How's my equip. list? Want to take advantage of rebates....

[Grey56]

With the rebate most likely ending in 20 days, I want to be sure I've got everything I need, at least for now. My question to you all is, what would you add (or subtract) from this lineup? I use a 10D. :-)

50/1.4
100/2
18-50/2.8 (Sigma)
70-200/2.8 IS

Secondly, another idea I've been tossing around is to get a 5D. This would mean no new lens. Would I still be okay with the lenses I've got? I wouldn't get rid of the 10D, I'd use both.

I just really want to step it up and I don't want my lack of equipment to be a deal-breaker. At this point, I am not restricting myself to any one type of concert, so in essence I would need to be prepared for just about anything.... So far I've done anything from smaller local bar scenes to larger arena-type venues. And everything in-between.

Thanks for any advice.
Cheers!
Jennifer

[Steve Parr]

Not sure how comfortable I'd be shooting at ISO 1600 with the 10D. I'd probably head towards a 5D before a new lens...

[narlus]

not sure about the sigma 18-50, but the other 3 lenses should work on the 5D.

[René Damkot]

What lenses dou you have now? If there are some serious gaps in your lens line up (sounds like it, since you want the 50, 100 and 70-200L), I'd rather get part of the lenses and a 20D. As Steve mentioned, ISO 1600 on a 10D isn't all that great. Same goes for AF, buffer rate, startup time... I used to shoot one before my 1D2, but if in your shoes (when short on lenses), I'ld get some glass and a 20D...

[Grey56]

Hello,

Thanks for your responses so far. I guess I should have been a little more clear, but that list of lenses is what I already have.

With the 10D, I tend to stay at iso800 because of the grain at 1600.

Thanks again!

Cheers!
Jennifer

[René Damkot]

Aha.
In that case: You need something wider I'd think. A 5D would give all lenses a wider FoV and gain you around a stop in shutterspeed... ;)

(actually 2 stops, since ISO3200 seems quite usable, but you need to stop down further, since DoF will be less)

Otherwise, an EF 28/1.8, Sigma 30/1.4 (about 50mm FoV eq.) and Sigma 20/1.8 (about 35mm FoV eq.) are likely candidates IMO.
If you get a 5D, I'ld still get a (28/1.8 or) 35/2.0, but that's because I like a 35mm FoV...

[narlus]

jennifer, if you are ever @ a show i'm shooting, you are welcome to try out my sigma 30 f/1.4 for a few shots.

[Grey56]

Narlus,

THANK YOU. Are you going to the God Forbid/Byzantine show at the ME? I am thinking about heading up for it. Let me know! :-)

Cheers!
Jennifer

[narlus]

wasn't on my radar screen. i'll probably @ PA's tomorrow for the mv/ee + bummer road show, but am not expecting much in the way of photos there. i'll definitely be @ teh Akron/Family show as well, in mid-Feb, and there's a decent chance i will shoot the Converge show.

[Grey56]

RD,

Your advice was exactly what I was looking/hoping for. I've just done a bit of research and then some more research. I am thinking that for right now I'll go try out that EF 28/1.8 with the idea that when I go to a FF, I'll still be able to use it, but it can still come in handy now. And I'll try out the 30/1.4 when I see Narlus around....

Pink will be in town next week, so that will be the perfect time to make sure I'm covered. Lots of practicing this weekend. :-)

I wouldn't object to more opinions - keep 'em coming. Thanks again.

Cheers!
Jennifer

[taygull]

Because you get double rebates when you buy the 5D this gets you an extra $600 on the body alone. I don't think there will be a much better deal to upgrade your body. You can't shoot good low light with out two things...

Fast Glass and Good Quality at 1600 ISO.......