Boom with Light Mod or New Lens

Having a tough time with this decision and would like some input.

My primary interest ((currently)) is outdoor family/senior portrait work. Since most of the folks I know are not keen on waking up at the crack of dawn, or staying out past their kid’s story time the majority of my shots will be during nasty lighting conditions requiring using shade with occasional OCF.

I have been strongly considering purchasing a Cheetah Boom with the Q-box 24 to make better use of my 430EX II; I also would love to grab an 85 F1.8 for its incredible IQ to cost ratio; one currently being sold locally for $330.00 with cannon hood.

Thoughts and/or opinions?

I don't shoot such things, but all in all I'd say every little bit helps!

Two accessories that can come in handy in sunny conditions are reflectors and a large diffuser that can "block" and spread the light.

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