Old lenses, new camera?

Question

ok so im thinking of getting a canon t5i. my grandpa had these old lenses that were made in japan called skylight hoya lenses. they fit his old canon camera. i was wondering if i could use these (possibly with an adapter) with my new camera, and how much the stabilization and stuff would be affected. thanks!

Update:

oh yeah sorry i was looking at the filter that was on the lens, its a canon FD lens

keerok · Answer

To use FD lenses on your camera, you would need to use an adapter. You would lose all automatic functions. Not worth the trouble. Canon is very picky with lenses even within their own brand lineup.

heika · Answer

The devices you are describing are "filters" or possibly supplementary lenses (probably close-up).  They are comparatively inexpensive and readily available in most camera stores to fit virtually any camera lens.  Most camera stores will be able to explain their purpose.  If they are strongly colored (yellow, orange, red) they are for black and white film.  More subtle colors are used to provide the ability to use "indoor" color film outdoors and vice-versa.  With today's digital cameras there is very limited use for these filters.  Color balance is easily accomplished either in the camera or by the computer when "printed".

Land-shark · Answer

They are filters or closeup lens filters. They will onnly fit lenses with filter threads of the same diameter.

Or are they already on the end of lenses?

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