[WournGona]

I've decided to let all my Olympus Gear go, as i was planning on buying a E-30 but the price of £999 for the body is just not worth it, as there is much better options out there for alot less money.

Now im thinking maybe the Nikon D300 or D90 also the Canon 50D with maybe one or 2 lenses to get me going.

So what lenses and body to go for.

[imporrilk]

Is that not enough for a 5D Mark II?

[QzVyZbTg]

Yip & it's also more than enuf for the D700, but to get the best out of full frame camera's you also have to spend vast amount on glass to.

Basically i want what i had with my Olympus set ie wide angle, everyday lens & a telephoto and a fast prime plus a flash.

I wanna keep it simple

it may cost more to change systems to either Nikon or Canon to get what i want again, but it be a better investment in the long run as Olympus are pricing themself out of the market offering new bodies at silly prices that in my book are less better than either the Nikon D90 or the year old Canon 40D feature wise.

[serius_06]

My vote, go for the one that fits you best. handle them, snap some pics, carry it around a bit, see which feels "RIGHT" in your hands bro.Test lenses while testing bodies if you can.
You have the cash, so investigate and good luck[thumbup]

[12Dvop4I]

I've already had my grubby hands on the D300 & the 40D so i don't think the 50D will be any different

I actually find the D300 feels better in my hand over the 40D as lenses feel better balanced on the D300.

[truck]

Used 5d, 24-70L, 50 1.4.

[MortgFinsJohnQ]

Pardon my ignorance but would a D300 with upgraded lens be better than the Mark II with the standard one?

[Pharmaciest2007]

I've already had my grubby hands on the D300 & the 40D so i don't think the 50D will be any different

I actually find the D300 feels better in my hand over the 40D as lenses feel better balanced on the D300.

I think you have your answer bro. Go for the D300. And have some fun!!![thumbup]

[dodsCooggipsehome]

Aye think i will proberly go for the D300 & the Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 to start with.

Then D300 grip
SB900 flash
Nikon 80-200mm f2.8
Nikon 50mm F1.4
Tokina 11-16 mm f2.8

[Falik]

I would look at the following lens for the D300 too if I had the money for it!!

12-24mm 2.8
24-70mm 2.8
70-200mm VR 2.8
85mm 1.4
105mm Micro VR

I've only managed to get the 70-200mm so far and it cost me a fortune!! The rest of the line up is my dream setup.

[payloansday]

Lol one great thing about both Canon & Nikon i don't have to look around anymore for lenses or the body as everywere stock them, was abit harder with Olympus because not all places had them and getting lenses round here was impossible it had to be internet.

Im not giving up completely on Olympus im still keeping my second body the E-420 with the 25mm prime as this is great for when ya just don't want to lug about a bag full of glass.

[pharmablogger]

Canon 50D or Nikon D300, same stuff really, get the one you fancy more (alternatively the one you already have lenses for).

I got the Canon 40D myself, told my dad to go for the 50D instead of the D300 just because of the fact we could swap lenses.

[occafeVes]

Canon 50D or Nikon D300, same stuff really, get the one you fancy more (alternatively the one you already have lenses for).

I got the Canon 40D myself, told my dad to go for the 50D instead of the D300 just because of the fact we could swap lenses.

Good thinking! [thumbup]
I have a friend who owns the 40d, He loves it.
I use Nikon as the feelof them in my hands, just feels perfect. and i have lenses for them, and thanks to ebay, i now own more lenses for them, cheaply priced, hehehe

[johnsonjunior]

I'd look at something like a D300 or a 40D, not the 50D as it's not much of an upgrade over the 40D.

with such a body I suppose you're going to have enough money left for glass...

BUT, on the other hand, you say you have £2350 to spend on a camera. dSLR's, glass and photography equipment is not something you buy just once and for all... you actually ARE going to spend a lot more on this in the future, so this is why, maybe, you should consider going FF and start with 1 lens that does it all. if it's canon then something like a 24-105mm f/4L IS USM would be nice.

if you don't need FF then it would be a waste of money probably, except the obvious benefits FF provides.

[libertiespana]

One of the most significant improvements the 50D has over the 40D has is its capability to shoot at much higher ISO. So if that's a culprit for you, it might be worth the extra $. Otherwise, I'm very very happy with my 40D.

[eladiopsislab]

One of the most significant improvements the 50D has over the 40D has is its capability to shoot at much higher ISO. So if that's a culprit for you, it might be worth the extra $. Otherwise, I'm very very happy with my 40D.

I wouldn't call this an improvement since 50D's high ISO's are just as good as 40D, if not worse.... so no point in having higher ISO's on a worse performer (or equal)...

[vvxtiopmx]

One of the advantages the 50D has over the 40D apart from the 930k screen is the micro adjustment.

This comes in handy if your lens either front or back focus & great for those that like using Sigma[thumbup].

[asypecresty]

Well just ordered the D300 and the battery grip, should be here tomorrow now time to order a couple of lenses.

[mazabotman]

Well just ordered the D300 and the battery grip, should be here tomorrow now time to order a couple of lenses.

good choice, congrats!
what glass is going along with that?

[seodiary]

Well first up im trying to find a 50mm F1.8 in stock blooming hard get hold off new atm, Just had both lens and battery money refunded, because they not got either in stock.

As for rest of glass few options as i got about £1200 to spend

50mm F1.8,16-85mm VR & 70-300VR

50mm F1.8 & 18-200mm VRII,SB900 flash

50mm F1.8,16-85mm & SB 900 flash

Or the 50mm F1.8, & go for one of the best lenses the Nikon 17-55mm F2.8 & build round from that.