Quoted By:
Is it a stupid idea to get a used 5d mk3 for $1300 (40k clicks, from a trusted seller) and a 50 mm lens separately as an intro to photography?
What is a better system to invest in if I don't go for it? (Budget around 1500 with a potential to grow.)
I've taken pics with the 5d mk3 and I love it but I don't know how much the sharpness is thanks to the lens I shot with (70-200 f/4 ) and how much it is thanks to the camera itself. Is the 50mm just as sharp, or sharper?
I've been looking at Nikon D7200 too, but the salesperson at the store I went to and asked about said it wasn't as good of a choice for a starter cam as the 5d3. He also said the 50mm (f/1.8 stm) isn't going to give the 5d3 justice....
so I am on the fence.....again.
(some clarification: I've shot with DSLR's before. Namely the Nikon D5100, D7100 and 5dmk3. I like the ergonomics of the canon better and the size doesn't bother me but I am afraid of the worse dynamic range and shadow noise when you lift them. I haven't had a problem in good daylight, but indoors with no flash and high ISO, the shadow recovery is quite destructive.)
I just want to get the best bang for buck I can. Also to invest in a healthy ecosystem. I know Magic Lantern exists and would like to try it but I don't really know how safe it actually is and if it could damage your hardware.
Also, as for what I will shoot- I mainly want to learn by taking pictures of my family/ street photography/ portraits of friends, the occassional portrait job. I am a working graphic designer and I am very familiar with Lightroom and Photoshop. I want this to be the start of a business, not just hobby. I am also interested in stock photography and want to try all sorts of shots- from light drawing/painting to astro to macro to landscapes. Is the 50 mm 1.8 stm a good starting lens for the money?
TLDR:
for $1300 for a body, which would you choose:
used 5d mk3/ new Sony A7 mk1/ new Nikon D7200/ used Nikon D610
