
USING A FULL FRAME LENS ON A CROP SENSOR FULL
So if you plan to make the jump to full frame, you may want to begin by upgrading your lenses to those compatible with full-frame cameras. There isn’t much use in changing to full frame if you are not going to use high-quality lenses designed for full-frame cameras. If you’ve made it this far and you still like the sound of a full-frame camera, it’s time to ask yourself a few key questions: How much will it cost?Īs mentioned above, the cost of buying a full-frame camera is significantly more expensive than a crop sensor one, plus you’ll likely need to purchase new lenses. A 200mm lens on a full-frame camera reaches to 200mm a 200mm lens on a 1.5x crop sensor camera reaches to 300mm. No crop factor: The telephoto reach of a full-frame camera is lessened by not having a crop sensor.


This may not matter to many photographers, but if you frequently carry gear for long distances, it could be a factor to consider. Full-frame lenses are also larger and heavier. Size and weight: The overall size and weight of full-frame cameras is greater than their crop sensor counterparts.Expense: Not only is the cost of a full-frame DSLR or mirrorless camera higher than crop sensor alternatives, but you may also need to invest in full-frame lenses.This heron in flight was captured at a high ISO to achieve the fast shutter speed needed to get a sharp wildlife image.
