Help me make a decision

THC_SsSsSnake · 27 Apr 2014 at 22:29

Agreed,very colourful and sharp photos,how the hell to do it lol

Vertigo · 27 Apr 2014 at 22:32

Good glass helps

The first two were with the 70-200 f/2.8 MkII, the two on the grid with a 24-70 Mk1.

Cleisthenes · 27 Apr 2014 at 22:41

Are you going again this year?

Vertigo · 27 Apr 2014 at 22:48

Afraid not.

Cleisthenes · 27 Apr 2014 at 23:19

Thanks a shame!

Cleisthenes · 28 Apr 2014 at 13:27

D.P. said:
I would keep the 450D. None of the newer canon crop bodies really gain you much worth the money (part of this is the older canon sensors were fantastic so there has been less need to improve) so I would invest in good glass and get a new body when something interesting arrives with better sensors and AF (7D mk2 perahaps).

70-300mm will give some extra reach, it is hard to get much longer than that. The canon 100-400mm is often Recomended for motor sports.

So D.P., if I were to hold out and not replace my body, which lens would you recommend if I were to spend a bit more? Perhaps around the £250-£300 range. Thanks.

D.P. · 28 Apr 2014 at 14:27

Cleisthenes said:
So D.P., if I were to hold out and not replace my body, which lens would you recommend if I were to spend a bit more? Perhaps around the £250-£300 range. Thanks.

Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens, a tad over £300.
The Tamron 70-300VC is a close second.

Cleisthenes · 28 Apr 2014 at 14:29

D.P. said:
Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens, a tad over £300.
The Tamron 70-300VC is a close second.

Ok. It's food for thought. I keep thinking that perhaps I should just take a plunge and get a 7D, then over the summer when I can get some funds together I'll get myself a new lens.

ChrisD. · 28 Apr 2014 at 17:42

Have a long read about the reviews of the 7D. I did the same and opted for another body. At the time I didn't think that the increase in price warranted getting one over a 60D. I believe you can unlock a lot of the 7D features on the 60D via 3rd party firmware on the memory card, it's called Magic Lantern, though I haven't looked into it myself.

The reason I have enjoyed the upgrade is the improved feel in your hand, speed of auto and the low light capability.

Cleisthenes · 28 Apr 2014 at 17:58

I just feel like I may regret not getting the superior body. For the sake of £100 peace of mind seems quite cheap