[monie2078]

I've recently decided to take my hobby of photography to the next level by maybe using it to supplement my income as a wedding photographer/portrait taker. I'm not a very technical person by any means, but I do know that I love the art of photography with a passion, and I'm willing to learn to get better.

Here's my predicament... To take this next step, I need to figure out what kind of camera + lens to purchase. I currently have and use a Canon Rebel Xti, but would like to make the transition to one of the following: Canon 40d, Canon 50d, or Canon 5D Mark II. For lens, I'm hoping to start with maybe the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens, Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD Standard Zoom Lens, and eventually, hopefully the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens.

Unfortunately, I don't know much about ANY of these lenses. I've garnered all my information on them from reviews on websites, and still have no idea which one is used for what, which one I'd HAVE to own for what I'm trying to do, or which is just the 'extra'...

Can anyone help please? Can you recommend what to start with and grow from? Unfortunately, I can't afford to spend too much money just yet. I believe that I can afford one really good camera (one of those mentioned above), and maybe one or two great lenses. Which is why I'm as confused as I am.

As I'm transitioning from the Rebel, do I go with something less professional than the Mark II to start, or as my budget can allow for it now, purchase the Mark II, and educate myself as I use it? Same with the lenses...

Thank you much for reading through and responding...!

[ArtphotoasiA]

Go for the best Canon you can get.

about lens go for:

18-55 lens for portraits and usual pic...
10-24 lens for landscapes and interiors whereever can not mouve yoursel freely in close spaces...
70-300 lens for big deep of field and subject very far....

this is quite enough I guess.... this is all I have plus a Canon 450D

[somfm]

hey.,.,canon is a great brand and it has a unique presence in photography world. We cannot compare it's quality with any other cheapest brand. You can go for it without any hesitation.

All the best!

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