Originally Posted by Rodger
In all seriousness, I'd rather have a Matthew McConaughey body, but I think that's equally far off...
Originally Posted by Rodger
In all seriousness, I'd rather have a Matthew McConaughey body, but I think that's equally far off...
Originally Posted by Rodger
I remember a thread long ago, therefore probably on POTN and not here, where someone was starting their photographic adventures with a 1Ds III and what sounded like a blank slate for lenses (i.e. I'm about to get a 1Ds3, what lenses should I buy?). I think most of the replies said get 2-4 bodies and a slew of primes. There aren't many pictures you can't get on a lower camera that you'd get with a 1, but there are plenty of pictures you can't get without a fill-in-the-blank lens (f/2.8L is a start, but the fast primes are the real winners).
Having jumped into a 1 myself, I find myself wanting another 1 as a second/backup body; the other cameras just don't seem to cut it for me. (But I'm a features, user interface, geeky, "become one with it" kinda guy.)
We're a Canon/Profoto family: five cameras, sixteen lenses, fifteen Profoto lights, too many modifiers.
I agree with the above, as I'm making the jump to the L series lens on my 40D.
I've started off with the Behemoth 70-200 2.8 IS and my next purchase is most likely the 24-70, then possible another lens or start saving up for the 5DII or whatever is available at the time. And that's just to make the jump to FF over cropped sensor.
I have many photographer friends and this is and will always be an expensive hobby, but they told me to get a Flash and Lens first, then worry about getting a new body as those things you'll bring over to the new kit each and everytime unless you upgrade one of the lens. (for me that'll be the nifty 50 possibly)
I thought the same about the 50D when it was announced and I just picked up my 40, but I never did sell and make the jump.. and I'm glad I've spent my $$ on Lens over bodies!