Rounder

Looking to purchase my first DSLR camera. Narrowed it down to the following:
Canon T5i $629
Canon T6i $699
Canon T6s $849 or extra 55mm-250mm lens included for $909
Canon 70D $899

Lens would be the 18mm - 135mm one rather than the stock 18-55mm lens.

Was looking at the refurb on Canon's site which is where those prices are from. Anything wrong with buying used over new, seems I'd save $2-300...

Looking to spend between $500 - $999...

Plan to mostly shoot close ups of jewelry/small handmade items, wildlife and landscape/nature pictures.

jupitersolo

If you have bigger hands than most, get the 70D. As for the rest...get what you can afford. They are pretty much the same camera, just released nine months apart.

Nicks2001tl

For entry level as was said any of the cameras above would do you good. I have the 18-135 and it does a good job at it`s range, nice all around lens. For landscape the Canon 10-18 it`s an inexpensive and nice lens.

Alternative option might be to buy used, 60d`s have come down in price. Pair that with a 15-85 and your golden.

SamDoe1

Why Canon?

I'd recommend the Sony A6000 to anyone looking for an entry level APS-C camera. It's cheaper, smaller, lighter, and easier to carry all while having the same or better image quality and the ability to use damn near any lens ever made by almost any manufacturer.

brian2

I would recommend the 100d for the same reason. Plus, if you ever upgrade to a 5d or whatever, you have a nice compact camera to travel with and can share lenses.

konaiukon

PM'd!!!