Sigma sd14?

[ssray]

Jessops have it at £499 with £200 cash back from sigma-is it a serous alternative to the 400d i`m just about to purchase?
Cheers
Ray

[LaSarthe+Back]

Yes if you just want an SLR, but don't plan to go further with it.

No if you plan to get a nice zoom lens, then get into macro, then portrait and a load of other stuff.

Canon, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina. All these make lenses for Canon bodies, and there are some GREAT examples. Only Sigma make lenses for Sigma bodies.

Of course it's up to you, but if you get the Sigma, be mindful that you will be somewhat limited.

Looks a nice camera from what I've seen/heard.

Cheers,
Andy

[RobDickinson]

Supposed to be ok but they bring out what one body every 2 years?

I'd want to buy into a system thats going to be around in 5 years time with new bodies..

[DanH]

Sensor is very interesting technically speaking. The upgrade path issue is a bit tricky though, and at least swapping from Canon to Nikon there is decent residual value if you decide to do it (or vice versa). Suspect it won't be so good if you want to migrate from Sigma.

I have a sigma lens though and don't really understand why people knock their build.