recommendation on upgrading my Rebel T7 to R6 or EOS 5DMarkIV

Nithun12
Contributor

I currently have Rebel T7 with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm Lenses and planning on upgrading to some bigger camera. I once used EOS 5DMark IV, loved it. At first i was in a impression of getting it but after doing some research i came to know about R6. Now i am in a confusion which one i need to get.

My current usage is mostly for personal use, Landscapes etc. (Not professional) 

I know R6 is latest product with mirrorless, but also 5D is very good. totally confused on what to get. Please advice.

If i choose R6, can i use my existing EF/EFs lens with an adaptor? wil there be any difference? are these lens enough for now or need to get any new lens?

 

-Nithun 

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Nithun12
Contributor

Thank you all for your suggestions.

Considering my budget and requirement. I was thinking on going for R6 with 35mm f1.8 IS Macro (use for daily half and full length portraits, landscapes ) 

For second lens, i was thinking on getting  RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM. (RF24–105mm F4 L IS USM is kind of expensive for now. even the refurbished one is expensive. will get it in the future.) 

-Nithun 

I couldn't see the OP's max budget on my phone for some reason the forum wasn't loading up correctly. But good catch on it Trevor. I would've offered more budget friendly lenses or adapted EF lenses which work fine.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF Trinity, EF 50mm F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D & Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

-Demetrius
Bodies: EOS 5D Mark IV
Lenses: EF Holy Trinity, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM
Speedlites: 420EX, 470EX-AI, 550EX & 600EX II-RT

I couldn't see the OP's max budget on my phone for some reason the forum wasn't loading up correctly. But good catch on it Rick. I would've offered more budget friendly lenses or adapted EF lenses which work fine.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF Trinity, EF 50mm F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D & Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

-Demetrius
Bodies: EOS 5D Mark IV
Lenses: EF Holy Trinity, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM
Speedlites: 420EX, 470EX-AI, 550EX & 600EX II-RT

I am glad you have come to a resolution and wish you well with your endeavours! 😊


cheers, TREVOR

The mark of good photographer is less what they hold in their hand, it's more what they hold in their head;
"All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow", Leo Tolstoy;
"Skill in photography is acquired by practice and not by purchase" Percy W. Harris

Thanks Trevor 

Nithun12
Contributor

Change of plans on my lens. Along with R6 i opted for RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM. I felt rather than opting for my initial choice, this would be better considering reviews (although its expensive). 

Per most of the YouTube videos and reviews many suggested that this is a great lens which is used in most cases. I saw many saying that 90% of their content is being done using this lens. Thus, got this one for now to meet my current requirements. Was it a good decision?

-Nithun 

I think you'll enjoy that lens.  It has a constant aperture (which is my personal requirement for any zoom lens; really don't like variable aperature at all).

f/4 is a good general aperture for video work.  Not the best for dimly lit areas, but if you have ample lighting, should do quite well.

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Ricky

Camera: EOS 5D IV, EF 50mm f/1.2L, EF 135mm f/2L
Lighting: Profoto Lights & Modifiers

I heard this is also good for photos like landscapes and portraits.

what is good flashlight to choose for R6?

-Nithun  

Do you have a budget for a speedlite if so how much. I have only used Canon's speedlites.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF Trinity, EF 50mm F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D & Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

-Demetrius
Bodies: EOS 5D Mark IV
Lenses: EF Holy Trinity, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM
Speedlites: 420EX, 470EX-AI, 550EX & 600EX II-RT

Highly recommend off-camera flash.

For more modern flashes, look to the new Speedlite EL-5 along with a transmitter.   It has the same excellent guide number of 197' (60 m) as the 600 series Speedlites as well as the much more expensive EL-1.

Look at something you can expand over time as well (and work that into your budget).

I originally had single 400-series Speedlite for my Rebel T4i.  And opted to use a cable to start with off-camera flash.  When I moved to full frame though, I got the two flash and transmitter kit (two 600 EX RT and ST-E3-RT).  And then over the years, added more 600 units.

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Ricky

Camera: EOS 5D IV, EF 50mm f/1.2L, EF 135mm f/2L
Lighting: Profoto Lights & Modifiers
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