Entry Level DSLR

[Littleguy80]

I’ve always enjoyed photography and often take pictures with my iPhone either mounted on a tripod or attached to the eyepiece shooting through my scopes. I’m thinking about getting an entry level DSLR. I’m really looking for something that I can use as a bit of an all rounder. Uses are widefield, lunar/planetary through my refractor and normal family use. This isn’t a serious leap into the world of astrophotography, more of a small step up from smartphone photography. A little bit of research of entry level DSLRs suggested the option below. Any thoughts or advice greatly appreciated. 

https://www.johnlewis.com/canon-eos-250d-digital-slr-camera-with-18-55mm-75-300mm-lenses-4k-ultra-hd-24-1mp-wi-fi-bluetooth-optical-viewfinder-3-vari-angle-touch-screen-double-zoom-lens-kit-black/p4121579?sku=238110179&s_ppc=2dx92700046622705540&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyur0BRDcARIsAEt86IBVzgl4h-mzpwOkGvxh_srbCaZoZk0NYYLKBkTxbhJcYHLMlYJO3tkaAjy5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[MarkAR]

Looks like a decent all rounder kit, though zoom lenses aren't the greatest for astrophotography.

Widefield I would add something fairly fast around f/2 14mm to 30mm. For nebula the Samyang 135mm or something up to 400mm or so. You won't need autofocus so lenses are cheaper.

Luna I would think 400mm minimum

Planetary, you will most likely want a telescope.

 

[Littleguy80]

6 minutes ago, MarkAR said:

Looks like a decent all rounder kit, though zoom lenses aren't the greatest for astrophotography.

Widefield I would add something fairly fast around f/2 14mm to 30mm. For nebula the Samyang 135mm or something up to 400mm or so. You won't need autofocus so lenses are cheaper.

Luna I would think 400mm minimum

Planetary, you will most likely want a telescope.

 

Thank you! In terms of getting extra lenses, are there different connections onto the camera? I’m assuming the Canon would be compatible with quite a lot of lenses such as Samyang? My refractor just has try normal 2” compression ring. Again, I assume it’s just an adapter required to attach it to the Focuser?

[MarkAR]

Samyang and others all have Canon EF mount options so there are plenty to choose from.

You will need a Canon T-Ring adapter and 2" adapter. Depending on your telescopes back focus you may well need spacers as well to achieve focus.

If the compression ring can be unscrewed then a screw on adapter will be more stable.

[Littleguy80]

Thank you, Mark. Very helpful