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Advice Request - Lens question (lemmy.one)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by waspentalive@lemmy.one to c/photography@lemmy.ml
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First, please let me apologize for my lack of proper vocabulary. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

I have a Canon EOS R50 with the stock 18 to 45 lens.

I need a stronger telephoto capability, to take bird pictures, the moon, get that lone oak tree out in a field etc. There are devices that one can place between the lens and the body to <>, right? Would it be better to get one of these or to buy another whole lens? I am assuming the adapter would be less expensive. Money is a factor. (isn't it always?)

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[โ€“] maruudn@lemm.ee 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Lastly I would suggest you consider used gear.

I second this, buy used. Out of the 10 ish lenses I own, I've only bought two of them new. I almost only use my second hand gear ๐Ÿ˜… I also bought my current camera body used, as well as my camera sling bag! There's so much money to be saved by looking at the second hand marked you wouldn't believe it.

[โ€“] Durandal 2 points 1 month ago

Absolutely. I've gotten 2 cameras and several lenses across those three sites I listed. Only had two issues (with the same purchase) and it was resolved under warranty no problem. Some companies even have factory checked used stuff on their sites. I've gotten all my peak design stuff directly from their site on their used marketplace. All looks like it's basically new and comes with the same warranty but cost like 40% less. Good stuff.