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T6I vs SL2

Started Dec 15, 2017 | Discussions thread
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Re: T6I vs SL2
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MikeJ9116 wrote:

ZedDoctor wrote:

Current Fuji user looking to add a different brand. Will be getting some glass from a friend

Mostly portrait and car photography. Occasional trains here and there.

Local store has T6I with 18-135 kit for $50 more than SL2 with 18-55.

Thoughts? Recommendations?

First, make sure the 18-135 is the STM version. Since you don't seem to have a need for telephoto range regarding what you shoot, I would look into the SL2 with kit lens and add the EF 50mm STM for portraits. It will give you much better control over depth of field and is just a great lens all around. The new EF-S 18-55mm STM lens is excellent being very sharp and delivers very good IQ. This way you get the added benefits of Canon's latest APS-C sensor and Digic processor. You might find the better low ISO DR useful and high ISO noise performance over the T6i.

The 18-135 STM is one notch sharper than the 18-55 STM, on DxO.

The 50/1.8 STM is much sharper still.

The 24/2.8 pancake should not be overlooked. It is really excellent for it's size and price.

The SL2 behave like a mirrorless in some ways, (when in Live View) and is similarly sized. A good choice.

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