Investing into Canon L series lenses when you own a Rebel body?

11 years 8 months ago #241193 by April77
I was just told that it's not a good investment when I still own a Rebel body? :blink: I would rather buy good glass now, then when I have the money upgrade to a better body. Buying good body now, and having to be stuck with my kit lenses doesn't seem like a route that makes sense.

Anyway, what are your feelings on this?


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11 years 8 months ago #241211 by shelland
I've always heard to invest in glass before body. I love my 70-200 L on my measly 60D. :thumbsup:

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11 years 8 months ago #241215 by Baydream
Bodies change rapidly, good lenses much more slowly. Next year, the latest body will be "replaced" but the lens will still be top notch.
I bought my 70-300IS when I got my Rebel film body many moons ago. It still works great on my 60D (and XT and XSi).

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11 years 8 months ago #241221 by John37
I have a Rebel body (t3i), and now have 2 L lenses. Though my skills are improving, thus contributing to better pictures, those lenses have really acted as steroids for my camera. I really want a 5Dmkll. But I think I made a better investment with getting the glass first.

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11 years 8 months ago #241277 by Henry Peach
I'd rather have a Rebel body + fast zooms than a fancier body + slow zooms. I've been completely underwhelmed by my L lenses, but they get the job done.
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11 years 8 months ago - 11 years 8 months ago #241467 by rmeyer7
Like everyone said, good glass is definitely a good investment. The best thing to pair with nice lenses is good skill -- much more important than a high end body. I've seen some jaw-dropping photos made with a Rebel and a great lens by photographers who know their craft and their gear. (Then again the same photographers could make good images with lesser glass too, but the right glass can make the difference between a good photo and a great one.)


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11 years 8 months ago #241472 by Scotty

Henry Peach wrote: I'd rather have a Rebel body + fast zooms than a fancier body + slow zooms. I've been completely underwhelmed by my L lenses, but they get the job done.


Underwhelmed by which lens?

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11 years 8 months ago #241475 by KCook
Unless you have commercial clients, I don't see how the word "investment" could possibly be relevant to photography B)

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11 years 8 months ago #241563 by Scotty

KCook wrote: Unless you have commercial clients, I don't see how the word "investment" could possibly be relevant to photography B)


Very easily. Resell, making your own prints, etc.

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11 years 8 months ago #241569 by KCook

Scotty wrote:

KCook wrote: Unless you have commercial clients, I don't see how the word "investment" could possibly be relevant to photography B)


Very easily. Resell, making your own prints, etc.

Nope. Only pros will detect any difference in results from an L lens versus sub-L (and maybe not then).

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11 years 8 months ago #241570 by Scotty

KCook wrote:

Scotty wrote:

KCook wrote: Unless you have commercial clients, I don't see how the word "investment" could possibly be relevant to photography B)


Very easily. Resell, making your own prints, etc.

Nope. Only pros will detect any difference in results from an L lens versus sub-L (and maybe not then).

Kelly


Lol are you being serious?

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11 years 8 months ago #241575 by KCook
Yes :duel:

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11 years 8 months ago #241594 by chasrich
My second body is in the mail... Now I'm wondering if glass wasn't the way to go. :unsure: :S

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11 years 8 months ago #241625 by Scotty

KCook wrote: Yes :duel:


There are tens of thousands of non-pros that can tell the difference in L lenses and consumer ones. I'm one of them.

Use an 85L and a regular 85 f/1.8 and you'll see the difference every time.

Or a 300 f/2.8 IS II versus a 70-300 entry level lens.

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11 years 8 months ago #241653 by KCook
Sure, they can tell the difference pixel peeping. But can laymen (not eagle eyed enthusiasts or agency editors) tell the difference in prints?

practical Kelly

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