Gear Talk > Lenses
4K to spend and I don't know what to do with it!!!
KreutzerPhotography:
--- Quote from: darryl on May 15, 2012, 01:11:38 PM ---I just had a mini panic attack. My last name is costello and I thought that somehow the forum got my information. Then I just realized you prolly have the same name :)
Anyways, I'm not sure what training has to do with spending 4,000 dollars. I'm not asking how to be a better wedding photographer but am asking what equipment I should buy.
As for EOBeav thanks for your reply. The IQ on the 18-135 is laughable in my opinion. I'm looking to get some L glass to help in that area.
So you think upping my lighting setup should come before new lenses?
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a good 430ex II should be fine as far as flash goes... I guess another flash couldnt hurt (backup purposes)... Since you have a 430 already glass would be my next step!
nitsujwalker:
You could consider the 5d2 and maybe the 70-200 f2.8
Astro:
--- Quote ---4K to spend and I don't know what to do with it!!! )
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AJ:
--- Quote from: darryl on May 15, 2012, 10:54:26 AM ---I was thinking a 5D mark II, and a 16-35mm f/2.8 II L and then some other lens.
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Don't get the 16-35 for now. It's a specialty lens.
I suggest 5D mk2, 24-105/4L kit lens, and a 580 EX flash. You could pocket the rest of the money, splurge on a 70-200/2.8L IS mk2, or compromise and look for a used 70-200/2.8L IS mk1.
scotthillphoto:
Personally it all depends on the style of shooting you are doing, since I come from a sports background my set up is a 7D and 5Diii both have a great autofocus system and that's a big key for me. If you don't need that then I would go for the 5Dii its a great body and the noise performance is better than that of the 7D, but the focus system and FPS is not as good.... As for glass I would get the cheaper 70-200 2.8 non IS, you save about a grand and as long as you keep a higher shutter speed you won't need it... I wouldn't get the 16-35 its too wide to use 9 times out of 10, but it is nice for those specialty shots, but you can use you 18-135 if you need to... but until I just recently upgraded I shot with a 30 1.4 on my 50D and a 70-200 on my 7D... That is a great set up and doesn't require a ton of money, but I have money invested in other strobes and stuff.... But the main thing you need is some good fast glass....
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