Any lens experts have any opinions? I've seen some great shots taken with the sigma 50-500mm zoom, then theres cheap mirror lenses at 500mm, 600mm. I love to dream.
Well, Canon have thrown down the gauntlet with their latest digital SLR release.
Previously, the D30, D60 and 10D have all been described as 'the digital SLR that we've really been waiting for' but with a rec. price in the UK of £899 (before the discount boys get to grips with it), this really could be the one we've all been waiting for!
Build-quality may not be as high as the other models, but this has not stopped Canon's 300-series 35mm cameras from topping the sales charts over the years so I'm sure the 300D will sell by the lorry-load - you'll probably just have to wait a while to get one at a really low discount price!
I did hear that there should be something new fitting between 10D and 1Ds... though Canon says it hasn't got any plans for a full frame sensor model for the non-pro.
The 300d pricing should kill off the fixed lens 'slr' style digitals (Oly e20 type). I wonder when we'll hear from Nikon on a 300d competitor?
I'm waiting for nikon to open their mouth as well, so far they haven't announced anything. I'm also considering a 300d, the price is just to tempting over here $899usd body only, I want the noise free pics that only a dslr will give. The real dilema will be what lens do i need to give me results close to what i get with my pentax and cp990. Obviously i can't afford a $6,000 super telephoto lens, but a 100-400mm zoom i think would do me just fine.
Any lens experts have any opinions? I've seen some great shots taken with the sigma 50-500mm zoom, then theres cheap mirror lenses at 500mm, 600mm. I love to dream.