Bought a 40D and tell me what you think

I bought a 40d on newegg last night, because I was able to get it for $999 and 12 months interest free though newegg preferred program. Had an account in the past from building a computer and used it to make $100 payments each month.

I currently own the XS and felt this was a good time to buy the 40d, because it was a deal through newegg. I ended up getting it and the 28-135 IS USM lens that I already bought for the XS. The new lens will be for sale on here, but I can't set up a for sale thread till the end of the month and get 30 posts. If anyone is interested in the lens you can send me a pm and I will gladly sell it to you.

Anyone have anything you like or dislike about it, you can let me know here. I'm excited because the camera will be here tomorrow.

Congrats on the new camera. The 40 is a nice piece of hardware.

There are literally thousands of posts on this forum regarding this camera.

Happy reading!

gjl711 wrote in post #6881639
Congrats on the new camera. The 40 is a nice piece of hardware.

Thanks. I'm ready to start learning some techniques, since I take my last final tomorrow. I'm very excited for that. I really don't have a lot of money for a nice lens, but does anyone know of a lens that has a f/2.8 that offers mid range wide and zoom? Isn't there like a 17-85 f/2.8? I want something that will allow me to get some great bokeh. I have the nifty fifty, but would like more range than just a prime lens.

weezerfan84 wrote in post #6881723
... but does anyone know of a lens that has a f/2.8 that offers mid range wide and zoom? Isn't there like a 17-85 f/2.8? I want something that will allow me to get some great bokeh. I have the nifty fifty, but would like more range than just a prime lens.

The 17-85 is a f/4 to f/5.6 lens but there are other options like the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8.

gjl711 wrote in post #6881980
The 17-85 is a f/4 to f/5.6 lens but there are other options like the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8.

How good is the IQ with the sigma? I do and don't care about the build of the shell as much, because I take care of my equipment, but sturdier build is a nice option. Been looking at Canon's option as well, 24-70 f/2.8. I'm not intersted in buying it, unless someone needs to pay rent and is selling it for 5 C notes.

I can't comment in the Sigma option as I have never shot with it. I opted for the Canon 17-55IS f/2.8. That one is one of the finest lenses optically I have ever seen.

gjl711 wrote in post #6882455
I can't comment in the Sigma option as I have never shot with it. I opted for the Canon 17-55IS f/2.8. That one is one of the finest lenses optically I have ever seen.

And also one of the most expensive non-L lens in the entire Canon line up.

mie wrote in post #6882550
And also one of the most expensive non-L lens in the entire Canon line up.

True dat, but it is an L in every sense except for the build. Optically it is equal or better than the 24-70 and the IS is just rock solid. This lens is easilt handheld at speeds down to 1/15 witrh no problems.

gjl711 wrote in post #6882570
True dat, but it is an L in every sense except for the build. Optically it is equal or better than the 24-70 and the IS is just rock solid. This lens is easilt handheld at speeds down to 1/15 witrh no problems.

I totally agree with you on this. I was just being sacarstic with my reply.. hehe.

Tamron 17-50 is f/2.8, sharp, nice colors. NOt as much reach as some others.

I want the 28-70 or 24-70, because I want more reach then basically what this lens offers at 17-55. Someone also stated that it's pretty expensive as well, but it would be nice to be able to deliver some good bokeh, outside of just a prime lens.

weezerfan84 wrote in post #6882124
How good is the IQ with the sigma? I do and don't care about the build of the shell as much, because I take care of my equipment, but sturdier build is a nice option. Been looking at Canon's option as well, 24-70 f/2.8. I'm not intersted in buying it, unless someone needs to pay rent and is selling it for 5 C notes.

IMO Sigma can be either hit or miss....What I mean by this is their ex dg line(aimed at prosumers/pro's) can either work perfectly straight out of the box or like mine need calibrating by sigma. Once I had my lens calibrated these Sigma lens were very very good IQ wise and great value for money. Especially the ex dg 12-24mm and the ex dg 24-70mm f2.8. If you want L lens and are a bit short on photo equipment funds then these lens's are the next best choice. Whilst eventually upgrading my sigma 24-70mm to a Canon L equivalent I kept and regularly use my 12-24 sigma on both my new 5dMkII and my 40D and it rocks....especially on the large sensor of the 5dmkII

I've only been shooting for a little over 2 weeks. I bought an XS in the beginning, because I didn't know if I was going to like photography. Ended up buying the 40D and now my XS, 18-55 kit lens, and 28-135 IS USM lens are for sale. I'm just waiting to get enough post and time here to post it up here as well. On the mazda3forums.com right now.