Just what do I spend my money on now?

Looking at my gear below, what would you buy next?

35L
135L
24-70
16-35
super tele...

What are you going to use the new equipment for and why do you think you need it?

Well I am debating between getting the 135L, or a 100L Macro or even a Pocket Wizard (Flex & Mini). But I was so fed up trawling the web, reading all the reviews, that I thought I'd get the viewpoint of others, with a fresh set of eyes.

Maybe (with approx a grand in my pocket to spend) there might be things I hadn't even considered.

Looks like your wallet is pretty heavy. If you need to lighten it up, my birthday is just around the corner.


Personally, I would sell the 40D and buy a 16-35 or 24-70. But that's me pretending I had your gear. What do you shoot? It looks like you have everything pretty well covered.

you sound just as bad as me

my gear list is not really lacking but i was thinking "what do i get next"

i just ordered an 85mm 1.8

I've just sold some old gear, hence the cash available.

I'm doing more and more paid work, so I really need to ensure that I have a full range of equipment.

I shoot mainly people, portraits, lots of candid, events.

When's your birthday, I hadn't thought of giving it away, lol.

I would say the 135L, but using the 85L on a crop body will give you a somewhat similar result, having a full frame equivalent of 136mm.

You have both crop and FF, which gives you a very nice line-up of lenses. Maybe invest in some lighting?

What about a compact to go along with everything? S90, G11 or the up coming LX5?

What about getting a large A3+ printer(assuming you don't have on yet)?

You obviously like (and can afford) quality. I would get the 135 L as it's much more discreet for candids than the 70-200 f2.8 and a stop faster. If you need wider than 24mm get the 16-35 Mk 2 L. I love the quality of shots from both of these lenses.

The EF 1200mm.

KevinA wrote in post #10575651
I've just sold some old gear, hence the cash available.

I'm doing more and more paid work, so I really need to ensure that I have a full range of equipment.

I shoot mainly people, portraits, lots of candid, events.

When's your birthday, I hadn't thought of giving it away, lol.

You can't go wrong with the 135L or 24-70 or 16-35 if you're shooting people.


My birthday is in September. You have some time to think about what you want to get me. I'll PM you my information and anticipate your amazing gift.

KevinA wrote in post #10575651
I've just sold some old gear, hence the cash available.

I'm doing more and more paid work, so I really need to ensure that I have a full range of equipment.

I shoot mainly people, portraits, lots of candid, events.

When's your birthday, I hadn't thought of giving it away, lol.

Hmmmmm
35L
135L
FF Zooms
Longer Lenses
Tripods
Monopods
Three way Head
Ball head
another ball head when you find the first one insufficuent
Flash
Strobes
Umbrellas and other modifiers
Stands
Wireless Triggers
Backdrop
Props
Tables
Chairs
Remote Trigger
Filters
Bags
Straps
Belts
Battery Grip
Batteries
Lens Cleaner
Rocket Blower
Insurance
That's all I could think of right now...:p

I'd go wider than the 24L. Either 17-40L or 16-35L if budget permits. And the 135L is superb. And a macro lens - Tamron 90, Sigma 105, or Canon 100.