It would depend on the type of lens mount. Generally speaking, it would probably not work too well. The AE uses full-aperture TTL metering, and its mechanism for manipulating the diaphragm of the lens is not likely to work with the "digital" lens, although that is not a sure thing. Try to gently mate the lens and body. If the lens will mount, shoot a roll of film and see how it goes.
No, the Canon XL lens will not fit on a Canon AE-1 camera. The AE-1 uses the Canon FD lens mount system, while the XL lens is designed for a different system, typically associated with Canon's later models. To use lenses on the AE-1, you'll need to find FD or FL mount lenses that are compatible with that camera's system.
The Canon EF-S lens is compatible with the AE-1, as well as most of the other Canon SLRs.
Yes, via a lens adapter available from aftermarket producers. All Canon FD lens to Canon EOS lens mount adapters will contain an optical element to provide correct focus at infinity. This is because the Canon FD lens flange focus distance (distance from the focus plane to lens mount) is shorter then the Canon EOS lens.
Yep! As long as it is an EF lens.
The Canon AE1 lens will not fit a Canon digital. You can buy an adapter that will allow the lens to work in manual focus mode on the digital camera.
No, the lens mount is completely different.
For a Canon digital camera, a 50mm camera lens is just about right. You can also use other lenses depending on what kind of digital camera you are using.
The Canon AE-1 features the Canon FD lens mount. This mount allows for a wide range of interchangeable lenses, making it versatile for various photography styles. The FD mount was used in Canon's manual focus cameras, including the AE-1, providing compatibility with numerous Canon lenses from that era.
The AE-1 lenses have Canon's FD breech-lock lens mount. They are not compatible with Canon's later EF lens mount. It may be possible to find an adapter, but performance would be lost, and the lens will not have the features of an EF lens. Best to save your money and get a dedicated lens, either Canon or Sigma.
The best adapter to connect Canon AE-1 lenses to an EOS camera is the Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Adapter.
No, the Canon Powershot A1100IS is a point and click digital camera which means you only use the lens that is built into the camera.
Canon EF lens mount was introduced in 1987. It is the standard lens for Canon EOS family of SLR films and digital cameras. The EF or Electronic Focus is handled by a dedicated electronic motor which is built into the lens.