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« on: April 29, 2009, 06:16:03 AM »
Looks like the guy who owns the 600mm has the $$$ to pay me so his lens will be returned as soon as my bank balance goes up.

The money (which I "earnt" via photography) I think will probably be re-invested into some new gear, problem is to decide what to do ...

I am thinking of a couple of options ..
1. Canon 24 - 70mm f2.8 L  (about $2000 worth)
2. Canon 24 - 105mm f4 L IS (about $1500 worth) + canon 580EX ii flash (about $600 worth)
3. Canon 580EX ii flash + 2x 430EX ii (about $380 worth each) the 580 can be used to trigger the 430's off camera, so 1 or 2x 430's can be used similar to studio lights ...

Open to any suggestions ... could have about $2000 to play with (depending on the boss Smiley)
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« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2009, 01:13:25 PM »
It depends, of course, on (a) what you already have and (b) what you plan to do with it.  The f2.8 sounds awfully ytempting, but the flash unit would be nice too. 

Ah, decisions, decisions!
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« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2009, 02:26:28 PM »
I do already have the 10 - 20mm sigma, I have a 28 - 105mm 3.5 - 4.5 which is good but not great, this is the one I would look to replace as I have 70-200 f2.8L and 300 f4 L ... so if its a lens the 24 - 70 or 24 - 105 L lenses ... but then the flash units would mean I would pretty much have a portable studio and I would be able to back fill and light up different areas of photos ... ... havent got the money yet so the 600mm remains in my possession anyway !!
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« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2009, 07:04:47 PM »
Quote from: Analog6 on April 29, 2009, 01:13:25 PM
It depends, of course, on (a) what you already have and (b) what you plan to do with it. 
Sounds like good advice...Don't be like me and buy something just because you don't have one already... Embarrassed...Ben
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2009, 06:49:22 AM »
Instead of lenses, why not some studio equipment, lights, backdrops and some different props.
Even some more reflectors and shades may come in handy.
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« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2009, 02:29:34 PM »
Partially what I am thinking Ozzi ! The flashes can work sort of like a small portable studio ... but a nice big studio set up with full lights would be good as well !
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« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2009, 02:41:42 PM »
Studio sounds good to me i have a 4 light portable set that cost around £500 however dose not include any backgrounds, but this is easily solved most of us have something at home that could be adapted i will look up the site i bought it from and post tomorrow that is 24 hours from now
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« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2010, 08:18:27 AM »
I would go for
2. Canon 24 - 105mm f4 L IS (about $1500 worth) + canon 580EX ii flash (about $600 worth)

Its my personal choice, but like mentioned above, it really depends on many things
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« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2010, 03:05:35 PM »
I would also go for option 2.
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