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

Started May 23, 2014 | Questions thread
UmCamera New Member • Posts: 6
Re: First DSLR - 70D 18-55 or 700D 18-135
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Dear Fellow..

I would advise you to invest in the lenses rather than a body.. and as you mentioned, you are totally new to photography.

About the camera...

No big differences between the Canon 60D and it's new sister 70D. I would recommend you to consider starting with Canon 600D, which is slightly different than its new sister canon 700D SEE HERE .... however if you consider value for money go for the 600D, which is lighter and a bit smaller than the 60/70D and have all the basic features a which the photographer would need meanwhile its quality is good. the 700D is bit more expensive as it's a new camera that carry some more features than it's older sister 600D. while the photo quality differences (if any) is not noticeable.

Now about lens...

The canon kit lens 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 that comes with the camera is a crap lens I don't recommend it at all. try to avoid it or upgrade to Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM which is a better quality lens. It provides you with a long focal length, has a better built and good image sharpness.

You mentioned the 50mm f/1.4, this is a good one. Also consider the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM the monster of portraits photography.

Invest in good lenses, then later if you found that photography is your missing passion, you can upgrade your camera body with a canon 60/70D or the 7D, or go to the full frame camera bodies.

Also note that camera body never do a good photo, the good photo comes from the eye of the photographer then the lenses used.

I added some good links for you, check them out they are good. And I hope my reply is helpful for you.

Tamer Ragheb

www.TamerRagheb.com

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