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Upgrade to SL2 from SL1

Started Oct 2, 2017 | Discussions thread
Linda1422 Junior Member • Posts: 38
Re: Upgrade to SL2 from SL1

I'm puzzling T7i vs SL2. In Canada, the T7i is available body-only while the SL2 is only in a kit with the 18-55 lens that I won't use. Therefore they end up the same price.

Advantages to SL2 - slightly brighter viewfinder. Advantages T7i - 45 cross type autofocus points. Possibly better in low light

I'm hoping to pair it to the Tamron 18-400 for a travel combo.

Questions:

Will the SL2 handle that 1 1/2 lb lens?

Is the new autofocus a big help for wildlife/birding?

Is the viewfinder 0.82 (T7i) vs 0.87 (SL2) significant in real life?

I find the SL2 more comfortable for my little hands but will try both again...

Thanks

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Canon PowerShot G15 Olympus E-M5 II Olympus Air Canon EOS Rebel T7i Canon Extender EF 1.4x III +5 more
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