Rokko Loc: Minneapolis

Last month I indicated that I am thinking about upgrading my Canon 60D to an 80D. I don't want to go to a 7D or a full frame. I primarily use my 60D for travel photography, flowers at the local arboretum, and family pictures.

I asked if the 80D substantially better than the 60D. The answer was clearly that the 80D is much superior and if I have the budget for it, I should upgrade.

The 80D (body only) is currently on sale for $999. The 80D with the new 18-135 Nano lens is currently on sale for $1299. I can probably get $150 to 175 for the body only and $350 - 425 for trading in my 60D with my older (non-Nano, non-STEP) 18-135 lens .

My next question is whether the new 18-135 lens is so much better than my current lens that I should trade the lens in too. I have tried to research this, but have not found anything that provides a clear answer. It appears that the optical system is the same, but the Nano lens has better coatings and a better motor.

Thanks for your thoughts.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Yes, upgrade them both. I agree finding a comparison on the various EF-S 18-135 versions is difficult. All the example images in this review come from an 80D.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-18-135mm-f-3.5-5.6-IS-USM-Lens.aspx

Haydon

You should keep an eye on Canon Price Watch for sales. Just recently Ritz had a deal on a EOS 80D with 18-135mm Kit + PIXMA PRO-100 + SG-201 Photo Paper Semi-Gloss 13x19" (50 Sheets) Bundle for $699 after a $350.00 rebate. It didn't last long.

https://www.canonpricewatch.com/

You can subscribe for email notification as well which for most of us is the best choice if you want to be informed within minutes of a posting. These deals will continue to about Jan 1st where they will stop. This is the best time of the year to buy.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

IMO, if you shoot a lot of video or a lot of fast action stills, you will want the better AF that the latest edition can provide.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

If you can get a brand new Canon 80D camera for $1000, you should consider buying that quickly. That must be a holiday sale price. After the holidays, the prices will go back up to the regular price. That camera is better than the latest Rebel Series, T7i. Which is a very good camera too. You can decide on the lens later, if you have budget restraints.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

An exceptionally thorough, detailed review. Thanks, Chg Canon, for sharing the link.

The Villages Loc: The Villages, Florida

http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2016/eos-80D/eos80d-nano-usm.shtml

Might help

wds0410 Loc: Nunya

Haydon,

Thanks for the great link. I'm in the market for upgrading my Canon gear and this site is awesome.

Bill

Zooman 1

I use the 80D and the older 18-135, I would not up grade the lens until seeing how your current 18-135 works with the 80D. My favorite lens to use with the 80D is the Canon 70-300 nano.

CanonTom Loc: Birmingham

Thanks for posting this link! Just added it to my Photography Website folder on my desktop! Site looks great!
Tom

robertcbyrd Loc: 28754

After reading this post and researching the new 18-135mm nano lens, I found it on Craigslist for $150!! I snapped that bad boy up quicker than a rainbow-print at an LGBTQ festival.

rydabyk Loc: Florida Panhandle

I love this site. I've purchased a body and two lenses after being notified of them being available on Canon refurb list and at KEH.