topic Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

Canonite — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:20:37 GMT

Hi, All, I think I goofed. I had a Canon Powershot but it had only a 50X optical zoom, and I needed something with greater magnification (but still simple to use) for bird photography.

So over Black Friday (November 2018), I took advantage of all the sales on the EOS Rebel with the 135 mm zoom telephoto lens. Now, it seems the old Powershot gives me more telephoto power than the new Rebel! To make matters worse, the Rebel T6 zoom lens does not have image stabilization which the old Powershot does have (and which I need).

Is a 50x optical zoom more powerful than a 135mm telephoto lens?

Is there any advantage to having the Rebel T6 in addition to the Powershot SX50? Should I just try to get my money back for the EOS? Thank you for any information you can provide!

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

John_ — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:25:07 GMT

I have both the SX50HS and a new T6i. I am still learning the T6i as it is a much more versatile and complex system for me which can produce better quality photos. A 50X zoom for the T6 would probably cost a Zillion dollars! lol Which is why my SX50 will always come along with me. I did want to learn more and do more with my photography, excluding post image processing which is a whole other topic, and I enjoy the learning aspect of the T6. It is not a point and shoot but it can do that also so you won't be stuck at home behind a manual trying to figure everything out...learning curve though for sure. I am happy with the T6 but will never kick my SX50 to the curb either. The long zooms for the T6 are very expensive and I mean VERY. So you will find yourself zooming more with your feet to get closer but you will never get close to the 50X range. The SX50 focal length for optical zoom alone is 24-1200mm. Using the digital zoom it goes up to 24-4800mm. Those are considered 35mm film equivalent specs. Like I said I like my T6i but will never travel without my SX50 either.

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

Canonite — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:30:05 GMT

Very helpful, thanks John!

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

John_ — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:36:58 GMT

You're very welcome!

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

Wolfie0827 — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:05:06 GMT

Just FYI for those who might be curious, here is an article on the Canon EF 1200mm lens.

Canon 1200mm Lens

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

John_ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:45:56 GMT

Great article thanks for posting it! I think, maybe I could afford the lens cap for that 36-pound monster...maybe not!

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

Wolfie0827 — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:55:39 GMT

I would have to hire a team to carry the **bleep** thing! And I know I can't even afford the lens cap, it is custom made leather.

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

kvbarkley — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 01:02:20 GMT

Which "135 telephoto" do you have?

If it is the 18-135 any recent one from Canon does have IS, and are very good lenses.

You need to compare "50 mm equivalent" focal lengths.

The SX 50 is 24mm to 1200mm.

A 135mm lens has a 216mm equivalent.

Obviously 1200 is much greater than 216.

The longest practical lens for an APS-C camera is the 150-600 mm telephoto from Sigma and Tamron. They have a 35 mm equiv. of 240 to 960 mm.

In every other way, the T6 is a better camera than the SX50HS.

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

John_ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 01:05:08 GMT

LOL!! I did a search Amazon has a used lens cap for it for $500!! Found and Opteka 650-1300mm on Amazon for $179, 23 inches long at full zoom, 4.4lbs. Probably not the best quality but at least in my price range....added to my wishlist lol

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

John_ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 01:06:15 GMT

What happens after 600mm?

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

John_ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 01:12:26 GMT

I just looked more closely at that Opteka, it is junk lol

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

Canonite — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 13:07:28 GMT

Thanks, Wolfie and KV, I begin to see the light!

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

kvbarkley — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:26:44 GMT

@John_ wrote:
What happens after 600mm?

Nothing, but longer lenses are either way too expensive or way too cheap. And it is very difficult to handhold longer lens. The 150-600's seem to have hit a sweet spot.

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

ebiggs1 — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:41:38 GMT

"I just looked more closely at that Opteka, it is junk lol"

You are correct, sir!

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

ebiggs1 — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:56:56 GMT

"Is there any advantage to having the Rebel T6 in addition to the Powershot SX50?"

Absolutely. It is, the T6, by far and away the better camera. Let's examine that lens thingy! Here is the deal, the SX50 has a tiny sensor. That means you can make a tiny lens and it will look huge. The T6 has a larger sensor so it takes a bigger lens to accomplish the same image. That's great for the SX50 you say? But, wait, there is more. The IQ falls off drastically if you try to enlarge or do major cropping to your images. Or make prints in the 8x10 or larger format. If all you intend to do is post on FB or some other social forum the SX50 is pretty good. Keep it no reason to switch. Same reasoning for using, and you might as well, a smartphone. The SX50i s not the best camera for low light or fast action though as its lens is slow and continuous shooting is also slow. The T6 will beat it hands down.

Take a look at the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon for your T6.

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

ebiggs1 — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:59:48 GMT

The exact reason there are so many camera/lens combos on the market is because there are so many different uses. Lot's of folks have a different need or requirement for their camera/lens. Not a one size fits all. You need to use whatever works and does the job for your requirements.

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ebiggs1 — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:22:12 GMT

"...maybe I could afford the lens cap for that 36-pound monster..."

You would have more of a problem than just buying the lens cap even if you could afford the whole lens. Canon only made a handful of them and that was from the early 1980's. Just finding one would be a problem. The lens that B&H has it likely the only one they have ever had in the existence of the store.

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John_ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:19:42 GMT

I just saw that BH has or had the Canon 1200 for sale at $180,000!!! omg! more than my house cost me!! What I thought was the lens cover for sale at $500 on Amazon was actually some kind of cammo cover for that beast

https://photorumors.com/2015/04/27/canon-ef-1200mm-f5-6l-usm-lens-for-sale-at-180000/

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

ebiggs1 — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:24:50 GMT

April of 2015.

It's probably sold by now. Maybe not, call them and see if they still have it!

Re: EOS Rebel T6 vs PowerShot SX50 HS

John_ — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:51:30 GMT

Or I can buy 400 SX50HS's!

I'm putting my house for sale and BH is holding the lens for me! If you pass a homeless guy with a huge lens on the street that would be me!