Purchase new Camera or Better Lens ?
Jun 6, 2013 00:12:36 #
I own a Canon T3i and XS. I have thought that i might upgrade to a 7D ( or possibly a full frame camera. Or, I might keep the two cameras I have and just replace the kit lens I have with a superior L series lens.
So my question: is it better to purchase a professional lens to make the difference in my photo quality. Or would a professional camera purchase make a significant difference using the lens I already own (kit lens, not L series).
So buy new camera or new lens? Which would you recommend.
Thanks, Cheryl
So my question: is it better to purchase a professional lens to make the difference in my photo quality. Or would a professional camera purchase make a significant difference using the lens I already own (kit lens, not L series).
So buy new camera or new lens? Which would you recommend.
Thanks, Cheryl
Jun 6, 2013 00:14:43 #
Jun 6, 2013 00:19:03 #
St3v3M wrote:
Unless a new camera has features you need choose better glass.
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You invest in lenses. They make the biggest difference (unless you have an ancient body) and last longer than the camera bodies.
Jun 6, 2013 00:46:49 #
Dunatic wrote:
I own a Canon T3i and XS. I have thought that i m... (show quote)
Buy a new body ONLY if you are going to upgrade to full frame or μ4/3. If you are sticking to APS (such as the 7D), forget the new body and invest in good to great lenses.
Jun 6, 2013 00:47:13 #
Lenses will make an immediate difference in your shots. If you use a new camera with your existing lenses, pictures will be about the same as you are getting now.
Jun 6, 2013 01:01:25 #
Thank you all, I was sort of leaning that way to purchase a better L lens. I don't have that many lens, but what I do have are considered kit lens, except for one L series Macro lens. Again, I appreciate your comments. Cheryl
Jun 6, 2013 01:14:32 #
St3v3M wrote:
Unless a new camera has features you need choose better glass.
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Jun 7, 2013 00:47:40 #
I had a crop canon (t3i) and a 17-55 f2.8 canon lens. The lens is not an L lens but don't let that full you, check it out. The lens is fast and tac sharp. You won't see much difference in changing bodies unless you go full frame. Glass all the way, its a no brainier.
Jun 7, 2013 00:59:54 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Dunatic wrote:
I own a Canon T3i and XS. I have thought that i m... (show quote)
It really depends on the reasons you want to upgrade. The 7D has a better focusing system, a 100% pentaprism viewfinder rather than a 96% pentamirror viewfinder, will shoot 8fps rather than 3.7 and has a micro adjust feature allowing you to calibrate lenses to the body. It also has a better shutter, a much more robust build and a number of other features that are not available in Canon Rebels. But the sensor is the same. The T3i is a very good little camera and is capable of taking very good pictures if you know how to use it. You don't say what lenses yo have, but I presume the 18-55 and perhaps the 55-250. Why are you not happy with what you have and what do you hope to accomplish by updating the body or the lenses? The answer to that question will determine whether its best to update the body, your lenses, or maybe nothing at all.
Jun 7, 2013 08:32:25 #
The 7D will help you if you are taking fast action pictures, it is much faster - 7fps vs 3.7 fps. If you are doing landscapes, portraits and such, I would go with better glass.
Jun 7, 2013 08:42:23 #
Dunatic wrote:
I own a Canon T3i and XS. I have thought that i m... (show quote)
Although getting a new camera is generally more fun than getting a lens, the lens will make more of a difference in the quality of your photos. Of course, you also want a decent camera, but investing in lenses is a good long term plan. Cameras come and go, but lenses are forever. Watch this video exploring the cheap camera pro lens idea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk5IMmEDWH4
Jun 7, 2013 08:50:51 #
Dunatic wrote:
I own a Canon T3i and XS. I have thought that i m... (show quote)
Better glass is always a better purchase as it will improve your pics no matter which body you use.
Jun 7, 2013 08:54:52 #
Those two cameras are capable of taking great quality photos. Unless you are needing some of the features of the 7D such as more frames per second or a heavier duty camera body, go with some quality glass.
I recently put my 70-200mm f/4L IS lens on one of the Canon T3 cameras we have at the office and the image quality was amazing when compared to the EF-S 55-250mm lens that came with them. As has already been said, go with quality glass for the biggest improvement in image quality.
I recently put my 70-200mm f/4L IS lens on one of the Canon T3 cameras we have at the office and the image quality was amazing when compared to the EF-S 55-250mm lens that came with them. As has already been said, go with quality glass for the biggest improvement in image quality.
Jun 7, 2013 09:42:36 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
What do you think a new lens will do that your current lens does not?
Do you need different equipment or more practice and work at getting better pictures.
You will not play better on a Steinway piano than on a Yamaha piano.
Do you need different equipment or more practice and work at getting better pictures.
You will not play better on a Steinway piano than on a Yamaha piano.
Jun 7, 2013 09:53:06 #
St3v3M wrote:
Unless a new camera has features you need choose better glass.
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