Need advice: Better body or better glass?

MDteX wrote in post #6343062
I was going to vote neither (but not an option) and suggest the 50D and 70-200/f2.8 IS. After all it's only money!

Haha! I wish! I actually ended up having to return the 2.8 . It was an used lens and had some focusing issues. I ended up picking up a F4 from a forum member here for cheap! I figure, once I'm ready to upgrade, I'll go full-on to the 2.8 IS.

I'm currently shooting with an XSi/450D. I'll soon have a couple grand to blow on camera stuff.

Here is what I'm considering:
A) 50D w/ the new EF-S 18-200mm IS (and sell the XSi body)
B) Keep the XSi, and pick up a couple decent "L" lenses.

I'm leaning towards the first option, because the 50D seems like a HUGE step up from the entry-level SLR I'm currently shooting with.

Thoughts?

I could always use a better body. Like me 10 years ago.

cameronlane wrote in post #6353477
I'm currently shooting with an XSi/450D. I'll soon have a couple grand to blow on camera stuff.

Here is what I'm considering:
A) 50D w/ the new EF-S 18-200mm IS (and sell the XSi body)
B) Keep the XSi, and pick up a couple decent "L" lenses.

I'm leaning towards the first option, because the 50D seems like a HUGE step up from the entry-level SLR I'm currently shooting with.

Thoughts?

Cameron, looks like most folks recommend going with glass first before upgrading the body. I've never shot on the XSi, nor the 50D (it's not out yet ). But I have shot on an XT, XTi, and a 40D. My recommendation is to go to a camera rental shop (online or local) and rent a 40D for a day or 2 and see how you like it. You can play with it in the store as much as you'd like, but you'll really never get the feel for a camera until you get to "field" test it. Hope that helps!

Cobaltforge wrote in post #6358348
Cameron, looks like most folks recommend going with glass first before upgrading the body. I've never shot on the XSi, nor the 50D (it's not out yet ). But I have shot on an XT, XTi, and a 40D. My recommendation is to go to a camera rental shop (online or local) and rent a 40D for a day or 2 and see how you like it. You can play with it in the store as much as you'd like, but you'll really never get the feel for a camera until you get to "field" test it. Hope that helps!

That does help- thanks for the advice!

The main reasons I was leaning towards the 50D include faster speed and better ISO performance. I like to shoot the kiddos (man that sounds bad!) around the house sans flash, and I also like to shoot wildlife and landscapes around dawn and dusk. It seems like I'm always battling noise! Of course much of that can probably be attributed to poor technique on my part!

I guess regarding the proverbial question, "better body or better glass," the real answer is why choose one when you can have both for twice the price! LOL I think my wife is hating this hobby already...