im thinking of getting a
FD 50mm f/1.2 L
or
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

can anybody do a comparison between the two?

Well the FD ain't autofocus and the 1.4 will have the same sharpness as the 1.2L.

Does the FD lenses work on newer Canon cameras (the mounts)?

Dont think so.

Nikon D50 vs D70
 

So i'm contemplating on either the D50 or the D70.

I use to be an avid photographer but have stopped over the years and have recently been getting back into it over the last year. Planning on brushing up on my photography skills and potentially partnering up with a friend's business or starting my own.

What do you guys think between is a better commitment? Pros? Cons?

Thanks

d70s ftw... :-)

I think this'll come down to your budget. The D70s to my knowledge is clearly a better camera and has many added features that you may not use at first, but wont want to miss if you end up using the camera a lot (ie: remote flash triggering)

would you rather get a Tamron 28-75 F2.8 or a Canon 17-85mm IS?

No.

Have you considered the new D80?

^ you can wait a year for that...

if you don't shoot high-ISO shots, get the D70s

otherwise the D50 is a better low-light camera because it's got better noise performence when you crank up the ISO setting.

^ true. ..but then you lose some features...basically it depends on your style of shootin'

anything that begins with tamron = junk.

Wtf...that is so not true.

The Tamron has some pretty good reviews....

Yes i've looked into the D80 but someone i know is selling either of those camera's for an amazing price + additional lenses. D70 BNIB condition w/ lens and D50 w/ lens. with the D50 i'd be saving myself $260.

body wise, price isnt much of a diff
its the kit lens that makes a big diff with the d70 having a much better lens thats worth roughly 400 bux versus d50's kit lens, which is only $150ish

yup, lots of good lenses from tampon i mean Tamron

tamron 28-75 is goooood.....friend has it.

ment tokina :P

I would go for a sigma 24-70 ex dg macro. But I'm only saying that because im picking one up friday. :D

A third option I am considering is just getting the Canon 28-135mm IS

By going with the Tamron or the 28-135mm IS, I can just keep the kit lens (18-55mm), but by getting the 17-85mm I can sell it.

Tamron is cheaper but no IS

Really need your opinion on this guys!

Thanks

what's wrong with a tokina?! i have one and works totally fine and sharp

Your not funny, you make babies cry :cry: