Canon Lens Compatibility?

Charcoal

I have a EOS 3000N film camera, and I don't want to buy a new camera so I decided to buy a new lens, would a Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM work with my camera?

Answer
Any EF lens will work with your fine 35 mm Canon EOS camera.

The 85 mm is just perfect for shooting portraits with your camera

Just make sure you do NOT attempt to use a Canon EF-S lens on your camera. It will damage the mirror of the camera and the mirror will damage the rear element of the lens

What canon camera lens do I need to buy for portrait photography?

KellyMarie

Something that's professional but affordable

Answer
The 50mm f1.8 is a nice starter lens but it's a flimsy piece of plastic.

The 50mm f1.4 is a great lens but I do all my portrait work with my 24-70 f2.8 (awesome lens).

Here are some examples.

http://flic.kr/p/aCQRVY
(light coming from the open church doors. 5DMkII with 24-70 f2.8)

http://flic.kr/p/ar1Tqf
(One flash on shoe bounced off the wall to the right of the frame. 5DMkII with 24-70 f2.8)

http://flic.kr/p/appbzY
(Natural light filtering throught he trees. 24-70 f2.8 on 5DMkII)

http://flic.kr/p/9XPbrw
(Flash on shoe bounced on the ceiling. 60D with 24-70 f2.8)

http://flic.kr/p/8uqayf
(Natural light ... shade under a gazeebo. Rebel T1i with 70-200 f2.8)

http://flic.kr/p/8mgeXa
(Canon Rebel XSi with 50mm f1.8 and one flash behind an umbrella to the right of the frame)

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