Thinking of upgrading to full frame camera

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  1. task0778

    task0778 New Member

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    Currently I have the Canon Rebel T6 (APS-C). Will any of my current lenses work with a full frame camera, even if it is a Canon? Hate to have to buy new lenses, I ain't exactly rich, y'know?
     

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    On Amazon there is a used Canon 5D, around $250 for body only. And a used 6D for $500 to $600. What do you think?
     
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    johnsey Site Moderator Staff Member Site Supporter

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    Both are great cameras, if its a 2008 model mark 1 5d, I would say your better off with the 2013 6D, there is a noticeable jump in specs between the two. The 5dm2 for 250 would be a steal and I would grab that over the 6d at the price. That said, the 5D can make great images and was high end in its day, your just are limited on this like megapixels and iso performance.
     
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    The question of if the lenses work is completely dependent on which lenses you bought for the camera.

    If you have kit lenses the answer would be a a very likely no, lens kits usually include one or two inexpensive EF-S lenses which are made for the smaller sensor and even if you could mount them on full frame would show extreme vignetting. If you bough any standard EF lenses for that T6 you can use them on pretty much any canon even the mirrorless ones with the right adapter. Larger lenses will work on smaller sensors.
     
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    I would choose the 6D as a camera body for starters. Can you do us a quick list of what lenses you have, and then we can help you out to what will work or not on a full frame camera.

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    The Canon T6 came with a 18-55 mm zoom that is EF-S, so that won't work on a full-frame, correct? The other lens that came with the camera is a 75-300 zoom that is EF, so it ought to work. I also bought a 500 mm lens with an EF adapter so I could try for some close-up pics of a full moon. Missed the last one, I believe the next one is May 7. Plus a Rokinen 14 mm that has an EF mount too.

    I notice that the 6D has quite a few more megapixels than the 5D. Was thinking of getting that one (6D). I assume that means better resolution?
     
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    Your pretty much have it. The extra resolution is nice, it lets you print larger, but doubling MP does not double print size.
    https://design215.com/toolbox/megapixels.php
     
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    I haven't received a check from the gov't yet, but I decided to bite the bullet and get the 6D anyway. I'm also going to get a Canon EF 28-105 mm zoom F3.5-4.5 lens, that with the other lens I already have should cover most shooting situations. I'm looking into taking some astrophotography. Should be interesting and challenging.
     
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    Sounds like you have a plan, that will solve the coverage range for a minimal investment, and the Rokinon you have should be good for astrophotography.
     

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