Paandemonium Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Hey guys! I currently have a Canon T3i and I want to do a little upgrade. I like the canon user interface as the Nikon one comes off as a bit clunky? So I was thinking Canon 7D or Canon 70D are within my price range. If anyone owns these please let me know how you like them, thanks Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Buy lenses instead ????? Profit! Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 invest in L lens if you got the money. and then get Lightroom. Link to comment
Paandemonium Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Buy lenses instead ????? Profit! Why not a new body? invest in L lens if you got the money. and then get Lightroom. Any suggestions on the lenses? Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Why not a new body? What is wrong with the current one? Link to comment
doppelganger Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 because unless you're making massive prints and need the megapixels, need a very fast af system, or need to shoot 8fps etc, chances are you don't need a new body. Lenses are what make the images. Sharpness, focal length, depth of field, that's a huge part of photography. as for lens suggestions, what do you have and what do you like to shoot? Link to comment
Paandemonium Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 What is wrong with the current one? Nothing I just want something faster because unless you're making massive prints and need the megapixels, need a very fast af system, or need to shoot 8fps etc, chances are you don't need a new body. Lenses are what make the images. Sharpness, focal length, depth of field, that's a huge part of photography. as for lens suggestions, what do you have and what do you like to shoot? I like landscapes, time lapses, portraits and fish lol Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Nothing I just want something faster Faster what? Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 From my days with Canon, also owning the t3i, i heard that the 7d is most often fully utilized in action and sports, etc... but i wish i had the 60d at the time, and currently am using the 60d... albeit they say its the same sensor etc as the t3i, something about it takes better photos... snappier AF, more intuitive... second wheel helps change settings on the fly, top view screen... small details that set it aside, and also weather sealing... Im actually in the process of shopping canon and nikon to get back into the hobby... going to play with a nikon d5200 tomorrow... will be interesting how i pick up the settings, if so, i have a shopping list ready to go for some lenses! Link to comment
seabass Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Any suggestions on the lenses?If all you have is the kit lens, then you might pick up a 40mm pancake: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-40mm-2-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00894YP00/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404024175&sr=8-1&keywords=Canon+pancakeor even their nifty fifty: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1404025685&sr=1-1&keywords=Canon+50mm For macro photography of your reef tank, you might try their 100mm macro: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Macro-Lens-Cameras/dp/B00004XOM3/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1404023453&sr=8-3&keywords=Canon+100mm+macro Link to comment
Toybuddha Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I would agree that money invested in quality glass is the way to go. Link to comment
doppelganger Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I like landscapes, time lapses, portraits and fish lol I still always suggest the canon 50mm 1.8 for new ppl that want to get into photography more. It's super cheap for what you get. Of course if you're looking for something with better quality than you can spend more and go for the 1.4. On a crop sensor the 50mm will be 80mm for you and that's a great place to start with portraits. It's fast enough that you can shoot in lower light and your tank. The only thing is that it is a prime so that might turn some people off but in terms of image sharpness and speed, you can't really beat primes. As for landscapes, you'll need something wider most of the time. I loved my ultra wide tokina 11-16 on my old cropped camera. but I don't know if that's in your budget. Wide angle lenses are a little bit tricker for canon. There isn't one amazing lens that stands out imo. You'll probably better off going for a zoom with a wider low end like 18/24mm or something. It'll be more practical than just having a ultra wide unless you LOVE landscapes and really want to get into it. Link to comment
MikeTR Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 gonna tag on here as I'm also in the market for lenses. T5i on the way. I picked up the nifty fifty and just the body so far. Macro lense will come later in the year, but need another recommendation for a general use for family get togethers and kids running around the back yard.. Link to comment
seabass Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 gonna tag on here as I'm also in the market for lenses. T5i on the way. I picked up the nifty fifty and just the body so far. Macro lense will come later in the year, but need another recommendation for a general use for family get togethers and kids running around the back yard. Depends. You could pickup: A used 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6 kit zoom lens for $69: https://www.keh.com/208714/canon-18-55mm-f-3-5-5-6-ii-ef-s-mount-lens-for-aps-c-sensor-dslrs-58 A 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens for $479: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-28-135mm-3-5-5-6-Standard-Cameras/dp/B00006I53S/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?tag=viglink20358-20 A 24-105mm f/4 L series zoom lens for $749: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-24-105mm-SSE-Accessory-Cameras/dp/B005IRKK7S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404849152&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+l+lens+white+box Or even a 24-70mm f/2.8 L series lens for $1798: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R6WT/ref=cm_cd_asin_lnk Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Since owning a rebel camera, I would not suggest spending the money on 24-105 just because it's an L... Look into a 35mm lens, also, the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS. It's a Canon lens that should be an L. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 also, the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS. It's a Canon lens that should be an L. It's also a $900 lens, so the picture quality should be damned good lol Link to comment
MikeTR Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 budget is about $400... so looks like option #2.. looks like it can be had for about $249 used.. i always have an issue buying used stuff.. i need to get over that shit.. not like the new stuff doesn't break either.. :/ Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 It's an even more expensive hobby than Aquariums... Good luck! Also, if you're not already, sign up and read up at http://photography-on-the.net/forum/ Link to comment
seabass Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 budget is about $400... so looks like option #2. looks like it can be had for about $249 used. Read the reviews on Amazon to make sure this sounds like what you want. Then get it from a trusted site that rates their used equipment like B&H or KEH. https://www.keh.com/212461/canon-28-135mm-f-3-5-5-6-is-macro-usm-ef-mount-lens-72 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/used/149629/Canon_2562A002AA_EF_28_135mm_f_3_5_5_6_IS.html Might even be a reasonable lens for shooting tank shots. Link to comment
seabass Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Mike, for that budget, you might even look at the Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 MACRO ($348 new): http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-250mm-f3-5-6-3-Digital-Cameras/dp/B008B48AAE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404855345&sr=8-2&keywords=sigma+macro+canon Looks interesting as a do everything (macro) lens, although it won't be as sharp or as fast as prime lenses, or even a couple of zoom lenses which cover this wide of a zoom range. Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 hmm....i couldn't pay for a slow lens. if you gonna get a new lens with a $400 budget, look for 3rd party mid zooms like the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8. Link to comment
brad908 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Tamron 17-50 2.8 doesn't leave my camera unless I need to use my 70-200 f4L http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/550954-REG/Tamron_AF016NII_700_17_50mm_f_2_8_XR_Di_II.html I am upgrading to the Canon 6d, so won't be able to use this lens anymore. Might be selling if you're interested. Link to comment
uwwmatt Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I got the 70D and really like it. I was upgrading from a rebel XTi. I also have the 17-55 2.8 USM and love it. If you want to look at some samples you can check out my flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/nano-reef/ I got the lens about a year before I got the new body so you can check out the exif data and see what that lens will do on a rebel, and on a 70d. Link to comment
MikeTR Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 hmm....i couldn't pay for a slow lens. if you gonna get a new lens with a $400 budget, look for 3rd party mid zooms like the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8. winner Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I'd choose f/2.8 over long zooms all day Link to comment
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