Upgrading Help

[Aperture]

I think I am going to be upgrading to one of two cameras I am looking at. I'd rather not discuss where they are for sale at (both local brick & mortar stores), as they are available in limited quantities. My current camera is an EOS Rebel w/ 18-55mm lens. Here are the two setups I would like to upgrade to:

D70s w/ 18-55mm lens (used)

OR

D50 w/ TWO lenses.. a Tamron 28-80 and a Tamron 70-300 Macro (factory demo)

(Both prices are similar, and I can afford either)

Which one would benefit me most? I like taking nature photography and some macros, which is why I am leaning towards the D50. Are factory demos bad? How different is the D50 and the D70s?

Thanks!

 

[FocusAndEarnIt]

D50 all the way, mate. I have the exact camera and it serves me well, very, very well.

 

[Grimace]

the D50 package definitely gives you more flexibility with lenses. You can always start with the D50 and up to a (future) D90 -- good lenses will last a long time and the mpxl difference will only come into play if you are doing large prints.