I have been looking at purchasing my first DSLR and was very close to buying the Canon 7D w/15-85mm lens kit option, which is $2900CAD + tax here in Canada. I began to think about it however, and seeing as this will be my first foray into DSLR photography I have no DSLR equipment. I have been considering instead buying an entry level camera (T1i) and some really good lenses. For the same money that could get me the kit 7D, I could get the T1i kit (18-85mm I think), 50mm F1.4 prime, and either the 24-70mm F2.8L, or the 70-200mm F2.8L. Alternately I could go T1i kit, 24-70mm F2.8L and 70-200mm F4L.
I would really appreciate any suggestions as far as which path might be best suited to a beginner in DSLR photography. I have been mainly looking at Canon camera's - for no particular reason. My motivation is that I can no longer stand the noise and compromised image quality of my P&S.
I would really appreciate any suggestions as far as which path might be best suited to a beginner in DSLR photography. I have been mainly looking at Canon camera's - for no particular reason. My motivation is that I can no longer stand the noise and compromised image quality of my P&S.