Canon 650D/ Rebel T4i in 2022? A review and lens suggestions from a pro photographer

[@CanoeToNewOrleans]

The 650/T4i is a very capable camera. As a photojournalist, I've won national photography awards with it. The 18-55 kit lens works well, although it isn't well suited for low light, but with a 50mm STM low light is not a problem. The 55-250 STM renders colour well. It does struggle to focus in Live View at 250mm, but that's my only complaint. Its zoom range and light weight make it a good choice if you don't want to carry around a 70-200 f2.8. As for the 10-18, the colours are amazing.

[@RoyRiley]

That’s a great set up! Highly capable in the right hands as you have proved. All the best. R

[@allirogorilla]

I have an eos 650d / t4i - thought it was pretty good but so many years later figured it to be obsolete, and my passion dwindled from the inability to purchase a more professional camera - but you've renewed my interest in it, considering I don't have the funds to upgrade to anything special - but I just might be able to swing a couple new lens's for my T4i and get the ball rolling again. Thank you.

[@RoyRiley]

If you can’t do it with a T4i it ain’t worth doing! Good luck with it! Stick with what you have and bung a new lens on it sounds like good advice!

[@les8518]

I have had my Canon 650d for a long time. I still love it. I cannot see me parting with it. Thank you very for a great video. It has reinforced my love for my 650d. I have a number of lens that do all need to do. Most of my photography is Macro now.

[@RoyRiley]

Hi Les. Great to hear you are enjoying your camera! It’s wonderful to hear from someone who is happily enjoying what they have and producing the photographs they wish to make without getting distracted by new gear and all the other nonsense. Keep on going forwards. RR

[@abdelazizelidrissi9069]

and it's June 1st 2023 and still am watching this video in order to equip my t4i Rebel... for sure it's a REBEL camera! Thank you for this very valuable video !

[@RoyRiley]

Good luck with your T4i.. what a wonderful camera!

[@abdelazizelidrissi9069]

@@RoyRiley oooh thank youuu! Sure it is !

[@AndySnap]

I was asked about one of the older Canon dslrs recently, for a soon to be photography student, and was amazed to find it had a 24mp sensor, even wifi built-in I think, for about £200. Incredible value. I bought the 18-55mm 'kit lens' as a neat little lens which I've found very handy for 'social page' type pics at events where I don't want to have a big 24-70 in people's faces, it's plenty sharp enough. The 50mm f1.8 STM I bought in a hurry when I needed a 50 for a magazine portrait shoot. Great lens, amazing for £100 new, pics used full page in a glossy mag'. And I got the 55-250mm as a lightweight long lens for shooting the odd cricket match, when frankly I couldn't be arsed carrying a 300mm f2.8! Did the job just fine. I still have all these 'cheap' lenses which might get used on my R5, with the RF adaptor. Gear is what you make it, not necessarily what you pay for it... Merry Christmas!

[@RoyRiley]

Cheers Andrew!. Some of these smaller cameras and lenses are certainly more discreet for some assignments! Handy for a quick court snatch too and light enough to make running away quicker than if your lugging a 300 2.8. Hope you have a good Christmas. RR

[@agubser07]

The 550D/Rebel T2i was my first camera I bought used on Craigslist with the kit lens, 50 mm f/1.8, and 55-250 mm (all for $100!!). I knew nothing about DSLRs or photography and never became a fan of the kit lens, but the 50 1.8 in particular really opened my mind to the possibilities of photography. Boy am I glad that was in the bag. I was looking back and reediting some of the photos I took with that combo recently and was surprised how good some of them were.

[@RoyRiley]

Great buy! In the right hands the 50mm is the passport to really don’t diving into photography

[@palouuk]

Roy, hope you and co are well. Have just bought a 650d from MPD. I found watching this old vid very useful, many thanks

[@RoyRiley]

@@palouuk good to hear from you and good luck with the 650d! All OK this end. It’s been a complicated year but I’m still breathing so I guess that’s a win.. you Keeping well?

[@palouuk]

@@RoyRiley body doing OK, emotionally not that good. I'm hoping the challenge of a new bit of kit will get me outside of my head and troubles. Thanks for the reply

[@palouuk]

@@RoyRiley PS. it arrived this morning and so far is fun and fit for purpose. For 175 quid it looks mint. Any more vids coming this autumn?

[@RoyRiley]

@@palouuk sorry to hear of the emotional strain. Life can be very tough. I am as we speak listening to a book called the “the myth of normal” very interesting if you are into such things. Hope it goes well with the 650d canon or sigma 10-18mm lenses are both great quality and good value. Planning a return to making more videos but I have been super busy with work, travel and family so very time poor

[@palouuk]

@@RoyRiley thanks, I am currently working my way through "the body keeps the score" by Bessel van de Kolk. I'll deffo will be adding "the myth of normal" to my playlist. I'm feeling a bit like Atlas but with the whole universe on my shoulders. I've seen a few canon 10-18mm lenses for less than 100quid. Something for my October shopping list. The 650d is ideal for chucking into a rucksack with a couple of lenses for a bit of fun or to have something worthy of sticking on a photo library website

[@voicimavideo]

Je possède le 650D acheté neuf à sa sortie. 10 000 photos plus tard, je l'utilise encore en tant que ma caméra principale. J'ai investi dans les optiques ef-s qui me conviennent bien. Je ne me vois pas investir de nouveau dans les montures RF. À ce jour rien ne me tente dans les nouveaux appareils photo sans miroir, exception faite du Ricoh Gr IIIx que je viens d'acheter pour sa compacité/portabilité.

[@robinparkes9]

I had an Olympus Tough TG-6 thinking it would satisfy my photographic needs but I soon found its limitations. I got it sold on commission and bought a near mint 650D body (I really missed having a proper viewfinder) to team up with a 17-85 zoom that had been lying about for many years. Imagine my horror to find it had fungus so I bought an 18-135 STM zoom. I’ve taken more videos than photos with it and I’m absolutely delighted with it. It has all I need.

[@robertlawrence7958]

Great, practical down to earth advice. I used to have the 550D (never used a 650D) as a back up to my 7D and couldn't agree more as to it's capabilites. I gradually built up to my current gear and, as always for me, the older gear has to help fund the cost of the upgrade so it was sold. However, I recently needed a camera for a wildlife camera trap I am constructing and my immediate thought was for a used 550D with kit lens. As you said, the images from that camera are very good quality indeed and to my mind they always seemed to require less PP than the more 'pro level' cameras. The great thing about these cameras are that they make photography (particularly wildlife and sports) much more accessible to those with little cash to throw around. Nowadays, an APSC body coupled with say a Sigma 150-600 mm lens will get you wildlife images that were previously only in the range of very highly expensive gear.

[@RoyRiley]

A crop body with one of those long zooms would be incredible in the right hands! Good Lord! I used to lump around one of the big old 600mm F4 lenses back in the days of film. Very heavy and required a monopod to have half a chance of holding it steady! I agree about less PP required for some of these simpler cameras. I am currently using an R5 and it’s tricky to get the files right in Lightroom.. actually it’s a real pain considering the price of the damn thing!

[@georgesealy4706]

I have had the t4i for 10 years and have shot numerous video projects with it. It produces great results. I have other alternatives, but I always liked the t4i for those quick videos without a lot of fuss. I am going to mess around with loading the latest Magic Lantern build into it. As for a lens, I always liked the Canon 15-85mm EFS. It's great for interviews and tight situations. It's very versatile.

[@georgepieterse9850]

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[@TC-hl1ws]

I really enjoyed this. Most of us are hobbyists and get a lot of value out this video.

[@RoyRiley]

Really pleased you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your feedback. Hope you have a peaceful Christmas. RR

[@ga20ha11]

just installed the "magic lantern", works well. a great camera also in 2023.

[@RoyRiley]

Nice! What features has ML opened up for you?

[@shand1967]

Buy a 24mm ef-s stm pancake lens. It makes a great walk-around street lens. It is super sharp and great value. It works superbly on my 600d and my current 77d.

[@RoyRiley]

Nice idea! Lovely small prime lens

[@johnstaples1606]

Great video as usual.. it really takes the expense out of photography when considering what cameras and kit costs. I’ve got a 750D and it’s a great camera. The 55-250mm is a great lens too. But what the cheaper lenses might lack in sharpness editing makes up for that.. Composition is the thing thats we’re the skill is..!! Keep it real..!!

[@RoyRiley]

Cheers John. I would imagine the AF has taken a good step forward with the 750D. Wishing you a successful 2022. Thanks for your support of my channel this year. RR

[@2020davidg]

I have a 650D that I bought new, along with most of the lenses you talk about here (I don't have the long prime lens, sadly - I do have the 10-18 and 55-250 and they're both great lenses). I couldn't agree more with what you say... it's a great kit. I also have a 77D so the 650D doesn't get used so much these days but it worked well for me for many years.

[@RoyRiley]

Really pleased you like the video David and that you agree with some of the lens suggestions.. happy shooting in 2022. RR

[@DavidGauldRallyVids]

I just ordered one. It's my 1st dslr camera. £180 with a shutter count of only 367. Got a few lenses coming too. Will be used to create content on my YT channel.

[@RoyRiley]

@@DavidGauldRallyVids good luck with it! It’s a very capable camera if you are aware of its age and short comings and use it accordingly

[@DavidGauldRallyVids]

@RoyRiley yeah, it's just a starting point. I may upgrade after a couple of years once I've built a bit knowledge and developed my skills a bit.

[@trippymchippy8586]

I still have a 550D in my bag, which I have used professionally. The wide 10-22 and the 55-250 are cool lenses.

[@RoyRiley]

Very cool! Not much you could not do with those two lenses. Lightweight and super portable.

[@belaldarder7380]

A nice one Roy. Would be really interesting seeing you doing a photoshoot with this setup

[@RoyRiley]

Thank you and a very merry Christmas to you and yours. RR

[@jonford6119]

Excellent video, great combination of enthusiasm and knowledge. For quite a while, I had a Canon EOS 550d, with a 10-18mm, 18-55mm and 55-250mm. The 10-18mm is a really great lens, and fantastic value for money, and the longer zoom is also very capable. Even the cheapo kit lens is capable of great results when used well. I have since moved on to full frame cameras, with some pretty expensive lenses, not because I need to, but really just as an indulgence for myself. I really like the full frame kit, but I know I could get almost all I might need from my old set up. Now I find myself in the position of advising my 19 year old daughter on a good, cost effective set up for her. She's tiny, with small hands, and she struggles with my full frame kit. So what did I do? I bought her a 650d. I'm sure she'll love it, and be able to take great pics with it.

[@RoyRiley]

Thanks Jon. I ended up giving this to my daughter to use so we are on the same wavelength..honestly these cameras are about as good as it get for bang for bucks in my opinion but i do think they will be left behind by smartphones. cool digi compacts and mirrorless in the next few years

[@JuanFromH-Town]

Still using T3i , but hopefully not much longer. Upgraded lenses before new body.

[@RoyRiley]

Stick with what you have! Spend your money on wine, women and song!

[@ARMAJOV]

…. and it runs Magic Lantern! Thank you for this very good video and happy new year!

[@RoyRiley]

Thank you for your kind comment! Happy New Year back to you. Lets wish for a great 2022

[@borderlands6606]

To match the focal range of Canon aps-c lenses in a larger format, is indeed expensive. I sold a 550D with 10-18, 18-55, grip, batteries and accessories in 2018, and miss them frankly. I couldn't bring myself to part with 24mm and 40mm pancake primes (the latter also fits full frame), even though I have nothing to hang them on currently. The latest 850D is off the pace compared to the competition and relatively expensive, but second hand the Rebels are great value.

[@RoyRiley]

I totally agree. The value of these older cameras and lenses is incredible. A full kit can cost less than a big memory card for one of the new mirrorless cameras.

[@dennisgreene7164]

Fixing that 650 may be easy to do - put a fully charged battery in it. Connect it via USB to any laptop. Try turning the camera on while it is connected and it should/may work - I had this problem with a 5D mkIII

[@RoyRiley]

I will give it a try.. Thank You. RR

[@bikeradam]

Thanks for the info. I recently bought a used 650d with a kit lense and the same 85 1.8 you have. It's my first real camera. Until recently, I've just done mountain bike videos. GoPro's work great for that. I've been asked to film a video for one of my buddies business and the GoPro isn't really a great look. I bought the 650d for video. It was the best deal I could find at the moment. I'm filming indoors in a garage. I don't have much light to work with. The kit lense is to dark. The 85 works great when at 1.8, but I have to be real far away to have anything but a close up, and the focus is very unforgiving. When the subjects move more than a foot, they go out of focus, and if I leave the auto focus on, when they move, the lense goes through all it's range to refocus. Do you have any tips on how to get the auto focus to work better? I don't have money for any lights right now. Thanks for the vid, I learned a few things about my Camara.

[@RoyRiley]

Thanks! coming from a go pro to a DSLR with an 85mm 1.8 is a big jump for video! Even on the very latest cameras nailing focus with an 85 1.8 when recording video is going to be very tricky even with the latest AF. especially in low light...Its because there is such a fine slither of the subject in focus when shooting wide open. My advice would be try manual focus and keep your subjects still! (I manually focus probably 90% of my video work) if this is not possible then you will need a wider lens where you will have much more depth of field. You do not have to spend a fortune on lighting by the way. There are a few cheaper options out there these days. even just buying higher wattage light bulbs will help. Hope this helps. Its going to be a steep learning curve. Video with a DSLR is brilliant and cinematic but it is not easy. its a donkey that kicks! RR

[@bikeradam]

@@RoyRiley thanks, hearing a pro say that this is tricky helps. I'm also running full manual settings. When I jump, I jump lol. I've been in construction my hole life and I want to make a change. I think it would be fun to travel around and tell other people's stories. I've always liked what Mike Rowe did with dirty jobs. To do this, I'm also having to learn to edit. I have a buddy building a 1200 HP luxury RV that will be faster than a mustang. He's got a few sponsor and wants to do a video series about the build and the adventur that comes after . We shot a test episode for the sponsors. We took it all the way through to the end of production so we could all see what this is all about. We shot the live footage at 3am lol. I was given 5 days to edit. I had to use the GoPro. If you'd like to check it out, here's a link. It's my first video like this. I kind of mixed it up a little. Thanks again for the info, and letting me know that it's hard to use real camera. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f164YqWkqZehZ80

[@RoyRiley]

@@bikeradam it’s a great video man! You have done a brilliant job.. go pro cameras are pretty amazing little cameras and you have achieved so much with this basic gear. I personally find that go pro footage cuts quite well with DSLR footage and the two together can be an awesome way to tell stories. Use the go pro for the wide stuff and the DSLR for B roll cut aways.. (or until it goes out off focus! Then cut back to the go pro..) eases the eyes from the constant go pro fish eye thing! With your talent you will be huge in no time! Remember me when your rich and famous! RR

[@bikeradam]

@@RoyRiley thanks, that really means a lot. I could try to tell your story...... I have got a little better with the 650d since this vid. I shot some footage of Jess taking a dirt bike motor apart . It's a more cinematic look. The lighting is more dramatic. I shot everything from three distances. It's looking good as I load it into the editor. I can't wait to get good at this. My imagination is so much bigger than my skill level. Thanks for the B-roll advice. This was my first time using B-roll. I think it's gonna open a whole new world for me, well, my future viewers lol Thanks again.

[@paigeofstylez]

I currently have the t5i and i love it but im thinking to upgrading to the 5d mark II as i try to turn professional 🙏🏿

[@JGushi87]

Thanks for making this video!

[@warrenrae32]

Stick magic lantern on there with the different crop modes , resolutions and features such as dual iso and focus peaking and youd have a 'beast' on your hands.Imagine the 70-300mm with apsc sensor equivalent of around 500mm cropped in at 1.5 x then producing a 750mm equivalent 😁

[@RoyRiley]

Only limited experience with ML I’m afraid so cannot really comment. Sounds interesting though! Did fiddle with it back in the 5d2 days but my experience was not 100% positive.. love the concept and community though. Maybe I need to re-explore

[@directorbones]

Another great video. Thank you Roy.

[@RoyRiley]

Cheers Jeremy! Thanks for your feedback. Hope you have a great Christmas. RR

[@joewoerly7767]

Hi Roy, while using the Canon t4i, what camera lens would you use for food photography?

[@RoyRiley]

I am no expert at Food photography im afraid. I would put the camera down and eat whatever they put in front of me.. Maybe the kit lens would be a good place to start

[@brunodrakenas9575]

I bought the 800d and 700d for pennies but sold them. Now I’m in a need for aps-c camera because I cheaped out and bought a 10-22mm and didn’t go with the 17-40mm to my 5d2. I’m looking at a cheap rebel but I’m also considering an older 40d but don’t know what to pick… any advice would be much appreciated! Thank you for always speaking sense and for being who you are Roy!

[@RoyRiley]

@@brunodrakenas9575 40-80d all very good and all great bargains. 7d range also. Rebel range all great but if you are used to a full frame body then the higher up models will suit better. My pick of the littler.. 60d or 70d

[@DarrenLyons-un6nf]

Hi after owning my camera since 2012 and only using it a few times it’s been boxed up and put away until we recently moved to a new house. I came across it again and decided to look into using it more and came across your video. Wow you have renewed my interest in using the camera again and being a beginner your video has been really helpful in looking at the different lenses available for different types of photos. If I was to purchase just a couple of the lenses reviewed by you to get me started what would you advise please? I’m looking at wildlife photos and sports that are close and a distance away? Thank you in advance.

[@adrianlynch9435]

Hi Darren, I have a Sigma 18-300 and did have a Sigma 150-500 (but on a cropped body multiple both numbers by 1.6 = about 220-800mm) the 18-300 is really good for holidays where 1 lens can do just about anything and I love it. The 150-500 I have used for birds and aircraft and have had some cracking shots. Newer is a 150-600 both in contemport and sport versions (sport version weighs a ton) but Sigma also do a 60-600 btw. The 150-xxx are anywhere between £350-£1200 but you can get them as a kit with a 1.4 teleconverter. Look at 2nd hand especially MBP, LCE, Park or Wex as they will give a rating to the lens and give a warranty but possibly a little more expensive but more piece of mind.

[@ivipop_]

Nice video Roy! I had the 600D, I used for photo with a nifty fifty and for YT with the cheap 10-18, was great. I sold it because I had the 5D2, bought the expensive 16-35 f4 and realized for me, the cheap t3i was enough! although I love the 5D2, the 600d flip screen and old af was usefull. I mean, get rid of the kit lense and for the money, amazing lightweight small cameras you can take with you without fear travelling, etc. Regards from Valencia:)

[@RoyRiley]

Thank You! Sometimes sticking with what we have is the best option RR

[@LaaganNaSeaman]

Great video man . Great video. New subscribers here.

[@RoyRiley]

Much appreciated!

[@Sayers-Dan]

Great video! Really great take on a lower budget set up based around and APC sensor camera 😁

[@RoyRiley]

Thanks Daniel. Glad you enjoyed the content. RR

[@mlittleds9]

Great review, just got one of these

[@RoyRiley]

Thanks ML

[@seanburke4760]

I'm loving your videos and all the information and your delivery. I had the 760d and like you mentioned regarding the 650d it was full of modern features which have found their way into professional bodies. The only reason I don't still have it is because I really wanted to go full frame and so exchanged for the 5d mkii but would have kept the 760d if I could because of all the possibilities you have mentioned in your video. I have the 85mm 1.8 prime and it has been a fantastic lens for me. Currently my workhorse lens is a 28-135 3.5/5.6 which I got with an old 450d and both I used on the 760d and very happy with the results.

[@RoyRiley]

Always opportunity to get hold of another 760d… could be some bargains out there!

[@JavTheJackal]

Great video! Very informative. I have a T4i with a 18-55 mm and a 75-300 mm lenses. In comparison to the package you discussed in the video, what lenses and/or accessories you suggest I should add? Thank you!

[@RoyRiley]

I would certainly keep a look out for a 10-18 from Canon or the Sigma wide I mentioned. A nifty fifty would be a good cost effective addition too

[@Slag362]

You forgot to multiply the crop by the aperture with the 85mm f1.8 which becomes a 136mm f2.8. You must always multiply both the focal length as well as the aperture to get a full-frame equivalent figure.

[@RoyRiley]

Thanks Adrian. Interesting one! I completely agree regarding the focal length but am slightly unsure about what you mean regarding the aperture.. For example with the 85 1.8 Are you suggesting the lens will not operate at f1.8 and will become a f2.8 maximum aperture lens or that the depth of field / bokeh will be different to how F1.8 would appear on a full frame body?? now, I am no expert with crop sensors so I wonder if you could explain in more detail please??? I guess even though the amount of glass is the same, the sensor is smaller so less light gets to it??? The reason I came to my conclusion is when I stick my 85mm F1.8 on my crop sensor body it still shoots at F1.8 and the exposures perfectly match a full frame body shot at the same manually set ISO, shutter speed and aperture. I understand that the depth of field will be different because of the sensor size and density. For a real world example. Shooting a night time football match under flood lit conditions ( a situation I have been in many times!) an external light meter is used to figure out that the light reading at 800 ISO is 500th of a second at F1.8. Just for the sake of the example, I am using an 85mm F1.8 on a crop body and another 85mm F1.8 on a full frame body.. both manually set to ISO 800 with a shutter speed of 500th and an aperture of F1.8 are you saying the crop sensor body would not allow me to shoot at f1.8 or that it would allow me to shoot at F1.8 but the image would be one stop under exposed or that the lens would allow me to shoot at f1.8 and the exposure would match the FF body combo but the bokeh would be different ? Obviously the magnification of the crop body sensor would show the players to be a little closer! Thanks for your help with this because its a technical issue and I am more of a feet on the ground photographer who tends to steer clear of this kind of thing! All the very best. RR

[@Slag362]

@@RoyRiley Hello Roy, thanks for the reply. Crop factor maths can be a little brain battering to get your head around, it took me a while to understand it, so you not being up to speed with it is no surprise at all. Not wishing to plug another "KZbinr" but this is a good video to help with what is going on. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGbdf2mEi91gnrs If you think that this is bad, just wait until you get into "Total light gathered" which is the crop factor squared! It's then possible to get (depending on lens) the same image across crop and full-frame bodys, or even work out for medium and large format, or if you get really techie, you can work out for camera phone sensors! which is probably going just a little bit too far!! In short, if you don't multiply both the focal length by the crop as well as the aperture you are breaking math. I really hope that this helps?

[@RoyRiley]

@@Slag362 Thanks for this - all very interesting.. and complicated!!! but which of my football match options do you subscribe too? Which outcome do you think is most realistic in the real world?

[@Slag362]

@@RoyRiley Football!!! Now you've got me! I prefer to read a roll of wallpaper! 🤣

[@JLongTom]

@@RoyRiley In your example, the answer would be "the lens would allow me to shoot at f1.8 and the exposure would match the FF body combo but the bokeh would be different", except the bokeh _in the same field of view_ actually wouldn't be different (that is, if you compared the APS-C image with an equivalently cropped area of the FF camera, the images would look the same). All that would differ in your example would be the field of view. Now, if you wanted to have the same field of view on each camera, and so used a 135mm full-frame lens on your FF, the resulting images would have the same field of view but now the bokeh would look different (more out of focus on the FF). To get the same exposure, the aperture would still be at f/1.8 on the 135mm lens. By the way, shout out to the Canon 100D, which is a brilliant little (tiny!) camera (still the smallest DSLR that has ever been made, and will probably remain that way). It has an 18MP sensor and produces lovely images. The 5D mkIII is my workhorse, but the 100D with one of the wider STM lenses (the 24mm or 40mm) is miniature (it's actually ridiculous), fits in a jacket pocket, and weighs nothing. For trips to the hills, that's always the one I take. They're very cheap these days too! Easy to find for less than 150 quid with the third gen 18-55 kit lens, which is actually great glass!

[@deathpearl360]

I really liked the video. However, I kinda wished u showed some examples and also listed out the lens too.

[@RoyRiley]

Apologies Deathpearl! I do my best but often fail!

[@trevor9934]

I hope you will forgive a somewhat extended response, but you asked about our experiences, so here you go! I got a couple of EOS 650D (Rebel T4i) bodies around 2013 as part of a deal. They were virtually new. I tried them out for fun and was impressed by their performance in terms of value of money compared to my professional gear - I was shooting then with EOS 5DIII, 7D and some 60D's. The 60D is actually a GREAT starter cameras these days with all the controls of the pro units and some better weather resistance. The 650D's, while lower end, were later, and so had about the same performance (without the control ring and top LCD) as the 60D units. Yep, the lack of control ring took a little acclimatization but you soon get used to it - I used it for EV compensation. Having a flip screen is great for protecting the LCD when not in use, and although I don't shoot video, or use the touch screen, they are great features. I used these cameras for some casual trips when I didn't want to carry my more expensive and heavier gear and they are fun cameras to use. I recommend the following lenses to give a decent range of focal lengths and Fields of View: Canon EOS 15-85mm IS USM f/3.5-5.6 - equivalent FoV 24-135mm, brilliant lens, has been called the 'pseudo L' lens for its performance Canon EOS 17-55mm IS USM f/2.8 - equivalent FoV 27-88mm - this is a heavy beast but with a constant f/2.8 aperture is a great lens Canon EF-S 18-135 IS STM or USM - equivalent FoV 27-216mm - the USM is newer but not much difference optically Canon EF18-55 IS STM and the 55-250 IS STM - several versions of these, the STM units are best. Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM MkI or II - equivalent FoV 112-480mm. There are three versions of this lens and they are all good. They are EF lenses, so they can be used on FF cameras as well. Stay away from the EF 75-300 models, they are arguably Canon's worst. For a review of these units see: 1drv.ms/b/s!Ahu0-YUMW4ZSe8Grgh4CQ2Ffu14 Here is a link to some images taken with the 650D - all hand-held in available light: 1drv.ms/u/s!Ahu0-YUMW4ZSafb3saXy_lLdVas?e=YcnYc2 EF-S lenses use high quality glass: they are not inferior to EF units, but can be made with simpler optics, and thus cheaper, because they can sit closer to the crop sensor, and they are not built to the same rugged standards as L series units. I have sold very little gear over the years and I still shoot with these units, and they can still render great results!

[@RoyRiley]

As ever Trevor.. AWESOME comment! Thank You 🙏 really great insight and I’m sure lots of other will find interest here. Really appreciate your time and expertise and will follow the links and feedback. Wishing you a very happy Christmas and we will talk again soon I’m sure. RR

[@trevor9934]

@@RoyRiley Thanks Roy. I have a great respect for your work but don't want to hone in on your efforts. I am not a You Tuber, but love being able to engage - especially since I retired. I watch a lot more than I should since I have just been released from a three month lockdown in a bubble of one...

[@RoyRiley]

@@trevor9934 holy smoke man! That’s a long time alone… things are tough all over at the moment. I think everyone is feeling it to some extent. Hopefully 2022 will be a bit brighter. I love to get your input, always appreciated and respected. Take it easy out there. RR

[@trevor9934]

@@RoyRiley You Too! The UK is getting hammered right now, I am glad to be in NZ - no omicron yet and a total of less than 50 fatalities since the first wave.

[@mvp_kryptonite]

I started with the 400D and kept to APS-C and have ff L lenses and can agree the 15-85 is practically L with no red ring or pro weather sealing. Love it along with the 17-55 & 10-22. Roy has sold me on the 300L & 70-300L and I’m on the patient hunt for good copies. Really enjoy these throw back videos

[@palouuk]

It might be worth getting one to have it converted for infrared photos. EF-S lenses are a bit deeper at the body end and therefore don't fit full frame cameras.

[@RoyRiley]

Interesting thought! I wonder how complicated that process is?

[@palouuk]

@@RoyRiley I bought a converted camera from eBay for £250ish

[@McKenziebryantx10photography]

is this camera any good for aviation photography ??

[@RoyRiley]

In the right hands yes. In the wrong hands no.

[@patrickbuhat4394]

Great product information I am a new photographer in the industry starting with a t2i.. I know patience is a virtue but is stepping up to a t4i an advantage in quality? Thank you

[@RoyRiley]

Hi Patrick. I would stick with your T2i. What is it specifically you would hope the new camera will do that you current one can’t?

[@patrickbuhat4394]

@@RoyRiley I really appreciate the rotating screen. I struggle abit(due to bad knees-lol) stooping down on low shots. I never really thought of it before I bought the t2i and just wanted to start shooting..but I manage. What would be your next suggested camera upgrade from the t2i?.. I enjoy portraits and would like to do fitness(bodybuilding). Thank you

[@RoyRiley]

@@patrickbuhat4394 well I guess if you need the tilting screen then the T4i would be a reasonable move. If you wanted a bigger step up then something like the 60d or 70d could be worth considering

[@patrickbuhat4394]

@@RoyRiley thank you so much!!!! Appreciate your time and responding!

[@RoyRiley]

@@patrickbuhat4394 no worries Patrick! Good luck with your photography and potential new camera. R

[@swediazsefr]

Hey tnx for the video. I wonder is it better than the cellphone camera or not (video quality)? For example its video taking is better than iphone 8 camera?

[@RoyRiley]

Honestly I don’t know. What I do know is that the new iPhones are pretty amazing for video but limited due to sensor size

[@RoshanKarki]

How about sigma 18-35 1.8 for canon 650d ?

[@RoyRiley]

Not familiar with that lens so cannot really comment but I would imagine it’s a match made in heaven so long as you understand the nature of the lens

[@palouuk]

Any thoughts on the 5DS?

[@RoyRiley]

Not used one enough to comment I’m afraid but everything I hear is mostly positive

[@bngr_bngr]

Do a video on your long glass.

[@RoyRiley]

All in the pipeline man! I am not a huge fan of big heavy glass any more. I lugged that old Mk1 600mm around the world with me in a flightcase for a while and that really turned me off.. The 500mm F4 IS is probably the best there is for full frame in my opinion but then the 100-400 mk2 is pretty superb. I have yet to try one of the new RF 600 or 800mm lenses. Might be interesting!

[@bngr_bngr]

@@RoyRiley those new 400/2.8 & 600/4 weight just over 6 pounds. The RF lens are the same except for the mount. Sony is coming out with a 400/2.8 with an internal 1.4 converter. No specs yet.

[@RoyRiley]

@@bngr_bngr 2022 might be the year that I dip my big toes into the world of Sony. we will see! Hope you have a great Christmas. Thanks for all your support on my channel this year. Very appreciated. RR

[@ronrocheleau6303]

Great video thanks

[@RoyRiley]

Cheers RR

[@MandieLeeAnn]

I'm torn between getting this or T5i. Anyone have a solid reason one way or the other?

[@RoyRiley]

Hi Mandy. Afraid I don’t have much experience with the T5i so cannot really comment however if you Google “T4i v T5i” you may well find some smarter people than me with a good few things to say! Good luck whichever way you go. Wishing you and yours happiness and good health. RR

[@FotoMotyw]

Imagine Crop Mode ML :)😉

[@Mr_Jaloliddin]

Thanks for the video. Really useful. Maybe would be better to put a photo example for each lens.

[@RoyRiley]

In an ideal world that is how it should have happened! In my real time poor world it just didn’t go down like that! Apologies and thanks for the suggestion and kind words. Best wishes. Roy

[@OptimuSekac]

So i have a question if i put 50mm full frame lens on this camera its gonna looks like 80mm or so because of the multiplier i get that all BUT if i put 50mm ef-s lens made for this sensor is it gonna be true 50mm or does the multiplier still apply? It might seem logical but i want to make shure and i cant find anything to confirm this.

[@RoyRiley]

You are right. No multiplier for EF-S lenses. They are built for crop sensor cameras. You get what’s writing on the side of the Efs lens. It’s a complicated system! Good luck with it all! RR

[@OptimuSekac]

@@RoyRiley thanks man

[@iancurrie8844]

@@RoyRiley I’m sorry but this is incorrect. The focal length of a crop OR full frame lenses is absolute. It takes no consideration of the sensor size. Even crop sensor lenses such as ef-s must have the same 1.6x math applied to get the full frame equivalent focal length.

[@RoyRiley]

@@iancurrie8844 you are right. My mistake. Apologies for any inconvenience. I think my ancient brain became confused and was just plain wrong. Thanks for clarifying with your expertise. RR

[@Luke.]

Hi Roy! Amazing video. I’m a beginner photographer and use a 600D and I was also blown away by the quality of the images, the grain is manageable up to 3200. 6400 is alright but you can’t push the raw file too much (not more than half a stop) otherwise the image is way to grainy, and it’s jus black and white territory. I’ve got a 28mm f1.8, great lens and good focal length on crop you should check it out. Keep up the brilliant work!

[@RoyRiley]

Cheers Luke! Great points and I have shot with the 28 1.8 great lens! Thanks for your feedback and support. Rr

[@vikruztechnvlogs]

Hi Roy, I am Vishnu from India. I am having Canon EOS 650D. I will point out my purposes of Photography and If you can suggest to me some lenses, that will be great. # Portrait Photos # Landscape Photos # Wildlife (Should not be very expensive) ;-) If thats too expensive, I will go for second hand options. Thanks in Advance. Love from Gods Own Country - Kerala, India

[@RoyRiley]

Hi Vishnu. Starting at the wide end. I have found the sigma 10-20 mentioned in this video very good but also one cannot exclude the very good Canon 10-20 stm. I would also include the 18-55stm kit lens and then the 55-250stm all from Canon. I believe these lenses offer a good combination of price / image quality / flexibility. I would also recommend a canon 50mm f1.8 for portraits and low light. Probably the stm version if budget allows if not the Mk2 is fine but the af is a bit noisy. For long telephony the canon 309mm F4 is a beast as is the 400mm 5.6.. there are also a wide range of tele zooms out there if that peaks your interest. Hope this helps.. love to you all in Kerala. Spent a very happy time there on assignment about 15 years ago. Very beautiful part of the world. How are things during the pandemic? Hope you and yours are staying well and keeping smiling. RR

[@vikruztechnvlogs]

@@RoyRiley We are doing great during this pandemic. We overcome all sufferings and now we are getting better. Lots of people kick start their passion in Photography and KZbin vlogging. Please keep posting videos.

[@RoyRiley]

@@vikruztechnvlogs Good to hear Vishnu!

[@henrygarciga]

I still have my SL-1 bought online for $350.00 all white body and lens (pleasantly surprised) with the 18-55 kit . Digital cameras immediately made cable releases worthless , reducing the ease of extended hours long photography . In-camera double exposures are only available on the more expensive models . What if a camera dedicated just for that feature came out ? It's the convenience of the local photo lab I really miss where I dropped off my B&W film and had perfectly developed negatives with a contact sheet that is all but obsolete now . .Perhaps some labs exclusively rely on mail only . I still haven't seen digital prints come close to what I produced in the darkroom using Panatomic-X and Oriental Seagull paper . This video is important in how the best equipment doesn't improve the quality of creativity that interprets the subjective scene . Thanks for the emphasis on basics.