25K wishlist - what would be in your bag?

[BearSummer]

Was reading the 50K P&S (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=217435) thread, and it got me thinking, what would I do with 50K. The trouble with 50K is it's to close to one of everything, so lets give half away to charity. Now you feel good and can spend it without to much guilt. So now we have $25k, and can buy whatever you like. The only rules are that you start with nothing, no existing gear. You can have it in local currency if you like (use XE (http://www.xe.com) to convert to local currency).

So what's on your 25K shopping list?

All the best

BearSummer

[stupot]

well my ideal would be a 5d, 30d, 17-40, 24-105, 70-200 f4is, 300 f4, 500 f4, 1.4x tc. so with a decent tripod and accessories that might put me at about $17000? and that gives me $8000 left to go on a couple of amazing holidays:)

[illy]

Time to have some fun on B&H. This came round to $25k

5D (landscape + general)
1Ds MII (sport)
16-35mm L
24-70mm L
70-200mm L
100-400mm L
35mm L
50mm f/1.4
5mm L
100mm f/2.8
135mm L
200mm L
3 x 4gb Sandisk III
Manfroto 3182 Tripod
Manfroto 695 Monopod
3 x 580EX Flash

I think for $25k one could get pretty much the whole of the canon range with the exception of some telephotos. If I had to pick 7 items from that it would be:

5D
16-35mm L
50mm
80mm L
100mm
135mm
70-200mm L

All for $11k

[stupot]

there isnt an 80L, neither is there an 80mm f1.8 as in your sig:)

[lensview]

I'd buy a 600 + 1DMkIIN. With the remaining money I'd hire Ronald S. Jr. to sherpa the lens for me in search of wildlife around the NY state, for $5.00/hr, for one whole year. I'd also let him take a shot...here and there....with his 5D/24-70, that is.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Funny part is, I'd probably do that. :lol:

I'd get:

1DMkIIN
600 f/4L IS
300 2.8L IS
16-35L
1.4x and 2x TC's
24 TS-E L
180L
Sigma 300-800

Comes in at $25,073.60. I can make up the difference.

[Sledhed]

Funny part is, I'd probably do that. :lol:

I'd get:

1DMkIIN
600 f/4L IS
300 2.8L IS
16-35L
1.4x and 2x TC's
24 TS-E L
180L
Sigma 300-800

Comes in at $25,073.60. I can make up the difference.


What, no 24-70 Ron?

[rhys]

Claudia Schiffer :D

[Overkill]

well my ideal would be a 5d, 30d, 17-40, 24-105, 70-200 f4is, 300 f4, 500 f4, 1.4x tc. so with a decent tripod and accessories that might put me at about $17000? and that gives me $8000 left to go on a couple of amazing holidays:)

Why would a man with money go for the 4L lenses????
70-200 F4 IS? El Cheapo!! Dont be to shy!! GO FOR THE 70-200 2.8 IS you can do it!!!! And make some good use (with this combo) of the 1.4TC!

[In2Photos]

I never thought I would have 25k to spend on photography so I have no wishlist already thought up. But, off the top of my head:

1DMKIIN
5D
300 2.8 IS
500 f/4 IS
85L
135L
Some lights from AB with what's left.

[KevC]

Let me play. This is assuming I have nothing. I'll use BH prices.

Bodies
2x5D: $6000

Zooms
1x17-40/4L $680
1x24-105/4L IS $1150
1x70-200/4L $585

Primes
1x35/1.4L $1135
1x50/1.2L $1600
1x85/1.2L $2050
1x100/2.8 Macro $470
1x135/1.2L $900

Lighting:
1x430EX $240
1xHensel Integra Pro Plus Super Size [includes 3x500W/S monolights, umbrellas, softboxes, etc] $2350
1xSekonic L-358 $260
1xCustom Digital PRO-M w/a ton of accessories =) $460

Accessories
2xBG-E4 $440
1xGitzo G-1155 (CF legs) w/G1077M (ballhead) $625
5xSandisk 4GB Extreme IV $1000
1xEpson P4000 $660
2xPelican 1610 $165
4x72mm B+W MRC 010 UV Haze filter (for L primes) $440
2x77mm B+W MRC 010 UV Haze filter (for 17-40, 24-105) $220
1x67mm B+W MRC 010 UV Haze filter (for 70-200) $95
1x77mm B+W MRC Warm Circular Polarizer Skylight KR-1.5 $300
1x15" Macbook Pro 2.16GHz $2250
1xEpson Stylus Pro 4800 $1620

Total: $25255

That would make me such a happy camper. That was fun =) Now... back to reality.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

What, no 24-70 Ron?

Got one already.

[stupot]

Why would a man with money go for the 4L lenses????
70-200 F4 IS? El Cheapo!! Dont be to shy!! GO FOR THE 70-200 2.8 IS you can do it!!!! And make some good use (with this combo) of the 1.4TC!

because i like to travel light:) my current lens line up is heavy enough without making them f2.8's.

[reewik]

I want to play

1DMKIIN $3400.00
1DSMKII $8000.00 or the 600 f4
300 2.8 IS $3900.00
500 f/4 IS $5500.00
85L $2050.00
New 24" IMAC $2500.00

and spend whatever left on misc stuff...

[rklepper]

Hmmm, I like what I have. No need for more.

[Stavhp]

1dmkIIn
30d
100-400 is
70-200 f.2.8
50 f1.0
85 f1.2
10-22
17-40l
24-70 f2.8
600 f4
300 f/2.8
2x580EX
iMac

[lensview]

Claudia Schiffer :D
There is a man of simple tastes, easy to please.;)

[Sledhed]

Got one already.

The rules were you start with no gear.

[rhys]

There is a man of simple tastes, easy to please.;)

Well, I figured I could rent her out to various people and turn a profit before finally selling her to some slave traders :p

[lensview]

Well, I figured I could rent her out to various people and turn a profit before finally selling her to some slave traders :p

That's what I've figured you'd do.....business before pleasure.
However, I'd marry her if she was not like 10" taller than I......we definitely would not look good as a couple ......:(

[Dandaman_24]

I'd like

2 X Canon 1D MKII N
600mm F4
400mm F2.8 (my wet dream lens)
70-200mm f2.8
24-70mm F2.8

15" macbook pro

Cant be bothered to work out if it comes to $25,000

[rhys]

That's what I've figured you'd do.....business before pleasure.
However, I'd marry her if she was not like 10" taller than I......we definitely would not look good as a couple ......:(

Lol. I don't think my wife would take kindly to it if I considered something similar. In fact, lack of monogamy is why she dumped her ex.

Personally, given the tales of drugs, alcohol and promiscuity that surrounds all models I would rather not get too involved with models (even if I was single). Oddly enough, I think women look much more erotic, exotic, attractive and sensual with their clothes... on!

[Michaelmjc]

5D
14mm 2.8
24-70 2.8
70-200 2.8 IS

3ghz dual core mac pro
30' dual screens

not sure how much this is, but its gotta be cheaper than 25k

[Ronald S. Jr.]

The rules were you start with no gear.

Ok, then as long as it's fantasy, my mom then gives me everything else.


If you want me to really play by the rules, I'd say (taking rough estimates of price):

5D
1DMkIIN
35L
24-70L
70-200L IS
300 2.8L IS
500 f/4L IS
Sigmonster

That comes to $22,600. The rest would buy the extras (support, bag, CF's, etc.)

[Ronald S. Jr.]

5D
14mm 2.8
24-70 2.8
70-200 2.8 IS

3ghz dual core mac pro
30' dual screens

not sure how much this is, but its gotta be cheaper than 25k

Do they even make video cards with 4 DVI inputs? wait...30 FEET? You mean inches?

[Michaelmjc]

Do they even make video cards with 4 DVI inputs? wait...30 FEET? You mean inches?

sorry 30 inches, 4 dvi inputs? whered you get that from?

[Woolburr]

6 pages worth at B&H...hehehe
1DMKIIN
1DsMKII
EF85 f/1.8
EF100 f/2.8 Macro w/EF12 & 25 II Extension Tubes
EF 50 f/1.4
EF 24-105 f/4L IS
EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS
EF 300 f/2.8L IS w/1.4x & 2x EF II Teleconverter
EF 16-35 f/2.8L
3-NPE3 Batteries
4-4gb, 2-2gb CF Cards w/2 media cases
6-2gb SD Cards w/2 media cases
TC-80N3 Timer Remote
MT-24EX Macro Ringlight
430EX Speedlight
580EX Speedlight
2-E1 hand straps
2-Pro Loop Camera straps
2-Bogen/Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripods
Bogen/Manfrotto 679B Monopod
Bogen 3229 Head
Bogen 322RC2 Head
Bogen 486RC2 Head
Pelican 1664 Rolling Hard Case w/ Lid organizer
Tamrac Expedition 7 Backpack
2-Lowepro Toploader 75 AW
77mm CPL
77mm GND

And I only spent $24,842.20. That was fun, anyone have a spare 25K they would like to loan for a month or two?

[BearSummer]

Let me play. This is assuming I have nothing. I'll use BH prices.

<snip>
Total: $25255

That would make me such a happy camper. That was fun =) Now... back to reality.

I think we can allow you to go over by 1%, I think B&H would probably allow that .

Yeah it is fun to see what people would do, was interesting seing people pick the 5D over the 1DS mk2, and some of the choices of kit were very interesting. Also have to appreciate StuPots saving 8K to go on holiday with, and that some people are happy with what they have, that's a nice place to be. Now where did I leave that spare 25K, apparently woolbur needs it.

All the best

BearSummer

[calicokat]

Jessica Alba to carry my new 500, wait, still not enough money :(

[GilesGuthrie]

It's a meagre £13,173.45.

So, from Warehouse Express:

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II: £4,589
2x Canon NP-E3 Ni-MH Battery: £99.99 ea
Canon EF50 f1.4 USM: £239.00
Canon ES 71 II hood: £19.99
Canon EF85 1.2L II USM: £1,449.00
Canon EF100 2.8 USM Macro: £375.00
Canon EF16-35mm f2.8 L USM: £989.00
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM: £681.00
Canon EF70-200 L IS USM f2.8: £1,295.00
Canon EF100-400 ImageStab: £1,079.00
Canon TS-E 24mm F3.5: £899.00
Canon 2xEF II converter: £229.00
Canon 580 EX Speedlite: £289.00
Epson P-4000: £349.00
Next Day Delivery (Mon-Fri): £7.95

From Amazon.co.uk:
4x Sandisk Extreme III 4GB: £104.55 ea
1x Sandisk Extreme III 2GB: £44.77

Total: £13,152.89

I had to delete the 300mm F2.8 L and the macro flash to get under budget. :(

The change from the budget would be spent on valium for the wife and a tip for the postie.

[Lightstream]

Reminds me of all the good old days when I'd spec and price computers for fun. Then it became a job. Now when they ask me to run the numbers for their grand plans (considerably bigger than single computers these days), first thought is "Are they paying me for this $@#)(!?" :p

Cameras are still fun though..

My $25K system from scratch:
Printers
Kodak 1400 dye-sub letter printer 429.95
Canon i9900 A3 inkjet 424.95
Pantone colorimeter 59.95

Bodies
5D 2999.95
1D MkII N 3539.95
30D 1189.95
Extra batteries 300

Storage
10GB of Sandisk Extreme 3 484.75
Compactdrive PD70X with 120GB 350

Zooms
EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM & EW-83J hood 1100
EF 16-35 f/2.8L 1359.95
EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM 1149.95
EF 70-300 IS USM 549.95
EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM 1659.95
EF 100-400L IS USM 1389.95

Primes
EF 14mm f/2.8L USM 1749.95
TS-E 24 f/3.5L Tilt Shift 1069.95
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM 399.95
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM 314.95
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM 329.95
EF 100mm f/2.8 macro 449.95
EF 300 f/4L IS USM 1119.95
EF 1.4X II Extender (TC) 284.95

Lighting
ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter 170
580EX 369.96
430EX 239.95
Couple of lightstands, umbrellas, softboxes and flash holder for Speedlites 200

Transport
Domke F802 and inserts 80
Lowepro Computrekker 129.95

Support
Arca-Swiss B1 Monoball 399.95
Four third-party plates 100
Manfrotto 055MF3 Magfiber Pro 315.95
Manfrotto 3245 Automatic monopod 87.95



Total? $24802.51. I'll buy a beer and a couple of POTN straps with the rest and donate the rest to POTN ;) (actually if I had $50K to begin with, and donated half, POTN would command quite a substantial chunk..)

I know it is a little top-heavy in certain sections and not so much in others, maybe because I am easy to please WRT certain other things.

[BearSummer]

It's a meagre £13,173.45.

So, from Warehouse Express:

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II: £4,589
<SNIP>
Total: £13,152.89

I had to delete the 300mm F2.8 L and the macro flash to get under budget. :(

The change from the budget would be spent on valium for the wife and a tip for the postie.

Hi Giles, I did the same thing, picked the 1DS mk2 and found that a third of my budget had gone and then had to be a bit frugal about the glass I wanted. Was waiting for somone else to try it in the UK, not sure I'd call 13K meagre, but it doesnt go as far as we hoped.

All the best

BearSummer

[Ronald S. Jr.]

sorry 30 inches, 4 dvi inputs? whered you get that from?

You said 30" dual screens, meaning two 30" monitors. I don't know about the Apple, but the Dell 30" requires a Dual DVI capable video card. I would only have to assume that to have two would require 4. As in, you'd need dual video cards, and likely 512's at that.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I think for the UK folks on here, the budget should be more, since it would end up costing them a fair amount more for the same gear.

[chancellor]

I'll have a try in this fantasy photo-monopoly game. Since the money is to be spent on photography and Angelina Jolie isn't on the item list (how about for a photoshoot? :D), I'd probably go in a different from Canon direction (for sh$%s and giggles).

I would invest in Leica M8 (/all prices are approximate/ $5K), MP ($3K), Noctilux ($4K), Summilux 75mm ($3.5K), Elmarit 21mm ($3.5K), Summicron 90mm ($3K), some accesories ($1.5k), which leaves about $2.5k and I would buy two 24-70L lenses for Ron. :D

[rhys]

Personally if I was to spend $25K I'd probably go for the following:

5D,
24-105 f4 IS.
70-200 F4 IS,
ST-E2,
430EX,
3021BN + ProMaster 3D head,
Camera backpack,
Battery grip,
second battery,
A ton of large memory cards,
MacBook Pro 14",
Verizon wifi card,
Lens wipes,
Kasemann polarisers for both lenses,
Kasemann UV filters for both lenses.

I don't know how much all that would cost but I'd guess maybe 10K. As to the remaining 15K - I'm not really sure. I don't use anything much wider than 24mm with film nor wider than 17mm with digital. Similarly the longest lens I commonly use is 135-200mm with film and 75mm with digital (on a 1.6 crop). I do have a 70-300 but in reality I just don't use it. It's too long and too dark (without IS).

I think that although I could go for faster lenses, IS is possibly more important as it gives me more than just a signle extra stop.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I'll have a try in this fantasy photo-monopoly game. Since the money is to be spent on photography and Angelina Jolie isn't on the item list (how about for a photoshoot? :D), I'd probably go in a different from Canon direction (for sh$%s and giggles).

I would invest in Leica M8 (/all prices are approximate/ $5K), MP ($3K), Noctilux ($4K), Summilux 75mm ($3.5K), Elmarit 21mm ($3.5K), Summicron 90mm ($3K), some accesories ($1.5k), which leaves about $2.5k and I would buy two 24-70L lenses for Ron. :D

LOL..how thoughtful! :eek:

Those Leica lenses are nice, but man...big bucks, there.

[chancellor]

Dude, I just got $25K out of thin-air to blow on gear!..

[Mediasoldier]

Me starting at zero gear... hmm

5D, BG-E4 Grip, 580ex, 4 batteries ($3700.00)
400D, BG-E3 Grip, 580ex, 4 batteries ($1420.00)

Canon 24-70L ($1150.00)
Canon 70-200 F/2.8 IS ($1700.00)
Canon 100-400L ($1400.00)
Canon 500mm IS ($5500.00)
Canon MPE 65mm ($830.00)
Sigma 10-20mm ($500.00)
Sigma 150mm ($680.00)

Sigma 2x Teleconverter ($190.00)
Kenko Extension Tubes ($170.00)
Canon 1.4x Teleconverter ($290.00)
4gb CF ($210.00)
4gb CF ($210.00)

Lowepro Road Runner Bag ($430.00)
Bogen/Manfrotto 458B Tripod ($700.00)
Gitzo G-1588 Monopod ($295.00)
Mamiya Flash Bracket ($260.00)

$19, 235.00 and after Canadian Taxes;

$21, 927.00. This leaves me with about $3000. So lets buy a bunch of POTN gear and a new computer! Woohoo.

That was fun :D

[rklepper]

I lied. The more I thought about it, I would like a Kata W-92 to attach to my R-102 when I need more room. Now, what to do with the othe $24,917.0?

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Yeah, but if you're starting out with nothing, you'd use up a good portion of that $25k in a hurry.

[WxGuesser]

one night while my friends and i were drinking OB beer and soju..ontop of our apartment in seoul korea.. we were talking about having $1,000,000.00 and we decided that since we were idiots and making up insane amounts of money.. why not have $10,000,000... that is what this thread reminded me of... lol..

[DanteCaspian]

Plane tickets around the world!

[rhys]

Plane tickets around the world!


As far as I know, a round the world ticket isn't very expensive - maybe a thousand dollars.

[Claire]

1D MkII N
30D
EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM
EF 16-35 f/2.8L
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
EF 100mm f/2.8 macro
EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM (not sure if there's IS)
580EX
Couple of lightstands, umbrellas, softboxes, backdrops for a home studio.
Batteries x 3
Plenty of memory cards
Good tripod
Portabe harddrive
Good backpack & shoulder bag + hard case for travel
New computer + double screens + calibration stuff

No clue how much that adds up to, but I should have plenty cash left. That'll go towards travelling to fun places & a moped/car :)

[Claire]

Oh, when travelling I'd also go to some seminars & workshops by some pro's. Of course also visit POTN:ers.

I'd ask Condyk to teach me how to see details in my surrounding, take one of CharlesU's workshops & borrow some models, ask to assist Toogey during some weddings, join Tommy at the Copenhagen Zoo & let Tim buy me a beer. Then I'd go drag Sari from work for a girl's night out. :D

[lakiluno]

umm...£25,000 in notes

[molesrkool]

Canon eos 5d.. love full frame after using my dads 35mm
Canon 16-35 2.8 £1600
canon 35 1.4 £700 2400
canon 50 1.2 £1000 3400
canon 65mm MPE £500 3900
Canon 24-70 2.8 £700 4600
Canon 100mm 2.8 £300 4900
Canon 70-200 2.8 is £1000 5900
Canon 100-400 is £900 6800
Canon 200 1.8 £4000 10800
Canon 300 2.8 £2500 13300
Canon 400 2.8 £4000 17300
+ 1.4 and 2x extenders 17700

slightly over budget. but thats my dream lol
completely stupid ofcourse

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Oh, when travelling I'd also go to some seminars & workshops by some pro's. Of course also visit POTN:ers.

I'd ask Condyk to teach me how to see details in my surrounding

Yep, he'll show you how to see every little detail in each door you encounter. :eek:

[Claire]

Yep, he'll show you how to see every little detail in each door you encounter. :eek:

Hm, you're right. And all my family & friends will wonder why I only got door & graveyard shots from Birmingham... LOL

[Echo63]

for 25000 i would get
400D plus grip
5D plus grip
spare batterys for both
4x 2gb CF cards
10-22 EFS
50mm f1.8
70-200mm f2.8 IS
24-70 f2.8
Bigma if i can still afford it after everything else
Macbook Pro 15"
1.4 and 2x TC
extension tubes
2x 580 EX
Tall CF monopod and tripod (im 6'6)
Lowpro bag to carry the lot

ive probably gone over 25000 but most of this gear is on my wish list (when i win lotto i will be getting it)

[MagicallyDelicious]

I'd like


400mm F2.8 (my wet dream lens)




Too much info? lol:lol:

[Bamamike]

I am really surprised that so many would like to get the Bigma instead the 100-400 L IS from Canon.
I'm totally happy with the Canon and cannot understand the hype for the Bigma,
Did I miss something???

[elise1030]

Well you know, I'm not up with lenses and all that stuff so I'd give my 25k to someone else to spend for me. My only requirement would that I'd want stuff for a studio setup!

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I am really surprised that so many would like to get the Bigma instead the 100-400 L IS from Canon.
I'm totally happy with the Canon and cannot understand the hype for the Bigma,
Did I miss something???


It's $600 less than the 100-400, and has 100mm more on the long end. I love the L, but sometimes it's hard to pass up such a value.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Ok, then as long as it's fantasy, my mom then gives me everything else.


If you want me to really play by the rules, I'd say (taking rough estimates of price):

5D
1DMkIIN
35L
24-70L
70-200L IS
300 2.8L IS
500 f/4L IS
Sigmonster

That comes to $22,600. The rest would buy the extras (support, bag, CF's, etc.)


Alright, change of plan, I think. Here's the new list.

5Dx2
1DMkIIN
15 FE
24-70L
35L
50L
85L MkII
135L
300 2.8L IS
Sigmonster
580EX- x2

There. That comes to around $25k. I might have to throw in a few bucks of my own to buy CF's, support, bags, etc. :rolleyes:

[Billginthekeys]

25k huh,
2x 1DmkIIN ($6900)
16-35 2.8 ($1200)
24-70 2.8 ($1100)
70-200 2.8 IS ($1500)
300 2.8 L IS ($3700)
400 5.6 ($1000)
500 F4 IS ($5500)
Gitzo 1325 CF tripod ($600)
Wimberly Gimbal II ($600)
1.4x and 2x extenders ($500)
Lens Coats ($150)
4x2GB Extreme IV cards ($350)
Batteries ($200)
filters ($400)
Timer remote ($120)
2x 580 EX ($500)
Bags ($400)
G7 ($500)

Thats about $25000