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EF 28-135 Good enough for FF?

Started Apr 25, 2018 | Discussions thread
sssanti Contributing Member • Posts: 727
Re: EF 28-135 Good enough for FF?

stringouve wrote:

Thank you for all your answers.

I think, at the end it comes down to, what my heart tells me (and what my brain tries to tell me)

Do I want the best lowlight performance? Of course!
Do I really need it? Im not so shure. Somtimes good is good enough.

The same thing counts for a shallow depth of field.

It adds up. A more expansive camera. A not satisfying standart zoom, thats not a long time solution. Primes that need to be changed.

I will go with the more rational choice and by the 80D.

Upgrading to the 80D will be simpler and more economical for you.

On the other hand, if you really want a full frame camera, you can reduce the cost of upgrading by selling your crop lenses and camera, and buying either refurbished or used. Canon has occasional sales for refurbished cameras and lenses with a one-year warranty. Full frame lenses that are great values, especially used, are:

  • 17-40 f4
  • 50 f1.8 STM
  • 85 f1.8 or 100 f2
  • 100 f2.8 macro
  • 24-105 f4 (original version)
  • 70-300 f4-5.6 IS (especially the original version)

Full frame gives you a little more than one stop better low light noise with shallower depth of field and better sharpness from the same lenses, especially in the center area. The disadvantage is additional size and weight.

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