New camera and lens under $2000
Mar 28, 2024 22:42:42 #
Eunuch39
Loc: Orange California
wdross wrote:
I know you may be dead set on full frame, but look at OM and Panasonic 4/3rds. On the OM side, I would look at OM-5 and the 12-45 f4 Pro lens (24-90 in 35mm terms and very sharp). It should be close to your price range and relatively small and lightweight compared to a full frame (the lens will be where the size and weight savings is).
I was considering the Panasonic Lumix S5, so I kinda looking at the Om line
Mar 29, 2024 00:01:49 #
Eunuch39 wrote:
I was considering the Panasonic Lumix S5, so I kinda looking at the Om line
Seems to be quite a lack of research there.
What format do you believe the S5 uses ? Verrrrry different than any OM product.
Mar 29, 2024 15:24:21 #
Eunuch39 wrote:
I fell in love with my canon EOSRP I had it for ab... (show quote)
At 26MP, the EOS RP was nearly perfect for a mirrorless digital camera in a full-frame format. Paired with the IS-enabled RF 24-105 f/4L IS, you really weren't missing anything. Your $2000 limit will present some problems for getting back to that same configuration, unless you shop used. KEH and MPB are two reliable sources. You might look again at the EOS RP, or now newer (used) models like the EOS R6, R8, R6-II or an older R. The 24-105L lens was a kit option with all these models, so lightly used copies should be readily available.
Mar 29, 2024 21:37:58 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Eunuch39 wrote:
I was considering the Panasonic Lumix S5, so I kinda looking at the Om line
User ID is correct. The Panasonic lumix S5 is a full frame series camera. The Panasonic 4/3rds series has very good cameras like the G9 mkII, GH6, and soon to be GH7. And these cameras usually surpass full frame cameras in their video abilities (Panasonic is still ahead of OM in video abilities). These Panasonic and OMs 4/3rds cameras and lenses have interchangeability with their bodies and lenses for all basic functions.
The new OM-5 with the 12-45 f4 Pro lens is on sale until March 31st for $1400 (normally $1600). It weights in at 14.6 oz for body/battery and 8.96 oz for the lens. One of the suggestions for you were the Canon EOS RP (17.1 oz) plus the RF 24-105 f/4L IS (24.6 oz). That is 23.56 oz (OM) versus 41.7 oz (Canon). And as noted, the main difference is in the lenses, not the bodies.
Again, I know you are after a full frame system but you just might want to at least look at 4/3rds.
Mar 29, 2024 23:48:56 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
At 26MP, the EOS RP was nearly perfect for a mirro... (show quote)
In reviewing the RP one of the reviewers commented that "This is what mirrorless is meant to be."
Mar 30, 2024 08:04:40 #
Eunuch39 wrote:
I fell in love with my canon EOSRP I had it for ab... (show quote)
For $2000 one could put together an impressive kit! Check all the used gear companies, there are hundreds if not thousands of good cameras and lenses available on the used market. While mirrorless cameras are good, some of the used gear companies are almost giving away used great pro-level DSLRs and lenses.
If you can avoid the hype and hyperbole over the latest and newest gear you could really equip yourself with some great gear for $2000.
Apr 1, 2024 19:55:20 #
Eunuch39 wrote:
I fell in love with my canon EOSRP I had it for ab... (show quote)
Canon USA's on line store has a deal in the refurbished section (same warranty as new in box) and RP with the 24-105 for under $1300.
https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/cameras/mirrorless-cameras?facet_cameras_configuration=1157&p=2
I just checked and the same combo is on sale from Canon direct (new) for the same price: https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/eos-rp-rf24-105mm-f4-7-1-is-stm-lens-kit?color=Black&type=New
Scroll down, it is the last body/lens kit listed.
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