Can I use Zuiko lenses with Canon XSi?

[audreylynn3]

I have an Olympus E300 that has started acting up on me. It's going to cost too much to fix, so I've been researching switching to the Canon XSi. My questions is this: can I use the lenses I have (14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 & 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Lenses) with this Canon camera? Thanks in advance!!

[inkista]

No. Four-Thirds lenses sit much closer to the sensor than any other mount except for micro four-thirds. If they're adapted to sit on a mount that's farther away from the sensor, you lose the ability to focus to infinity.This is why you can adapt four-thirds to micro four-thirds, but not the other way around.

In addition, the entire electronic interface that "talks" between the lens and the body, letting you do things like autofocus and set the aperture of the lens, is going to be completely different, and is not adaptable, so you'll lose autofocus and the ability to shoot in any modes other than M or Av.

Old Olympus film (OM-mount) lenses can be used on Canon EOS with adapter rings (with the same electronic interface limitations), but not the Oly four-thirds lenses.

[audreylynn3]

Thank you very much, your information is a huge help!

[xinman]

If you don't mind me asking what is your e-300 doing?