Seen some good discussion of the upgrading from the Canon T2i. I'm looking to do that. About a year ago I started covering concerts for a website. I'd never shot before so it's been a learning curve. I've been surviving with my Rebel T2i an two lenses. A 24-105mm L series lens and a little 50mm f/1.8 lens. The big outdoor shows with stages that have front lights have been pretty easy. The clubs however, a real battle. Everything is backlit and so much smoke. My L lens does not have the F stop to grab things very easy when it's that dark. The limited ISO on the 2Ti isnt' helping. I am having to decrease the shutter to get the light but if the subject moves, its blurry. So I'm timing lights and when people are still. When you only get 3 songs to shoot, time runs out quick.
One of the most consistant suggestions have been to get a Canon EF-S 17-55 F/2.8 IS USM lens. I been told that would really help, and I understand the glass you use does make a huge difference. I have a friend willing to sell me one of those for $400 bucks. Seems like a good deal. It's been well cared for.
I realize the full frame is probably the best way to go long term. The bigger sensors allow more light in but the price point on those are steep and then lenes for them add more cost. I've read that not all lenes that fit crop sensor cameras fit on the full frames. I don't know what the future holds in this so investing tha much in camera doesn't make sense right now.
So is it worth jumping into the Rebel T6i or the 80D? It seems the 80D has the better rating and may be better in low light. However, I can get a brand new T6i for about $500 bucks new and the 80D would be over a grand. I've seen used 80D for aroound $700-$900. Is it worth the money to go to the 80D or will the Rebel give me enough to improve my pictures.
My lenes: Canon EFS 17-55 F/2.8 IS USM, Canon 24/105mm L Series, Canon 50mm F/1.8 The other lens that has been suggest is the canon 70-200 f/2.8 II USM
I would assume all these will fit on the Rebel 6Ti and the 80D?
The one other thing I like to do is photo my whippets running. About 30-40 mph. I don't know if either of these cameras would be good for that or if there is a specife lens tha would help with that.
Thanks so much
