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MBGraphics · 09-24-2008, 03:02 AM

I would definatly go XSi as well, mostly because 1. I have a 40D as well and have always loved canon, but also because I have a friend that owned a Nikon D40 then got the XSi when it came out and said they liked it a lot more. As scooter said, Canon's L series is fantastic, I have personally used a 70-200 F4L and I own a 100-400L IS and I absolutly love both.

What is your budget? If your on a tight one, I would suggest the XSi plus kit lens and also getting the Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro (goes for around $200) I own this lens as well and really like it. As they say, you get what you pay for, but just about EVERY review I have read comparing the Tamron 70-300, Sigma 70-300 and Canon 75-300, the sigma beats them all by a pretty long shot. (Although many say the tamron is a bit better at the longer focal lengths) but overall the sigma is the best.

Good luck!

-Mike

09-24-2008, 03:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
MBGraphics Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Garden Grove CA Age: 18 Posts: 810	I would definatly go XSi as well, mostly because 1. I have a 40D as well and have always loved canon, but also because I have a friend that owned a Nikon D40 then got the XSi when it came out and said they liked it a lot more. As scooter said, Canon's L series is fantastic, I have personally used a 70-200 F4L and I own a 100-400L IS and I absolutly love both. What is your budget? If your on a tight one, I would suggest the XSi plus kit lens and also getting the Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro (goes for around $200) I own this lens as well and really like it. As they say, you get what you pay for, but just about EVERY review I have read comparing the Tamron 70-300, Sigma 70-300 and Canon 75-300, the sigma beats them all by a pretty long shot. (Although many say the tamron is a bit better at the longer focal lengths) but overall the sigma is the best. Good luck! -Mike __________________ Mike Pics of my rig HERE Case:Lian Li with Swiftek apogee watercooling CPU: Intel Q6600 (2.4 GHz) Video: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX BFG OC Edition. LG 23" 1080HD and Sharp 19" RAM/Storage:4GB Kingston Hyper X DDR2/320GB(7,200RPM) an 160GB(10,000 RPM) internals, and 320GB External Sound Card: Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatality OS: Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) M-B-Photos Winner of Photo Tournaments: Automobiles and Birds