Re: M50 vs M6 mark ii vs 90D vs eos RP photography mainly
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trungtran wrote:
You probably want to pick up the kit lens with the M6ii or M50.
The 18-135 is a big lens for an M and doesn't balance well especially If you use a neck strap. The M cameras don't feel right dangling any big lens on it. If you want to use it for travel, you want the flexibility of zoom and for it to be comfortable lugging it around.
Viewfinder is very personal. I never use mine with the M3 or M6.
While I was waiting for my 15-45mm to arrive, I passed the time trying out my EF lenses. A couple of EFs kit lenses are decent enough image wise, but a rather cheap build quality.
It was an experience trying out the EFs 17-55mm f/2.8. Barrel diameter restrictions? Hah! It's big. But fast. I had bought a cage for the camera, so I slapped on a side handle, holding it in front of me chest high, LCD tilted appropriately. Arms straight down make a quite stable platform.
Walking around with it, watching the live view on the LCD, I felt a strong urge to do video, which I've not been interested in. I wonder if I'll end up being one of those "Eh, it can't even record good 32K video, so what good is it?" people.
The lens is pretty well balanced for its size, as the center of mass is towards the rear. The cage and handle certainly add to the size, but the complete package is still compact. As I found with my RP, I am preferring the LCD over an eyepiece (I bought a EVF-DC1 anyway). The handle is on the left side (I'm right-handed), with a hand strap, making it less likely to accidentally let go of it, and provides a very secure grip. I can easily take my right hand off the camera without having to set it down. Not having the camera pressed up against my face allows me to observe my surroundings while shooting.
So, that would lend itself to, say, tethered shooting. But, in a portable setup, how to carry a computer? A Microsoft Surface Pro mounted to the cage, of course!
I just ordered an Aputure LED on camera light yesterday. For Macro or Video? We shall see
Criminy, while going down the rabbit hole, I've fallen into a worm hole
I should add that when I received the 15-45mm, I found it just what I was looking for in a walk-around lens (sans cage etc.). With the weather improving with Spring here, and COVIID restrictions lessening, I intend to use it for just that.