Trying to choose 30D or 40D: Is there anyone who can recommendation for correct choice for that including lens?
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There is no "correct" choice, it is all up to you. The 30D is a good camera at a lower price, but uses previous generation technology. The 40D is the 30D's replacement and has the latest technology and higher cost. If your more concerned with money, go with the 30D. If you are more concerned with having the latest technology, get the 40D. Beyond that, look at each model and choose based on the features you want or need most.
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If you do upgrade your lenses dpreview.com recommends Canon "L" glass for this camera. I have the 28-135mm on my 30D and can see the difference from my 70-200mm L. I'm sure the differences would be even more noticeable on the 50D and certainly the 7D. Good luck.
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Hello ESMA, I use this for my Canon T1i which fits it. The 40D is a bit bigger but I don't see any reason why it won't fit, especially since the area where the camera is placed can be adjusted. Hope this helps!
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It depends on the lenses. Today lenses have plastic bodies, Up to 300 mm they should be no problem, I guess. I am considering both, but for other reasons, and I am waiting for a good sale. I saw a Zcostco offer of 60D with a 55-250 (? maybe,) lens at a good price.
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Hi Mr. Hewitt (I wonder if we have any relation?) Anyway, for a true beginner (as in you've never used anything but a point-and-shoot) I'd recommend you get a Nikon D40 and an 18-200 VR. Keep the 18-55 kit lens, you'll find it lighter when your just taking snapshots of the family or whatever. The D40 is an excellent starter camera, it has almost all the tweaks of this much more expensive camera without the weight and cost. The D300 has many advantages over it, but I really feel you'll learn a lot faster with a simpler camera, and step up to this when your ready. I actually started out with a D40 a bit over a year ago, it made starting out quite fun. The 18-200VR will follow you as a great lens on the D300 too, and you can use any newer AF-S lenses on it. If you have older AF-D Nikon lenses lying around that you want to use, a D80 is also a good place to start. It's easier to make the custom tweaks you'll learn about in your photography classes on the D80, but it still has Auto modes as well to get you started. Checkout www.kenrockwell.com, especially his recommended camera page. He's a bit more eloquent than I am. And I wouldn't be so fast to recommend the D60 to anyone, it's just the D40x's guts (plus active D-Lighting, but without the other enhancements of the D300/D3) with a different name stamped on it. I wouldn't recommend the D40x or D60 to anyone, they exist to fill a price point to compete with Canon. If your eyeballing either, jump to the D80 and don't look back.
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The 250 D is best suited for 30-135mm. So on the T4i use it is pretty much good with that lens except below 30 mm. Longer is better since you can move away from the subject so try to use it at 55mm.
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Thank you! You are right: I too realized the d40 did not have the VR with the kit (but did have the VR zoom). I ended up ordering the d60 for the duo VR lens for $662 from Adorama. Can't wait to get started. Your point about the sync vs dust reduction made good sense for my purposes.
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you seem to know alot Technology guy, so im replying to ya about a lens choice. Its the CanonEF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS for a 50D im purchasing but im not sure if its compatiable or will fit should I say, Because the 50D says its a EF mount and the rebels are EF-S mount. but since they say the 50D dont come with a lens that can take the use of the full power of the camera I wanted to get something I can afford and that lens i mentiond above is less than 300 usd. So please let me know if it works on the 50D without any problems thanks.
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I have a 40D. Works in auto and manual. Well worth it for the price. I use it for Wedding photography and it works flawless. Hope this helps .
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I'm in the same boat. I have a 40d as well and I just bought the Canon 50mm 1.8 but found that I was always "stepping back" to take a lot of indoor shots. I am leaning towards either the Sigma 30 1.4 or Canon 24 f2.8. The 24 got a good review at the photozone.de site. Here's a direct link if Amazon will let it through: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/153-canon-ef-24mm-f28-test-report--review?start=2.They review just about every lens. Check it out. Again, it's photozone (dot) de
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I've got a 18-55 that came with my D40 and I bought the 55-100VR. I don't really miss VR on the shorter lens. I love my D40 bur an itching to step up, so a body only option is welcome. Why is it camera companies assume people are always buying their first camera instead of stepping up? I'd look at the 3200 but it lacks support for the wireless remote, which I have found invaluable for getting into family shots or for long exposures. Cable release just doesn't cut it.
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Don't fool around. Go with the 28-300mm. Less lens changes and it just the perfect walk around lens. I know, I've been shooting for 35 years.
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Yes, with no problems. I have a 40D and a T3i. Works fine on both. Did have a problem with the lens not focusing after about a year and a half, but when I called Tamron, no problem with the lengthy warranty Tamron has with their lenses! Very quick turn around for the repair and it works great again now!
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I'm trying to decide between the D40 and D60 as well. Here's an interesting read that might help: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d60.htm
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I have a D800 and all the lenses you listed as well. The 35 i think would lend itself to portraits and the like. I take mostly outdoor stuff which the 28=300 is a fantastic all around lens that I use for a walk around lens. Necessary no not at all but a nice addition.
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If you want versatility, I'd definitely go with the 18-270 lens. I absolutely love mine. I'd also look at the 16-300 Tamron as well. It's a couple hundred dollars more, but I feel well worth the investment.
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Have you made a decision? I'm in the same boat. Got a bunch of Sony DVs but the camera is huge. Time to move to HD. I like the Canon HF M40 because its got alot of the same optics as the G10 at half the price. The Pan has a much better range on the wide end, so I'm torn. Not sure if the Pan features are as good as the Canon otherwise.