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 09/26/2005 12:37:38 AM · #1
this is my first post, and i am not accustom to dpchallenge ettique, but i need advice on what i should do.

I am thinking of picking up a 20d (upgrading from a 300d), but am having second thoughts because with canon releasing the 5d soon, are they going to replace the 20d? I am pretty set on getting the 20d, i am amazed by the features. I just dont want to buy it and then the next day canon annouce the 20d replacement. I would consider the 5d if it wasnt the price and the fact that i already invested in ef-s lenses. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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 09/26/2005 12:38:56 AM · #2
Wow, seems like a lot of folks are changing from the 300d to the 20D.
 09/26/2005 12:39:49 AM · #3
by the way, i forgot to mention that i am considering buying the 20d combo with the 17-85usm is lens from b&h
 09/26/2005 12:40:59 AM · #4
i am switching cause i sort of hit a glass ceiling. there is only so much i can do with that slow buffer especially in sports
 09/26/2005 12:49:12 AM · #5
You might want to buy the body only at this point.
 09/26/2005 12:58:10 AM · #6
This is the combo thing i was talking about
Here is the link

Message edited by author 2005-09-26 00:58:37.
 09/26/2005 02:02:48 AM · #7
Consider looking around for the 20D. You may be able to find a lower price than B&H. If you are into shooting sports and want more buffer, then the 20D might be a good idea.

I'm not sure if the 17-85IS lens is a good lens for sports. I was thinking about something in the 200-300 range. If you want a fast lens, my dream lens would be a Sigma 120-300 EX f/2.8, but that a $2000 lens.
If you are looking for a cheaper lens, then I'd suggest the Sigma APO DG 70-300. Bigma is always nice too.

Message edited by author 2005-09-26 02:03:58.
 09/26/2005 02:08:09 AM · #8
Originally posted by yido:
Consider looking around for the 20D. You may be able to find a lower price than B&H. If you are into shooting sports and want more buffer, then the 20D might be a good idea.

I'm not sure if the 17-85IS lens is a good lens for sports. I was thinking about something in the 200-300 range. If you want a fast lens, my dream lens would be a Sigma 120-300 EX f/2.8, but that a $2000 lens.
If you are looking for a cheaper lens, then I'd suggest the Sigma APO DG 70-300. Bigma is always nice too.


The reason i am looking at the 17-85 is because i am going to be shooting basketball, and a long lens such as the one you mentioned will not really help me too much. Plus if i get the 17-85, it would replace the 18-55.
 09/26/2005 02:15:51 AM · #9
Ah, I see, you may want to consider a faster lens as the 17-85 is a slow lens and the IS won't help you if the subjects are moving. You'll just get background stuff without shake and the players will be blurred b/c they will be moving.
 09/26/2005 02:16:56 AM · #10
Originally posted by yido:
Ah, I see, you may want to consider a faster lens as the 17-85 is a slow lens and the IS won't help you if the subjects are moving. You'll just get background stuff without shake and the players will be blurred b/c they will be moving.


what kind of lens do you recommend?
09/26/2005 02:20:11 AM · #11
There isn't a fast (f2.8 or lower) lens with the range you have in mind.
Caon 16-35 f2.8L is nice and fast but over $1000. Tamron 17-35 if f2.8-4.5, but is 2.8 at the 17mm end. If you want more midrange, Canon 24-70 f2.8L is fast but once again over $1000. Both Tamron and Sigma make s nice lenses, 28-75 f2.8 (Tamron), 24-60 EX f2.8 (Sigma).

Canon make a 50mm in f1.8 and 1.4, Sigma makes a bunch of fast f1.8 primes in 20, 24, 28, and 30 in f1.4.

It really depends on the focal lenght range you are looking at.

Message edited by author 2005-09-26 02:21:36.
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