Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
Digital camera Review: Canon 40D & 28-135mm IS USM lens combo
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent camera, excellent lens. Couldn't be happier with the purchase. I just wish I had known the 50D was being announced before I bought it, lol. But, received quickly and I'm quite happy with the purchase.Digital camera Review: Canon 40D is a great Camera
Summary: 1 Stars
Then Why would I give it 1 star??? Well I had to shoot a wedding and 2 days before the event the camera dies on me with a busy sign on the LCD and the buttons were unresponsive. I had to rent the equipment and the store didn't have anything but the Mark III 1ds!@#$!@ Darn I got to play with an awesome Camera for a while at the same time managed to burn a hole in my wallet. Im pretty sure this IS A GREAT Camera I just had bad luck with mine... (Ive done extensive research before buying this camera and if this never happened... 5 stars for sure)Digital camera Review: Canon 40D with 28-135mm IS Lens, Superb
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned SLR cameras for many years. I've used this camera with the Canon 1.4 50mm lens, the Canon 70-300mm IS lens and the Canon 28-135mm IS lens that was included with the kit.
The 40D is an excellent camera. Focusing is very fast, dynamic range very wide, and ISO noise is very controlled and useable to ISO 3200. ISO range that is extended and fairly noise free is a real advantage during low light photography. I've found that many historical sights in Europe have limited lighting and flash photos are not allowed. It is in these settings that stabilized lens and expanded ISO capability are the difference between an excellent picture and one that is really unusable.
The 40D is very well made. It and all of my Canon lens are labeled made in Japan. Many of the Canon 40D competitors are built elsewhere. Japan in many circles is still considered the premier manufacturing location for ultra high quality complex electronics. This reputation was a factor in my choice of Canon line. The 28-135mm IS lens focuses very very fast, is quite sharp and the zoom range provides nice flexibility while minimizing the distortions that are present in higher range lens.
The Canon 40D is rugged, designed to professional standards, takes great pictures, is very flexible and should last for many many years. Highly recommended.
Digital camera Review: Canon 40D with kit lens
Summary: 4 Stars
Tech specs in other reviews. For me, this upgrade from my Canon Rebel (300D) is amazing. This camera feels solid, and although noticeably heavier than the plastic ones (XT, XS and all the other low end Canons), performs well. It looks, feels, and sounds like a pro level camera, and the 6 FPS allows you to get shots missed with less expensive units. I shoot RAW only, and the other models just don't have the ability to grab as many shots as rapidly as the 40D. I bought it for the FPS and low light (3200 ISO) modes, don't notice much difference between 6.1 megapixels of the Rebel and the 10.1 of this model. Buy it for the features and quality, not the megapixels.Digital camera Review: Canon EOS 40D
Summary: 5 Stars
I am completely satisfied with this camera.
The speed is great (especially the 6.5 frames per second), features are great, the screen is large and easy to see in sunlight.
The lens is quite good, but i can't say it is great. As with most consumer grade digital SLRs, the 40D has a 1.6x field of view crop factor, so the 28-135mm lens is more like a 45-215mm lens on a 35mm film camera. This is an excellent range for taking portraits and people shots, and makes a great 'everyday' lens. However, it lacks the wider angles that you may want for scenery, and for indoor party/group shots. (I am looking for a wider angle lens now to handle those requirements). Lastly, and this is by far the worst thing i have to say about this lens: it does not have a lens lock... when you are walking around the lens tends to point down, and gravity causes the zoom to slowly extend all the way. This is annoying and can cause some unexpected bumping of the lens.
Well, that's my 2cents. This is the best camera I have purchased, and i am very happy with my decision.