First DSLR Canon XSi or 40D?(the age old question, i know)

[mep42]

Thanks everyone for the great advice. To answer on persons question about the 5d that is way out of my price range right now. What I was thinking is just getting the 40d with a 18-55 lens and then I can add lenses later on.

 

[Cave Man]

Thanks everyone for the great advice. To answer on persons question about the 5d that is way out of my price range right now. What I was thinking is just getting the 40d with a 18-55 lens and then I can add lenses later on.

So, what is your budget, and what are you principally interested in shooting?

 

[JDR]

What I was thinking is just getting the 40d with a 18-55 lens and then I can add lenses later on.

Do you mean the XSi? The 40D's kit lens is currently the 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM.

. I have the 1.8, while not built incredibly well, it takes great picks and is on my xsi way more than my other lens.

Sorry to butt in, but I'm quite interested in buying an EF 50/1.8 for my 40D.

What's your review on it? Did you buy it in-store on online?

 

[mep42]

my price range is about 1,000 dollars. I was just planing on getting the body and then getting a 18-55 lens separate

 

[Cave Man]

my price range is about 1,000 dollars. I was just planing on getting the body and then getting a 18-55 lens separate

I think you're on your way to a very nice kit. The XSI with 18-55 IS kit lens ($700 from Beach Camera), 50mm f/1.8 ($90 from Sigma4Less), and Sigma 70-300 APO for Canon ($173 from Sigma4Less). Total package of $963 sans shipping. You'll need a flash card as well, so that ought to bring you to about $1,000. (You should consider picking up lens hoods for the two Canon lenses; the Sigma includes it at no extra cost.) A very nice starter kit.

 

[mep42]

Guys I am pretty sure I have found what I am going to get. I am getting the 40d with a 18-55 IS lens for $890. I also want to get a telephoto-zoom lens, is the sigma mentioned earlier still my best bet. I am trying to stay around $1,000.

 

[Cave Man]

I wouldn't bother with the non-APO Sigma 70-300. If you can put another $60 for the APO, then you'll have a nice setup. You can see lots of images from this lens here and here. The 40d is a great camera and should last you quite a while. My 30D is still going strong.

 

[JDR]

Guys I am pretty sure I have found what I am going to get. I am getting the 40d with a 18-55 IS lens for $890. I also want to get a telephoto-zoom lens, is the sigma mentioned earlier still my best bet. I am trying to stay around $1,000.

I think you're confusing yourself. Lowest price for a 40D body only from a reputable place is around $970. A separately purchased EF-S 18-55 IS is about $170.

XSi with kit 18-55 IS is $740.

Are you in the US, Canada, or elsewhere?

 

[mep42]

I have found it on ebay. The sellers feedback is good and they have sold this particular item many times before.