Regarding this issue, you can rationally analyze it according to your own situation and consider it from the following aspects:
is only considering the improvement of image quality, and you can upgrade the lens
No matter what level of body at hand, the main difference is in material and control. Under the premise of the same specifications, the difference in image quality is not very big.
For example, if the camera on hand is 850d, if it is not upgraded to the full frame body and also upgraded to the APSC frame, it is upgraded to 90d. In fact, the improvement is very limited in terms of picture quality. This improvement is only reflected in the focus performance, continuous shooting speed, maximum shutter speed, etc. If you want to improve the picture quality, you either directly upgrade the full frame machine or you can only start with the lens. The improvement of image quality by
lenses can be said to be very direct.
A high-quality bull head and a cheap dog head have completely different effects, whether in terms of sharpness or color, whether in terms of out-of-focus blur effect or in terms of detail imaging effect. For example, compare the ordinary 24-105mm non-constant aperture version with two lenses similar to the focal range of 24-70mm f2.8, and take JPEG photos directly. From the naked eye, you can see that the 24-70, which is obviously one of the three, is better than the 24-105, which is non-constant aperture of ordinary sets. If you use a high-level fixed-focus lens to compare, the effect will be at the two levels above and below.
Some friends may disagree with it, believing that the difference between the f8 aperture and the normal cheap lens is not much different. In fact, this is just a comparison from some indicators, such as the lens resolution is similar and the in-focus imaging sharpness is similar. But if we consider the overall picture quality, the blurring of the focus and the overall imaging color are completely different, and even people who don’t understand photography can tell whether it is good or bad.
In addition, if you compare the aperture constant, the maximum aperture size, the focus speed, dust and drip protection, and the workmanship and materials, the overall bull head is not at the same level as the dog head. Considering long-term use, convenience and effect, of course, a good lens will be more worthy of possession, and can be used for a long time to obtain better shooting results.
From the perspective of lens retention rate, high-end lenses are more valuable. Even after many years of use, as long as there is no artificially damaged area, you can still get a higher quotation when selling second-hand ones. Ordinary cheap lenses are basically not worth a few dollars. Calculated from the overall cost of use, you won’t save much money.
Considering the improvement of photography performance, you can consider upgrading the body first
. Some camera friends already have commonly used lenses, but due to the insufficient body performance, many subjects are not easy to shoot. For example, some friends come back to buy a camera to take pictures of their children. They have a conventional zoom lens in hand and a large aperture fixed focus head. From the lens aspect, it is enough for daily shooting needs, but they always have a high chance of shooting failure due to the small focus point and insufficient focus performance, and insufficient continuous shooting performance. In this case, just consider upgrading the fuselage.
Take me as an example. I have used eOS 6D for eight years. I used this camera to take photos of still life products, pose portraits, and scenery. I personally feel very satisfied and have fully met the needs. I have 24-105mm f4, 35mm f1.4 on hand, and several lenses such as 135mm f2 and Baiwei , which can also meet my needs. However, with the expansion of photography themes, I need to take documentary and follow-ups from time to time, such as commercial events, weddings, etc., and the demand for shooting sports goals has increased greatly. The weak focus performance of 6D can no longer meet my needs, and may even delay things. So I need to upgrade to a higher specification body. Later I changed to the mirrorless body r6, so that the continuous shooting, focus, and anti-shake indicators met my requirements, and the lens continued to be used through adaptation.
has undergone tremendous changes in the shooting subject matter, with higher requirements for pixels, higher demands for focus and continuous shooting, and greater changes in the shooting environment. When these situations occur, it is time to consider changing to a higher specification body.
comprehensive suggestions
Should I upgrade the body first or the lens first?
If you have sufficient funds, of course you have to upgrade, and the overall experience will be transformed.Although equipment is not a key factor restricting the growth of photography, it is definitely an important factor. Without a handy tool, Sun Wukong's energy cannot be maximized. Photography is the same principle. It is hard to cook without rice. Tools should progress in parallel with photography concepts, technology, and experience. Of course, not to become a equipment party, it is still the right way to focus on creativity.
If the funds are not too abundant and only enough to upgrade, then upgrade reasonably according to your own situation as described above. If you are an ordinary photography enthusiast and only have the entry-level apsc body and a supporting nose, then I personally think that if it is not a work purpose, you can first buy a large aperture fixed-focus head to experience it to increase the fun of photography; if you have a few commonly used lenses on hand, just upgrade the body.
On the road to upgrading photography equipment, I personally recommend that you try to upgrade the one within the best range you can withstand, don’t make do. For example, if you want to upgrade a portrait lens, you should directly consider 70-200mm f2.8 or 85mm f1.4, and don’t make an intermediate 70-200mm f4 or the like. This will be a waste. After the upgrade is directly completed, it’s enough to be practical.
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