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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 35mm f/2.0 IS USM
 05/08/2012 02:04:55 AM · #1
So I am looking for a Canon FF body and it seems like used 5d Mk II are so expensive, it make sense to just buy a new one. On the other hand, the original 5d can be had locally off of CraigsList for around $700. So which one you'd think will be a better choice, ignoring new or improved features of Mk II of course. Is a used 5d that owner claims had about 30K actuations and has original box and all a good bet? TIA.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 05/08/2012 03:48:53 AM · #2
I stepped up from 20d to 5d and wow :) so impressed with it but 5d mk11 is on my wish list now because I shoot lots of low light gigs

Haven't looked what you've got but I had 3l lens before I upgraded always better having good glass over a body, pretty much holds it value and a mk11 will show up any poor glass you have.

Just looked you do realise your ef-s lens will be useless on full frame leaving you with an 85mm and a fish eye

I'd buy glass first then upgrade your body 24-105 or 24-70 ls be my choice then a 70-200 f4 to be upgraded later on or go down the sigma dx route

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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 05/08/2012 03:54:39 AM · #3
Biggest problem you have is your 2x EF-S lenses will not be compatible with either the 5D or the 5D2 so you will need to factor in new lenses.

I have owned a 5D and it was an amazing camera, a little dated now with only 12mp but it still produces amazing results and for IQ over budget / consumer high MP cameras I would still rather have the 5D any day.

Not used the 5D2 but I can say the 5D3 is AMAZING!
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 35mm f/2.0 IS USM
 05/08/2012 04:00:41 AM · #4
Oh forgot to update my profile but recently i got the 35/2 as well. I had a 50/1.4 (and 1.8) as well but got rid of it, i just love the 60/2.8 - i am planning to keep a crop body as a 2nd body thus can still use EFS lenses. And yes i agree - better lenses before better body. I am pretty happy with my primes: 35, 60, 85. I can add a 50 if needed. Not sure if i'd be happy with zooms as i switched to primes. Also my primary work is kids portraits folloewed by still life.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
 05/08/2012 04:03:39 AM · #5
I read that the 35mm 2.0 doesn't work too well on a full frame
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