I had been anxiously awaiting the announcement of the 5D replacement for quite some time. However, when the 50D was announced, I decided to go with it because 1) it was significantly cheaper, and 2) I'm very, very fond of my 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens. If there was a full-frame lens that was truly comparable to my 17-55mm, I would have waited to upgrade to the 5D Mark II.


That said, I'm contemplating using the 50D for about 6-8 months, selling it, and purchasing the 5D Mark II. I'll also have to sell my 17-55mm lens to finance the purchase of a new wide-angle lens.


So, how many of you are planning on getting one? Are you as anxious to get your hands on it as I am? Bryan, I know you have one pre-ordered, so you'll be able to expound on the performance of the production model not long after its release.