what scope/lens for widefield astrophotography??

[Harb]

Originally Posted by janoskiss

Thanks Houghy.

Another Qn. Can any of the older film camera lenses be used with DSLRs?

If you really want cheap, go for a mount adaptor from your camera brand to M42 screw mount lenses......
They are a dime a dozen in may focal lenghts etc.
They will have to be used manually, but that presents no real problem.
you can pick them up anywhere, ie cash convertors or any place like them, camera shops etc.

cheers
John

[CometGuy]

Just a warning about Canon FD lenses, even with an adapter you will not be able to reach infinity. The only way would be to modify the lens mount on the lens.

For the Canon world the 200 f2.8 L has to be the best bang for buck. Great wide open and almost blistering edge to edge at f3.5. Well worth the $950 entry fee. Consider the price jumps to $6K for the 300 2.8 L .

Terry