Canon Rebel vs Nikon D50...help

[firefinz]

Hi Folks

I currently have an Canon Rebel with a 18-55 lens and a Tamaron 80-200 telephoto (I believe that is the range.

I have done much research on the Nikon D 50 and it seems to be a better camera as well as a better lens.
I am NOT a camera expert. I just love to have the best shots that I can.

My question for those of you that know, Is this a worthy move to upgrade or will the results be close enough that I should stay with what I have.

thank you in advance and I really appreciate your opinion.

Mark

[capedeci]

The answers depends on you

Actually DSLR's choise mainy based on (given same class):
-Handling/Ergonomics
-Lens you want to get

So, if there is any particular nikon lens that you envy, that there's no way you can get with your Canon, and you can't live with that lens, then go for the change.

I was considering the same, that time I really want the 18-200 VR lens, while Canon don't have alternative to it, I ended up getting KM though.

[firefinz]

so you are saying that they are close to the same quality?
If so, then I should stick with what I have correct?

Mark

[speaklightly]

Mark-

I just did almost exactly what you are discussing. I sold my Canon 20D and purchased a Nikon D-50. I like the camera ergonomics much better, and the photos are great. Like it or not, Nikon is currently ahead of Canon in the Great Canon versus Nikon Race with their D-50 and D-200.

Oh, not to worry, Canon will soon pop out with a few new DSLR's and the balance will shift again. But I believe that competition is healthy.

Speaklightly

[Clyde]

Hi Folks

I currently have an Canon Rebel with a 18-55 lens and a Tamaron 80-200 telephoto

My question for those of you that know, Is this a worthy move to upgrade or will the results be close enough that I should stay with what I have.

Mark

Photographically the canon and nikon are close to equal. The small differences are in things like megapixel count, high ISO performance, burst rate, and ergonomics. These all tend not to show up in most photos. The biggest difference between a mediocre dSLR set up and a really good one is glass. It sounds like you have a reasonable amount of money you could drop on a camera...

Why not buy say a 24-70 L (http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=5&sort=7&cat=27&page=1) and start yourself on the way to a professional kit. Unlike your camera, you won't need to upgrade your lens in that zoom range for the rest of your life.

Good luck,

Clyde