orb9220
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Yep as others have pointed out. Glass is where it's at.
Want something like a kit lens upgrade from say a 18-55 slower variable f-stop cheap lens? Then spend the monies on a f2.8 constant like the Nikon 17-55 f2.8 which is top of the line. Since that is out of my range then I opted for the Tamron 17-50 f2.8. And my usability in lower light and Image IQ went up quite a bit. Cheaper Zoom then upgrade to f2.8 in the 70-200 range and add a 1.4x or in a pinch 1.7x and wouldn't touch a 2.0x on even a f2.8 and too much a hit in Image IQ and speed.
Also consider what lenses a particular system has that you will need. Canon or Nikon are both great. I went with nikon as I like the feel and controls,menus better than the canons. And now it comes down to sizing up the lens prices and buying only good primo glass and not the cheaper consumer lenses. Also I didn't consider the other brands as I also buy a lot used on craigslist. And have a lot more to choose from Nikon or Canon then other mounts.
But yep get the idea that the Body is the most expensive item to consider. As it is not! It is the Glass.
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Want something like a kit lens upgrade from say a 18-55 slower variable f-stop cheap lens? Then spend the monies on a f2.8 constant like the Nikon 17-55 f2.8 which is top of the line. Since that is out of my range then I opted for the Tamron 17-50 f2.8. And my usability in lower light and Image IQ went up quite a bit. Cheaper Zoom then upgrade to f2.8 in the 70-200 range and add a 1.4x or in a pinch 1.7x and wouldn't touch a 2.0x on even a f2.8 and too much a hit in Image IQ and speed.
Also consider what lenses a particular system has that you will need. Canon or Nikon are both great. I went with nikon as I like the feel and controls,menus better than the canons. And now it comes down to sizing up the lens prices and buying only good primo glass and not the cheaper consumer lenses. Also I didn't consider the other brands as I also buy a lot used on craigslist. And have a lot more to choose from Nikon or Canon then other mounts.
But yep get the idea that the Body is the most expensive item to consider. As it is not! It is the Glass.
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