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I'm wanting to start a wedding portfolio, and it's time to stop borrowing my friends' gear since I recently moved. I don't feel comfortable without a second body so this is where I am. I know I have a good eye, and advanced knowledge of optics, technique, etc. I have experience with the 40D and 5D
My question is this - on a $1500 budget, what would you recommend as a canon upgrade?
I currently have a Rebel Xs and terrible(IMO) 18-55mm kit lens
The EOS 40D for $1000 includes a decent 28-135mm IS USM f/3.5-5.6
...My guess is that the lens is too slow for most good shots I'd like to get, and 28mm isn't quite wide enough for indoor groups.
...The 40D has been my choice to date b/c it has all of the features I need, and I've used the body A LOT
...Any f/2.8 or lenses you'd recommend for $500(new or used) to compliment the kit lens? - I shoot hand held, so I like IS for obvious reasons, but what do you think?
The Xsi for $600 would allow a budget for a better lens but lacks the speed and features I want to upgrade for(manual interface, construction, viewfinder, live view, burst rate, buffer, etc.)
Obviously I could only afford one additional lens, albeit much nicer - so I'd need a quality mid range zoom if the Xsi wins out.
Eventually I'll be upgrading again, hopefully to a 5d or better but not until after I first afford the lenses i REALLY want (70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM and 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM)
I need some ideas.....
My question is this - on a $1500 budget, what would you recommend as a canon upgrade?
I currently have a Rebel Xs and terrible(IMO) 18-55mm kit lens
The EOS 40D for $1000 includes a decent 28-135mm IS USM f/3.5-5.6
...My guess is that the lens is too slow for most good shots I'd like to get, and 28mm isn't quite wide enough for indoor groups.
...The 40D has been my choice to date b/c it has all of the features I need, and I've used the body A LOT
...Any f/2.8 or lenses you'd recommend for $500(new or used) to compliment the kit lens? - I shoot hand held, so I like IS for obvious reasons, but what do you think?
The Xsi for $600 would allow a budget for a better lens but lacks the speed and features I want to upgrade for(manual interface, construction, viewfinder, live view, burst rate, buffer, etc.)
Obviously I could only afford one additional lens, albeit much nicer - so I'd need a quality mid range zoom if the Xsi wins out.
Eventually I'll be upgrading again, hopefully to a 5d or better but not until after I first afford the lenses i REALLY want (70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM and 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM)
I need some ideas.....