As requested, my current lenses are the following:
APSC -
EF-S 24mm f2.8 STM (Pancake), my main walk around lens, love the FoV, size/weight...
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EF-S 55-250mm IS STM, my super discrete telephoto, great for smuggling into concerts 8)
FF -
EF 40mm f2.8 STM (Pancake), on crop not my favorite FoV, but acquired to supplement my 24mm pancake on an eventual full frame body.
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EF 100mm f2.8L IS Macro, used seldom, but always happy with the photos and its relatively compact size + weight
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EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II, my very first serious photographic acquisition, even though not as often used anymore since the introduction of...
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EF 100-400mm L II, my main wildlife lens, usually without teleconverter (have both 1.4 & 2x)
Previously owned, now sold lenses:
-18-55mm kit lens (very useful at the beginning to get your feet wet and test out stuff)
-85mm f1.8 USM (nice, compact lens but the CA on my unit really annoyed me)
Possible/future lens investment IF I deceit to go fullframe is a speedlight and 35mm f2 IS or 35mm f1.4L I or II, depending on the prices
...as you can see I definitely followed the good old rule of buying quality glass first ;D
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WOW!
I'm blown away by the friendly, great tips and input of everybody! This is really a unique forum of creatives, professionals and tech savvy people alike!
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From here are responses concerning comments on page one:
@Maximilian:
Thank you for your input and thoughts!!!
I really like your setup of a 5D3 and SL1 as second body. That kind of gives you the best of both worlds. Thank you also for your experiences on both of these as well!
@ajfotofilmagem:
Yes, the 70D looks like a nice option, but I'm afraid I wouldn't perceive it 'that much of an upgrade' from my current SL1. I'm ready to be blown away
...and that approx. 1 stop better of the 7D II also sounds tasty.
@turbo1168:
Yes, The 6D is a very neat camera I just tested this weekend
Though the autofocus system (except for center) is underwhelming - being used the 9point system...
Having just recently learned about 'back button focusing' - a great skill to acquire!!! - the limited AF does now not seem so unattractive anymore, even if sometimes would require a bit more of proper technique than the fancier AF systems and a spray 'n pray approach other cameras might invite.
I really like the 6D for its weight and GPS (WiFi is neat, but I didn't get to test that one) for I was lucky enough to borrow this camera paired with a 35L (version 1) is capable of some darn good images!
@Random Orbits:
Hmm.... Budget...
If I would come across the chance of buying a refurb 5D III at 1,525 USD - I would bite the bullet and just get that one with my last savings. Unfortunately I missed that sale frenzy over at the Canon online shop the other day (see canonpricewatch).
Otherwise for a 6D/7D I'd be willing to pay <900 USD, but would be also willing to wait a little for such prices to arrive.
Since I don't currently own a single CF card I'd likely hold of on investing in those whether Canon will still implement them in their upcoming camera generation.
The C-modes seem to be a really nifty thing! I could definitely see a wildlife/bird setup, one for discrete street photography and one for lowlight/party photos... Great stuff!
@tomscott:
Thanks Tom, Will check out your post over at the other thread as well! That picture surely looks clean at IS 2000.
I didn't know that focus/recompose with >f3.5 is so difficult, but makes sense...
For some reason I feel that a combination of 7D II / 5D III would also be a killer combo - but at WHAT PRICE?!
@wsmith96:
Size/weight wise this little camera is fantastic! My lenses all outweigh my camera body, except for the two pancakes
The area I'd like it to be better is general image quality, handling low light and snappier AF... which to me kind of sounds like 5D III.
For wildlife I often find myself still being reach-limited with the 100-400 II on crop, but everything above that is incredibly outlandish priced for now
@Don Haines:
I agree to all of your points and also have to add that the 6D I tested also seemed like a pretty well built camera!
The larger bodies are heavier but ergonomically (for my large hands) also very comfortable to handhold with a medium-sized prime.
@StoneColdCoffee:
You are right, all the additional accessories like batteries, grips, casings and flashes (for the full frame models) is not to underestimate. Gosh!
@turbo1168:
Though lot of professionals consider a swiveling touch screen, GPS + WiFi as something that belongs into a consumer/enthusiast level body, but I wish those features were present in the higher end bodies (7D, 5DIII as well). And that little pop up flash on the 7D also makes a valuable asset at times IMHO.
@unfocused:
Thank you for your shared experience. Especially interesting sound the 7D II noise handling...
@FEBS:
I kind of have the feeling that both APSC + FF together is better than an 'either one solution' in my special case (60/40)
@BigAntTVProductions:
I agree on the first picture since that one is a lot to handle for the AF, but the other two I'm not so sure... though I have to say I still have to learn a lot about portrait photography - especially using strobes and external flash/light.
@derrald:
Hi Derrald, The area I'd like it to be better is general image quality, handling low light and snappier AF... which to me kind of sounds like 5D III.
I looked at your beautiful landscape work and imagine your 5DIII has been around with you for a while.
And what you say about SL1 having a fantastic price/performance ratio I totally agree. Especially paired with proper glass and technique this little 'sleeper' of a camera is able to do quite some damage!
....responses to comments from page 2 & 3 will follow soon!