Question on a new purchase, need some wisdom!

Hey all. I am getting into some money later this week and was wondering what to purchase.

I currently have a 5 d mark ii and my lenses are the canon 24-70 2.8 and the canon 70-200 2.8 is.

If you had 4000$ to throw around on camera gear, what would you buy?
Currently i am thinking about buying a 5d iii, i have always wanted it but the price was very intimidating.

What to do???

Personally I would like to wrap my hand around the new 70D, and check out the focus system, and all the other little tools it holds. Only $1100.00, for all that fun and excitement. I wish that camera had the magnesium body vs the polycarb as the old 60D had. Another thing for Canon to put on the 7DII.

One other thing, you don't mention a good heavy duty tripod. You will need one that will hold up to 6-7 lbs. for your camera, and heavy EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM lens. I use a Velbon Victory, it is able to hold up to 10 lbs.

If I had your gear and $4,000 to spend, the first thing I would get is the 16-35 f/2.8 II. Of course, what YOU shoot could dictate the 5D3, instead. Either way, you end up with some really nice hardware.

If 5DIII is what your want, get a refurbed one from Canon USA. Trade in an old Canon body for an extra 15% off. I got one for the wife and traded in a 30 year old film SLR. She loves her 5DIII.

I would pick up a 300mm f/2.8 IS for that kind of $

Thanx for all the insight guys. I shoot a bit of everything, mostly events for a local small newspaper and the usual family photos. I had a 17-40 but found that i was not a fan of UWA lenses. I think i am going to stick with the 2 lenses i have because they work well together. I have a good tripod already which i never use though. Also i would love to get the 300mm lens but for what i shoot personally, i dont think it would work for me. I think i am going to go with the 5d iii. I was thinking about the 6d but the lack of weather sealing and stripped down features dont sweeten the deal for me. Will have to keep thinking about this one!

You have great gear. Spend the money on travel.

MikeFairbanks wrote in post #16093198
You have great gear. Spend the money on travel.

Thanx. I have been almost everywhere already! Lol

milleniumking wrote in post #16093208
Thanx. I have been almost everywhere already! Lol

Then take a second round
I would get 5dmk3 and some fast prime like 125 f2 or 85 1.8 for portraiture with nice background isolation.

panicatnabisco wrote in post #16092812
I would pick up a 300mm f/2.8 IS for that kind of $

+1, I don't think I'd consider anything else.

I think you could get a 50mm f1.0 for about that much

Nigi wrote in post #16093225
Then take a second round

thinking about it, have not gone to Morocco yet.... Eagerly awaiting that trip!!!!