# Scanning Lens for SLR

**URL:** <https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanning-lens-for-slr/646>\
**Category:** Digital Camera Scanning\
**Created:** [September 26, 2019, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanning-lens-for-slr/646 "2019-09-26T07:05:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![Linus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Linus](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/Linus)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2019, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanning-lens-for-slr/646/1 "2019-09-26T07:05:09Z")

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I would like to start digitalizing 35 mm negatives and slides with my Canon 6D and I allready have settled a complete setup with copystand and Dorr LT-2020 LED Light Box.  
I wolud like to use a 50mm EF 1:1.8 lens with extension tubes, do you think I would get good results.

Thanks

Angelo

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**Author:** ![mrtuck1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forums.negativelabpro.com/mrtuck1/32/397_2.png) [@mrtuck1](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/mrtuck1)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2019, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanning-lens-for-slr/646/2 "2019-09-26T12:02:08Z")

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I am using the t6i and Im getting 440DPI with my 50mm and 751 with my 85mm. so yes you should get good results. I could probably get a little higher dpi if I was just doing smaller scans like 35mm I have not tested it yet.

using this program helps as well  
[http://digicamcontrol.com/](http://digicamcontrol.com/)

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**Author:** ![chrisdunderdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c6cbf5/32.png) [@chrisdunderdale](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/u/chrisdunderdale)\
**Post date:** [October 19, 2020, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/scanning-lens-for-slr/646/3 "2020-10-19T11:00:37Z")

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I have this set up (6d and 50mm with expansion tubes) but I find it is difficult to get the whole frame in focus - it is either the corners or the centre, but not both. Its not too bad, but it is noticeable. I think a macro lens would probably perform better than the expansion tube set up in this regard, but it starts to get expensive!