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Action shots - Faster lens options (EF preferred) and camera software settings

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Re: Action shots - Faster lens options (EF preferred) and camera software settings
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EscVelocity wrote:

Thanks for that. Honestly, though, that’s probably more than I’ll be spending in the near future.

These lenses are worth it. Great IQ, fast AF. Used copies are pretty affordable in my market. Once you'll upgrade to the R10 or R7 you can use the same lenses.

Anything anywhere between that and where I am? Or is it pretty much all or nothing situation?

Paying more gives better value for money in this case. The 50-100mm f/1.8 has way better IQ than the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM.   85mm on crop is too long in a lot of cases. It's great to have 100mm available while being able to go wider to 50mm immediately (it gives also way better IQ than the EF 50mm f/1.8 stm by the way).

The 18-35mm is the more flexible focal range imo, but if you prefer a bit telephoto the 50-100mm f/1.8 Art is the one to get. You'll be amazed what kind of IQ you can squeeze out of that M50.

Another lens you could consider is the 50mm f/1.4 Art prime lens. That's a great upgrade from your EF 50mm f/1.8 stm. It doesn't zoom, but it weights less than the 50-100mm f/1.8.

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