Call out to Canon users
07-29-2010, 08:00 PM
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Call out to Canon users
I just started shooting shots with my Canon 450D with EF 50mm 1.8 lens and my EF 24-105mm 3.5-4.5 lens and got really good with it. I am debating on getting the Canon 5D mark II to replace the 450D (since the ISO is higher) or get the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS and use that with the 450D.
Im not sure what would give me better results. I know that if I combine the 5D with the L series lens I would definitely be satisfied but as of right now I have enough only for one of either or.
Please let me know what would you do if you where in my position. Thanks!
Im not sure what would give me better results. I know that if I combine the 5D with the L series lens I would definitely be satisfied but as of right now I have enough only for one of either or.
Please let me know what would you do if you where in my position. Thanks!
07-30-2010, 01:41 AM
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If you're going to be getting more glass in the near future, and the Mk II is a deal, then I would get the mk II. If you are buying used, keep in mind that camera bodies depreciate faster than lens do. So if you get the 70-200 and don't like it down the road (say half a year), you'll probably get more money for it back than if you bought the mk II.
07-30-2010, 08:29 AM
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The only time I would consider a new body is if I outgrew the one I currently own. You as a newbie I am positive have not out grown yours.
Always choose glass over a new body, as mentioned above camera bodies depreciate fast! Good glass kept in mint condition not only does not depreciate much sometimes it actually appreciates.
Always choose glass over a new body, as mentioned above camera bodies depreciate fast! Good glass kept in mint condition not only does not depreciate much sometimes it actually appreciates.
07-30-2010, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by zet,Jul 30 2010, 01:41 AM
If you're going to be getting more glass in the near future, and the Mk II is a deal, then I would get the mk II. If you are buying used, keep in mind that camera bodies depreciate faster than lens do. So if you get the 70-200 and don't like it down the road (say half a year), you'll probably get more money for it back than if you bought the mk II.
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07-30-2010, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 34witt,Jul 30 2010, 10:54 AM
Glass first all the time. I was running the 17-55, 50 f/1.4 and 70-200 f/2.8 IS on my 400D for a LONG time then I finally upgraded to a 50D.
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The 5D II body is going to depreciate on a monthly basis. The lens may actually go up in price, and if you buy it 2nd hand probably all major the depreciation is already done.
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Originally Posted by CTECHs2k,Jul 30 2010, 01:14 PM
Can you tell the difference with the pictures you took? I know its must be like 3 or 5 megapixel more...
