Canon EOS 100-400 lens., and like to know anybody who is doing this...Positive replies greatly appreciative. vamshi

July 21st, 2004, 08:41 PM	#12
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Only if you're standing way, way back. All EOS lenses on an XL2 will be extremely extreme-telephoto: see this page for an explanation. That 100-400mm lens is a like a telescope on an XL2. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 26th, 2004, 08:15 PM	#13
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Yeah...that would be, in effect, about a 700 - 2800 mm lens. You could get a couple of kilometers away and get a closeup of the bride's eyelash.

July 26th, 2004, 08:50 PM	#14
Patrick King Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 857	Ah Chris, post the link to the pics with the really BIG Canon lens again. I never get tired of seeing that one. You know the one that's a two man lift. __________________ Fear No Weevil!

July 26th, 2004, 10:57 PM	#15
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	You mean... the bazooka? __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!