11-16-2010, 04:34 PM
[quote name='Joku' timestamp='1289917408' post='4203']
Hi
I currently have a Canon 40D, and as I shoot a lot of low-light photos, I have been considering to buy a used 5D. There are just a couple issues, first is that Tamron 28-74mm lens isn't as good as 17-50mm (I have it currently), and that longer focal length lenses such as 70-200mm don't have as much reach. On the plus side there are cheaper 'standard' prime lenses, like 50mm 1.8 or 1.4, and the better viewfinder is a plus.
So, what do you think, is it worth it?
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My two cents worth: Going from one very decent body to a rather good body one is not going to change the look of your photos that much if you stick to budget lenses unless there are specific features you need/want on the full frame 5D.
You'll probably get more satisfaction when you see what a 40D delivers with a very good lens - or better still, a 5D with a very good lens. My advice would be to invest in better (full frame) glass and stick to the 40D until you decide to move to a newer full frame camera if that's the way you want to go.
Hi
I currently have a Canon 40D, and as I shoot a lot of low-light photos, I have been considering to buy a used 5D. There are just a couple issues, first is that Tamron 28-74mm lens isn't as good as 17-50mm (I have it currently), and that longer focal length lenses such as 70-200mm don't have as much reach. On the plus side there are cheaper 'standard' prime lenses, like 50mm 1.8 or 1.4, and the better viewfinder is a plus.
So, what do you think, is it worth it?
[/quote]
My two cents worth: Going from one very decent body to a rather good body one is not going to change the look of your photos that much if you stick to budget lenses unless there are specific features you need/want on the full frame 5D.
You'll probably get more satisfaction when you see what a 40D delivers with a very good lens - or better still, a 5D with a very good lens. My advice would be to invest in better (full frame) glass and stick to the 40D until you decide to move to a newer full frame camera if that's the way you want to go.