Another lens... or...

My current setup is a 550D (t2i), 50mm 1.4 (basically my walkaround/portrait lens), sigma 10-20 UWA, and the kit lens (which i basically never use). I am borrowing a 70-200 f4 nonIS and have basically unlimited access to it (brothers that he only plans on using on automotive race-day weekends...)

My accessories include a grip and basically a really cheap, unsturdy tripod.

So, I am currently looking at a number of products...
and debating whether i should grab another lens before investing in better equipment.

I dont specialize in shooting one thing really, although what interests me the most currently is landscapes.

I am faced with either spending money on a new tripod and possibly a LEE filter system (or just a 10 stop B+W for that matter),

or an 85 1.8 along with possibly selling my kit lens and grabbing a rokinon 35mm on the side...

so basically my question is, with my given setup should i invest in a better tripod and add those filters to enhance my landscape work and time lapse experiments... or should I grab another lens or two before spending the money on this equipment.

Any advice, comments, criticisms welcome.

Thanks.

Tripod is always good to have, you never know when you will need it. Especially if you have an interest on doing long exposure, a tripod is a must. If you do enjoy shooting outdoor landscape, a good ND filter will enables you to do long exposure shots in bright day light.

Grab a good sturdy tripod first. Also consider a nice flash gun, such as a 430 EXII.
A CPL and/or 3-9/10 stop ND filter are handy too. If you see yourself getting into filters in a big way, you might as well start out with a Lee foundation kit, and you can grow your collection little-by-little.

Looking at the pictures you like to take (on your flikr), i think you should get a flash

I vote for a flash and a radio popper.

Without having looked at your work, this is what I'd recommend doing in order:
Flash
Tripod
Filters
Additional lenses
Additional accessories (e.g. pocket wizards, strobes, etc...)

another lens...or is easy. it's always another lens unless you don't have a tripod or flash. For you (landscapes) a tripod would be it.

Landscapes without good tripod and remote release are nothing but good snapshots, IMO.
Filters, it is good to have polarizer and one ND, the rest is almost irrelevant if you shot at golden hour and using PP.
I would recommend good strong tripod with ballhead, don't need to be with very famous brand name on it.
And Sigma or Tamron lens to replace kit lens. Plus cheap remote from eBay.

POTN store sells nice remote triggers at a good price.

Thanks for all the advice everyone.
I am leaning towards a tripod and going after a LEE filter system for now, a flash is in the near future as well once funds permit it...

For tripod advice:
Is the extra money worth it for CF legs? I understand it's much lighter, which will be nice when I bring it hiking, as lugging an extra 6lb tripod around could be a nuisance. But, due to its lightness I was wondering if that affects its sturdiness, or its resistance to wind? I figure if its lighter its more likely to waver or shake, so can anyone shed some light on this?
I am looking at a manfrotto 190CX3 or the 055XPROB currently, which I'd pair with a 498RC2 ballhead.

I got a Sirui T1004x. Cheaper than the Manfrotto and while it's aluminium, is lighter than the Manfrotto one: http://siruicanada.com​/tripods/t1004x.htm
I paired it with the G20 ballhead. Still steady with a 50D and a 70-200 f4 IS. The Manfrotto is a nice tripod as well.

If the tripod isn't steady enough, hang your camera bag/backpack on the hook.

Unless you plan to go pro, a 30-40$ tripod from walmart will do just fine. I did a lot of multi-minute landscape exposures, for HDR, with ND110 filter etc., and my cheap tripod was perfectly adequate (I have the kind where you can remove the central pole, to work s a monopod).

I think you really need to consider a decent flash, and then perhaps a fast zoom (one of 17-5x f2.8 variety; I recommend my Sigma OS).

pulsar123 wrote in post #13946593
.. a 30-40$ tripod from walmart will do just fine. .. .

I disagree. While a cheap tripod is better than nothing at a pinch, it's no substitute for a good solid one. Once you've owned a decent tripod it'll change your mind. I've had my share of cheap light ones, and trust me you can feel them vibrate even under light windy conditions.
Earlier this year I treated myself to a used Manfrotto 190PROB + 390RC2 head, and apart from the versatility this type of tripod gives you, there's way more stability.
It's well worth spending a bit more to get better, don't cheap out on this bit of kit.

Agreed. Spending $30-40 on a cheap tripod to risk thousands of dollars worth of gear? Priceless.

Buy one good tripod and it'll keep going and going and going....

Ya I ended up ordering an induro akb2 for it's price, weight, weight rating, and recommendation from dynamic perception to be used with their dolly track (which I intend on getting in the future). Hope it works out well. Bought a 10 stop ND to try also. And a backpack to finally have something to carry my gear around in.