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Nithun12 · ‎03-03-2023

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

rs-eos · ‎03-07-2023

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

deebatman316 · ‎03-07-2023

The EL-5 is not compatible with the original R6. But it can be used as an off camera receiver unit.

-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 Trinity, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM
Retired Gear: EOS 40D, EF 50mm F/1.8 STM & EF 70-210mm F/4
Speedlites: 420EX, 470EX-AI, 550EX & 600EX II-RT

rs-eos · ‎03-07-2023

That's why I mentioned the transmitter.