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Canon choices within my budget

Started Sep 29, 2021 | Questions thread
jayk0607 Regular Member • Posts: 172
Re: Canon choices within my budget
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jmschaller wrote:

Am considering “graduating” from my ancient 30D to a full frame mirrorless. I have about $2,500 to spend. The dilemma is body vs. lens. Should I invest in the 24-105 L lens and use the RP body, or purchase the R body and go with the less expensive Canon 24-105 lens? Lots of trade offs to consider, I realize. I do travel shooting, so weight is somewhat a factor, as is not having to carry a bagfull of lenses. I have 3 lenses for my DSLR-C body I can use in a pinch, recognizing I won’t get full sensor coverage for the full frame body.

Depends on what's on your thoughts as far as your upgrade path is concerned, but for me, lens is more important than the body. I'd go with RP and the 24-105L and buy one L glasses at a time. And when you have enough money later, you can upgrade the body. IMHO, this is a better upgrade path, since you will have collection of L glasses, should you decide to upgrade the body. Maybe wait until around Thanksgiving time to see what Canon offers. Just remember that Canon's 'Holiday/Black Friday' sale comes at an odd timing.

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