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A bit lost.

  • 23-11-2009 2:18pm
    #1
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭


    Hey all,

    Well I've decided I want to get something new over xmas for my camera and I'm a bit lost..

    I've currently got a Canon 1D MKII,Sigma 20-40 f/2.8,Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 a 1.4 tc and a 430ex flash..

    Bags,tripod/monopod are all fine..

    I was considering getting something to cover the 20-70 range a bit better but I'm yet to find anything which will work on the APS-C sensor(with in my small budget)..

    So I've decided to get a Used 50mm f/1.4 while I'm visiting my family in the UK,These can be picked up for £190(€210) upwards and I feel this is quite a fair price,I considered the 50mm f/1.8 but I'd rather not have it break again..

    Has any one got any comments or suggestions as to what I should get?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Blazer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,468 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    50mm 1.4 is nice..I'd be happy with that.. :D
    or maybve go for a 580ex2?


  • #3
    sheesh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,081 ✭✭✭sheesh


    I know you do alot of motor sport
    what about an 80mm f1.8.
    remote flash trigger

    some graduated filters


  • #4
    Hugh_C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,852 ✭✭✭Hugh_C


    how about a few books on improving technique or ideas for inspiration? you can buy gear till the cows come home but it won't necessarily make you a better photographer or make better pictures.

    Feed your head, not your camera bag would be my advice.

    :D


  • #5
    stabo
    Registered Users Posts: 604 ✭✭✭stabo


    Hugh_C wrote: »
    how about a few books on improving technique or ideas for inspiration? you can buy gear till the cows come home but it won't necessarily make you a better photographer or make better pictures.

    Feed your head, not your camera bag would be my advice.

    :D
    Thats great advice.


  • #6
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    Berkut wrote: »
    50mm 1.4 is nice..I'd be happy with that.. :D
    or maybve go for a 580ex2?

    I'm tempted to get one of these!
    sheesh wrote: »
    I know you do alot of motor sport
    what about an 80mm f1.8.
    remote flash trigger

    some graduated filters
    Although I considered one of these there are very few used for sale and I already have an f/2.8 for that range..
    Hugh_C wrote: »
    how about a few books on improving technique or ideas for inspiration? you can buy gear till the cows come home but it won't necessarily make you a better photographer or make better pictures.

    Feed your head, not your camera bag would be my advice.

    :D

    Hmm,As much as this is a good Idea,I tend to find far more inspiration browsing images on flickr, Or things like that,Also me and reading don't go well together :)

    Thanks all for the suggestions


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