cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/10379978
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.
I know one of the advantages of mirrorless is the potentially shorter lens flange distance, so changing the lens mount makes some sense. But couldn’t there be a passive adapter (with wired passthrough) similar to a macro tube to use the old lenses? Maybe there is idfk.
I expect mirrorless to continue to grow (at least with respect to DSLRs), and frankly I’m happy with that.
As far as changing brands goes, I agree with that. There are a fair few good options in the mirrorless space and I daresay most of them aren’t canon
There are indeed many active and passive adapters that will let you use DSLR glass on a mirrorless body! You do lose some of the size advantage, but DSLR glass is still pretty solid in terms of performance and is getting cheaper by the day.