60D with Tamron 17-50 Or old 40d with canon 17-55 2.8?

[rohit_tripathi60]

From months I want to buy a new camera but couldn’t because of financial issues. I am a totally novice and just want a camera to complete my hobby than again please don’t suggest 550d or any other cameras as I do not like their smaller size. As the post title suggests what would you recommend? A new canon 60d with tamron   17-50 non vc or an old 40D with canon 17-55. 60d and tammy combination would cost around 70000 and 40d and canon 17-55 will cost around 85000. What’s your choice?

PS: is canon 40d and tamron 17-50 also an option?

[aniltulsi]

Go for 60D + Canon 17-55, if you have money, else 40D + Canon 17-55 is a better option, as you will have this lens even after 20 years and will still be happy with it, but you will anyway be itching to change your camera after few years, which ever you buy...

[djvignesh]

The 40D+ Tammy is a good option too, IMO.. I have used the lens and was very happy with its performance..

[thelightening]

When you are buying new, why 40d, try 60d itself, body hardly cost you 48/49k now... its a nice cam to owe and tamron 17-50 is 21200 approx.. hope u can go for new itself... my personal suggestion. Check ur wallet and decide

[Roy]

+ 1 with aniltulsi.
In general whenever possible try to opt for a better lens. Moreover a lens from the original camera manufacturer will ensure proper compatibility even with future camera bodies. The canon 40D is a very fine body & if you don't print large or crop aggressively you don't need the extra resolution of the 60D. Happy shooting 

[pawan_pullarwar]

Go for better lens, 40D + low fix aparture lens. If you want to upgrade body go for 7d or 5k MKII (full frame) make difference.

Also latest canon processor which comes with new body, has better color contrast compare to privious processor, that also make difference in outcome.

[rohit_tripathi60]

+ 1 with aniltulsi.
In general whenever possible try to opt for a better lens. Moreover a lens from the original camera manufacturer will ensure proper compatibility even with future camera bodies. The canon 40D is a very fine body & if you don't print large or crop aggressively you don't need the extra resolution of the 60D. Happy shooting 

Thank you.

Money is the main problem to go for 17-55, i am taking load to buy a camera ( strange? or many people do it) i thinking of buying new 60d with 18-135 for 62k and than upgrade to better glass once i'd b rich? what do you say?

PS - I am not sure how reliable is the seller of 40d ( he is offering it for just 22k)

[Soam]

60D + Canon 17-55.

60D, advanced engine and perfect AF!

I light 60D's weight and size. Feels a lot like 5D Mark2 or 7D.

[Roy]

Rohit,
        60D with canon18-135 seems to be a good choice. If possible, get a canon 50mm 1.8 so that you can have the low light situations covered. Just remember that you will do well to shoot below ISO 800 with a crop sensor body, even if it is the latest & the best.
P.S. 40D with a moderately low shutter count will be a good buy at around 18-20k IMHO.

[itsme_soumya]

if you have money then 60D + 17-55/2.8. otherwise, 40D + 17-55/2.8 is your next best option. you can also try 50D + 17-55/2.8.

cheers!
soumya

[rohit_tripathi60]

60D + Canon 17-55.

60D, advanced engine and perfect AF!

I light 60D's weight and size. Feels a lot like 5D Mark2 or 7D.

60d and canon 17-55 will exceed the magic number of 100000. should someone buy something like this on loan

[thelightening]

60D + Canon 17-55.

60D, advanced engine and perfect AF!

I light 60D's weight and size. Feels a lot like 5D Mark2 or 7D.

60d and canon 17-55 will exceed the magic number of 100000. should someone buy something like this on loan

Rohit, quite confused !!! First fix a body as per your need, then concentrate on lenses.  Else its difficult for u to take a decision.

 60d+17-50 (non VC) can give good results too....

[amitk26]

Canon 17-55 with any decent body you can afford.

60D + Canon 17-55.

60D, advanced engine and perfect AF!

I light 60D's weight and size. Feels a lot like 5D Mark2 or 7D.

60d and canon 17-55 will exceed the magic number of 100000. should someone buy something like this on loan

Depends on how the loan will be re-payed;  if you are running some photography outfit then these are your tools of trade, And loan is building asset base, so take loan , recoup costs , claim depreciation in your balance sheet, sell off after the cycle and move to next body.

If it is for hobby it is always prudent to live with in means as there can be no upper limit of loan for hobbyist.

[Sunil_Pawar]

If you do not interested in Video recording and if you do not have any plan to upgrade to full frame ever in future  then Best option is Canon 40D + Canon 17 55 ...I have 40D and used my friends canon 17 55 on it which gives outstanding results.

Canon 40D is enough capable body to suit your every need of photography( except video,micro focus adjustment and build in flash trigger).

 

[Suhas]

If you do not interested in Video recording and if you do not have any plan to upgrade to full frame ever in future  then Best option is Canon 40D + Canon 17 55 ...I have 40D and used my friends canon 17 55 on it which gives outstanding results.

Canon 40D is enough capable body to suit your every need of photography( except video,micro focus adjustment and build in flash trigger).

fully agree - ive shot with 40 D, 50 D and 60 D and currently used the 7 D - i never felt having 1 or other from the first three made / broke an image for me...I own 40 D and the others were loaned at various times

[rohit_tripathi60]

canon 60d and 18-135 is also an option?

[djvignesh]

Rohit,
If you don't mind me saying, I would ask you to introspect your need for a camera right now.. Is it a way to earn the rent or a way to blow off some steam?? Because the answer to these questions will have a huge impact on the way ahead.

If you are starting a business then I would say you go ahead with the 60D and 17-55mm lens as they are really worthy investments and if used appropriately would get you good returns on them. But if you are in to blow off some steam then forget the 60D and get a 50D and the 17-50 non VC. This combination would be more than sufficient for you. Or if you are bent on getting the 60D then get the kit lens alone for the time being and then letter decide on which lens you want to buy..

Just my 2 paisa..

[ArindomRC]

I dont find reason (enough)  going for such a costly glass when specifically its a crop sensor glass.. why dont you try 17-40 F4 L having trouble deciding ;P ...

60D + 17-40 f4 L will be appx 90 k .. see 10k less than the magic number .. and 17mm is UWA (almost) in  Full Frame , so if even in future you jump to Full Frame, you will love it...

give it a thought ... Always plan for future

Regards,
Arindom

[rohit_tripathi60]

I am not planning to be a professional photographer and do it for living, its just PURE hobby. i coudnt find any old 50d below 35K so decided to buy new 60d for 48k. i am hell confused, as i dont want to buy another body in jest next 1-2 years.

Rohit,
If you don't mind me saying, I would ask you to introspect your need for a camera right now.. Is it a way to earn the rent or a way to blow off some steam?? Because the answer to these questions will have a huge impact on the way ahead.

If you are starting a business then I would say you go ahead with the 60D and 17-55mm lens as they are really worthy investments and if used appropriately would get you good returns on them. But if you are in to blow off some steam then forget the 60D and get a 50D and the 17-50 non VC. This combination would be more than sufficient for you. Or if you are bent on getting the 60D then get the kit lens alone for the time being and then letter decide on which lens you want to buy..

Just my 2 paisa..

[rohit_tripathi60]

I dont find reason (enough)  going for such a costly glass when specifically its a crop sensor glass.. why dont you try 17-40 F4 L having trouble deciding ;P ...

60D + 17-40 f4 L will be appx 90 k .. see 10k less than the magic number .. and 17mm is UWA (almost) in  Full Frame , so if even in future you jump to Full Frame, you will love it...

give it a thought ... Always plan for future

Regards,
Arindom

Thank you. I do not plan to go full frame in near future and wanted to buy 17-55 just for the amazing reviews it got. You had a Tamron 17-50 with your 60D, how would you rate it? How many numbers would you give to this combination from 10?