I’ve started rediscovering photography again after a multi year break, and I’ve currently got a decision to make. I’ve started doing some more macro photography recently, and I’m to the point I would like to purchase a macro lens. However, I now realize that new DSLR cameras seem to be on their way out and mirrorless is what the major manufacturers are moving to. My current gear is a budget Canon DSLR with a kit lens, and a basic 75-300mm.
My question is this. Should I switch to a mirrorless camera before I spend more money on lenses? I don’t have a huge amount of money invested so far, and whatever lens type I buy is most likely what I’m going to have to stay with for many years to come. My hard limit would be $1000 for the body, but preferably $700 or less. Since I would like to stay with Canon, that leaves me with the R100, R50, and RP at the very top end. I am open to other options however, especially if there are good aftermarket lenses and accessories.
Although I know there will still be new and used EF lenses available, I do worry a bit about future camera body upgrade options. I know I’m overthinking this a bit too much, but I’m just curious what other people think.
FWIW there are adapters to go from Canon RF to EF. I haven’t personally used them, nor am I experienced enough to weigh in on if they are worth it, but it might be something to look into.
I literally just moved to mirrorless because I saw the writing on the wall and also had to decide whether to invest in lenses on the format going away or the new format. I figured I would be futureproofing myself for a bit.
That was my viewpoint on it as well. I don’t want to invest too far only to switch accessories a few years down the road.