Camera Question

[SuzySunshine]

When we were packing yesterday we found DH's old camera. Its a very nice 35mm Canon EOS Rebel 2000 with an canon zoom lens ef 28-80mm 1:3.5-5.6 II lens. I'm assuming its not worth anything since everyone is digital now, does anyone know??

Are the lenses different for the 35mm cameras versus the digital?

Thanks ladies!

[peggyfromwastate]

My dad used his old lens kit on his new cannon rebel Dslr.

I would say don't assume it's worthless!! Dd uses only the film cameras for her photography class. No digital. You never know what your kiddos will be into when they are older, and if they are into photography they'd think that was really interesting equipment. And apparently there still are darkrooms around and 35mm film too.

[MissCrabette]

Regarding the value of the camera, there's one in excellent coindition for sale at keh.com for $135. That includes the lens. Without the lens, the prices range from $39 for one in "bargain" condition, to $59 for excellent, and to $65 for excellent plus.

The lenses are different for 35 mm and for digital, but you can still use this lens on a digital camera. The only difference is that your sensor is smaller (unless you have a full-frame camera), and so it covers a smaller portion of the lens. This means that your 28-80 mm will really be more like a 45-128 mm. Here, Google books explains it better: Understanding the Focal Length Multiplication Factor. Scroll down a little to the bottom of the page.