Upgrading to Full Frame
 

What's up all. So I currently shoot with a Canon 60D (for the last 4 years) and my primary lens is a 15-85. I've been holding off on purchasing any new lenses for a little over a year now since I knew I'd want to go full frame at some point and didn't want to lock myself in to a particular brand.

The question is, do I go for a used 6D and throw the extra money into a new lens (the 24-105 would be a perfect replacement for my 15-85 which won't work anymore) or should I look into one of the Sony A7 series options?

Battery performance is obviously a huge hit going with Sony plus I think I should be able to get a 6D cheaper than the Sony counterpart.

I'm still a few months out from making a decision on this, just looking for input.

Whats pulling you to Sony? Once you put FF glass on a mirrorless body you start to lose the size advantage. If you already have invested in Canon glass I would stick with them.

"do I go for a used 6D and throw the extra money into a new lens (the 24-105"

Yes, perfect set up with all the advantages of full frame. Be mindful of the limited focus points on the 6D mk1.

With the 6D mkii coming, you might be able to find a deal on a new 6D with 24-105 bundle (which is what I bought 4+ years ago)

The whole draw is simply that it's newer technology and is marginally lighter (even with Canon glass) but it's hard to justify the price increase over a used 6D. On top of that, after 4/5 years I'm pretty accustomed to Canon.

Yea, it's something to be mindful, that's for sure. I've also been reading that the image quality is on par with the mk1, so I'm guessing my best bet is to go with the mk1 and invest the remainder into the lens.

Excellent. I've also looked at the 16-35 since I shoot quite a lot of wide angles. Doing that though would not only cost me more but I'd also likely have to carry around a 2nd lens.

It sort of depends on what kind of photography you're doing. Sometimes crop factor is quite helpful glass is a better investment than a body. If you have good EF glass already then maybe the body is a better bet.

I typically only use the camera when traveling (which is nearly every weekend). I shoot a lot of landscape and street photography, so a wide angle is what I think I'd use the most as my current 15-85 is my most used lens.

I found a good deal on the 16-35 f4 IS that I might pull the trigger on. I figure I can probably pick up a 6D body once the 6D mkII hits the shelves.

6DMkII has dynamic range problems. I'd hold off on it.

The 6D has GPS if it matters. For travel photography, some people like it.

That is one reason I've stayed with Nikon instead of going with Sony, the lack of GPS options, even though external devices.

There are rumors that eventually Canon and Nikon will offer FF mirrorless.

I use the 6D with the EF 16-35mm f/4L and couldn't be happier with the results. You're welcome to check out the 500px link in my signature for some examples (mostly landscapes).

That being said, I also have friends who use the Sony and are quite satisfied. And I do envy them not having to deal with the 6D's prolific dustspot issues.

So I'm back at it with this dilemma again, albeit slightly different.

I've settled on staying with Canon but I'm wobbling back and forth on what to do right now. I shoot mainly travel/landscape/city photography for the record.

Current setup is a 60D with the 15-85mm and a 50mm f/1.8.

Option 1: Complete upgrade to a 6D with a 24-105mm as a direct replacement. Out of pocket after selling existing equipment is ~$1,250.

Option 2: Keep the 60D but sell both existing lenses. Upgrade to the 16-35 F/4L. Out of pocket is ~$410. I'm also looking at the Sigma 18-35mm as that seems to get stellar reviews and would be wide enough for me if I move onto FF at some point.

So with option 2, I'm limiting myself on the longer end but it's also a significantly cheaper option. I shoot within that range 80% of the time so it doesn't seem like it would be a huge deal. The 70-200 F/4 is also on the list down the road, so maybe a few years from now I can migrate the 16-35 over to a FF and add the 70-200.

6D Mk 2 was released recently but isn't getting great reviews.

There are rumors of Nikon and Canon going mirrorless with APS-C or FF sensors.

Myself, I'm staying with my D750 for now. Nikon just released the D850, which sets a new benchmark for prosumer.

But I'm not going heavier than my D750.

I could keep it for years or see if Canon/Nikon does something more interesting.

Ya, I'm staying away from the 6D mkII, mainly for price but also due to the poor reviews regarding the dynamic range.

They've been saying that for quite some time now :) I have the X-T2 and just love it! Glad I made the move away from Canon.