Moving from Olympus to Canon (possibly a s/h 5D mk 1

Fluke

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7 Nov 2011 - 2:29 PM

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I've had an Olympus set up for 3 years now but its clear Olympus have abandoned the E series DSLRS in favour of m4/3.

Due to GAS I have also aquired a 350d (s/h) with an EF 24-85 f3.5/4.5 USM, an 50mm f1.8 and an EF 100mm f2.0 USM but I want a the field of view of full frame with all the DOF benefits and to get the proper wide angle of the 24-85. Obviously the big sensor will be kind of great too.

I can't afford a 5d Mk2 so am considering a s/h 5d mk1, do you think its a viable way to consolidate my 2 systems even though the 5d mk1 is going to be a s/h unit. I prefer landscapes and I'm hoping the old 24-85 will suit my needs until I can afford a newer ultra wide angle lens, I don't do much sport or action apart from the occasional air show. The other 2 primes will suit portraits and general purpose needs and I will buy a mid range long zoom when funds allow - preference being a 70-200 f4 L series which I could afford in about 6 months. I will be covered from 24-200 at this point so anything after that will be a bonus.

If you have any thoughts let me know.

Fluke

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7 Nov 2011 - 3:28 PM

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Its mainly for the full frame advantages of no crop factor, DOF control is a minor issue but one I may explore as I progress through my photography journey. I still use my Canon film camera and I love its big bright VF and field of view using the 24-85mm. Hoping a 5d mk1 (s/h) would fit the bill.

Chris_L

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7 Nov 2011 - 5:36 PM

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The 5D MkII is freaking amazing, if they soon bring out a MkIII you might be able to afford a MkII after all.

In the meantime I'd buy a second-hand 350D (or similar) which has been too complicated for its owner who replaced it with a point and shoot, you see these on eBay quite a bit. Add the 17-40L. Upgrade your body later when funds allow.

If you can get loved / looked-after second hand stuff from reputable sellers you can get a very capable set up for relatively little. The lenses hold their value. The bodies usually aren't worth reselling and are better kept as backups.

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Just read properly and see you have the 350D. You might consider the Sigma 10-20 (bought second hand) it's obviously wider on the 350D than the 17-40 but you'd have to sell it if you went full frame later. 17-40 would cost more to buy now but last you much longer.

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8 Nov 2011 - 10:16 AM

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kodachrome

I'd love to think there would be further DSLR bodies and lenses for the E system, but with all the problems Olympus are having I cannot see that happening and I am worried my equipment will devalue even further. At the end of the day its just a brand and I have to take a longer view, Olympus are clearly investing in m4/3 not 4/3.

And while I think Zuiko glass is wonderful the bodies are looking old. I really love using cameras with big bright viewfinders - like the old 35mm bodies used to have and only a FF DSLR will fit the bill I think.

Whatever happens I won't stop considering Olympus to be probably the most innovative camera company out there, they always push boundries but are often let down by their marketing and clearly make bad financial decisions that could see Olympus's business irrepairably damaged - but lets hope not.