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Making the Move to Sony

  • 13-11-2017 1:31pm
    #1
    Chavways
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭


    I know there's plenty of threads similar to what I'm about to write but I felt like I wanted some direct advice too.


    I currently have a Canon t5i, Canon 16-35 f/4L and Canon 55-250 f/4.5-5.6. I've had the camera for about 3 years now but find my self using it a lot more than I used to and getting into video a lot more too (as a hobby and for some jobs).


    As a result I'm looking to change to a Sony a6500 as it seems to cover all my needs for photo and video. My predicament is with lenses.
    I know the 55-250 won't be compatible with the Sony but I'm absolutely in love with the 16-35 as I take mostly landscape photos. I've only had it a few months but should I sell my 16-35 and get the Sony version or get Metabones or similar?



    I'm also concerned that I'll need a good telephoto lens and not sure if there is a good Sony equivalent in my price range which is drawing me towards an adapter and then a purchase of an original Canon 70-200 f/4. Also drawn to the adapters as I see that they are getting better and Metabones V looks to cover nearly all features of the A6500 and I'd love to be able to use more Canon lenses as Sonys are crazy expensive.



    Thanks in advance!


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  • #2
    bullpost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,240 ✭✭✭bullpost


    I was in a simliar situation, but with Olympus gear.

    Bought a M4/3 body with the intention of using a convertor with my original lenses.

    Little by little I've replaced all with M4/3 equivalents. The benefits of the smaller size is just too compelling to ignore.


  • #3
    Chavways
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭Chavways


    bullpost wrote: »
    I was in a simliar situation, but with Olympus gear.

    Bought a M4/3 body with the intention of using a convertor with my original lenses.

    Little by little I've replaced all with M4/3 equivalents. The benefits of the smaller size is just too compelling to ignore.

    I'm not sure the adapter would annoy me too much as I usually shoot from a tripod but I guess only time would tell.


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