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From what you're planning on using it for I think the t6i is probably going to be your best option. Some people seem to just be anti-Rebel, but honestly they boast a lot of features as long as you don't need a top lcd or lots of external controls. I still have my old t3i that is honestly one of my favorite cameras, especially for video. It's not the most advanced and is missing a lot of features that higher up canon dslr's have, but it's still a great camera.

I would definitely recommend putting more into your lenses than your body, and if you're considering upgrading to a FF sometime in the next couple years, it might be worth it to look for EF lenses rather than EF-S, since EF lenses are compatible with both crop sensors and full frame sensor bodies.

A favorite lens of many photographers is the 24-70mm f/2.8 L II because it has a nice range of focal lengths and is part of the canon 'L' series. However, it's priced accordingly and if it's not in your price range, that's completely understandable.

A very inexpensive lens that will give you much better results than the kit lens is the 50mm f/1.8 STM EF, which, at $120, is quite the deal. It's also featured on Ken Rockwell's Best Canon Lenses. It is a prime, meaning you can't zoom in or out, but I find 50mm to be a nice general focal length, especially for portraits and street photography. You might also consider the 24mm f/2.8 STM EF-S($150) for slightly wider angle, which can be nice on a crop sensor body. It's not compatible with FF cameras, but at $150, it's probably worth getting just for your t6i, especially if you aren't sure if you'll go FF anytime soon.

Check out Ken Rockwell's guide and maybe compare it to other guides online, there's a lot of people that have posted their favorite lenses or what they find to be the "best" lenses

Good luck!

You really need to define "something cheap" for this crowd.

For example the 70-200 F4L is described as "cheap" (and it totally is cheap.... relatively), but $600 for a lens ($470ish used) if the $300 body is a stretch may not seem "cheap" to you.

As other's have said the 50mm is your best bang for buck. If every $$ is critical you may save an a bit on a used older MK II version which isn't as good or as quiet but on the 5D may be just as fine. If you want to go really cheap YONGNUO has a 50mm F1.8 for $50 new. Going with a name like Yongnuo can be scary (compared to canon) but the 50mm (unlike the other yongnuo knock offs) gets good reviews by users on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QEXM4YC/

If you want some more flexibility, a bit more reach, and a cheap price, something like the much derided, gets no respect, 70-300 can be had for $100ish used/refurbished or you can get tamron/sigma version for $100-$200. You'll get the flexibility of a zoom and you can get some decent pictures (in good light) with the 5D.

Other lens to consider are the 85mm F1.8 ($350ish new) and the 100mm F2.8 USM ($600 new but $300ish used). These may be a bit better for traditional portraits as the 50mm is a bit wide for that use. Like the 50mm they both deliver a lot of bang for the $$.

Unfortunately on the wide end it's a bit more challenging: The 40mm is not much wider than the 50 and goes for $200ish. Even at that price and the slower speed it's a fine alternative to the 50mm . The old version of the 35mm/F2 still goes for $200 used as does the 24mm F2.8. YONGNUO has a 35mm F2 knockoff that sells for $90 but reviews are fairly meh. For a wide/normal zoom the 28-70 F35-45 for $100ish is probably the best bang for your buck but here are a slew of other options in that range (35-80, 30-80 etc) that may be worth researching:
http://www.opticallimits.com/Reviews/187-canon-ef-28-70mm-f35-45-ii-test-report--review

Consider adding a flash to your kit. The low-light AF/performance on the 5D is abysmal but with a flash equipped with an AF assist lamp/beam it improves greatly. I use a 580EX (Version 1 sells used for $100ish) but there are some 3rd party knock offs that may work just as well for a few less $$. The 580EX AF asssit lamp is really.... gentle. It paints your target with faint red stripes that are so great compared to the blinding white light or blinding strobe used for AF assist on other cameras.

The 5D is fun but it can be really challenging. One thing I did not realize when I first started using the camera is that there are two different "on" positions and the camera behaves differently depending on which one is selected. I was driving myself crazy, thinking I had a defective model "It just worked a few minutes ago!"

Also check on the status of the mirror repair for the 5D you are buying. It's a known issue and if it has not been repaired using the original canon repair kit (no longer available) it may fail. Mine failed after a month and the vendor fixed it but for me and since then has been fine. (knock on wood) but as it's not the genuine canon repair with the re-enforced mount I figure it will fail again, hopefully not before I get my $300 worth out of the camera.

https://petapixel.com/2015/05/13/canon-warns-the-original-5d-may-suffer-from-mirror-separation/

1. It all really depends on your budget, but for Macro: EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro, or the EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro. For portrait, I'd say to start of with the EF 50mm 1.8
   
   
2. Your T5 is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses.
   
   
3. Buying used is a great way to save some money on quality lenses. Like most things, it depends on the reputation of the person selling. Private sellers, make sure you do your research on them if buying on Ebay or Amazon or something. KEH.com, B&H Used and Adorama Used are great places to buy used and inspected equipment with a decent warranty. Also the Canon USA Refurbished store is an excellent place to buy. They have stuff that Canon has officially looked over and comes with the same 1 year warranty as their new stuff. I've bought a lot from them and have been very happy with it.
   
   Hope this helps!

I've never done one for that length of time but let's do some math.

1 minute of time at 30 frames per second. That is 1,800 frames. Now let's say we're shooting for 40 days. That equals out to 45 frames a day. Easy enough. There are 1,440 minutes in a day. So evenly dividing this, we now are looking at 1 picture every 32 minutes.

So that solves that dilemma. Now let's consider power. They make an AC adapter for your camera. There's a canon official one but on amazon you can get a cheap knockoff that's virtually identical for around $10. Here (This is for example purposes, you didn't mention your camera)

Now some basic food for thought. Depending on the length of time your shooting this, you may be able to do this entirely by hand, but it'd probably be in your best interest to use an intervalometer or magic lantern.

If you don't mind a slight lag, you can save some money and use an app if you're on Android. I use one of 2 apps that display the live view on my phone and has remote control features.

DSLR Controller is a more basic app that does this. but I prefer qDSLRDashboard as it offers many more features -- just not free and I can't recall the price.

I got a hotshoe mount for my phone like this one, but not this one and a USB OTG adapter like this and connect the phone to my DSLR via USB.

Benefits are the phone (or tablet) then displays my camera's live view, the touch screen becomes the camera's touch screen for things like touch to focus, the apps can control the camera and use their own overlays (I like qDSLRDashboard's focus peaking feature).

Bonus: Both support live view over WiFi and you can install custom firmware on a TP-Link TL-MR3040 portable router, then plug the router into your camera and have wireless control via either app to your camera.

There's a slight delay between the camera and what's displayed on phone, more so over wifi. So if you need precision, this isn't your answer. But if you want something kinda fun and cheaper than a monitor, give this a shot.

I don't know if you'd be interested, but I'm actually selling this exact lens! For less than this. I'll attach the amazon link. This probably sounds super sketchy since I just joined Reddit and this is my first comment. Yikes. But i figured it was worth a shot.

But yes, you can buy this lens cheaper refurbished or even new.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B00EFILVQU/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all

^thats the list of 3rd party sellers selling that lens on amazon.

I only recently discovered and acquired this lens for my 7Dm2 since my 24-70 lives on my 5Dm4 now. I don't use the 7D much and thus haven't really used the lens much, so my opinion is formed entirely from reviews on the internet. Which say it is a great lens. That shouldn't really change with age. I bought mine used, which seems a reasonable thing to do since the age implies an updated version could be coming in the future.

As a compromise, maybe you'd like the [EF-S 24mm f/2.8] (https://smile.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-24mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B00NI3BZ5K/) which is only $150 new? Used, I'm sure you could find it for $100-ish. It is a fantastic, cheap little lens that is ~38mm on a crop sensor which is pretty fantastic.

I've used power extra and Opteka and Wasabi power

Initially they'll all perform the same as the OEM battery but wont last more than a year or two depending on how often you use them.

I'd go with wasabi they have reasonable brand recognition. Pretty popular 3rd party gopro battery supplier. Probably lasts longer than the other lesser known brands but I managed to loose my wasabi battery so I can't vouch for it's longevity.

Still better than buying a bunch of Canon batteries if you're going to be going through a bunch of them in a day.

But if you just need an extra battery you might want to just invest in the Canon branded one since it will last for years.

Since I usually just use my t3i for Macro stuff in a more studio-ish environment. This is a life saver. highly recommend you get one if you use your camera indoors and on a tripod often.

Macro photography is one of my favorite things!
This setup is around $100 (50mm lens is optional and not part of this total) and a great place to start.

The extension tubes, when used on an (optional) 50mm lens, allows you to be anywhere from 21cm away from the subject, to 4.2cm depending on how you stack them :)

The lightbox kit comes with various backdrops and lighting. You can also use paper as a background if need be.

I also extremely recommend a tripod, when you're that close to the subject the depth of field becomes shallow. You may also want to set a timer that way pressing the shutter doesn't cause shake.

You'll probably eventually want an actual macro lens, as well as a better tripod for outdoor excursions, but if you're just doing this and staying in one place this is just fine :)

That one will work, but there are many less expensive options that are the exact same product, just branded differently.

I have this version, (as you can see, it's the same product) - only $18 - which works beautifully for any kind of intervalometry (time lapses) and also, the main button will trip the shutter remotely. If you have the camera in bulb mode, it's great for fireworks, since you can hold the shutter open as long as you like.

If you don't need any kind of intervalometry or programmability, but need to be able to hold the shutter open manually, this one is even cheaper yet. It's the one I use for fireworks.

I have two Yongnuo 568 EX II flashes, and they are quite good, and inexpensive. This model has TTL metering, which you might want, though if you can live without TTL you can get a cheaper model probably. Amazon Link
I also got a tripod + umbrella setup to use with this flash, which I recommend for studio work; this kind of setup is pretty cheap on amazon as well. You can use flash slave mode, by using your on-camera flash at 1/128th, though you may have to get a remote and receiver pair for better results.

Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Lens for Canon (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VSGQPG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ovBxCbN0N4H7E
So I tried to do some research on your lens, and if I found the right one a review site said it will work with both. So I went to Amazon to make sure and appears people use this with a 6D and love it. If that's your lens than you are in luck :)

>Macro is one of the most technical sides of photography, a good starter lens is the 100mm macro from canon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004XOM3?pc_redir=1410422622&robot_redir=1

This lens, my god. This lens is one of the best purchases you'll ever make in the lens department. It's phenomenal for portraits, excellent for macro, and it's fast! It's nearly identical to the L version except without IS. Buy this lens, you'll keep it forever!

But also, Canon makes both a 50mm and a 60mm macro. You can look into those as they will be cheaper and more versatile for everyday photography.

If you are using the kit lens that came from the camera then buy a new lens. I'm not sure what you are shooting, but whatever it is for price the best lens you can buy is the Nifty 50. It's a 50mm f1.8 and it only costs $125.

I suggest it as a great first lens to buy after you've grown past the kit lens. It offers a very shallow DOF and it's only $125.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

50mm 1.8 is cheap and amazing. Great for portraits, great for beginners. In simple terms, its focal length gets you that "blurred background".

http://stalman.com/camerasorwhatever/24

Yongnuo's probably the way to go. They make really nice 3rd party flashes.

If you do buy one, make sure:

1: It's made for Canon

2: It has TTL (basically means it has auto mode), probably listed as ETTL or something.

https://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-YN-568EX-YN568EX-powerful-speedlite/dp/B00DA8459G

This is the one I have, works fine on my 80D.

https://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-YN600EX-RT-Speedlite-YN-E3-RT-600EX-RT/dp/B01GMFQULE

This is the slightly higher end model with radio triggering for wireless off-camera flash.

Hope this helps! What camera are you using?

EDIT: Oh hey, I just noticed my suggestions are identical to another guy in this sub.

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Shutter-Release-Remote-Control/dp/B003Q9RERY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538492951&sr=8-3&keywords=neewer+intervalometer+canon This is the one I have for my SL2 (200d) and it's great! Cheap enough that I don't have to worry about throwing it around, easy enough to use, and pretty darn handy!

/u/asad137 is completely right about camera choice. Go for the older model. (It has the exact same sensor in it!) And you should have money for this lens. It was the best $100 I ever spent. It's perfect for portraits of family and friends. Here are two examples. (one) (two)

Assuming by "wildlife" you mean animals/birds at a distance...

Bob Atkins' website has a section listing the best EOS lenses under $400, which includes the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS. He personally recommends the Tamron 70-300/4-5.6 Di VC, and there's used examples of the latter on Amazon for $280.

You can also find used examples of the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS for $300, the (discontinued) Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 for about $200, and the (discontinued) Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 for $100.

Of all those, I'd recommend the Tamron 70-300 myself, although if money is really tight and you can do without image stabilization, the Canon 100-300 seems to be a bit of a bargain (both Bryan Carnathan and Ken Rockwell give it a decent review).

Note: I'm only using Amazon for price-consistency. Check Craigslist, your local classifieds, and other outlets at your leisure.

The wifi feature actually comes in really handy; it's great for quick uploads as others have mentioned. However, one of its most useful features is the remote shooting function. It really expands your options for creative shots. You can use it to control the 6d, but it works great as an external wireless display.

To get the most out of it, buy a smartphone hot-shoe mount. Allows you to mount the phone to the 6d for shooting at odd angles. Or put your camera on tripod, flip the phone around, and now you can actually see what you're shooting (stills only though, no video). Setting the 6d to liveview with AF face detection works really well.

This is what I use ($15): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C3QF4GY

on amazon it says that the sensor sizes of the sl2,t6i and t5i are all the same (22,3 x 14,9 mm) aps c cmos so I assume that I can just buy one of them and couple them with this lense https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-24mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519841703&sr=8-3&keywords=2.8+lense+canon

I'm asking because the body only price for the t5i has more value than that of the 2 other cams (in germany). Also, I believe a power adapter (to let it run for an unlimited amount of time) for the t5i is cheaper (though I'm not sure yet)

I will have a more detailed look on the prices and low light performance later

EDIT:

it seems as if the a6000 even has a better price and more reviews (equally as good) than the sl2 etc. Can I plug it into power and use it nonstop from the box or do I have to buy a power adapter for it?

should I take any special lense or is the standard "SEL-P1650 (16-50 mm)" good too?

Maybe the 55-250mm STM if you want to go longer? It's got IS and is a good buy from what I've seen. Otherwise you could look at the 17-50 2.8 from Sigma. It's getting more expensive, but if you like the focal length of your kit lens it's basically a better version of it. Lets in 4 times more light at 50mm than the kit lens and has IS also.

Im fine waiting longer and saving some more money, maybe $400-500. What would be a good C/F one that is durable? I dont really care about how much the unit weighs itself, or how about how small it collapses to. Im mainly going car camping, so i need something that stays stable for 3-4 hours. Attached below is the camera and lens im planning on using, so it gives you a bit more information, weight wise, and size wise on the camera equipment.

Camera

Lens

My god. They did it! This is exactly what I'm looking for. Ready for a quantum leap from my T3i!!!

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Just to be sure, can someone confirm that I can still use my Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens if I have the adapter?

Edit: nevermind, now I see it is for full frame.

was looking for a more versatile lens to travel, as my 18-135 kitlens was really not sharp or fast enough. I was going to get a Tamron 24-70 f2.8 for around 600 euros. Until Someone suggested a sigma 17-50 f2.8 and I checked it out. Loved it, fast and sharp and versatile! Paid 270 euros. I use it for traveling, landscape and street photography. And use the prime 50 for portraits. Highly recommend it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003A6H27K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522534610&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=sigma+17-50mm+f2.8+canon

There's really not much out there for $300-$400 without doing a whole lot of scouring on the used market.

If you can wait a bit more I personally love the Rokinon [email protected], which they do make in an AF sensor and non AF sensor versions (both are manual focus though). The version that doesn't have the focus indicators is pretty risky to use,

From Rocky Mountain National Park a couple months ago:Img #1 Img #2 Img #3

It might be possible but I can't come up with anything under $200.

The best I can come up with are:

Used Tokina 12-24 mm for $278 categorized as "EX" (excellent) condition
A used and rather beat-up Sigma 10-20 mm for $268 categorized as "BGN" (bargain) condition
A used Rokinon 14 mm for $276.21 (but realize this one is manual focus and doesn't zoom)

I would add to this a recommendation for considering a "nifty fifty" as one of your near future lens additions. I still don't know why Canon doesn't include this as a kit lens, but hey, I guess they figure it's a great way to squeeze an extra $125 out of everybody. This is a de facto standard prime lens for all Canon users.

For portraits I just use the 50mm 1.8. it's pretty cheap and I actually used it with my old camera. Here's a link to it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_w9wRAbAYR8CHR

Here's a sample of a shot I took with it: https://www.instagram.com/p/BgMtD0HHPN5/

You might want to spend the extra money for the 50mm 1.4, but honestly I don't think it's necessary unless you're really picky about your bokeh.

You might as well get one that supports eTTL and high speed sync like YONGNUO YN-568EX II. If you've got a couple more bucks, the YN-600EX-RT II is what I currently use. It's got a built in wireless receiver so if you pick up a transmitter you can go off camera full eTTL/HSS.

Do you know what lenses she currently has? In the price range it may be a little difficult to find a really nice one. You could always go with a Canon kit lens like the 18-55mm. It's going for $200 new on Amazon but you can very easily find it for less with a little research. I'll link it for you below. At 18mm it will be fairly wide.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B000V5K3FG

Skip the extension tubes especially on crop body and just get a real macro lens.

The non-L version of the 100mm f/2.8 can be had for $550 after rebate right now at Amazon - http://amzn.com/B00004XOM3?tag=amz-link-20 - and it's a great lens that nearly matches it's L-series counterpart in almost every way.

This lens is the kit lens for canon APS-C cameras. It has a good zoom range (~28-88 equivilant) which makes it a good lens for both landscape and portrait work.

Hmm, we'll I'd buy the 24mm lens new, which is $130, then get the best Rebel kit you can afford, which would be the T6i it sounds like. The kit would come with a basic zoom lens as well. Consider buying an even cheaper, older Rebel used (such as T3i) if you're not sure about photography as a hobby. Also consider the Rebel SL1 for it's tiny size with the 24mm attached.

Macro is one of the most technical sides of photography, a good starter lens is the 100mm macro from canon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004XOM3?pc_redir=1410422622&robot_redir=1

If you want more magnification after that you can add extension tubes to the lens, but then is getting hard to manage the focus of the lens and the working distance can be awkward http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000U8Y88M?pc_redir=1410295973&robot_redir=1

Finally if what you are really after is a microscope like magnification the 65mm macro from canon will do the trick, This is a highly specialised lens and I will not recommend it to a beginner. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00009XVD5/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1410489652&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

it's nice to have a lens pen brush thingy to brush off the sand once you're back inside, and especially before you change lenses. i wouldn't change lenses out in the sand if you can help it.

Thanks for your feedback!

Is this the lens you're talking about?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494539948&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=24+mm+stm&dpPl=1&dpID=31c4%2Baf6K-L&ref=plSrch

In ELI5 terms, what does that lens do? And I assume the lens would be compatible(I don't know much about EF-S)?

Should I skip the kit lens?

50mm

Simple cheap and good all around focal length that will challenge you to move closer to your subject.

EDIT: Alternatively, you can go wide angle for a little bit more with the 24mm

Same thing as santhonyl but cheaper third party version

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QEXM4YC/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1502897239&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=canon+50mm+1.8&dpPl=1&dpID=4184rTci0eL&ref=plSrch

I really enjoy this lens on my t3i: https://www.amazon.ca/Canon-EF-S-24mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536535825&sr=1-1&keywords=efs+24mm

You can get a new STM version for $87 or "very good" used for $63 on Amazon...


Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Zoom Lens (Bulk Packaging) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BW6LVW2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_9wLVCbVAPQVCH

After read a lot, ask here and askphotography.

my best low cost option is: Rokinon AE14M-C 14mm f/2.8

Nifty 50 is a must.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW

I'm not sure how wide your dad wants to go, but you could check out the 24mm f2.8 for $150.

If you think he would want to go wider, maybe spend a hundred more than you want to and get the 10-18mm.

Looks like this lens would be a 32mm equivalent on a crop. 32mm isn't too terrible, but personally, for astrophotography, I'm looking at this 14mm Rokinon lens for my T7i:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZY9JJYU/ref=psdc_173565_t3_B003VSGQPG

I have the Yongnuo 568EX II and have taken a few hundred shots with it with no missed shots. Construction is very solid, and all the features work as expected including highspeed sync and E-TTL. The color is a little cooler than my Canon flashes so I always have to warm it up a bit in post process.

For long-term reliability? Well, you kind of get what you pay for; there are people reporting that these "cheaper" flashes do not last as long as the brand name. I've only had the Yongnuo for a couple of months so I can't tell how long they will last, but I've had the Canon 580EX for 10 years now and it hasn't missed a shot.

This lens is also cheaper on Amazon

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wAmAyb7SGSE9S

As /u/4esahp said, don't trust ebay battery capacity figures. I actually have about 10 Wasabi Power LP-E6 replacements that work very well in the three years I had them. These are the ones I use:

https://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-Battery-Canon-LP-E6N/dp/B0041MY32Y

The YN560II is a manual flash only. It will not support E-TTL. If this is your first flashgun I'd pick one which supports TTL. The YN560II only has one pin at the bottom to communicate with the camera opposed to 5 pins which full function flashguns have.

The Yongnyo 568IIEX does that I believe.
http://www.amazon.com/YONGNUO-YN568-Flash-Speedlite-Speed/dp/B00DB21TCM/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1452083815&sr=1-1&keywords=yn568ex+ii+canon

The 560II is excellent as a slave flash but very limited as first choice.

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EB0AY8?vs=1

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Rokinon AE14M-C 14mm f/2.8-22 Ultra Wide Angle Lens with Built-In AE Chip for Canon EF Digital SLR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZY9JJYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7.GHzbBNZ3CWY. This is the model you need/want.

I wonder if there are different versions if it, this is the one I have

Sigma 583306 17-50mm f2.8 EX... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003A6H27K?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I’d say look at a Rebel t7i or 80D, and invest in some glass. You can pick up a 80D refurbished, 50mm, 24mm stm, a used Tamron 70-200 2.8 VC for under $2000 and that will be a solid base!

Refurb 80D Kit $779.20

50mm $125

24mm $149.

Tamron 70-200 used $799

$1853 Enough for some accessories

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003EB0AY8?vs=1

I think it's a Minolta SR mount.

You will need this adapter.

Amazon | B&H

Seconded, stick with the Canon brand.

Do not click on this link

I used a cheap 50mm to get this photo last weekend that's similar

https://i.imgur.com/adTHYJg.jpg

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This $45 one to be exact: Yongnuo 50mm

This one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=psdc_173565_t1_B00894YP00#customerReviews

This works fine with autofocus on my M100, and it's only $39.95.

Canon's EF and EF-M mounts are different. They are not mechanically compatible and an adapter is required.


Something such as this is required: Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Auto Adapter - Canon EOS (EF / EF-S) D/SLR Lens to Canon EOS M (EF-M Mount) Mirrorless Camera Body - with Full Automated Functions https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D9BKWEQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nb6uzb9XXP506

Have you tried a lenspen? I swear by my lenspen. Such an incredible tool.
Dont rub too hard with a cloth, otherwise you may scratch it.
https://www.amazon.com/Lenspen-NLP-1-LensPen/dp/B007G5NNOW

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-55-250mm-F4-5-6-Cameras/dp/B00EFILVQU/ref=sr_1_4?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1457039751&sr=1-4&keywords=canon+lens+55-250mm+stm


so the Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM would work? seems people don't like the 70-300.