Need beginner advice - M5 wildlife?
Dec 22, 2016
Hey guys,
I'm rather new to the photography world and have I've been a lurker here for a short while. It's got to that time where I need some advice so thought I'd create an account and say hi!
I acquired an M2 kit w/ 18-55, 11-22 + and EF/EF-M adapter two years ago for a good price, and have enjoyed it for street and landscape photography so far. It's been great, but while the focus is much snappier than the original M I tried before, it has never done a good job with moving subjects, not even my old dog running at moderate speeds!
I'm a relatively inexperienced but feel like I'm not challenging myself with the M2 anymore (not that it isn't a great little camera and won't see more use). Therefore I want to upgrade to a body with a more capable AF system & better handling, purchase a telephoto lens and get into some wildlife/(moving) animal photography.
So my question really is what body/lens combo should I get?
Is it worth going the M5? It seems awfully expensive to me for what it is and I'm not confident in the AF compared to competitors.. but on the other I've already got some EF-M lenses. I'd also need a lens to go with it so any recommendations of what handles well? I've been looking at the EF-S 55-250mm, though that probably isn't enough reach? Then there's the cheaper L telephotos but I'm really very new to all this. Has anyone had any success with certain longer reach glass and the M5? Does the camera handle/work well with those bigger lenses?
If not, what body/lens combo would be better? I've been extremely tempted by the Panasonic G80/85 but not sure about M43? Or would going a DSLR be a better choice? My problem is I'm already moderately invested into the EF-M lenses (additionally only owning 50mm 1.8) but with no other gear whatsoever and a students budget.
All in all, I can't help but feel like I've slightly hampered myself a little by choosing a system that seems primarily aimed at existing owners of canon lenses to be my entry to more serious photography!
Sorry for the somewhat basic questions, but thanks in advance.
Sam