Before I left my Canon A2 film camera, I knew about the 1.6 mag issue in lower end DSLRs. I bought myself a used Digital Rebel in the hopes I can use that for a few years until DSLRs with 35mm size sensors would become affordable. Having a number of Canon lenses, I had to relearn how to use all of them with that darn 1.6 mag adjustment.

One time I was using my 85mm f/1.8 USM lens and the family made me take a group shot. I was a block away just to get them all in the frame!!! Just kidding, but I was far since the lens was now more like a 135mm lens.

I just bought a 30D since it matched the performance of my A2. I couldn't help it. Plus, I still couldn't afford the 5D even with a $300 Canon rebate. So I'm basically stuck with the APS-C size sensor for a while longer.

MY QUESTION:

Would you start buying lenses for APS-C size sensors OR would you keep buying lenses for 35mm BECAUSE you feel full frame DSLRs will become affordable as does most technology does in months to come?

It would be painful to buy a $500 lens for APS-C size sensors and then you wouldn't be able to use it on your full frame DSLRs 2-3 years from now.

Does the 1.6x magnification bother anyone else? How have you adjusted or what focal length for 35mm has suited your APS-C size DSLR for let us say event photography?

What are you thoughts on this....please reply!