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Gear upgrade. Is 7D still worth buying?
ruuneos:
Just go ahead and buy 7D ;) 7D Mark II is probably to be announced in Photokina, later this year or early 2013.
Say in my opinion Just buy it and enjoy.
Michael_pfh:
The 7D is still a very good camera. This will not change if the Mk2 will be announced one day.
AJ:
I too say: go ahead and get a 7D. Great camera, I like mine.
As for lenses. 70-200/4 L is a really nice lens. My friend has one, I've used it, and I really like it. However I think your lens lineup is a bit weak in the wide range. Neither the C18-55, S17-35 nor the T28-200 matches well with the 7D, IMO.
I suggest picking up a 15-85/3.5-5.6 IS. You'll love this thing for the uses you describe.
Another route is to go with an f/2.8 17-50 type zoom (e.g. Canon 17-55/2.8 IS) plus an ultrawide for landscape (e.g. Canon 10-22). This would be a pricier setup. I'd look at these choices before buying a telephoto lens. You've already got the 100/2.8 which you can use for telephoto for now.
Marsu42:
--- Quote from: AJ on March 10, 2012, 02:35:18 PM ---I too say: go ahead and get a 7D. Great camera, I like mine.
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Since everyone else is in the habit of recommending their own gear, why shouldn't I :-) ... which is if you're concerned about the 7d being replaced soon (and imho it is the next one in queue), get the newer 60d and put the difference into a new lens like the said 15-85. The 7d has the same sonsor, but adds a better body for large hands, more weather sealing and a superior af over the 60d, while the latter has the adjustable screen - very handy for odd shot angles - and runs magic lantern which is an absolute must for me. So if you're not shooting sports, you could consider saving some money here.
--- Quote from: AJ on March 10, 2012, 02:35:18 PM ---You've already got the 100/2.8 which you can use for telephoto for now.
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I've got the 100/2.8 macro, too, but while it is stellar for macro and short range I have to admit this is not a tele lens - that's why I got the 70-300L which is optimized for crop bodies and the IS does help very much for long range, except for moving objects of course.
boateggs:
--- Quote from: ruuneos on March 10, 2012, 01:44:20 PM ---Just go ahead and buy 7D ;) 7D Mark II is probably to be announced in Photokina, later this year or early 2013.
Say in my opinion Just buy it and enjoy.
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Agreed that the 7d is wicked (thinking about getting one but I am going to wait and see if the 70d gets AFMA) but I just had a thought about the Photokina prediction that everyone has been putting weight in. I think it will be sooner than that: the D300s is off the market in Japan and I am sure that Nikon is hastily working to get a replacement out soon, thus Canon will respond shortly after...or at least I am hoping!
OP: I am in the same boat as you, a lot has improved since the 450d and I want in on the fun :D
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