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Upgrading sensor/camera vs upgrading lens

Started Dec 11, 2017 | Discussions thread
Greg OH Regular Member • Posts: 456
Re: Upgrading sensor/camera vs upgrading lens

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)

Those are both very nice lenses. They have been upgraded with STM, which mostly matters for video. For stills, they're fine.

The cameras have improved significantly.

So, I'd get a new camera. If you care about video, get the kit with the 18-55 STM.

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