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Switching back to R5... help needed

Started Jan 30, 2021 | Discussions thread
JConrad Regular Member • Posts: 318
Re: Switching back to R5... help needed
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The R5 is a great camera, but definitely evaluate why you want to switch rather deeply, as overall you will likely lose more money in swapping over the whole kit than you would just getting the A1 to replace your current Sony bodies.

And I say that as someone who just completed a switch from Sony myself. You will certainly be able to get great shots with both. On the glass side, you'll end up with slight upgrades in quality with the Canon f/2.8 zooms over the current GM f/2.8 zooms, but it won't be night and day or anything. Perhaps a slight downgrade at the long end when moving to the sigmas, though I have heard wonderful things about the 60-600, which is surprisingly the best of the three Sigma long zooms. I have the 150-600 C and it works well and is good for the price, but is not as good as the 200-600.

If the R5 does things specifically that you really want over what Sony can offer, it's a wonderful system. For me, the better IBIS, great AF and better ergonomics swayed me, but with the A1 coming, it may just be the best option for you depending on what is important. Given the cost of a system switch, the cost of the A1 shouldn't be a concern.

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Canon EOS R5 Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Fujifilm X100V Canon EOS RP +9 more
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