Upgrade 7d vs extra costs of the 5d mk3

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Know this is a odd question in regards to costs etc.

I did a wedding with my 40d which I got some cracking results however I cannot help but think I need to move on and upgrade as I have another wedding booked for next year.

Would I see a good benefit in image quality by purchasing a 7d and using my glass I have and be happy with it for wedding and landscapes

Glass I have currently

Tamron 17-50 f/2.8
Canon mk1 50mm
Tamron 70-300 cheap lens

2 x m42 and a Helios however I don't use these much unless doing a still life then may switch for creativity.

Or would it be worth saving a little longer and getting the 5d mk3, will my glass fit this or is new L glass needed?

I need some serious help here as I don't want to make the wrong choice or stretch my finances then find I need even better glass and make it unusable till I have some ore cash?

Thank you
 
Don't rule out the 5DII.
It's image quality is surprisingly close to the 5DIII and they have been the preferred camera for landscape and wedding togs until the 5DIII came along.
I picked up a low mileage mint condition 5DII from the TP classifieds for about the same price as a 7D.

I have a 60D as 2nd body, same sensor as the 7D.
It has the extra reach from the crop sensor, which is nice.
But the 5DII spanks it for ultimate image quality.
 
In my opinion if you're going to go for a mkiii it really needs quality glass otherwise the body is going to highlight the glass quality.

Have you thought about a 5d mkii? Still an excellent camera, about 2 months ago I sold my 7d and went full frame and haven't looked back since but I'm using quality glass on it.

It depends what you want from your photography and only you can answer that!
 
just bought a 7D and I'm happy with the focusing, speed, etc, but the ISO handling is not light years ahead imho
it goes higher but the noise is very noticeable

for weddings I think you'd notice a big difference with full frame
but you would be fine with a 5DmkII
but decent glass, the 17-50 wouldn't work, you'd need a 24-70 or similar (tamron maybe)?

^^^ everyone else typed as I was chatting to the boss :)
 
edz said:
Tamron 17-55 will fit the 5d mk3, bit you'll see a black circle in the frame, as that lens is designed for crop sensors.

See this: http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/tamron_17-50_VC_review.html

Not sure on the 70-300, i dont know much about it.
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I did think that may happen, I think to 70-300 fits and my mk1 nifty however if full frame would have to get a general all rounder L glass.


DuncanDisorderly said:
Don't rule out the 5DII.
It's image quality is surprisingly close to the 5DIII and they have been the preferred camera for landscape and wedding togs until the 5DIII came along.
I picked up a low mileage mint condition 5DII from the TP classifieds for about the same price as a 7D.

I have a 60D as 2nd body, same sensor as the 7D.
It has the extra reach from the crop sensor, which is nice.
But the 5DII spanks it for ultimate image quality.
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Yes I have just read a dpreview on the mk2 and it seems to deliver the results, can't see me needing a super speed burst rate as I have never really used the 40d's higher rate and don't shoot action sports and never have an intent too.

e902717 said:
In my opinion if you're going to go for a mkiii it really needs quality glass otherwise the body is going to highlight the glass quality.

Have you thought about a 5d mkii? Still an excellent camera, about 2 months ago I sold my 7d and went full frame and haven't looked back since but I'm using quality glass on it.

It depends what you want from your photography and only you can answer that!
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The 5d does seem like a great option just concerned about new glass costs, I I want quality pictures.


DizMatt said:
just bought a 7D and I'm happy with the focusing, speed, etc, but the ISO handling is not light years ahead imho
it goes higher but the noise is very noticeable

for weddings I think you'd notice a big difference with full frame
but you would be fine with a 5DmkII
but decent glass, the 17-50 wouldn't work, you'd need a 24-70 or similar (tamron maybe)?

^^^ everyone else typed as I was chatting to the boss :)
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yeah the full frame mk2 does seem a good option but ain't that 24-70 the 2k lens? Oh decisions lol
 
This is where I'd say glass first. The only OK lens is the crop 17-50 f/2.8 in your bag, no 5D will ever fix that (btw I would strongly suggest going for mk3 as it is light years better all-round despite only moderately better sensor).

Think about 35mm f/1.4L, 85mm f/1.8 (or 1.2L) and 70-200mm f/2.8 II or 135mm L
you'll need a 2nd body, but that could be anything for a start, - another 40d, 7D, 5D or perhaps some older 1-series (best but more expensive). Don't forget a flash!

Faster glass will allow much more light in, you will shoot at much lower ISOs, and you will be ready to buy a new full frame
 
daugirdas said:
This is where I'd say glass first. The only OK lens is the crop 17-50 f/2.8 in your bag, no 5D will ever fix that (btw I would strongly suggest going for mk3 as it is light years better all-round despite only moderately better sensor).

Think about 35mm f/1.4L, 85mm f/1.8 (or 1.2L) and 70-200mm f/2.8 II or 135mm L
you'll need a 2nd body, but that could be anything for a start, - another 40d, 7D, 5D or perhaps some older 1-series (best but more expensive). Don't forget a flash!

Faster glass will allow much more light in, you will shoot at much lower ISOs, and you will be ready to buy a new full frame
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Ok cool, so what you are saying is stay with the 40d upgrade the glass to L glass? then buy a second body of a similar variant?

I already have a external flash so im ok there.

I did forget to mention if I purchased a 5d Mkx i would however be looking at L glass to go with it, my total aim is to get better image quality all round and unsure is I should stretch the finances and upgrade everything?
 
The simple way of looking at it is if you go full frame you will definitely have to upgrade your lenses. If you have the available budget right now, then go for it. The 17-50 will have to be swapped (remember you'll lose the crop factor as well).

If you can't afford that in one hit, then go glass first and keep your 40d. Again though, if you are seriously considering full frame keep an eye of the focal lengths you buy. That should give you the first step towards best image quality.

Do you have a budget in mind? That'll help with the advice.
 
davidh6781 said:
Ok cool, so what you are saying is stay with the 40d upgrade the glass to L glass? then buy a second body of a similar variant?
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Can I suggest that you ignore brands and labels and simply buy the best lens at the price you're willing to pay?
 
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