Telephoto lens or Canon sx60
Aug 3, 2015 20:53:59 #
At the moment I have a Canon Rebel T4i camera with the standard 18-55mm lens. I have a Tamron 70-300mm lens for zoom photos. A lot of folks have bought and shown pictures taken with the Tamron 150-600 lens. And I'm impressed to the point of considering getting one.
However I also see pictures taken with the CanonSX50 or 60 and those are also very impressive for taking zoom shots.
So I am looking for info/feedback on what would be the best choice for me. In purely economic terms the Canon is much less than the Tamron lens. It seems to make more sense to go this route.
I do this for enjoyment and not for a living.
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.
However I also see pictures taken with the CanonSX50 or 60 and those are also very impressive for taking zoom shots.
So I am looking for info/feedback on what would be the best choice for me. In purely economic terms the Canon is much less than the Tamron lens. It seems to make more sense to go this route.
I do this for enjoyment and not for a living.
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.
Aug 3, 2015 21:06:10 #
Depends entirely on how you intend to use the photos. I have both a SX50 and various Nikon DSLR bodies and telephotos. The major advantage of the SX50 is portability and cropping in camera, not insignificant. And when traveling, my wife certainly appreciates the speed with which SX50 captures may be made. But you will get vastly superior images with the Rebel setup, due to both the relative sizes of the sensors and the quality of the lenses. Like everything in photography, it is a series of tradeoffs. It depends....
Aug 3, 2015 23:31:12 #
ringo454 wrote:
At the moment I have a Canon Rebel T4i camera with... (show quote)
I am loading several pictures showing why the Canon SX50 may not always be the best choice. And just to be clear, the SX50 images do look good when they are not magnified. But it you want to crop, that is when things fall to pieces.
First picture is of a bridge with a sign at the far right. I took the same shot with both a Sony A99, full crop sensor, and with the Canon SX50. The bridge was as near to the same size as I could make it in both pictures. I show only one here.
Second picture is a crop of the sign take from the full frame camera.
Third is a crop taken from the SX50 image.
The fourth image is when I just zoom in with the SX50 and don't crop.
What you can see from this is that if you can use the image as is, you'll be fine. But if you intend to do much cropping, it isn't going to be that good.
original picture of bridge
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A crop of the sign to the far right taken with Sony A99
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crop of sign to right taken with Canon SX50
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Zoomed in with SX50, no crop
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Aug 4, 2015 07:07:36 #
My two cameras:
Canon SX50 - ease of use because lightweight and fun to have that much focal length. Great to have with me when I walk the dog out in the countryside.
Best results of long distance shots are to keep it in optical zoom, be in good light, and do some editing. I have some long-distant eagle shots I'm very happy with.
Canon T3i with Canon EF 70-300 mm lens - better viewfinder (clearer, brighter), faster focusing. Too heavy and large for me to take for long walks, best when I can shoot from the car or near the car. The reach is usually not nearly enough for the eagles, osprey, hawks, deer and bighorn sheep I enjoy in this area. I use mostly for landscapes or the occasional close critter.
Canon SX50 - ease of use because lightweight and fun to have that much focal length. Great to have with me when I walk the dog out in the countryside.
Best results of long distance shots are to keep it in optical zoom, be in good light, and do some editing. I have some long-distant eagle shots I'm very happy with.
Canon T3i with Canon EF 70-300 mm lens - better viewfinder (clearer, brighter), faster focusing. Too heavy and large for me to take for long walks, best when I can shoot from the car or near the car. The reach is usually not nearly enough for the eagles, osprey, hawks, deer and bighorn sheep I enjoy in this area. I use mostly for landscapes or the occasional close critter.
Aug 4, 2015 07:34:12 #
I lugged a Big Sig 50-500 around for a while. But at 80 years old, I gave the Biggy away and replaced it with an SX-50. You can pick one up refurbished for around $180. No-brainer. You see some terrific SX-50 photos here also. :lol: :lol:
Aug 4, 2015 11:57:04 #
ringo454 wrote:
At the moment I have a Canon Rebel T4i camera with... (show quote)
For ease of use the SX60 is great.
If the photos are primarily for social media websites then it is the camera. The Rebel with the better quality comes into play for large enlargements, greater than 11x14. most of us non-pros go beyond that size anyway. Now if you do a lot of heavy cropping that would call for a larger original as well like the Rebel. Those are your calls though.
Aug 4, 2015 16:33:26 #
I have a Canon sx50 & a Tamron 150-600. The sx50 is very portable, but the difference in IQ is significant. I would go with the Tamron. Bab
Aug 4, 2015 20:26:50 #
I'm finished lugging all that heavy stuff round for 45 yrs,
now 89, so am looking for something lighter with most of the
Whistles and Bells..any thoughts .
now 89, so am looking for something lighter with most of the
Whistles and Bells..any thoughts .
Aug 4, 2015 20:47:02 #
Info needed. can a wireless remote be used on the SX50 .
and can it do Bracketing ?
and can it do Bracketing ?
Aug 5, 2015 05:14:30 #
sidney wrote:
Info needed. can a wireless remote be used on the SX50 .
and can it do Bracketing ?
and can it do Bracketing ?
Yes and Yes
I have a wireless remote, simple version. There are also versions with more functions built in such as intervalometer which I personally do not use.
Bracketing is available for both focus & exposure.
Aug 5, 2015 12:17:09 #
WOW. Thanks for thatinfo.. I'm getting one and getting rid of my 7D and all the gear that goes with it.
Aug 5, 2015 15:20:04 #
I have a little Canon sl-1 that I use when I want to go light. The e-fs STM lenses are light, inexpensive & provide decent images. I like to walk around with a 18-135. The 55-250 is good for telephoto. If I want something a little faster in a prime, there is a 24 & 40 pancake. Bab
Aug 20, 2015 11:22:23 #
I want to thank everyone for there input. I really do appreciate it. I guess now it is up too making the best decision!
Thanks all. BGS
Thanks all. BGS
Aug 21, 2015 12:41:40 #
for nice quality long shots, the sx60. for highest quality long shots, the dslr and the longest lens you can get.
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