$3500 what lenses/camera/accessories would you buy?

[thekid24]

Lets say you tripped a leprechaun and "got" some of his gold and you went home to tally it up and you figure you got $3500.

Now if youre anything like me, jsut about anytime I get spare money/change Im thinking which lens/camera/accessorie will it go towards.

So lets hear it, what would lens/camera/accessories would you buy with $3500 -taxes?

Im going with a

70-200 2.8L----------$1140
580EX----------$320
10-22----------$689
30D----------$1069
Battery grip----------$170
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TOTAL----------$3388

[Ronald S. Jr.]

30D
17-55 IS
135L
580 II

Total, with Fedex Next Day- $3,499.09

[codex0]

I'm going to have to go with Ronald here. I haven't owned either lens, but have read just about enough about them to know that's probably what I would go with. The only difference is that I might be tempted to stick with the 20D and pick up a good circular polarizing filter with the difference.

[Palladium]

considering you have a 24-70L and 85mm 1.8

pick up a 5D & 70-200mm 2.8 IS

Buying the best means you never have to look over your shoulder ;)

eventually sell the 85mm 1.8 and pick up the 85L

[cjm]

Canon 1D MKII n and a extra battery. Screw lenses I have enough. ;)

[thekid24]

30D
17-55 IS
135L
580 II

Total, with Fedex Next Day- $3,499.09
Nicely calculated

I'm going to have to go with Ronald here. I haven't owned either lens, but have read just about enough about them to know that's probably what I would go with. The only difference is that I might be tempted to stick with the 20D and pick up a good circular polarizing filter with the difference.
Oh yeah a filter or two, forgot about those. Well this was done on my lunch break so I was in a hurry:p

considering you have a 24-70L and 85mm 1.8

pick up a 5D & 70-200mm 2.8 IS

Buying the best means you never have to look over your shoulder ;)

eventually sell the 85mm 1.8 and pick up the 85L
Yeah Id like to own a 5D one day, and will get the 70-200 2.8 before I get a 5D. As for the 85 1.8, Im honestly very pleased with it, so I dont see upgrading it, even if I were to have some of the stumbly leprachauns gold:p

Canon 1D MKII n and a extra battery. Screw lenses I have enough. ;)
Yeah lenses are your least needed gear:D

[codex0]

Oh yeah a filter or two, forgot about those. Well this was done on my lunch break so I was in a hurry:p


It's ok - you had plenty left over for a filter or two. You could also pick up a pair of manties.:lol:

[thekid24]

It's ok - you had plenty left over for a filter or two. You could also pick up a pair of manties.:lol:
Dude Ill just borrow yours, I can always just reverse them and WHALA, like new,lmao

[In2Photos]

I would add to my existing gear and pick up the following:

100-400 L $1310
70-200 2.8 L IS $1599.95
EF-S 10-22 $689.95

Total $3599.90 without shipping.

I would sell my existing EF 70-210 to cover the extra $99.90 plus shipping.

[rhys]

For me, myself and I...

Looking at the B+H website for prices...

XT with 17-85 IS $999
A backup XT for $501
BGE3 x2 @ 140 apiece - $280
4x spare batteries @ $30 apiece - $120
10-22 @$690
70-300 IS @ $550
Metz 45-CL1 @ 320
Wein Safe Synch @$50
Metz battery cluster @$105 (this is a ripoff)

This would be my personal choice though and the grand total is $3615 which is only marginally over your budget.

[Zilly]

if its a leprechaun wouldnt it be in euros they are irish anyway ;)

all i want atm is a 300mm f2.8L maby with is if i could aford it

[rhys]

if its a leprechaun wouldnt it be in euros they are irish anyway ;)


Only if it was a Southern Irish leprechaun. The Northern Irish leprechauns are more likely to us pounds sterling.

[ANali]

5D - $2700
17-40 - $630

And I only spent $3330 -

That is providing that I am adding to what I already have.

Andrea

[liza]

Canon 1D MKII n and a extra battery. Screw lenses I have enough. ;)

Same here, although I'd probably try to get a used one and a 70-200 f/2.8IS.

[thekid24]

Same here, although I'd probably try to get a used one and a 70-200 f/2.8IS.
used will save a chunk-a-change:D

[rklepper]

I know what I would buy:D if it were me. However, I would suggest you look at adding a 70-200 in one of the flavors (you can get the 70-200 f/2.8LIS right now for 1499.00) and a 580EX. Pick up a 1.4X TC and something wider like a 17-40 f/4L or possible the EFS 10-22. This is still below your 3500 budget which will allow you to get some things like good batteries and a good charger for the 580EX and some extra batteries for the camera. Possible some other goodies.

[thekid24]

I know what I would buy:D if it were me. However, I would suggest you look at adding a 70-200 in one of the flavors (you can get the 70-200 f/2.8LIS right now for 1499.00) and a 580EX. Pick up a 1.4X TC and something wider like a 17-40 f/4L or possible the EFS 10-22. This is still below your 3500 budget which will allow you to get some things like good batteries and a good charger for the 580EX and some extra batteries for the camera. Possible some other goodies.
I think you may have misunderstood. I dont have $3500 nor will I have it in the near future, this was just "what if" threads.:D:D

[cgratti]

I would get the Sigma 10-20mm, its cheaper and just as sweet..... IMO

[thekid24]

I would get the Sigma 10-20mm, its cheaper and just as sweet..... IMO
Thats all you would get with $3500?!?

[condyk]

I'd go on safari for a month ... I don't any more gear.

[NorCalAl]

300/4L IS - $999 (refurb)
24-70/2.8 - $1100
Alien Bees "DigiBee" - $599
24" Dell Monitor - $600
2 77mm Clear filters - $200 +/-
I'm planning on doing exactly this in about three weeks. Not positive about the 24-70, but everything else is fo' sho'.
I might get a Les Baer Premier II instead of the 24-70. Can't decide....

[slappy sam]

Backup XT w/ Sandisk Ultra II 2gb package - $560
Lee Filters DSLR starter Kit + .9 grad hard -- $358
Nature Trekker II - $230
17-55 2.8 IS - $930
70-200 f/4 - $479
85 1.8 - $340
430EX flash - $240
Alienbees beginner bee kit - $359

Total: $3496
:D My setup would be great then... two bodies, all focal lengths pretty much from 10-200 covered (I do mostly wide/standard stuff), two flashes, a beginner light setup, a nice filter setup, a good hiking backpack...