Help on 40D new or use decision.

[Tinh Ngo]

Well, I got some crazy deal i dont want to pass up but which one is a better buy.

Was wondering what is a better buy and deal, the 40D with all of these for 1450 or 1300 for a brand new 40D with 28-135MM with none of these accesories below. The 1400 deal is about 3month old and under 2500clicks was wondering what its a better deal. Is this okay to buy use? the owner will warranyt it for 1years etc.... or is this better to buy new and spend that extra cash, because i have a things of buying use it might breka or w.e? what is your feedbacks and better buy guys.

1450$ used with all of these extras (body is 2month old use with about 2000+ click and lens is brand new)
or 1300 for brand new Canon 40D / 28-135mm IS without extra

Canon 40D / 28-135mm IS -
Canon battery Grip -
Canon 420ex flash -
Extra Canon battery for grip -
Filter for lens 72mm -
Lens shade for 28-135mm -
Rechargeable Battery for flash
Backpack for all camera items
2 Ultra Sandisk II 2 Gig
2 classes - outdoor models
- studio models

[Tinh Ngo]

Tell me what do you think guys.

[Tee Why]

The deal with all the stuff looks better, but it looks a little bit too cheap. If it's legit and you want the lens and the flash, then I think it's good. Personally, I'm not a fan of that lens, so I'd skip it or sell the lens if you buy the kit.

[Tinh Ngo]

Yea its legit, buying it from this guy that been in the photography business and that is his backup camera. Its in supermint condition, was wondering what is better to buy. I just want to test that lense and then sell it to get a L series lense. LMK what you think.

[Tinh Ngo]

anyone else? what d oyou think.

[steved110]

The used gear looks like a very good deal, so long as you are sure it is legit.

The lens is not the best for a 40D IMO as the 28mm start is not really wide enough, but it's an OK lens for sure, and I always recommend a flash unit, as the on-board flash is so limited.

If it is in good condition and you trust the seller, it looks like a great deal.
I can't comment on prices though as I live in a place where everything costs twice as much!

[Tinh Ngo]

Well I want to learn first then sell it off later, what is a better lense for all around for shooting random things and potraits/model. 17-40 or 24-70. Yea the deal is legit I check out the item in person. Well i'm a novice. Is the flash on the stock 40D that bad? and is the 420 flash good enough? Its just a extra 100buck for all of those acceosires but just worried about the 40D being use for 2-3 but its still mint and lense is brand new. lmk your guys feedback.

PS: he would warranyt it and everything.

[Bootsie]

I would go with the used one, you would be amazed at what difference being able to bounce a flash can make in your pics.

[Tinh Ngo]

lets said if i buy the new one how much would all of those item cost brand new? battery grip is not really needed right? but how much would all of those be brand new. is that flash 420 good enough for club,photo session etc ?

[Woolburr]

There is nothing wrong with the 420 flash....I have one that gets regular use. The used deal looks pretty good....You might actually find you like using the grip.

[Tinh Ngo]

So 2month old with about under 2000shots isnt bad right? He was using it as a backup camera. no scartches,dent or anything on lcd or camera.

[Tinh Ngo]

anyone else?