snakeroot Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I am looking to roundout my gear bag and would like suggestions on gear that others on this site feel are essential to a well balanced gear bag. So far I have the Mark II Ds body, EF500mm f4 IS, EF 24-105mm f4 IS, EF 180mm f3.5, EF 70-200mm f2.8 IS, MT-24X Macro Flash, two 580EX flashes, ST-E2, and the Gitzo 1348, RRS55LR and Wimberly Sidekick mounts. Any other essentials (excluding obvious memory cards/filters/cleaners/packs)? I've considered the 35mm f1.4 as another prime, but don't think I would use it much. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zane1664879013 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 That all fits in one bag? I suppose there's the ubiquitous 50mm f/1.8 prime to consider. Nice and sharp and cheap ($80). Don't expect bulletproof construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin_polk Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Without knowing what you shoot, I would say a wide angle zoom, as you said you do not think you will use a prime. Possibly the 16-35 2.8L. In addition, you might want to consider the 1.4x and/or the 2x teleconvertors as you can use them on most of your lenses. However, that is already quite an impressive lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin_polk Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Oops, shoulda looked at your page. For landscape, perhaps maybe the 24 1.4. IF you don't already have the 50/1.8, get it, unless you think you might need the USM of the 50/1.4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crowe Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Let's see...you're missing the 14mm f2.8 L, 50mm f1.4, 135mm f2 L, and the 200mm f1.8 L, then of course there is the 400mm f2.8 L. How could I forget the 85mm f1.2 L! I guess you'd need another bag too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauh44 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hmm... how about a 1.4x TC for that 500mm Bazooka? Works well on the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS too - without softening things up too bad at all. And if you ever want wider than 24mm, the 17-40mm f/4L ain't bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_larson1 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Geez. . .with that arsenal? If you don't know what you need. . .then take more photos until you do know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeroot Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Thanks for the quick responses. I forgot to post the 1.4x and 2x TC's I have. I ordered the 17-40 f4, (I like the red ring thing). I will limit my purchases to these pending getting close to pictures you guys take. As always, great advice here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_faini Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 if you really just want to spend some money, just hand over any of that nice stuff you have to me and replace it.. that is a good way to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pto189 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Don't buy the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II. Wait for a few more weeks for the brand new 55mm f/1.2L, 85mm f/1.2L IS, and 100-300mm f/4L IS. Besides the 17-40mm f/4L, you should also consider the 16-35mm f/2.8L and 24-70mm f/2.8L. You then will have two outstanding sets 16-35, 24-70, and 70-200 IS f/2.8L and 17-40, 24-105, and 100-300 IS f/4L. You don't have to wait for too long to add a 3D ECF for back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_evans4 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 <p>A <a href="http://www-esl2.isc.chubu.ac.jp/mun/camera/hexanon/khexanon-EOS.html" title="No kidding, a cheapo lens for your EOS.">Hexanon 48/2 macro</a>. (Unless, of course, it's insufficiently glamorous or expensive.)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboy Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 How about some reflectors/white balance collapsibles? Or a softbox etc. Remote release? All of it comes in handy. Perhaps a TSE lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark u Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Maybe it's time to start looking at Zeiss, Leica and OM glass: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/board/55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conraderb Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 michael - what do you shoot? what is your photographic purpose? if you have an unmet need, tell us what it is... Conrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnhoff Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Isn't asking somebody else "what would balance out one's gear bag" a little odd? *shakes head* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandit Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I say the 1200/5.6 Vandit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeroot Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 Conrad, I shoot landscapes, nature and macros. Very little portaiture, but some. I want to shoot everything that I can, experiment with water droplets and strobes for motion. I want to experiment with time-lapse. I don't care about selling my work. I'm willing to sit hours in blinds for nature shots, even in wintry Maine. I'm considering night vision spotting binoculars, and radio controlled triggers for my camera and 580's. I have the TCN-80 remote timer and extension cord. Have Sto-Fen caps for my 580's. I like to photograph my dog when he's buck naked. Will look at other makers of lenses. I have no plans to buy a non-L series Canon lens at this point. Will wait for the 50 mm 1.2. Not into this for glamour or expense. I'm search for the best quality that Canon has to offer, and I see some really good photographers on this website. I value all opinions and wish to offend none, nor seem snobbish. I love the feel and quality of Canon. $80K is a bit much for the 1200/5.6, and have no plans to go higher than my 500. One concern I have is the "fit" of my 70-200 and 500. There seems to be a couple of mm of give with these lenses locked in place. Normal or not? See no problems with images or AF/IS so far. My other lenses have no give whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tri_tran3 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I think he just want to show off what he has or don't have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy0103 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 My favourite piece of kit for landscapes is a manfrotto geared head. Photography is not just about camera bodies and lenses :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeroot Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 you guys have convinced me, I'm giving everything away to Catholic Charities and say 5 Hail Mary's Now how about the few mm of play with my 70-200 and 500, something to worry about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crowe Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 The play is nothing to worry about. I've used lenses with much more with no ill effects. You just need to be aware of it for shooting purposes. You might want to check and see if the body mount is loose rather than the lens mounts. You might not notice it with light lenses but you will with heavier ones. If it is the body mount it is obviously easy to tighten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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