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Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

12/29/2008 04:14:00 PM · #1

At the moment i have a Canon Eos 350d and i'm thinking of upgrading to a Canon Eos 50d. I was wondering if the lenses from the 350 will fit the 50? Also if anyone has any experience with the 50, is it a good camera or are there problems with it?

Cheers.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

12/29/2008 04:18:28 PM · #2

All lenses that work on the Rebel will work on the 50D, no problems at all. It will be a great upgrade, the 50D is superior in every respect except it's a little bulkier and weighs more. You're gonna LOVE the 3-inch LCD and the live preview feature, and the high-ISO noise level is amazingly good, much better than the Rebel. If you shoot a lot of action, the higher burst rate also will impress you. The 50D also does a much faster/more precise job focusing in marginal conditions.

R.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/29/2008 05:13:54 PM · #3

Thanks for the quick response. Was looking at the 40d aswell now. Is the 50 worth the extra cash, bearing in mind i'm a amatuer photographer.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

12/29/2008 05:16:59 PM · #4

FWIW, I recently sent this ad-hoc review to someone who requested my opinion on the upgrade from the 30D to the 50D: (copy/paste)

The main reason I got the 50D was I had my 30D for almost 2 years and I just like to upgrade while I can still get a decent price for my old equipment. A couple other reasons also, but nothing to do with dissatisfaction from the 30D. So I sold my 30D body for $450 and the 50D was around $1050 after instant rebate. Net cost: $600.

That said, I had also read some so-so reviews on the 50D, but I don't know if it's the more than double the megapixels or something else, but my images have come out WAY better using the 50D than I was getting with my 30D. Less processing - excellent quality images to start with.

Here is what I like best about it:
- Auto-ISO
- High ISO with low noise (compared to 30D)
- Live View - I have used that more than I thought I would. Not a lot, but comes in handy for high or low angle shots.
- Larger LCD display for improved chimping

Features I haven't used much yet, but am anxious to try:
- Custom saved settings
- Higher burst rate

Overall I am very happy to made the purchase.

Hope that's helpful.

Message edited by author 2008-12-29 17:17:54.

banmorn

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

12/29/2008 05:21:14 PM · #5

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

- Larger LCD display for improved chimping

That alone is worth the price! :}

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

12/29/2008 05:27:30 PM · #6

Originally posted by mase:

Thanks for the quick response. Was looking at the 40d as well now. Is the 50 worth the extra cash, bearing in mind i'm a amatuer photographer.

It kind of depends on how much you "need" the extra cash. All other things being equal, I'd say it's a no-brainer; the 50D is that much better than the 40D IMO. But on the flip side, the 40D is a big improvement over your out-of-date Rebel too, so if the extra cash can profitably be used elsewhere, the 40D would probably thrill you also. Note I'm still on the 20D, and pretty happy with it. It's just not possible for me to pony up $1200+ for the upgrade, much as I'd love to do it.

R.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/29/2008 06:19:31 PM · #7

Think the 50 is going to be the choice.

smurfguy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

12/29/2008 06:42:52 PM · #8

The better question is will it blend?

Sorry, when I saw the thread title, I couldn't help but think of this. =D