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1. Re: Canon 40D vs. 50D, and lens recommendation?
Wade S Zimmerman Dec 18, 2008 8:32 AM (in response to Allen Wicks)The lens that has the best reputation not the highest price unless it is one and the same.
However n important factor of course is the speed of the lens if they are going to work in low light conditions less important if they are working with a D700 or perhaps the DX90 or if the wish to do portraits.
A faster lens would be advisable.
Take her to the store and have her feel the camera with the 18-200 mm as it seems to have made a lot of people happy and see if it is to heavy for her if it is I would go for 28- 135. -
2. Re: Canon 40D vs. 50D, and lens recommendation?
(halsch) Dec 18, 2008 9:43 AM (in response to Allen Wicks)Allen
For a beginning DSLR photographer, I would recommend the EF 17-85mm IS USM. I have one and mine takes tack sharp pictures with a Canon Rebel XSi. It is good for people pictures and it is the lens I use for flowers and landscapes. The automatic focus is relatively fast and accurate. Later on, when she is more experienced, she can get a longer lens, depending on the type of pictures she wants to take. Longer lenses for DSLR beginners can be difficult to manage and disappointing if the results are not as expected..
Good luck and Merry Christmas!
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3. Re: Canon 40D vs. 50D, and lens recommendation?
mrsdu Dec 18, 2008 1:00 PM (in response to Allen Wicks)Allen, i'm very much of the amateur variety and just upgraded to a 40D. My favourite lens is the same as the one I had on my 300D, that's the 17-85mm. I find this lens is a great all round lens, I quite often just take my camera with this lens attached, I can carry it quite comfortably on my shoulder. Here is a pic taken in low light, high ISO, no flash.
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4. Re: Canon 40D vs. 50D, and lens recommendation?
(Donald_Reese) Dec 18, 2008 1:25 PM (in response to Allen Wicks)Thats a cool shot -
5. Re: Canon 40D vs. 50D, and lens recommendation?
Nick Decker Dec 18, 2008 1:34 PM (in response to Allen Wicks)Indeed, mrsd! -
6. Re: Canon 40D vs. 50D, and lens recommendation?
Allen Wicks Dec 18, 2008 4:00 PM (in response to Allen Wicks)Thanks everyone! We just ordered a 50D with 17-85 lens from B&H.

