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Future of Canon M Series - Invest or Sell?

Started Feb 27, 2021 | Discussions thread
Dareshooter Veteran Member • Posts: 5,842
Re: Future of Canon M Series - Invest or Sell?

ahodder wrote:

Bolothegreat wrote:

Hmm yeah those 2 ef-m zoom kit lenses are not that great. You don't have any other ef-m lenses. Are you using your 2 primes 24 & 50mm just because you're not happy with the zooms or do prefer primes in general? Are you not using your other efs zoom lenses? What focal lengths do you prefer? You could try the ef-m 22 & 32 as you mentioned...they are nice and & compact but the 22 would be a bit redundant with your 24mm lens.

More and more I prefer primes in general. Even on the 70D I was using the 24 & 50mm lenses far more. I like the 10-18 and use it when needed (rarely at the minute but happy to keep it rather than spend on the 11-22). The 18-135 came with the 70D and I like the results I get with it, but it's big and heavy - especially on the M100! I'm still tempted to keep it over the 15-45 and 55-200 though. The 90-300 came with my first DSLR (400D) and I've kept it for the odd occasion I need the reach.

I like the 24mm focal length for general walk about and the 50mm is great for portraits. I like the idea of the 32mm for a ~50mm equivalent. With the 22 & 50 I'd have a good range.

It's best to get rid of all the gear you're not using...which ones would you keep? If not keeping much then it makes sense just to switch to either Canon R or another apsc manufacturer that has a better range & ongoing support.

I think realistically I'm unlikely to return to a APS-C DSLR so perhaps that means I should be selling those lenses...

I'd probably sell the 24mm and replace with the 22mm for pure compactness and the extra stop.

1 body & 1 good zoom (or 2) may be all you need.

Good luck 🤞🏼

Reading through this my thoughts are that you should consider the the 18-150 to replace a the 18-135 as it's a lot smaller,lighter and somewhat better optically  though not day and night. I used to own the 18-135 and liked it a lot but I like the 18-150 a whole lot more. Add the the 11-22 or 22 for  when you want small and you're all set. The 28mm macro is a good all rounder too and will add an extra string to your bow.

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