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06-25-2008, 11:36 PM
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New camera or new lens?
I know this question has been asked a thousand times...but I need to know!
I've got a pretty old, (4-5 years old) Canon 300D, entry level SLR, the stock 18-55mm and a cheap 70-300mm Sigma lens. Taking into consideration that, do you think I should be looking at upgrading camera body wise or spending that money on a new lens?
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06-25-2008, 11:38 PM
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go for the lenses, they will last a lifetime, bodies will wear out.
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06-25-2008, 11:38 PM
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It depends what you can afford. There is no point in investing in halfway decent lenses.
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06-25-2008, 11:43 PM
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How old is the lense? As stated by henk, they last for a long time. Depending on your price range, go for the lense. It's probably worth more to you at this point in time.
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06-26-2008, 12:03 AM
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....the lens that came with it is well...the same age as the camera...sigma lens is about 6 months old. don't see what that has to do with anything.
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06-26-2008, 12:24 AM
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Was just wondering how old twas..
If your gonna get a lense don't go cheap, But if your tossing up between that and a body you probably have the money anyway.
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06-26-2008, 12:58 AM
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Go for a new lens.
But like Wouter says. there is no point in buying another halfway decent lens. Pay the money and keep it forever. A Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens and a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM would be my choice with an extender. A dedicated wide angle lens choice would be Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM for me. It's always dependent on you budget and what you photograph.
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06-26-2008, 01:51 AM
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24-105 is what I've wanted. Practical lens, good range on it. 28-135mm IS USM also looks good to me.
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06-26-2008, 02:09 AM
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#10
06-26-2008, 04:26 PM
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Go lens. Kit lenses are usually not that great anyway and so yeah your body is old but the lens will serve you better in the long run. a 50mm fixed is always great, very fast and some are very cheap.
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06-26-2008, 07:32 PM
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or you can get a new body and use the lenses you have, get a body only
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