Advice Needed on Lenses

Rod Boughton

Rod Boughton

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Hello, I have a Canon 600d crop sensor camera and at some point I want to upgrade to full frame, probably a 5DII, but obviously my current lenses wont fit, so I thought I would keep the 600D and upgrade to some full frame lenses first, and then upgrade the body last. I believe I am right in saying that full frame lenses EF will fit crop sensor bodies EFS, so basically I would like some advice on which lenses to get to replace and cover a similar range as the ones I use now. I currently have a Sigma 10-20mm and a Sigma 18-250mm, I have done some research but its just a minefield of information and different views. look forward to some valuable advice.
 
A few questions will help everyone advise better.
  1. What do you like to take photos of?
  2. Why the urge to go FF?
  3. What is your budget?
Answering these will allow us to help you better. You may find that actually FF isn't the best option, simply getting better EFS lenses may be a better option
 
Hi, 1. I mainly prefer to do landscapes, seascapes, and urban photography.
2. Better image quality, especially when cropping.
3. Haven't really got a particular budget, I was thinking more on the lines of picking the lenses then saving for the lenses.
 
I use to own a Canon 550d, I bought it as a kit with an 18-135mm lens. I sold it to buy the very versatile 24-105 F4 which for me was a brilliant lens, although you would get the longer zoom as it was a crop sensor.

Have you done much landscapes, seascapes etc? As you would probably need a wide lens, so the 24 focal length on a crop may not suit.

I would suggest using the 600d as much as possible to take pictures that you enjoy, stick them on here as a critique.

You may find that what you have is perfectly suitable.

If not, then a 5D2 and a wide lens, 16-35 or 17-40L series along with all the other bits and bobs, filters etc. [emoji25]
 
Personally I'd go for a Sigma 12-24mm and Sigma 50 (the old one, not the Art) and 85mm f1.4's. I had these and IMVHO they're all very good lenses. FF super zooms are few and far between and expensive but I once had a Sigma 28-300mm, it's a FF lens and makes a good day out and holiday lens. You might be able to pick up a used bargain but it's an old lens now and you may need to check to find out if it'll AF on a newer Canon body. I used mine on my old tech 300D and 20D.
 
Hi Rod, although many will say FF is the best option for the type of photography you like. The way APS-c sensors have moved moved forward, I don't know if it is.
I'm guessing in many cases for landscape you would be using a tripod, therefore you are unlikely to be using high ISO (3200+) in which case APS-c is more than capable, there are also some fantastic EFS lenses around now which cost a fraction of there FF counter part.
The best way I would say to go is to get out and use what you've got and post some examples for critique. I have learnt a lot this way. Also super zooms don't tend to give the best IQ as there has to be a compromise somewhere.

If you don want FF then the 5D2 would be an option or given the amount of hype over Nikon sensors and dynamic range, as you aren't too heavily invested in Canon yet, this would be a good time to look at changing systems.
 
Thanks for all the replies and welcome advice, I think I will continue with what I've got and post some for critique to help improve my photography, while I consider my options for the future, thank you all.
 
FF over APS in terms of IQ is a very contentious issue, and much like those endless discussions about which lens is sharper and whether Leica has a 'special' look. My own very unscientific conclusion is that some people see the differences and some don't. Those that don't say it's all in your head, those that do pull their hair out trying to convince those that don't see it that there's a difference.

I contemplated going FF for some time as it has a 'look' that I can't quite put my finger on and I couldn't achieve with my gear. I was talked out of FF being constantly told it's nothing to do with the sensor and all about the tog, light and lens.

So I tried different techniques, different lenses and different PP and still found myself frustrated and searching for the holy grail. Decided to take the plunge and get FF and guess what? I got the look I wanted, and as an added bonus insane noise handling. I also think you can do more in PP. Is this true, is it all in my head? Tbh I don't really care, I'm getting the results I want and that's all that matters. To add the cherry on top I bought the 70-200mm f2.8 and I can't begin to tell you how much I like the images even more. I just need to learn to take decent pics now :LOL:
 
Thank you snerkler, you have hit the nail on the head, you have spoken the words I could not express.

snerkler said:
I contemplated going FF for some time as it has a 'look' that I can't quite put my finger on and I couldn't achieve with my gear.
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