Need to upgrade my canon
Oct 9, 2012 12:51:15 #
lighthouse wrote:
1DsIII - $7300
24-70 f/2.8L - $2600
70-200 f/2.8L - $2600
Canon 5DIII - $3500 maybe two of these
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM - $530
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM - $530
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens - $700
Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 with Softfocus - $580
$13,500 vs less than $6000
1DsIII - $7300
24-70 f/2.8L - $2600
70-200 f/2.8L - $2600
Canon 5DIII - $3500 maybe two of these
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM - $530
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM - $530
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens - $700
Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 with Softfocus - $580
$13,500 vs less than $6000
Of course, that would work too... I was starting with the best since we don't know the budget. Definitely will need two (or more) cameras though with all those fixed lenses.
Oct 9, 2012 12:58:17 #
bull drink water wrote:
come on guys,stop posturiong and hook the guy up with a body that will use his efs lenses.
"Posturing"? Really? I think given the amount of info, the upgrade advice is pretty good so far. As GoofyNewfie pointed out, the lenses will need to be replaced; thus, I recommended the two lenses I would buy if I were going into business as a portrait photographer.
For business purposes, I think the T2i will fall a bit short. Regardless, if the poster wants to save money, then I would hold off on a new body and buy the lenses I recommended. Of course, going pro and starting a business is not something that is done lightly. I'm assuming the poster has the talent and now needs the equipment.
Oct 9, 2012 13:45:29 #
Kweenk wrote:
Just wondering if anyone could give me a good idea... (show quote)
It just so happens that the one of the "daily deals" on ebay today is this camera for $2899.00.
Oct 9, 2012 13:54:54 #
Thanks so much everyone for the helpful info and suggestions! I have always preferred quality over quantity and have bought only EF lenses besides the one EFS that came with the camera. I had bought a 50mm EFS for cheap and later on bought a 50mm EF. Not even close. I stayed investing in the better quality :)
Oct 9, 2012 14:00:49 #
[quote=Kweenk]Thanks so much everyone for the helpful info and suggestions! I have always preferred quality over quantity and have bought only EF lenses besides the one EFS that came with the camera.quote]
Good decision.
Now the decision to go full-frame or not is easier- you have the lenses evidently.
Good decision.
Now the decision to go full-frame or not is easier- you have the lenses evidently.
Oct 9, 2012 14:06:40 #
Thank you. And you assume right. I have outgrown the equipment I have. I did make the investment in EF lenses after noticing a world of difference between the 50mm EFS I originally bought and the 50mm EF. No comparison. The only EFS lens that I have that still gets used infrequently is the one that came with my camera. Still trying to decide on a good quality zoom lens but think the investment in a new body is what I'm needing first at this point. I switch between my 50mm and 85mm EF all the time depending on whether I'm out on location or in studio. My biggest complaint with my rebel is trying to shoot in lower light without having to turn up my ISO so high and loosing so much quality
Oct 9, 2012 14:10:06 #
Being that I've never used full frame and I feel silly for asking, but this is what the forum is for.... What is the difference between the 2?
Oct 9, 2012 14:10:15 #
5D..just do it. I'm a Nikon shooter but another pro friend uses a 5D for portraits & weddings.
Oct 9, 2012 14:43:26 #
Kweenk wrote:
Thank you. And you assume right. I have outgrown t... (show quote)
Every Canon professional portrait photographer I know owns the two lenses I recommended---I own the 70-200 f/2.8L and I must say that the background blur and color balance are superb. The 24-70 f/2.8 is a lens that I've been saving for; however, I have used it and find it exceptional as well. Sure, there are other combinations of lenses, but these two cover almost everything a good portrait photographer needs. Combine these with a FF camera, and your professional upgrade path has begun.
Oct 9, 2012 16:36:49 #
Oct 9, 2012 16:40:31 #
digicamking
Loc: Raleigh, NC
Sorry I just saw the post for EFS lenses; however, he says that he has since gone to the EF lenses. Good move onhis part. They wiull work on either full frame or cropped sensor camera.
Oct 10, 2012 01:04:30 #
Kweenk wrote:
Just wondering if anyone could give me a good idea... (show quote)
I'm curious what your camera does not do that you think a new one will?
Oct 10, 2012 01:09:13 #
Designerfin wrote:
I would love to have 7D (I have a T1i) - all your lenses would work, but if you need to make 16 x 20 and larger prints you'll probably want that 5D III or the latest 1D model. The 85 mm 1.8 would be a nice portrait lens.
My 7D does up to 30" without any problems.
Mike
Oct 10, 2012 01:13:40 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
renomike wrote:
My 7D does up to 30" without any problems.
Mike
Designerfin wrote:
I would love to have 7D (I have a T1i) - all your lenses would work, but if you need to make 16 x 20 and larger prints you'll probably want that 5D III or the latest 1D model. The 85 mm 1.8 would be a nice portrait lens.
My 7D does up to 30" without any problems.
Mike
Reading this reminded me of an old anecdote.
If you want to drive a 10 tonne truck across a bridge - you want to make sure that the bridge is rated at 30 tonne and not only 10 tonne.
Oct 10, 2012 12:09:38 #
Or you should into the Canon 7D Unless you really are in need of a full format camera
Kweenk wrote:
Just wondering if anyone could give me a good idea... (show quote)
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