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<p>A Canon-devoted magazine (don't remember the name) did a shootout among the Canon 18-135mm lens, the Sigma 18-250mm, Tamron 18-300mm and one or two others and they found the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 the best of the bunch. These are all image-stabilized lenses, Sigma calls theirs OS, Tamron VC.</p>

<p>If you're sold on the Canon system (you should buy into a system rather than just a camera) and if you cannot afford the 5D II now then why not get an APS-C camera, like the 60D, and when you have the money for a FF then buy the 5D II. As long as you get EF lenses for your 60D you will be able to use them on the 5d II. I use both the 5D II and the 60D and like the combination. They take the same battery which is a plus. They don't take the same memory card but I don't find that to be a problem. You may find that you like the APS-C camera so much that you might stay with that format.</p>

<p>Thanks Rob, I meant GX1. I am aware that it has a 2x crop factor so the 10mm-20mm lens is the actual focal length (equivalent to 20-40mm in 35mm terms).<br>

Kenneth, my hiking pants have deep pockets so I don't need it to fit a normal size pocket. I'll research the 14mm for its close focus ablity.</p>

<p>I have a canon 60D but want to get a smaller camera, pocketable, for when I want to travel light on hikes. I'm looking at a used panasonic G1X. I'd like a lens in the 10mm-20mm range, fixed or zoom, with a decent macro capability (about one-half lifesize). Since I'd like the camera and lens to be pocketable, is there a lens that would meet my needs? I'm not familiar with the 4/3 system so would appreciate the help from users of the 4/3 system.</p>

<p>According to an Adobe representative who spoke to DPreview, the CC version of Lightroom will have added features not found in the boxed version. He wasn't talking about updates.<br>

What this means is that for the time being Lightroom will still be available boxed but if you want those extra features only available on the CC version then you'd have to subscribe. As the CC version becomes more popular I think we know what will happen next, only the CC version will be available. Adobe will get you one way or another.</p>

<p>Jeff, now you tell me :-) . One of my main reasons in going with the 60D was that it is a Canon refurbished product with a 90 day Canon warranty. The used 40D would not be in the same condition. For my purposes I think both are more than capable and getting the 60D gives me a little more peace of mind.</p>

<p>I finally decided on a refurbished 60D which cost $589. Thanks all for your comments.</p>

<p>Robin, the reason I didn't consider the 50D is the ones I've seen for sale were only $75-$100 less than a refurbished 60D.<br>

I do agree that the 7D would be best but I cannot afford the roughly $1000 price tag for a refurbished or used one.</p>

<p>I just received a used 5D mark 2 camera and have enjoyed using it with the following lenses: <br />24-105mm and a Tamron 90mm macro. Plan on getting a 70-300mm or 100-400mm soon. Was a Konica/Minolta/Sony user.<br>

I am an enthusiast, not a professional, that does mostly landscape and macro photography and a little wildlife (will be going to Kruger National Park in South Africa soon) and would like a backup camera. Given my finances I've been thinking about a used 40D which is around $300 (less than 12,000 actuations) or a refurbished 60D for around $600. Is the 60D worth the extra $300? Has anyone used both these cameras and can offer an opinion as to which is better? Thanks.</p>