Would you do this trade

What do you guys think about trading a low milage 1d Mark II and a 85 1.8 for a low milage 5d c. Will i miss the 1d af that much? Wanting to try full frame for my landscapes and portraits.????????

Thanks

jc1965 wrote in post #13754036
What do you guys think about trading a low milage 1d Mark II and a 85 1.8 for a low milage 5d c. Will i miss the 1d af that much? Wanting to try full frame for my landscapes and portraits.????????

Thanks

Depends on what else you have.

my only other gear is - 40d - 135L - 24-70 - 430 EX

I don't know how much you can miss body-wise.. both cameras are like driving a tank

Don't you think you're going to miss the 85 for portraits though?

I dont think I will, as I have the 135L also.

sure, you might as well give it a go. if you're not going to miss that lens, go for it. report back on how you like the 5dc.

Straight trade? Unless your body or lens is pretty beat up, you might wanna ask for a little cash. Either way, you'll love the 5Dc. Check out the 5Dc thread for some examples. Not mine, but other people here have posted some great examples of what the camera is capable of.

Maybe your right about the trade. My body is mint with only 34,000 on the odo. The 85 is also mint. I have been on the 5d thread alot and there are some great examples of what this body can do.

I'd request some cash as well then if yours is in mint condition.

Thank you all for your imput

I'd say it's about even based on ebay values. If the 5D is in good shape and you want the full format, then go for it!

For over two years I had a 1Dmk2 and a 5Dc. The 1Dmk2 was quickly relegated to backup duty, and very rarely used. I finally sold it, and have never wished to have it back.

The pixels in the 1Dmk2 and the 5Dc are exactly the same size (8.2 microns), it's just that with the 5Dc you're getting so many more of them. So, given the same field of view, IQ is significantly superior with the 5Dc. At least that was my experience.