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First DSLR - 70D 18-55 or 700D 18-135

Started May 23, 2014 | Questions thread
ZX11
ZX11 Veteran Member • Posts: 6,156
Re: First DSLR - 70D 18-55 or 700D 18-135
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My property was big enough that I needed the the 55-250mm STM IS in addition to the kit lens.  It is always discounted when bought with the body.  The zoom is also handy for trips to the park.  That combined with my budget limited me to the 700D.  The camera can do more than I have the skills to employ so I didn't need to upgrade the body and downgrade the lens.

You really need to get an idea of what you want to photograph so you know what lenses you need (if you want the 50mm f1.4).  That will adjust your budget and let you know how much you can spend on the camera.

Buying either camera will be fine in the end.  There are always better cameras one price point above and one year away

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Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Canon 70-200 F2.8L III Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM
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