Upgrade body or lens first?

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Hi guys I'm quite new to photography and was wondering if I should spend money on a good body or good glass first. Currently only have an 1100d to see if I liked photography before spending a tonne.

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What do you use the camera for? and do you have a budget?
 
Get few lenses, see what fits your photography and then think of upgrading the body. Good start would be something wide like 10-22mm, assuming that you already have 18-55mm kit lens, and also a telephoto lens like 70-300mm range. :)
 
What is it that your current kit is missing?

IQ, low light handling, reach ETC..
 
The only body that makes a good shot is the one behind the camera. You.

Tell us why you're not satisfied with what you have first.
 
Jack white said:
Hi guys I'm quite new to photography and was wondering if I should spend money on a good body or good glass first. Currently only have an 1100d to see if I liked photography before spending a tonne.

Thanks
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Is there something that your current camera can't do? How about your lens?
 
Jack white said:
Hi guys I'm quite new to photography and was wondering if I should spend money on a good body or good glass first. Currently only have an 1100d to see if I liked photography before spending a tonne.

Thanks
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Hi Jack

You've got the Canon 1100D, other than the 18-55 lens - what other lenses do you have ?

Is the 18-55 the IS or non IS model - if it's the non IS model, I would upgrade this lens - you then need to set yourself a budget...

Depending on what other lenses you have, depends on the advice people can give really...
 
I usually start by asking "what is my current gear not giving me?
  • do I need a wider/longer lens?
  • do I need a faster lens?
  • do I need better ISO?
  • More FPS?
  • better auto focus (that could be technique)
Ask, and answer these questions and you'll be halfway there.
 
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