$175 at B&H, what should I get next

[mchristsen]

OK guys, this amateur photographer needs some advice from the pros on what I should get next. I have $175 to spend at BH and this is what I am thinking of getting.

1. Sekonic L-358 Light Meter (recommended by a friend) - for better EV readings
Canon 50mm 1.8 II Lense - for the low light.

I have a 500EX Flash, 17-40L F/4 and a 28-200 F/3.5-5.6 lenses - so I think that these two items will complement my equipment.

What do you guys think?

Mike.

[Penguin_101_1]

Filters? Give it to me and you won't have to worry :D Maybe a bag?

[jcsorensen]

$175 won't get you the light meter at B&H. Might try E-bay for something like a Minolta IVf. I got one there and have found it very valuable, especially with multiple flashes and manual flash mode (I've about given up on the 10D ETTL metering--can't get consistent results).

The lens choice is a good one also, and will leave you a $100 or so to spare. Got mine a few months ago. Have not used it a lot, but I've been impressed with it when I have. Not so much for the low light capability, but for its overall sharpness.

Do you have a decent tripod yet. Might look into that as a future buy also.

[mchristsen]

Got the bag, got a Manfrotto tripod. I don't mind adding additional funds from my wallet, just seeing if there is anything else I should get?

Thanks for your input.

Mike.

[SWPhotoImaging]

get me a gift certificate . . .

[mchristsen]

get me a gift certificate . . .


Hahaha - sorry all gone.

I ended up getting the light meter, the 50mm lense, a lense cleaning kit and the Giottos Rocket Blower (cause that looks really cool, as well as being useful).

Thanks guys for all your help.

Mike.

[DocFrankenstein]

Just looked at the rocket blower. It's hilarious. :lol:

[SWPhotoImaging]

I think I've seen that rocket blower in an adult novelty store. . . . I mean a friend of mine once saw one . . . yeah, that's the ticket!

[Kabz]

i got my lens below for that much at b+h