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Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

08/24/2012 05:49:57 PM · #1

I had a bit of luck and won $330USD today. I haven't bought or gotten anything (gifts) in about 2 years due to the whole single parent thing so I am going to splurge with this. So what should I get?

Software I am pretty much set. CS5 and topaz, Nik etc... so no need for that. I have been looking at getting a 85mm 1.8 lens for awhile so should I just go with that?

I have the following:
Canon 5DMII
Canon 17-40mm f4
Canon 50mm 1.4
Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS
2 Alien Bees B800
2 430ex flashes

I mainly shoot portraits and no doubt the 85 is a sweet looking lens but, considering I have the 70-200, do you think that would be my best option for the little bit of cash I have?

Any other suggestions?

vawendy

Sony Alpha 1

08/24/2012 05:54:03 PM · #2

Do you have backdrops and a stand? I keep thinking more backdrops would be nice.

Better tripod?

Airline tickets and babysitter?

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

08/24/2012 05:56:15 PM · #3

Yeah I have a couple backdrops and stands but rarely ever use them. I upgraded my tripod a couple years ago to a pretty nice heavy duty one. Hmm.. tickets and a babysitter sound great but that is over with in a few days :)

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

08/24/2012 05:57:42 PM · #4

yes... 85 f/1.8 ... My favorite lens in the collection.

Of course, like you said, you have the 70-200 and the 50 f/1.4...

Maybe a 100mm Macro? I know that I really LOVE that lens, and you don't have anything for macro in your kit.

ETA: It's out of your budget, but the 135 f/2 is sweet shit, especially on a full-frame.

Message edited by author 2012-08-24 18:01:38.

08/24/2012 06:03:04 PM · #5

I had the 100mm macro and ended up selling it. It was a killer lens but I went through my macro phase pretty quick and don't miss it. It was a bit slow on focusing for my taste when not shooting macro.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

08/24/2012 06:05:32 PM · #6

I'm going to head to the camera store and then get food but I won't blow the money yet :) Want to see if anyone comes up with something I haven't thought of. Like I said the kids are my priority so this will probably be my only larger purchase for some time, unless the money starts rolling in lol

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

08/24/2012 06:20:58 PM · #7

You have a battery grip for that body? That's an excellent buy, but go Canon brand, I've owned both, and I know I won't buy anything else now..

Batteries on the other hand, I like from Sterling Tek, they've got yours for $23 @ 2600mah

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

08/24/2012 07:04:48 PM · #8

Well crap I want going to spend it tonight but it is all gone lol.ill post a pic of my bounty when I get home.

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/24/2012 07:15:49 PM · #9

Damn, I was going to say triggers or the 85.

ETA: Congrats on whatever it is that you got.

Message edited by author 2012-08-24 19:16:17.