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Digital camera question - lenses

Posted on 8/19/22 at 8:24 am
Posted by Joe
North Jersey
Member since Jan 2005
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Posted on 8/19/22 at 8:24 am
Hi all -

My wife got a Canon t3i about 8-9 years ago. I’m looking to upgrade it for her. She has a few lenses that go with it that fit the t3i that she spent a decent amount of money on. A few questions:

1. Is it worth upgrading the camera? I’m assuming there have been significant improvements in the last 10 years.

2. I’m also assuming the lenses haven’t changed and are still worth using - are camera lenses universal? Should I be shopping for a camera that can use the same lenses?

3. Can anyone recommend a camera that will fit with her lenses? DSLR? Will a mirrorless use the same lenses?

Thanks for any guidance!
Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
Member since May 2013
11741 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 9:27 am to
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1. Is it worth upgrading the camera? I’m assuming there have been significant improvements in the last 10 years.


Yes. Upgrade the camera body. If you want to be able to use the lenses you've already purchased stay with a Canon APSC (crop sensor) Camera.

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2. I’m also assuming the lenses haven’t changed and are still worth using - are camera lenses universal? Should I be shopping for a camera that can use the same lenses?


Yes, the lenses are still worth using. No, the lenses are not universal, you need to stay within the same lense mount. The T3i and any other Canon APSC camera can use both EFS and EF lenses. Note that EF lenses are intended to be used with a full-frame camera so multiply the focal length by 1.6 for use on APSC.

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3. Can anyone recommend a camera that will fit with her lenses? DSLR? Will a mirrorless use the same lenses?


Canon 90D if you want to stay DSLR or Canon R7 if you want to go mirrorless and buy an adapter to use your old lenses.

This post was edited on 8/19/22 at 9:28 am
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
266138 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 11:37 am to
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. Is it worth upgrading the camera?


Yes. Autofocus in particular has advanced immensely since then.
Posted by lsuconnman
Baton rouge
Member since Feb 2007
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Posted on 8/19/22 at 2:09 pm to
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This post was edited on 7/16/23 at 5:55 pm
Posted by wheelr
Tired of the BS
Member since Jul 2012
5514 posts
Posted on 8/19/22 at 2:50 pm to
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1. Is it worth upgrading the camera?


Ask what features are holding you back. A new camera doesn't mean better photos. My dslr is 10 years old and still does everything I need.
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