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Upgrading sensor/camera vs upgrading lens

Started Dec 11, 2017 | Discussions thread
FooHead Contributing Member • Posts: 546
Re: Upgrading sensor/camera vs upgrading lens
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Thinh28 wrote:

Just trying to figure out the best way to upgrade my current kit. Would you start by buying a new sensory since my T2i is ancient, or would you start by upgrading the lens first? Which is the most "bang for buck"?

Current gear: Canon T2i with EFS 18-135mm IS and Nifty Fifty

I find myself almost exclusively using the nifty fifty, feels like the quality of the prime lense is superior to the 18-135mm. I mainly shoot portraits of my family (may need to do some good motion ones soon since he is 5 months and will soon be moving alot)

My son is 7 months old and is always on the go. I use an old 35mm f2 non IS and a 50mm f1.8 stm all the time now.

For me, the most useful-bang for your buck- thing was getting a flash for indoor shots. I use it on my 80D and ancient 1100D (t3). I can keep the Iso low now and get good iq.

 FooHead's gear list:FooHead's gear list
Canon EOS 1100D Canon EOS 80D Canon EF 35mm F2.0 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM +2 more
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