Originally posted by rscroope:
Hey Dennis you're buying an affordable professional camera. This one has several features of the next higher models at a 1/2 to a 1/3 the price. If you're going to get the lens, you'll be much happier with a 2.8 instead of a 3.5/4.
If you want to buy a excellent used 15-85 3.5 USM IS let me know? (If you look at my postings, I've used that for the close ones and the telephotos for the longer ones.) I want to upgrade that one to a 2.8. (I need a faster, quicker lens for Julia) I have a 70-200 2.8 IS USM for the longer range which you need for boat & aerial shots.)
Canon has great affordable professional lenses, the reason I bought the 20d.
Bob
Bob,
I'm definitely leaning towards buying the Canon EOS 40D from an online seller with good feedback called DigiCombos. they have a combo special with the following items-
Canon EOS 40D
4GB Memory Card
Canon 18mm-55mm Zoom Lens
Canon 28-105
Canon 75-300
High Resolution Wide Angle Lens
High resolution 3 pc Professional Filter Kit
Hi-Speed USB Card Reader/Writer
Heavy Duty Aluminum Hard Case w/Dividers
Compact Digital Camera Case
60" Photo / Video Tripod
5 Piece Cleaning Kit
TableTop Tripod
The total including shipping is about $1700. Based on what I've found the lenses and camera going for from reputable sellers it seems to be a good deal. It includes some other extras as well like tripods, flash, etc.
Dennis
