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I've started rediscovering photography again after a multi year break, and I've currently got a decision to make. I've started doing some more macro photography recently, and I'm to the point I would like to purchase a macro lens. However, I now realize that new DSLR cameras seem to be on their way out and mirrorless is what the major manufacturers are moving to. My current gear is a budget Canon DSLR with a kit lens, and a basic 75-300mm.

My question is this. Should I switch to a mirrorless camera before I spend more money on lenses? I don't have a huge amount of money invested so far, and whatever lens type I buy is most likely what I'm going to have to stay with for many years to come. My hard limit would be $1000 for the body, but preferably $700 or less. Since I would like to stay with Canon, that leaves me with the R100, R50, and RP at the very top end. I am open to other options however, especially if there are good aftermarket lenses and accessories.

Although I know there will still be new and used EF lenses available, I do worry a bit about future camera body upgrade options. I know I'm overthinking this a bit too much, but I'm just curious what other people think.

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[-] stargazingpenguin@lemmy.zip 1 points 8 months ago

Have you run into any caveats while using the adapter? I've heard comments about adapters sometimes causing issues with EXIF data, but I could easily see that being caused by cheaper adapters.

[-] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 8 months ago

I haven't experienced anything like that. The only real issue is that the autofocus isn't quite as fast.

[-] Fonderthud@lemm.ee 1 points 8 months ago

You can buy cheap dumb adapters that are just metal rings and transmit no data or more expensive adapters which transmit data and allow autofocus. Buy cheap adapters for any old lenses you want to use and expensive ones when you value the lense tech.

I've got a D750 and an XT100. Given the smaller size and the cheaper old lenses I can run the XT has gotten more use in the past few years.

[-] stargazingpenguin@lemmy.zip 1 points 8 months ago

Since you mentioned the XT100, what do you think about the lack of the large right hand grip versus your D750? I like the retro aesthetic, but I've got larger hands and I'm unsure of how comfortable it would be long term.

[-] Fonderthud@lemm.ee 1 points 8 months ago

My hands are average so I haven't had an issue. I bought used and it came with a thumb grip. Also I keep a leather shell case on it, feeds into the retro look and adds some bulk. At no point have I found it uncomfortable and no one else who has picked it up has complained given what I've added to it.

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