• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Is it worth upgrading to a 40d from an XTI?

General photography as a learning hobby and family/general pics. I have a 18-55 IS, 50 1.8 and a 580 exii. I wouldn't upgrade if I was straight buying, but I only have 380 in this iphone and don't use it. I figured I could get at least 300 from my xti body
 
yeah you should look to upgrade lens wise with the $380
or if you rather, build a strobist kit
 
Last edited:
SAWYER said:
Used
Click to expand...

I would prefer Canon but thats just me

Honestly don't keep a bias, do you have any local camera shops? Walk in and ask to try the lens out

also what range in MMs do you want

you possibly could get the
Super Wide Angle EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Autofocus Lens


 
Last edited:
SAWYER said:
I have been eyeing the 50 1.4 from Canon and Sigma, I would also be open to other suggestions
Click to expand...


Ohhh yes I loved the Canon
we rented the 50 1.4 and 50 1.2L for a shoot, honestly the 1.2 was not worth the extra $$$ but damn one great lens... I might buy one soon (canon 50mm 1.4)
 
alfa147x said:
Ohhh yes I loved the Canon
we rented the 50 1.4 and 50 1.2L for a shoot, honestly the 1.2 was not worth the extra $$$ but damn one great lens... I might buy one soon (canon 50mm 1.4)
Click to expand...



The Canon 50mm f/1.4 is a POS compared to the Sigma. The AF motor technology is nearly 20 years old (micro usm) and it's just not a very sturdy lens. Corner sharpness is also pathetic and center sharpness isn't really there until f/2 or smaller. The $450 Sigma rivals Canon's $1200 50mm f/1.2.
 
SAWYER said:
I have never owned a wide angle but I don't like the way pics look that I have seen, sort of distorted looking
Click to expand...

Wide angle lenses distort and exaggerate perspective, and should be used for a different purpose than normal lenses. It's more for an artistic effect, not for "getting everything in."
 
SAWYER said:
I have been eyeing the 50 1.4 from Canon and Sigma, I would also be open to other suggestions
Click to expand...

The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 is optically superior to the Canon (it's in the same league as the Canon 50mm f/1.2L). It also AFs much faster since it has a true USM instead of the Canon's micro motor USM technology.

However, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 does cost more and there are more quality-control issues associated with it...namely, it's hard to find a copy without front or back-focusing issues. And since you don't have a camera with AF microadjust, you can't correct for any AF defects.

I would also recommend you looking at the Sigma 30mm f/1.4, which acts like a 50mm lens would on a full-frame body. The Sigma 50mm has the field of view of an ~80mm lens on a 1.6x body, which is a bit long to be considered a "normal" lens.


As far as wide-angle lenses for 1.6x crop cameras, zooms are the best way to go. Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, Canon 10-22mm, Sigma 10-20mm, and Tokina 12-24mm f/4 are all popular choices.
 
SAWYER said:
How does the Sigma 30 compare to the 50 in pq?
Click to expand...


Does pq mean picture quality? If so, I'd say very similar, with a slight edge to the 50 in corner sharpness. I owned a Sigma 30 for a year or so when I had a 20D. Very good lens. Well built, silent and fast AF, great image quality.
 
i did exactly that and it was worthwhile. all said and done the upgrade cost ~$200. thanks dell! the 40D is a much more solid camera with much better ergonomics (with the exception of the power switch, the rebel power switch is perfect, i just leave the 40D on most of the time).
 
I hate the rebel's power switch. Much prefer the 40D style. Course I've been using that style of switch since my Canon EOS A2 I picked up like 15 years or so ago.

I forgot one thing about the 40D that I really like - live view. If you use a tripod it is like working with a view camera. Just a great feature even as implemented on the 40D. (Which is pretty basic.)
 
I went from an XT to a 40D and would do it again in a heartbeat. High ISO shots look much better, you add spot metering, and I believe the processing time is much improved.

Those things are all great when it comes to affecting the final product, but what really does it for me are the things that help usability: The viewfinder is much larger. The ergonomics of the camera (wheel/jog dial) are better. And Live View is surprisingly handy.

There is a tradeoff of increased weight, but it's well worth it in my opinion.
 
usually upgrading glass is king but to me going from a rebel style camera to the 40/50D type series is also a significant upgrade. the rebels to me feel like a toy. having the fit and ergonomics, plus more power, of the upgraded body line can also make or break the ability to get a good shot. it's a tough call but i wouldn't go for the automatic glass upgrade in this case.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top