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Alternative to Canon 5D with 17-40mm lens?

  • 05-04-2009 4:52pm
    #1
    AARRRGH
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    Hello

    There is a photographer I like who uses a Canon 5D with 17-40mm lens. As I'd like to practice taking shots like he does, ideally I would like to buy this camera and lens. But that'd set me back a few thousand, so I'm looking to purchase a cheaper alternative (less than €1k in total) which would be a close match.

    Can anyone recommend the camera I should buy?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Paulw
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    A canon 40D with a 10-22mm lens? That would be fairly close in focal length.


  • #3
    Ricky91t
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    Paulw wrote: »
    A canon 40D with a 10-22mm lens? That would be fairly close in focal length.


    Was going to say this myself,Or a 450D with the above lens,depending on if you want some change:pac:


  • #4
    challengemaster
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    Well, what kind of photos is he taking?


  • #5
    AARRRGH
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    Thanks for the replies everyone. I will check out those cameras.

    His photography is like this:

    http://altphotog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/bob_coulter_03.jpg (is not entirely work safe)


  • #6
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    Also if you stretch abit,or are willing to travel you could possibly get a 5D with that budget and a 17-40 for 300-400


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  • #7
    workaccount
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    Surely you could take a photo like that with any SLR and a wide angle.

    You could pick up a Sigma 10 20 for around 260/270 used.


  • #8
    Creamy Goodness
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    my money would be on a 40D with a 10-22mm lens.

    40D isn't as expensive as the 5D, and will hold it's resale value if you decide to upgrade to the 5D further down the line.


  • #9
    smash
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    I'd also go with a 40D with a 10-22mm lens. I currently use a 5D with a 16-35 and I love it!


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