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From what you're planning on using it for I think the t6i is probably going to be your best option. Some people seem to just be anti-Rebel, but honestly they boast a lot of features as long as you don't need a top lcd or lots of external controls. I still have my old t3i that is honestly one of my favorite cameras, especially for video. It's not the most advanced and is missing a lot of features that higher up canon dslr's have, but it's still a great camera.

I would definitely recommend putting more into your lenses than your body, and if you're considering upgrading to a FF sometime in the next couple years, it might be worth it to look for EF lenses rather than EF-S, since EF lenses are compatible with both crop sensors and full frame sensor bodies.

A favorite lens of many photographers is the 24-70mm f/2.8 L II because it has a nice range of focal lengths and is part of the canon 'L' series. However, it's priced accordingly and if it's not in your price range, that's completely understandable.

A very inexpensive lens that will give you much better results than the kit lens is the 50mm f/1.8 STM EF, which, at $120, is quite the deal. It's also featured on Ken Rockwell's Best Canon Lenses. It is a prime, meaning you can't zoom in or out, but I find 50mm to be a nice general focal length, especially for portraits and street photography. You might also consider the 24mm f/2.8 STM EF-S($150) for slightly wider angle, which can be nice on a crop sensor body. It's not compatible with FF cameras, but at $150, it's probably worth getting just for your t6i, especially if you aren't sure if you'll go FF anytime soon.

Check out Ken Rockwell's guide and maybe compare it to other guides online, there's a lot of people that have posted their favorite lenses or what they find to be the "best" lenses

Good luck!

Well it really depends on the kind of shooter you are and whether you require the best of quality from your pictures. For example let’s compare the lens you listed with it’s cheaper cousin, the 85mm f1.8 USM
https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00005NPOB/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85Z%C3%95%C3%91&qid=1511176610&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=canon+85mm+f1.8&dpPl=1&dpID=51pXS0xW5WL&ref=plSrch

The price difference is about €1.500 and most people would say that the improvement you get from paying that huge price tag is only marginally better (i.e. not worth it).

Unless your career really depends on pixel perfect pictures and like you’re going to print them out and blow them up then you more than likely won’t need that top of the line lens. But i may be wrong, you may like to pixel peep that often and would like the absolute best then by all means go ahead, it is your money anyway.

What i’m trying to say is, with the money saved by not buying the absolute best, you would have more money left over for other options. If you added up the money saved from not getting the 6D Mk II and the 85mm f1.2 L II, you could get the 100mm f2.8 Macro (also well known for it’s portraiture capabilities) or even the 135mm f2 L, all very widely used and very good portrait lenses. And since you said you’re a beginner, i think a wider variety of lenses would serve you better in developing your portraiture skills compared to ONE good lens, and as well as let you develop your style

1. It all really depends on your budget, but for Macro: EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro, or the EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro. For portrait, I'd say to start of with the EF 50mm 1.8
   
   
2. Your T5 is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses.
   
   
3. Buying used is a great way to save some money on quality lenses. Like most things, it depends on the reputation of the person selling. Private sellers, make sure you do your research on them if buying on Ebay or Amazon or something. KEH.com, B&H Used and Adorama Used are great places to buy used and inspected equipment with a decent warranty. Also the Canon USA Refurbished store is an excellent place to buy. They have stuff that Canon has officially looked over and comes with the same 1 year warranty as their new stuff. I've bought a lot from them and have been very happy with it.
   
   Hope this helps!

> get the adapter for EF lenses.

This is the whole reason I went into the EF-M platform. It seems like a no brainer, you've already got a bunch of great EF and/or EF-S lenses. Or if you don't, you can get them. Or rent them. Right? Such a great solution!

Except hold your EF 24-70 2.8 up to your phone. Imagine how that'd feel to use. With an EF-M body and an EF or EF-S lens, you're really now holding a lens. All the good EF and EF-S stuff is huge, like 2-3x the size and weight of the body. I've literally never bothered to use the adapter and any of my EF/EF-S lenses. I just stick them on my 7Dm2 or 5Dm4 instead, because it makes sense.

So now you're really just down to the EF-M lenses... of which there is maybe one good one (the [22mm f2] (https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-M-Compact-System-Fixed/dp/B008NF8BRI/)). All the rest are basically kit lens quality.

On the other hand, in the micro four thirds ecosystem... they've got handfuls of great bodies and even more awesome lenses. And I'm pretty sure you can still also get EF/EF-S adapters, some can even "speed up" the glass because they take a big ol circle of light and make it smaller and brighter! :/

I sympathize with your dilemma.

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I had a similar problem.

I gave away my 5D III along with a zoom and a flash to a relative. My plan was to go mirrorless

I kept a whole bunch of other lenses.... just for the future. I have had a series of Canon SLR cameras over the years. I have been fairly loyal to the brand. I accumulated more than a few lenses.

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While waiting for an EOS R..I bought a bridge camera on Amazon. My plan was to use both and return the one that seemed less useful to me.

I bought a Sony RX10 IV

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075KTJJPC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its a 'Dad camera'.

Because I was used to Canon cameras my learning curve was steep: I bought a book by Alexander White to teach me how to use it.

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After that, I really really liked it. My 30 day window to return it was about to expire and I was still waiting for the EOS R.

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I decided I liked the Sony so much, that I was keeping it. No matter what!

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Eventually the R came in and I used if for a few weeks. I bought it with the 24-105L. I also got an adapter to use it with my other lenses. I have some L glass and some other fairly good lenses.

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I used both cameras side by side. The canon with an adapter and prime lenses was good. The Canon with the zoom was good.....

It was a touch better than the Sony. It was also more expensive... and heavier.

I suppose I would score the Canon about 85 out of 100 for quality and ease of use. But this does not take into account the fact that I might need a big ole back pack full of lenses. And, as with my SLR, I had the problem of sensor dust.

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I gave the Sony bridge camera an 84!

(I think DPR gave the Sony an 85 and the Canon a 77?)

For the way I shoot,... the quality of shots, the number of keepers and the ease of use .... my decision was easy. The Sony is light.. fun to use and ridiculously versatile.

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I sent back the Canon, along with the kit lens and the adapter. Amazon gave me a full refund because I repackaged it properly and sent it off within 30 days.

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If Canon comes out with a higher end mirrorless in the next year, I might consider that. (I still have all of that Canon glass)

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As for using just a prime lens.... its a whole other way of shooting. That's a personal decision.

What you're looking for is the Think Tank Digital Holster 30 V2.0.

https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/70-200mm-f2-8/products/digital-holster-30-v2

I carry the exact same setup and this bag is large enough to hold everything ready in the shooting position. Fantastic build quality and I love carrying it with me any time I'm traveling or out on the town and only need one lens.

I do recommend changing the strap though. The default one is a bit too thin and doesn't evenly distribute the weight well enough.

https://www.amazon.com/Pacsafe-Carrysafe-Anti-Theft-Shoulder-Strap/dp/B000SR02E4/

I upgraded to the Pacsafe Carrysafe strap. It's hearty and has a few anti-theft features built in. Helps make the weight more comfortable to bear and gives me a bit more peace of mind.

I've never done one for that length of time but let's do some math.

1 minute of time at 30 frames per second. That is 1,800 frames. Now let's say we're shooting for 40 days. That equals out to 45 frames a day. Easy enough. There are 1,440 minutes in a day. So evenly dividing this, we now are looking at 1 picture every 32 minutes.

So that solves that dilemma. Now let's consider power. They make an AC adapter for your camera. There's a canon official one but on amazon you can get a cheap knockoff that's virtually identical for around $10. Here (This is for example purposes, you didn't mention your camera)

Now some basic food for thought. Depending on the length of time your shooting this, you may be able to do this entirely by hand, but it'd probably be in your best interest to use an intervalometer or magic lantern.

I don't know if you'd be interested, but I'm actually selling this exact lens! For less than this. I'll attach the amazon link. This probably sounds super sketchy since I just joined Reddit and this is my first comment. Yikes. But i figured it was worth a shot.

But yes, you can buy this lens cheaper refurbished or even new.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B00EFILVQU/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all

^thats the list of 3rd party sellers selling that lens on amazon.

I've used power extra and Opteka and Wasabi power

Initially they'll all perform the same as the OEM battery but wont last more than a year or two depending on how often you use them.

I'd go with wasabi they have reasonable brand recognition. Pretty popular 3rd party gopro battery supplier. Probably lasts longer than the other lesser known brands but I managed to loose my wasabi battery so I can't vouch for it's longevity.

Still better than buying a bunch of Canon batteries if you're going to be going through a bunch of them in a day.

But if you just need an extra battery you might want to just invest in the Canon branded one since it will last for years.

Since I usually just use my t3i for Macro stuff in a more studio-ish environment. This is a life saver. highly recommend you get one if you use your camera indoors and on a tripod often.

I purchased a refurb from Amazon of the Tamron 28-75 2.8 for $280: http://smile.amazon.com/Tamron-28-75mm-Aspherical-Canon-Digital/dp/B0000A1G05/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451844612&sr=8-1&keywords=tamron+28-75

The first one I got was a dud and I had to return it. The second one is amazing though, reasonably light, very sharp, good depth of field. Some slight vignetting when using with my full-frame 6D.

The photos from last couple weeks have been using a 6D and 28-75. I pair it with my 50mm 1.8mm or 40mm 2.8 depending on what I'm doing: https://www.instagram.com/hungwildandfree/

If you have Amazon prime, its pretty easy to test what Lenses you want and you can return the ones you don't want. I dont have one but this could be a good place to start: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FLJVXM/sr=8-1/qid=1451844871/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1451844871&sr=8-1
It'll get you super wide shoots of landscapes, or you can zoom in to capture a distant object (ie birds).

Macro photography is one of my favorite things!
This setup is around $100 (50mm lens is optional and not part of this total) and a great place to start.

The extension tubes, when used on an (optional) 50mm lens, allows you to be anywhere from 21cm away from the subject, to 4.2cm depending on how you stack them :)

The lightbox kit comes with various backdrops and lighting. You can also use paper as a background if need be.

I also extremely recommend a tripod, when you're that close to the subject the depth of field becomes shallow. You may also want to set a timer that way pressing the shutter doesn't cause shake.

You'll probably eventually want an actual macro lens, as well as a better tripod for outdoor excursions, but if you're just doing this and staying in one place this is just fine :)

That one will work, but there are many less expensive options that are the exact same product, just branded differently.

I have this version, (as you can see, it's the same product) - only $18 - which works beautifully for any kind of intervalometry (time lapses) and also, the main button will trip the shutter remotely. If you have the camera in bulb mode, it's great for fireworks, since you can hold the shutter open as long as you like.

If you don't need any kind of intervalometry or programmability, but need to be able to hold the shutter open manually, this one is even cheaper yet. It's the one I use for fireworks.

Okay, 55-250 sounds great. Also - I feel like I read somewhere that EF-S lenses can be used on EF Bodies with an extension tube. It's not optimal but could work.

The Canon sounds great but some other commenters have reccomended other things in the thread:

Tamron 70-300

Sigma 18-250

Do you think any of these would be better for me than the 55-250?

Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Lens for Canon (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VSGQPG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ovBxCbN0N4H7E
So I tried to do some research on your lens, and if I found the right one a review site said it will work with both. So I went to Amazon to make sure and appears people use this with a 6D and love it. If that's your lens than you are in luck :)

>Macro is one of the most technical sides of photography, a good starter lens is the 100mm macro from canon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004XOM3?pc_redir=1410422622&robot_redir=1

This lens, my god. This lens is one of the best purchases you'll ever make in the lens department. It's phenomenal for portraits, excellent for macro, and it's fast! It's nearly identical to the L version except without IS. Buy this lens, you'll keep it forever!

But also, Canon makes both a 50mm and a 60mm macro. You can look into those as they will be cheaper and more versatile for everyday photography.

If you are using the kit lens that came from the camera then buy a new lens. I'm not sure what you are shooting, but whatever it is for price the best lens you can buy is the Nifty 50. It's a 50mm f1.8 and it only costs $125.

I suggest it as a great first lens to buy after you've grown past the kit lens. It offers a very shallow DOF and it's only $125.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

50mm 1.8 is cheap and amazing. Great for portraits, great for beginners. In simple terms, its focal length gets you that "blurred background".

http://stalman.com/camerasorwhatever/24

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Shutter-Release-Remote-Control/dp/B003Q9RERY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538492951&sr=8-3&keywords=neewer+intervalometer+canon This is the one I have for my SL2 (200d) and it's great! Cheap enough that I don't have to worry about throwing it around, easy enough to use, and pretty darn handy!

/u/asad137 is completely right about camera choice. Go for the older model. (It has the exact same sensor in it!) And you should have money for this lens. It was the best $100 I ever spent. It's perfect for portraits of family and friends. Here are two examples. (one) (two)

Assuming by "wildlife" you mean animals/birds at a distance...

Bob Atkins' website has a section listing the best EOS lenses under $400, which includes the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS. He personally recommends the Tamron 70-300/4-5.6 Di VC, and there's used examples of the latter on Amazon for $280.

You can also find used examples of the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS for $300, the (discontinued) Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 for about $200, and the (discontinued) Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 for $100.

Of all those, I'd recommend the Tamron 70-300 myself, although if money is really tight and you can do without image stabilization, the Canon 100-300 seems to be a bit of a bargain (both Bryan Carnathan and Ken Rockwell give it a decent review).

Note: I'm only using Amazon for price-consistency. Check Craigslist, your local classifieds, and other outlets at your leisure.

I'm surprised I haven't seen more recommendations for macro extension tubes.

https://www.amazon.com/Kenko-Auto-Extension-Canon-Mount/dp/B000U8Y88M

I eventually purchased the Canon 100mm macro and the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x, but before that, the extension tubes let me really play with Macro photography and get some good shots. There are a lot of limitations (aka, shallow depth of field) to Macro photography that it will behoove you to get some practice with. Especially once you go with higher magnification.

on amazon it says that the sensor sizes of the sl2,t6i and t5i are all the same (22,3 x 14,9 mm) aps c cmos so I assume that I can just buy one of them and couple them with this lense https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-24mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519841703&sr=8-3&keywords=2.8+lense+canon

I'm asking because the body only price for the t5i has more value than that of the 2 other cams (in germany). Also, I believe a power adapter (to let it run for an unlimited amount of time) for the t5i is cheaper (though I'm not sure yet)

I will have a more detailed look on the prices and low light performance later

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it seems as if the a6000 even has a better price and more reviews (equally as good) than the sl2 etc. Can I plug it into power and use it nonstop from the box or do I have to buy a power adapter for it?

should I take any special lense or is the standard "SEL-P1650 (16-50 mm)" good too?

Maybe the 55-250mm STM if you want to go longer? It's got IS and is a good buy from what I've seen. Otherwise you could look at the 17-50 2.8 from Sigma. It's getting more expensive, but if you like the focal length of your kit lens it's basically a better version of it. Lets in 4 times more light at 50mm than the kit lens and has IS also.

My god. They did it! This is exactly what I'm looking for. Ready for a quantum leap from my T3i!!!

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Just to be sure, can someone confirm that I can still use my Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens if I have the adapter?

Edit: nevermind, now I see it is for full frame.

was looking for a more versatile lens to travel, as my 18-135 kitlens was really not sharp or fast enough. I was going to get a Tamron 24-70 f2.8 for around 600 euros. Until Someone suggested a sigma 17-50 f2.8 and I checked it out. Loved it, fast and sharp and versatile! Paid 270 euros. I use it for traveling, landscape and street photography. And use the prime 50 for portraits. Highly recommend it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003A6H27K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522534610&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=sigma+17-50mm+f2.8+canon

There's really not much out there for $300-$400 without doing a whole lot of scouring on the used market.

If you can wait a bit more I personally love the Rokinon 14mm@f2.8, which they do make in an AF sensor and non AF sensor versions (both are manual focus though). The version that doesn't have the focus indicators is pretty risky to use,

From Rocky Mountain National Park a couple months ago:Img #1 Img #2 Img #3

It might be possible but I can't come up with anything under $200.

The best I can come up with are:

Used Tokina 12-24 mm for $278 categorized as "EX" (excellent) condition
A used and rather beat-up Sigma 10-20 mm for $268 categorized as "BGN" (bargain) condition
A used Rokinon 14 mm for $276.21 (but realize this one is manual focus and doesn't zoom)

I would add to this a recommendation for considering a "nifty fifty" as one of your near future lens additions. I still don't know why Canon doesn't include this as a kit lens, but hey, I guess they figure it's a great way to squeeze an extra $125 out of everybody. This is a de facto standard prime lens for all Canon users.

For portraits I just use the 50mm 1.8. it's pretty cheap and I actually used it with my old camera. Here's a link to it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_w9wRAbAYR8CHR

Here's a sample of a shot I took with it: https://www.instagram.com/p/BgMtD0HHPN5/

You might want to spend the extra money for the 50mm 1.4, but honestly I don't think it's necessary unless you're really picky about your bokeh.

Skip the extension tubes especially on crop body and just get a real macro lens.

The non-L version of the 100mm f/2.8 can be had for $550 after rebate right now at Amazon - http://amzn.com/B00004XOM3?tag=amz-link-20 - and it's a great lens that nearly matches it's L-series counterpart in almost every way.

Hmm, we'll I'd buy the 24mm lens new, which is $130, then get the best Rebel kit you can afford, which would be the T6i it sounds like. The kit would come with a basic zoom lens as well. Consider buying an even cheaper, older Rebel used (such as T3i) if you're not sure about photography as a hobby. Also consider the Rebel SL1 for it's tiny size with the 24mm attached.

Macro is one of the most technical sides of photography, a good starter lens is the 100mm macro from canon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004XOM3?pc_redir=1410422622&robot_redir=1

If you want more magnification after that you can add extension tubes to the lens, but then is getting hard to manage the focus of the lens and the working distance can be awkward http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000U8Y88M?pc_redir=1410295973&robot_redir=1

Finally if what you are really after is a microscope like magnification the 65mm macro from canon will do the trick, This is a highly specialised lens and I will not recommend it to a beginner. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00009XVD5/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1410489652&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

Thanks for your feedback!

Is this the lens you're talking about?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494539948&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=24+mm+stm&dpPl=1&dpID=31c4%2Baf6K-L&ref=plSrch

In ELI5 terms, what does that lens do? And I assume the lens would be compatible(I don't know much about EF-S)?

Should I skip the kit lens?

50mm

Simple cheap and good all around focal length that will challenge you to move closer to your subject.

EDIT: Alternatively, you can go wide angle for a little bit more with the 24mm

I really enjoy this lens on my t3i: https://www.amazon.ca/Canon-EF-S-24mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536535825&sr=1-1&keywords=efs+24mm

After read a lot, ask here and askphotography.

my best low cost option is: Rokinon AE14M-C 14mm f/2.8

Nifty 50 is a must.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

I'm not sure how wide your dad wants to go, but you could check out the 24mm f2.8 for $150.

If you think he would want to go wider, maybe spend a hundred more than you want to and get the 10-18mm.

Looks like this lens would be a 32mm equivalent on a crop. 32mm isn't too terrible, but personally, for astrophotography, I'm looking at this 14mm Rokinon lens for my T7i:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZY9JJYU/ref=psdc_173565_t3_B003VSGQPG

This lens is also cheaper on Amazon

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wAmAyb7SGSE9S

This one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=psdc_173565_t1_B00894YP00#customerReviews

I wonder if there are different versions if it, this is the one I have

Sigma 583306 17-50mm f2.8 EX... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003A6H27K?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Rokinon AE14M-C 14mm f/2.8-22 Ultra Wide Angle Lens with Built-In AE Chip for Canon EF Digital SLR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZY9JJYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7.GHzbBNZ3CWY. This is the model you need/want.

I’d say look at a Rebel t7i or 80D, and invest in some glass. You can pick up a 80D refurbished, 50mm, 24mm stm, a used Tamron 70-200 2.8 VC for under $2000 and that will be a solid base!

Refurb 80D Kit $779.20

50mm $125

24mm $149.

Tamron 70-200 used $799

$1853 Enough for some accessories

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-17-55mm-Lens-Cameras/dp/B000EW8074

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-55-250mm-F4-5-6-Cameras/dp/B00EFILVQU/ref=sr_1_4?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1457039751&sr=1-4&keywords=canon+lens+55-250mm+stm


so the Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM would work? seems people don't like the 70-300.