RxForB3
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I'm thinking of upgrading. Currently I have a t3i, 18-55 kit, 55-250 kit, 100mm f/2.8L macro, 50mm f/1.8, a Sigma "Bigma" 50-500, and temporarily a Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 which is almost certainly being returned (too wide, and not fast enough). Currently I'm most interested in landscape and macro shots and specifically REALLY interested in shots at night with stars and landscapes involved. The t3i was sufficient until I got interested in the star shots. It may work decently if I do multiple medium length exposures for star trails, but not for single exposure star trails or particularly for shots of individual stars. At least, not to the degree I want it to.
I bought a Canon 5D Mark III body and took it out with the Rokinon lens. I was in love! But then I found/realized/remembered that my kit lenses would not work. I had intended to sell the Sigma lens to help cover the cost of the Mark III. If I sold that, and sold the t3i plus lenses (since they don't work), I'd just be left with the 50mm, 100mm, and possibly the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 to replace the other Rokinon. If I keep the Mark III, I won't be able to afford other lenses for quite a while (probably a year). I could possibly afford the Mark III plus the 24-105mm bundle, but that would be a stretch.
So...do I:
1. Keep the Mark III and do with just the 24, 50, and 100? I REALLY love the increased ISO performance compared with the Mark II. Like the feel, the built in electronic level, the easy in-camera HDR, the quick autofocus for those times I shoot my son (figuratively speaking), and just overall LOVE the camera. Total: 3464 (Mark III) + 699 (Rokinon) = 4163
2. Bite the bullet for the extra "kit" lens with the Mark III and try selling some of my other prized possessions from other hobbies leaving me with a 24mm f/1.4 for stars, 24-105mm f/4l, 50mm, and 100mm macro. Total: 4098 (Mark III, lens) + 699 (Rokinon) = 4797
3. Go for a Mark II with the "kit" lens, and 24mm Rokinon. Total: 2639 (Mark II, lens) + 699 (Rokinon) = 3338
4. Mark II with "kit" and a Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L. Total: 2639 (Mark II, lens) +1599 (Canon 24) = 4238
5. Stick with what I've got and just upgrade to a better lens until later. Either the Rokinon or the Canon 24mm. However, I'm really not pleased with all the noise in the t3i. I managed some decent shots with the t3i + Rokinon 14mm, but not what I'd like. The 24mm would allow more light, but not by THAT much.
6. Some other option that one of you with your infinitely better knowledge of lenses/cameras can suggest.
Thanks for reading through the lengthy post, and I appreciate any suggestions you can give. I would really hate to give up the Mark III. I'm in love. But I never gave the Mark II a chance, so who knows. I figure lots of amazing photographs of stars have been made with the Mark II. Surely I could be happy with that. Maybe?
I bought a Canon 5D Mark III body and took it out with the Rokinon lens. I was in love! But then I found/realized/remembered that my kit lenses would not work. I had intended to sell the Sigma lens to help cover the cost of the Mark III. If I sold that, and sold the t3i plus lenses (since they don't work), I'd just be left with the 50mm, 100mm, and possibly the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 to replace the other Rokinon. If I keep the Mark III, I won't be able to afford other lenses for quite a while (probably a year). I could possibly afford the Mark III plus the 24-105mm bundle, but that would be a stretch.
So...do I:
1. Keep the Mark III and do with just the 24, 50, and 100? I REALLY love the increased ISO performance compared with the Mark II. Like the feel, the built in electronic level, the easy in-camera HDR, the quick autofocus for those times I shoot my son (figuratively speaking), and just overall LOVE the camera. Total: 3464 (Mark III) + 699 (Rokinon) = 4163
2. Bite the bullet for the extra "kit" lens with the Mark III and try selling some of my other prized possessions from other hobbies leaving me with a 24mm f/1.4 for stars, 24-105mm f/4l, 50mm, and 100mm macro. Total: 4098 (Mark III, lens) + 699 (Rokinon) = 4797
3. Go for a Mark II with the "kit" lens, and 24mm Rokinon. Total: 2639 (Mark II, lens) + 699 (Rokinon) = 3338
4. Mark II with "kit" and a Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L. Total: 2639 (Mark II, lens) +1599 (Canon 24) = 4238
5. Stick with what I've got and just upgrade to a better lens until later. Either the Rokinon or the Canon 24mm. However, I'm really not pleased with all the noise in the t3i. I managed some decent shots with the t3i + Rokinon 14mm, but not what I'd like. The 24mm would allow more light, but not by THAT much.
6. Some other option that one of you with your infinitely better knowledge of lenses/cameras can suggest.
Thanks for reading through the lengthy post, and I appreciate any suggestions you can give. I would really hate to give up the Mark III. I'm in love. But I never gave the Mark II a chance, so who knows. I figure lots of amazing photographs of stars have been made with the Mark II. Surely I could be happy with that. Maybe?