Joined this community to ask this question!I have already perused the "upgrading" thread by the bird/nature photographer, and the "new equipment priority" by the swim meet photographer, and gained some knowledge from both. Selfishly, I want to ask my...
@ebiggs1 wrote:"... I do think the T5i would be a vast improvement." It will and you will love it. I second that, as I have just made the same decision (although my 450D XSi was not stolen, so I get to keep it and throw the shorter lens on it)
Thought I'd give a quick update. I did buy the T5i used for $500 (Cdn). I put the 18-55 lens on my 450D and put my 75-300 4-5.6 on the T5i. It is very nice to not have to switch lenses...makes me feel like a pro to have 2 cameras each with their own ...
@ScottyP wrote:The better autofocus would definitely come in with the T6i. They jumped the autofocus to 19 points, and they are all cross-type. A quantum leap for the Rebel line for sure.As for a zoom lens that will also be bright enough, you have a ...
@ebiggs1 wrote:"I have committed to a Kijiji sale for tomorrow. $500 Cdn for a gently used T5i including lens (18-55), bag and a 64gb SD card." IMHO, $500 is top dollar for this outfit. Especially for the lens, that is included, isn't going to be re...
I have to balance cost with results, obviously. This is still just a hobby after all. I know the "big whites", I've seen the pros with them and been envious. I suppose an 85 mm 2.8 is an option, but aside from the odd basketball game, i mostly shoot ...