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    Camera lense combinations

    Hi; I own a 60D + various lense's one of which is a 24-105L. Obviously on the 60D the 24-105 is a 38-168 which means I'm forever changing between that, my 10-22mm and occasionally my 200mm 2.8. I'm debating buying a spare body to save time but then started thing whether I should go FF - a 6D - and also purchase a 70-300L. This combo would give me 24-105 - on the 6D & 112-480 on the 60D so basically 24-480 with 2 cameras. Am I right in my thinking, am I missing a point, has anyone got their own views?

    Thanks Andrew
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    Re: Camera lense combinations

    Hi Andrew
    A great camera and some great lenses.
    Can I ask what are your main subjects in photography (Landscape, Wildlife, People, Macro etc..)?

    If this was me starting out again then there are two routes that I would consider.
    1. Full-frame camera (6D or 5D3) with the 24-105mm f/4L IS and the 100-400mm f/4-5.6L IS lenses.
    2. Crop (APS-C) (60D, 7D, 700D) with a EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS lenses
    Both combinations cover wide-angle to telephoto, add a 40mm or 50mm fast prime and maybe a macro lens.
    The two lens set up means just one lens change if needed.

    The 24-105mm f/4L IS lens and 200mm f/2.8L lens are very desirable lenses but are they the right lenses for you and the type of photography that you love taking?
    A second body is great but they are soon out of date and replaced.
    The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS lens is superb on a crop camera but not so good on a FF camera.

    Just my view.
    Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L, Canon RF 24-105mm f4L
    Please note: I do not have or use Photoshop

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      #3
      Re: Camera lense combinations

      I have much same dilemma and currently thinking second body which will probably be 6D.
      Canon 5D3, 7D2, 60D, Canon 70-200L f2.8 IS II, Canon 300 f4L IS, Canon 16-35 f4 L, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon 1.4 MkIII extender, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD, Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS
      https://www.flickr.com/photos/16830751@N03/

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        #4
        Re: Camera lense combinations

        A second body should always be IMHO a FF such as the 6D Or 5D MK3. This then becomes the FIRST body.
        Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

        www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

        North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

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          Re: Camera lense combinations

          True the second body would be my go to camera usually with 24-105 attached.
          Canon 5D3, 7D2, 60D, Canon 70-200L f2.8 IS II, Canon 300 f4L IS, Canon 16-35 f4 L, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon 1.4 MkIII extender, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD, Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS
          https://www.flickr.com/photos/16830751@N03/

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            Re: Camera lense combinations

            I shoot mainly wildlife, so after the 550D, I went for the best 1.6 crop camera - a 7D.

            Agree with Stephen on lens choices, as I pair my 7D to the 70-300 L, and also have the 15-85, and a 50mm f1.4. Spot on there, Stephen!

            If you prefer full frame (say for portraits/landscapes), your 24-105 L will be a great walkabout, so pair it with either the Canon 10-22, or the Sigma 10-20 for super wide.

            Good luck! Mike.
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            5D4 : 7D2 : 16-35 f4 L : 24-105 II L : 70-200 f2.8 L : 100-400 II L : Macro 100 f2.8 L : Manfrotto CX055 Pro3

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              Re: Camera lense combinations

              Nathaniel,

              I am fortunate to have all of the above, though I'm sure I'll have to sell something sooner or later (when the good Mrs Jones finds out!)

              Anyway. 7D has not been out with me for a while but will be with me to maximise my 70-300L for sports and wild life.

              I have yet to try my new 6D for sport and wildlife. I don't think the lack of a sophisticated auto-focus will make it a show-stopper, but perhaps make it a little more difficult. I think unless you know what you are doing with the 7D you could start to blame the camera - as we have seen many times. I think the main problem will be reach.

              So my normal kit is 6D, EF24-105 for wide and general walk-about, EF100 for macro, and Sigma 12-24 DG for UWA. Oh and my 50mm

              Remember your 10-20 Sigma and the 10-22mm canon are not FF, so won't fit the 6D, however I thought I saw you say you had a Sigma 15-30 DG and if so this will be compatible on FF. I have this too but it wasn't quite wide enough for me.

              I am finding the 6D a dream to use and, though still learning, I think it is a superb bit of kit and I now prefer it - for what I do most of the time - to my 7D

              Hope this helps.

              Graydon
              Canon 6D & 7D | Light Room + CS6 |
              EF 70-300L | EF 100 Macro | EF 24-105L | EF17-40L | Canon EF 50mm

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                #8
                Re: Camera lense combinations

                You are definitely on the right track. One f/f body, one crop body gives you the greater span of usable lenses.

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                  #9
                  Re: Camera lense combinations

                  It's an interesting take on the usual "What lens..." debate!

                  I like your 6D for the wide end and 60D for the telephoto idea, it's cheaper, more convenient, and better quality than buying a series of quality glass.

                  But The 6D's high ISO performance lends itself to helping maintain a reasonable shutter speed with the slower telephoto lenses so it'll be somewhat wasted if you just use it as a wide-angle camera, and as Nat has said, it'll soon become your No.1 body.

                  I'd be inclined to use the 6D and crop-in for the telephoto shots.
                  Steve's kit - Canon 6D/EG-D/BG-E13/60D/EF-D/BG-E9/600 EX-RT/17-40L/24-105L/40/100L/70-200L/70-300/2x iii/Sigma 8-16/Yongnuo YN-568EX (x2)/YN560EX II/YN622C-TX/YN622C (x4)

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                    #10
                    Re: Camera lense combinations

                    Mmm food for thought. All your comments make good points and yes, I probably would use the 6D as the main body. I'll mull over your ideas and make a decision. Thanks for the advice

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