50D for $800? Yay or nay

[unpopular]

Yes, pentaprisms are solid glass prisms with often times mirrored faces. As with all prisms, they transfer more light than simple mirrors do.

When I got my a350, I wished I had considered the viewfinder more. While both the 550D and 600D have much better viewfinders than the a350, having a good viewfinder makes a big difference.

 

[jrizal]

BTW - the current exchange rate between USD and CAD are fairly similar.

But almost everything in Canada is more expensive than in the US in spite of exchange rate.

 

[unpopular]

Oh god. Here comes the healthcare debate...

 

[Jewny]

Ok, I found out that the second lens is the sigma one, so what price would I be looking at?

 

[jrizal]

Oh god. Here comes the healthcare debate...

Lighten up. It was not to create a debate. It was just light banter.

 

[unpopular]

Ok

The buy it now prices for the 50D are actually around $600-650. This lens sells for around $100, likewise the 50.

In my opinion, this is a fair deal, especially considering the exchange rate. You might do better on ebay auctions, but then you'll have to deal with auctions. I'll let someone else recommend the lens since I've never used it.

Quite honestly, If I were in your position, I'd just get it. It's the right price and a good body with a couple lenses to get you started. Even if the zoom turns out to be junk, you can always upgrade later. Unless you want video or someone else has a reason not to, I'd go with it this.

 

[unpopular]

Oh god. Here comes the healthcare debate...

Lighten up. It was not to create a debate. It was just light banter.

lol. you're new, aren't you.

 

[jrizal]

Ok, I found out that the second lens is the sigma one, so what price would I be looking at?

Can't really be sure since I don't know the exact model. But Sigmas run about from US$400 - $600. Given this I'm inclined that it may be a good deal assuming the body is also good. Perhaps someone can also confirm this.

 

[jrizal]

lol. you're new, aren't you.

Haha!

@Jweny, if one more guy/gal votes for the 50D then give it a go. Seems like a good deal to me given caveats and without knowing the specific Sigma model. Do note that the second lens is a macro lens. And like unpopular, I haven't used it either. Also, make sure you'll have a use for it should you decide to buy the 50D.

 

[unpopular]

Ok, I found out that the second lens is the sigma one, so what price would I be looking at?

Can't really be sure since I don't know the exact model. But Sigmas run about from US$400 - $600. Given this I'm inclined that it may be a good deal assuming the body is also good. Perhaps someone can also confirm this.

I have no idea what this lens is actually. The lens I thought it was is 18-50, but this one is listed to be 17-50 2.8-4.5. If it were teh 17-50 2.8 (non-variable aperture), it's be a $600 lens/new, making this the deal of the century.

I'm guessing it's this one:

Amazon.com: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 SLD Aspherical DC Optical Stabilized (OS) Lens with Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

??

Whatever it is, it's got to be worth at least a hundred bucks.

 

[unpopular]

wait. that second lens is a Macro 50/1.8???? What tha??????? If that's the case, then this is the deal of the century.

 

[Jewny]

OK, so I should take this deal as soon as I get the money?!

 

[unpopular]

Well. i don't think it's a macro lens, not at f/1.8, and I doubt that it's the 17-50 2.8 either. But from what I can tell, and bear in mind, I'm not a Canon user, I think it looks like a decent deal to me.

 

[HughGuessWho]

The Canon 50mm F1.8 sells new for about $100 NEW and is 100% plastic (besides the lens). Some say it has a nice bokeh BUT, it is a cheap plastice lens.

 

[Jewny]

Oh, god you guys have such conficting points of views...