Canon 40D advice

I am hoping to upgrade to a canon 40D. B&H offers the body for $620 after mail-in-rebate. Is this the lowest price I can get for a new 40D body?

Regarding lenses, I enjoy photographing buildings (built environment), landscapes, portraits and details. I am considering buying a 50 mm 1/4 and a 10 - 22 mm to meet my requirements. However, I am not sure if either would suffice as a "walk around."

Any suggestions for an emerging photo enthusiast with a tight budget?

That price is when you buy the printer too isn't it?

For "walking around" I find that the kit lens (17-85) that came with my 40D works great as long as it's day time. The zoom is very useful.

You can buy the 50mm 1.8 for less than $100 too.

That price is when you buy the printer.

Oh! overlooked that line, i got too excited about the rebate. Has anyone tried pricingdepot.com,1ayph​oto.com or lowpricedigital.com, their price seems too low for a new 40D body (at $499)?

Should I look into the 50mm 1.8 before investing on a 1.4 or should I just go all the way from start?

Those prices are too low to be legit. use http://www.resellerrat​ings.com to look them up.

check www.resellerratings.co​m for any company before you buy from them. The lowest reputable reseller for the 40D is us1camera.

for the price of the 40D right now i'll say grab it. i paid twice $ 7 moths ago not too long huh.=D sold it couple days ago to move on w/ FF. but if budget allows me in future im definitelt buying one again.=D missing it already=(

thanks syntrix, profeel seems to have a good offer on the body with an 17-85mm. Is it really worth me buying the kit if I'm also buying a 50mm and 10-22 mm?

Well, do you need the 24-85mm range?

jguadian wrote in post #6460491
thanks syntrix, profeel seems to have a good offer on the body with an 17-85mm. Is it really worth me buying the kit if I'm also buying a 50mm and 10-22 mm?

oops, never mind that was a 28-135 mm. Is it worth 300 extra for the 17-85mm?

egordon, i was considering something around that range as supplement or walk around. I am buying a 50mm and 10-22mm for sure.

Well, since you'll be covered with the 10-22mm, you'll probably be fine with the 28-135mm. I have the 17-85 and it's an ok lens, my other lenses usually beat the snot out of it, but it has a nice range, decent enough image quality, good IS, and really fast autofocus.

I'd save your $300 and put it towards a nice fast prime such as the 85mm f/1.8

so 28-105mm over the 24-85mm?

guess, it gives more versatility

Who said anything about a 28-105mm or a 24-85mm lens? You do know WHAT those numbers mean, right? If you do, the choice should be clear, or at least the trade-offs between a 17-85mm and a 28-135mm lens.

yes, thanks!