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Anybody using multiple M bodies to avoid lens changes?

Started Sep 23, 2020 | Discussions thread
Wayne Larmon Forum Pro • Posts: 10,694
I sometimes use three

Maxmolly7 wrote:

Just wondering if there is anybody out there who uses multiple bodies to avoid lens changes, since they are so small.

I am looking into this right now vs. a 1-superzoom lens option for better IQ, despite the bulk.

Right now I have packed for testing because they are my best performing lenses (apart from primes and L):

  • M6 and EF-M 18-150mm IS STM
  • M3 and EF-S 55-250mm IS STM
  • plus EF-M 11-22mm IS STM

No more room for a 50mm.

Let us see what the community has to share...

I have used an assortment of M, M6, and M50 and any of 11-22, 15-45, 18-150, 55-200, and a 22.  Usually not all at the same time!  When flying, I usually leave the M at home and choose the lenses I want most until my camera bag is full.  For my most recent trip, it was the 11-22 and 18-150.  And an SX-50 in case I needed tele beyond 150mm (I didn't.)

When driving I usually take all three bodies and all the lenses.   And maybe my EF-S 55-250mm.

I've always used multiple bodies to reduce changing lenses in the field.  Ever since I added a 20D to my 300D.  Every time I get a new body, the best of my older bodies becomes my 2nd.  DSLR bodies and lenses are large enough that I rarely took more than two bodies.  M bodies and lenses are much smaller so I am comfortable taking more of them on an outing.

Along with a Pixel 2 that I use whenever its fixed focal length will work.

Wayne

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