New body vs. New Lens

[ariesmagpily]

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Good Day DPP,

I'm photography enthusiast on a budget. I've had my 2nd hand canon 350d for 2 years now. It still works great even though I'm really pushing the actuations. My dilemma is this:

I have my eye set on two things. 1) 40 or 50d body and 2) a 70-200 f2.8 lens for my aspirations as a sport and portrait photographer.

Which should I prioritize? Buying a new body or buying a new lens?

I'm trying to rationalize that buying the lens should come first since being a good photographer means you can work with any body. Furthermore, the lens will better satisfy my need for the particular kind of photography I'm after. A good body would be a bonus in that sense.

Am I on the right track? If there is already a similar thread in this forum, I'd much appreciate it if you point me in the right direction. Thank you in advance.

[David Tong]

Lens... Lens... Lens....

[ernie_monzon]

you're absolutely right, get the lens first

[AndyRodriguez]

if you're happy with your current body and don't feel that it's performance is limiting you from taking the shot you want, i'd say invest in a lens. in the same note, when the time comes that you upgrade your body, the lens will carry over to your new body. (unless you're switching brands )

[EmilyTe]

Go for the lens

[Mark Quisquirin]

GO for the Lens...

[andrewPamorada]

of course LENS! wahahaha..

[jay paolo reyes]

I'd go for the lens

[noel guerrero]

Lens. No contest.

[henryreyes]

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your rationalization is spot on. Go for the lens.