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40D to 5D - worth it?

  • 06-10-2009 10:30am
    #1
    Quackles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭


    I have a 400D, husband has a 40D. I've been frustrated with the noise at higher ISO levels on mine for a while now, so was going to upgrade to a 40D. However, we're thinking now that maybe he should get a 5D (original, not mkII) for Stephen, and I inherit his 40D.

    Misc equipment - Stephen has the following:
    Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II (the lens he uses most)
    Canon 50mm f/1.8 MkII
    Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 II EX APO HSM (Mk1)
    Speedlite 420EX

    I have:
    Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM
    Canon EF 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM
    Speedlite 580EX II

    We'd swap the 17-50mm and the 28-135mm lenses so that we both have working walkaround lenses. He uses my 30mm a fair bit, he's aware that it would have a bit of vignetting, but will work around that.

    My question is this - is it worse the extra blings? Would he be as well sticking with 40d? He's mostly in to landscapes and portrait photography. Has anyone switched between the two?


Comments

  • #2
    pixbyjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,250 ✭✭✭pixbyjohn


    Go for the full frame 5D, sure it is a super camera.
    Says he who is a Nikon D700 user


  • #3
    Valentia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,764 ✭✭✭Valentia


    You are really talking about getting rid of the 400? For landscapes and portraits the 5D is streets ahead of the 40D. I have both (well had, I've sold the 5D for a Mk II). Image quality from the 5D is superb.


  • #4
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    The 5D is something of an ubercamera.

    Full frame doesn't just give you lower noise levels but narrow DoF as well as proper focal lengths. It is an exceptional camera for weddings and portraits.


  • #5
    Quackles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭Quackles


    Sounds like a no brainer :) Valentia, yes.. The 400d was and is an excellent piece of kit, but I played with the 40d and its so much better for low light, not to mention faster to change the settings on.. I got spoiled :) He was just worried that the trade off (no dust reduction shaky thing, smaller lcd, slower fps) would mean the upgrade not worthwhile, but the more I read, the better it sounds :)


  • #6
    kensutz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,198 ✭✭✭kensutz


    The 5D is far better for landscapes and portraits. As it is, I have one for sale on adverts :D


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  • #7
    Quackles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭Quackles


    kensutz wrote: »
    The 5D is far better for landscapes and portraits. As it is, I have one for sale on adverts :D

    Might just have to check that out.. hope there's a photography section discount? :pac:


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