Which Mirrorless and Lenses? - Questions about EOS R50

[Rugglebum]

Hi there, I'm looking to invest in a new mirrorless body. I am specifically looking at the R50 mainly because of the price. I am an amateur photographer looking to move beyond auto mode! I have two questions:

1) I am wondering if I can use my lenses from my Rebel 6 with this body or if I need to buy new lenses too?

2) Does anyone recommend a different body, close to the price point of the R50 that might be a better option (I'm not interested in creating video content)?

Thanks!

[ebiggs1]

The camera you can afford is always better than the very best camera made that is out of your price range.

"...or if I need to buy new lenses too?"

Of course you need to buy the new RF lenses. But, yes, your old T6 ef-s lenses will work, poorly perhaps but they will work. You will need to buy an adapter for them. Check out the EOS R50 RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens.

BTW, don't buy on Amazon unless it is from Amazon itself. Never buy any of the great big package deals as they are total junk.

[Rugglebum]

Thank you so much! This is very helpful, I will purchase the R50 with the lens kits! And definitely won't be buying from Amazon. Only Canon direct for these items 🙂

A final question you might be able to help with. If I were looking for a lens to go with the R50 that was good for long range wildlife/nature photos (better than the lenses included in the kits) what would be my best option? Perhaps a lower cost option and a slightly higher cost option?
Thank you so much!

[p4pictures]

I suggest these two lenses as a good choice for a telephoto for the EOS R50

RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM - $349

RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM - $649

Both are compact and lightweight to match the EOS R50, with the RF 100-400mm able to capture more distant subjects and still make them large in the frame.

[Rugglebum]

Amazing, thank you! I think I will purchase the R50 with the two lens kit, and then the RF 100-400 separately! Really appreciate your help!