40D advice

[tigershark]

I am looking at buying a 40D with a Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens for around $1500.00. I have three main uses, family photos, sports and watefowl photography. For shooting birds I am considering the 100-400 L but wanted to know if this was a decent lense for sports as well. A lot of my shooting will be done in doors for BBALL tournaments so I am wandering if I need to get a 100-200 2.4 or something equivalent. Does anyone here shoot a 40D and if so how do you like it compared to other brands? I really liked the 28-135 that is coming with it and seems to be a good lense for family photos and a geenral all purpose lense. The 6.fps is the fastest I will have shot if I buy the camera. just looking for some pointers, I have read all the reviews I can find and I am still leaning towards the 40D and a 100-400
thanks

[coldrain]

The 100-400 lens is a bit long for indoor sports use, and not fast enough. A 70-200 f2.8 would be advisable, or even a 85mm f1.8 or 100mm f2.

The EOS 40D compares very favorable to the competition, with very good high ISO image quality, fast accurate AF and 6.5 frames per second max.
It is a very good and nice camera.

[tigershark]

thanks for the reply, the 100-400 would just be for shooting outdoor birds etc. I was thinking I would have to get an additional lense for indoor use as well

[Rooz]

thanks for the reply, the 100-400 would just be for shooting outdoor birds etc. I was thinking I would have to get an additional lense for indoor use as well

shooting birds can also prove difficult with that lens unless its bright. if they're in the trees covered in shade it's even more difficult. the 70-200 coldy suggested is a better option. you can always mount a 1.7x TC to that lens for more reach if necessary.

[tigershark]

I will mainly be shooting waterfowl on open water and in the air so there should be plenty of light but i will look at the 200mm lense and do some research with it. Most people I know who shoot waterfowl use the 100-400 but i will do some more reading

[Gintaras]

fully agree with coldy, 70-200/2.8 IS plus 1.7x TC would make an ideal setup.