What should I go with?

[greatshot]

Ok,

I am a wildlife photographer and you can see my gear.

I am ready to move up but can’t decide what to do.


Here are the options,

Canon 50D w/16-35 and the Canon 5D (old version but a new one)

Or

Canon 1D mark III w/16-35

Or

Canon 500mm

What do you think? Is it a good lens choice?

Thanks,

Greatshot

[tedBalog]

You'll want the FOV of a crop camera. I'd say 50D + 500mm, or even just the 50D. No need for the 16-35, or the 5D.

[Big WIll]

I am certainly no wildlife photographer but wouldn't you be better with just ultra-telephoto lens and not UWA lens?

[greatshot]

Ok my mistake!! I shoot landscape too and want a good wide angle lens!!

Sorry!

[BSBXTi]

IF you want to pose a brown bear right in front of you, ya sure go for the 16-35mm :) I would without a doubt get the 500mm F4. I have taking many great shots with an Xti, and having that monster prime would have only aided more, but don't forget you are going to have to invest in a good support system for that lens IMO.

[BSBXTi]

Ok my mistake!! I shoot landscape too and want a good wide angle lens!!

Sorry!

Well then choose the second option for the 50D has 1.6x crop factor while I believe the IDmk3 has a 1.3x crop factor. The 1Dmk3 will allow for a wider view.

[bwc]

Howdy,

Without a doubt the 500mm! Go for it!

[bwc]

Howdy,

Without a doubt get the 500 f4!

[gasrocks]

50D would be better than XTi, so would a XSi. Work your way up to the long lenses like most people do. In the 500+ range: I started with an FD 500/4.5 and adapters, then an EF 500/4.5, then finally an EF 500/4. Am always on the lookout for a used Sigma 500/4.5.