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3 months ago I was troubled with the same question. I ended up getting the 50D and I love it. I don't know if there is necessarily a right answer though. Two things really helped make my decision: 1) I wanted a new body and at the time the 50D was just over $1,000 and the 5D was $2,000. 2) Although I really wanted a full framer (and still do!) with the release of the 5D MarkII I didn't want to buy 3-4 year old technology. Right now I am focusing on building a nice stable of L lenses and will eventually upgrade to the 5D MarkII (or it's successor). In order to get those wide angles that I have been craving I purchased the EF-S 10-22 f/3.5-4.5. That is, and will continue to be the only EF-S lens that I will own though because my ultimate goal is to move on the a full frame camera. That being said, I will stilluse my 50D even when I do upgrade for when I need the higher fps and the longer reach.


Sorry if that was a little long winded. I think you could make an argument for either body. They are both great cameras!
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