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thanks for the advice. how can I tell if the IS works? why would it not be working?
and I have no idea what this means!
Also, if you don't know, the EF system is for full frame as well as APSc
markairsy1-
Attach it to the camera and half press the shutter button (like, to focus on something). You should hear the AF focusing. Then, with it held half-pressed, make gentle circles in the air with the lens. You should feel it pulling against you and hear a gentle whirring sound.
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EF means Electro Focus. It is the name of the mount that EOS cameras use.
All lenses for EOS cameras (film, or digital) are EF. EF-S lenses are for digital cameras with APS-C sensors.
EF lenses work on film, full frame digital and APS-C digital cameras. EF-S lenses work on APS-C digital cameras only.
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thanks for the advice. how can I tell if the IS works? why would it not be working?
If you search the info is there can show you how to check. Have been reading up for sometime as I was looking to buy a couple of EF-S image stabilised lenses.
Am also sceptical of buyer (especially ebay and posted) getting an lens then using it and deciding they don't like it and sending it back claiming the image stabilisation doesn't work.
and I have no idea what this means!
Also, if you don't know, the EF system is for full frame as well as APScAs @pdlouche explained better than I but I add that your lens is worth more money as it can be used on a film or full frame DSLR.
pdlouche
lynx
Before you sell it check the IS system works.
Also, if you don't know, the EF system is for full frame as well as APSc. I picked up a 55-250 efs used a few times for less than £100. Looked at a few IS EFS lens and found the IS didnt work with either a 400d or 450d.