Old lens with new camera?

[AndyA]

Hi folks,
I'm new to photography so please forgive my ignorance.
I've just got my father-in -law's old Camera down from the loft and to my surprise it's an old Canon AE-1 film camera. Would you be kind enough to take a look at some of the photos in the link below, is the lens on the AE-1 compatible my my new 600D and if it is, what would be the normal usage scenario? Would it even be wise to use it on my camera?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ukseagu...7628749232287/

Thank you.

Edit:

Actually, the photos may not be very helpful.

The lens is a :-
Miranda 35 - 70mm
1:3.5-4.5 MC Macro
55

[Trevoreast]

Re: Old lens with new camera?

Hi Andy and welcome !

Would you be kind enough to take a look at some of the photos in the link below, is the lens on the AE-1 compatible my my new 600D

The older film canon has an FD mount the 600d has an efs/ef mount - so the answer is no.
Unless there is an in-expensive FD to EF/S adapter.

Sorry

Trev

[AndyA]

Re: Old lens with new camera?

Thank you Trev, very much appreciated. :-)

[Trevoreast]

Re: Old lens with new camera?

No probs Andy, I wouldn't chance that flashgun in your pics on your new eos.
Maybe you weren't going to try that anyway :-)

Were there any other lenses in the bag ?

Trev

[AndyA]

Re: Old lens with new camera?

No that's it I'm afraid, I only got the camera down because I need a bag/case for my 600. It seems a shame to remove the AE-1 from it's home. :-)