6 Replies Latest reply: Dec 18, 2008 4:00 PM by Allen Wicks RSS

    Canon 40D vs. 50D, and lens recommendation?

    Allen Wicks Community Member
      My client will buy her adult daughter a new Canon in the next day or two and I am assisting with the purchase; problem is that I am a Nikon user who needs some Canon advice.

      Her daughter requested a 40D, but ignoring price the 50D seems far preferable to me. Am I missing something? Note that cost is generally not an essential concern, and only these two cameras will be considered.

      The second issue is which lens? The gift needs to include a lens. IMO kit lenses do not do justice to the capture capability of a 50D, but I am guessing that as a gift to an amateur photog the very best glass is too high end. Costs are approx.

      Body only ~$1086
      with 28-135is USM ~$1280, 19 oz.
      with 18-200is ~$1610, 21 oz.
      with 17-85is USM ~$1526, 17 oz.
      Some other lens...

      So what does everyone think? Assume that the user's skill level is smart, advancing amateur.

      TIA