Which lens do you plan on getting next, if any?

I've been holding off for a while on purchasing my next lens, half because I have been super busy with work and haven't been able to shoot much at all this year, and half because I was hoping and praying that Canon would announce a successor to the 100-400mm at this year's Photokina. That, sadly, never came to be, so I decided to forget about the 100-400mm and go a different route.

The next lens I plan on getting will probably be the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II, along with a 2x TC. Hopefully those will be mine around Christmastime, or at the latest, Springtime. The only thing I can see getting in my way would be if the Samyang/Rokinon/Bower 12mm f/2.8 Fisheye came out first, but that's a cheap, fun lens that I could hold off on.

After that, I am not entirely sure what I will get. I will be missing out on an rectilinear ultra wide, so the 16-35mm f/2.8 is a possibility, as is the f/4 version, but I like the f/2.8 for shows and starscapes. Who knows, I might just get the 24mm f/1.4 or 14mm f/2.8, the possibilities are endless! Let's just hope this new job pans out so I can afford to treat this Gear Acquisition Syndrome :rolleyes:

I was also hoping to see a 100-400 this year as well. It would have been a good addition for me. Not sure yet if I wait, buy the current, or re-evaluate.

I had thought about the 70-200 f/2.8 IS II + 2x TC as you are thinking about, but I have the 70-200 f/4 IS and like the weight and cost. With the 100-400 it would have also let me add a 1.4x TC with the 5D3 if I wanted a little more reach. I'll probably have to map out a few options and see where the overall costs goes. I am not sure I want the size of the new Sigma 150-600.

current line up for my 5D3
* 16-35mm f/4L IS
* 24-105mm f/4L IS
* 70-200mm f/4L IS
* 35mm f/1.4L
* 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro

Overall, I like the spread I have. f/4 has worked for me and it lets me spread the money out across lenses. If I need faster, the 35 f/1.4 has been good. Next is figuring out what I want over 200mm.

Eric

That's a nice setup. Right now I have the 5D3, 24-105mm f/4L, 100mm f/2.8 Macro, and a 50mm f/1.4 with a busted autofocus motor. I could also see myself getting an SL1 with the new 24mm pancake for a small walkaround camera, but who knows.

A lot of this is dependent if I get this new job, then I will be able to afford a lot of new toys. I'd even go off and buy the 300mm f/2.8. My income would be almost quadrupled.

I was just thinking the other day what lenses I might want in my collection besides what I have. Here is the results:
Currently own and use:
Zooms:
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Primes:
EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

Missing:
*EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM ($1,699.00)
*Extender EF 1.4X III ($449.99)
*EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM ($949.99)

Not sure which is going to come first, This is all for my 6D, so with owning a 7D as well the extender isn't that important. I am thinking the Macro is my most likely candidate.

I wish I hadn't waited so long to get the EF 70-200 II. Actually, I only waited a year after getting my 5DIII. But still....simply an amazing lens. It is not my "most used" lens, that would be my general purpose zoom, but it is generating more than it's fair share of my favorite pictures. It is not just the sharpness, but also color and contrast. Buy what best fits your style and needs, but if you think you need a lens in the 70-200 mm range, the II is a great choice.

Regarding your question, I am looking at the following lenses once my budget recovers:

• 16-35 f/4 IS
• Fast prime UWA (not sure which one, I may be waiting for the 24A)
• TS-E 24
• Something to get me beyond 400 mm (I will likely be replacing the 100-400L)
  
  • Sigma 150-600 (likely S, but will look at the C)
  • Tamron 150-600 (seems like a great lens, but IQ seems to fall off enough >400mm to not warrant selling my 100-400L)
  • A big white (very intrigued by the 400 f/4 DO II, but will look at several options once I have the budget)

All four are very different lenses, but those are the primary "holes" I have left in my kit. The 70-200 II is so good I am not sure I feel the need for prime lenses in that focal range anymore. Granted, I know there are reasons to covet the 85 f/1.2 or 135 f/2, it is just that I am not sure I need either....yet :cool:

After what I've seen from my Siggy 50mm f1.4 Art, I'm hoping for an 85mm f1.4 Art. Sigma has really upped the ante on IQ. I saw a rumor about a 135mm Art lens, too. The Canon 135mm f2 is superb, so besting that will be a tough challenge.

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I wish I hadn't waited so long to get the EF 70-200 II.

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I agree with that.

I currently shoot Full Frame. What I currently have:

• 24-105 f/4L
• 70-200 f/2.8L IS II
• 100-400 f/4-5.6L IS
• 100 f/2.8L IS Macro
• 24 f/1.4L
• 50 f/1.8 (never use unless I force myself to)
• 10-20 f/4-5.6 Sigma (only use on 7D... haven't used in the last year)

What I would like... probably in this order, but priorities change as needs change:

1. 2X III
2. 24 or 17 TSE (leaning towards 24)
3. 24-70 f/2.8L II
4. Would like a large prime in the 400 mm to 600 mm range. The 400 DO sounds interesting'
5. 16-35 f/4L

Pat

My current line up:

1D MKIV
1D X

Sigma 8-16mm
Canon 17-40mm f/4L
Canon 35mm f/1.4L
Canon 65mm f/2.8L MP-E Macro
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L II
Canon 180mm f/3.5L Macro
Canon 300mm f/2.8L I
Canon 500mm f/4L I
1.4 X TC Version II
2.0 X TC Version III
Canon 12.5 mm and 25 mm extension tubes

Wish List:

Sell the Sigma 8-16mm and get a good ultra wide prime (perhaps a Canon tilt shift 17mm, Canon 14mm or Zeiss 21mm)
A good 50mm prime (perhaps the new Sigma)
Trade or sell the 500mm and get a 600mm f/4 version II
Hoping Canon will make a full frame very high megapixel body so I can stop reading about the D800 :)
Pentaz 645Z medium format body with an adapter for the Canon 800mm f/5.6L Lens

Joel, good news. You can ignore the D800, there is a D810 now. :)

My current setup:

My Father's Canon 600d
My Father's Canon Kit Lens (18-55)
Family Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

My Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
My Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM

Plans for future:

Buying my own camera (90% 60D)
Buying my own general purpose lens (Tamron 17-50 f2.8 not stabilized version)
Craft with my hands a good belt+pockets for camera + wide-angle lens + zoom lens + general lens

Gift for my father: 18-135 so he can bring just one zoom-lens and the 70-300 will be mine ;);)

Shoot.

Hmm....what lens next. That's a good question...

I think the Canon TS-E 17mm L might be at the top of my list. I've also considered the TS-E 24mm lens, but I have a feeling I'd get a lot of use out of the wider angle of view of the 17mm version. Though being extra careful with that front element would be a pain.

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Originally Posted by DavidEccleston

Joel, good news. You can ignore the D800, there is a D810 now. :)

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Oh yes.....I forgot about that:mad:

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Oh yes.....I forgot about that:mad:

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I assume for a dedicated landscape system?

Why not just spend a couple of grand more on the Pentax 645 ;)

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I assume for a dedicated landscape system?

Why not just spend a couple of grand more on the Pentax 645 ;)

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Actually I would want the resolving power for both birds and landscapes.

If I could get enough focal length for my birds too I would strongly consider the 645Z (0.78 crop factor)

I would want a superb performing 800mm medium format format lens. They make a 560mm but I cannot find much information about it's resolving power.

Apparently there is no viable way to adapt canon lenses due to the diameter and also the distance from the sensor being so different.

Next up for me is the TS-E 17mm f/4L. After that, probably the 300mm f/2.8L IS II...unless Canon tempts me with something else first!

Hi everyone,

I'm looking into buying either an EF 300 f/2.8L IS II or the new EF 400 f/4 DO ID II with an EF 1.4X III.
Love the 300 with it's wide aperture but the 400 is lighter and longer but I have read a lot of bad reviews of the old 400 DO.
I have not yet made my choice.

AB

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Originally Posted by Harfang

I'm looking into buying either an EF 300 f/2.8L IS II or the new EF 400 f/4 DO ID II with an EF 1.4X III.
Love the 300 with it's wide aperture but the 400 is lighter and longer but I have read a lot of bad reviews of the old 400 DO.
I have not yet made my choice.

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Which do you think would be more useful...an extra stop of light or a 33% longer focal length? The weight difference isn't much. May want to wait for Bryan et al. to review the 400 DO II, but looking at Canon's MTF charts the MkII is a big improvement over the original 400 DO.

Hi,

I will definitely wait for reviews but the more I think about it the 400 with it's longer focal lenght and weight saving (around 1 lbs) is more attractive to me.
Also I have the EF 70-200 f/2.8 if I need the fast aperture.

Zeiss 100/2 Makro Planar is definitely next - I've been using my wife's Canon 100/2.8L IS Macro too much, and I have a soft spot for the Z100M.

After that, probably the new-model 100-400, the new-model 24-70/2.8 (shifting my existing one to remote duty), and the 16-35/4IS (then definitely selling our EF-S 10-22, and possibly selling our 16-35/2.8II or at least shifting it to remote duty).

So many lenses, so little disposable income. ! Haha...

I'm torn, I've felt that I needed a long reach zoom for a while the 100-400 + extenders were looking like the compromise with AF to 400 but manual reach to 800 for slow moving stuff like ships at sea etc... Would I keep my 70-300L though.... The Tamron 150-600 opened my eyes, the Sigma 150-600 is likely to excite more but I've a fear of 3rd party glass... A Canon 500 f5.6 prime for £1500 would probably make me happy though.

However, I've been using my Lensbaby Fisheye much more recently so the 8-15 is perhaps looking more likely as my next, but then I've a desire still for a 35mm, do I go for a not much better than my 24-70 2.8 II 35 2.0 IS or the getting old and huge 35 1.4 ? But then the 85mm... The headache !!!

Last up, come on Canon, I'm ready for better standard zoom for my EOS-M - either a 15-85 or a shorter range pancake will be good thank you ;-)

I'm looking at either the EF-S 24mm or a Voigtlander 20mm f/3.5

To be honest,

my secret dreams are:

- Samyiang 14mm F/2.8 manual
- Sigma 35mm f1.4 art

Just because one day maybe i will pass to FF ^_^

Well, now that the legendary beast is finally announced, i guess the 100-400mm II is next on my list.

My own current setup:
- 6D
- 16-35mm f/4 IS (my most recent purchase)
- 24-105mm f/4 IS
- 70-300 f/4-5.6 L IS
- 24-70 f/2.8 II
- 100mm L f/2.8 Macro
- A set of primes: 50mm f/14, 85mm f/1.8, 135mm f/2 L, 200mm f/2.8 L, 400mm f/5.6 L

Purchase plans:
- A second 6D body (when there's a good sale).
- 100-400mm II (whenever it comes out).

Later wishlist:
- Maybe a 1.4x TC.
- A Tilt-shift lens or two would be nice.
- Maybe a wide-angle prime?
- Maybe the rumored 11-24?

I briefly bought a 24-70 f/4 IS, but then returned it due to annoying focus-shift issues. Maybe i'll buy another copy someday.

I'm at a point where I am realizing my GAS is slowing me down. What I really need is to learn, so I have been investing my money in classes and workshops. So far that is improving my results MUCH MORE than any new lens. Now as long as I don't drown in my own drool over the new 100-400 L II IS I'll be OK. :)

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I'm at a point where I am realizing my GAS is slowing me down.

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I....don't....understand.....;)

I didn't fully expect it, but 2013/2014 turned into a bit of a year of upheaval for my kit. But I can feel it settling down. I am still working out the extreme telephoto side (BIF, etc) as I think I want something beyond 400 mm on FF.

So, my next purchases are:

• "Super" telephoto (undecided on which one)

• Then, the list of "maybe" purchases:
  
  • TSE 24 mm
  • 16-35 f/4 IS
  • Another 600 EX RT

After that, it really would be items that I am not sure I need. For example, I have always wanted the 135 f/2 and been intrigued by the 85 f/1.2. But, I am not sure I need either given I have the 70-200 f/2.8 II and uber thin DoF may not fit my skill level or shooting style. I would like a 20-24 mm f/1.4-2. But I am pretty content with the 24-70 f/2.8 and Rokinon 14 mm f/2.8 for nightscapes. If a new lens came out that was sharp at f/1.4, that may change my opinion and move that lens up the list.

So, I am already planning on taking the money I usually spend on GAS and doing something similar to what you describe. Maybe a photo class or two or a guided destination photo shoot. That is probably later 2015 or 2016. First, I do want to find something affordable in the supertelephoto range.

Next lens, without a doubt – EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM

I'm having a blast with the Canon EOS 7D Mark II. The small, cheap 24mm lens is a perfect fit for the body when it comes to video capture.

After that, a Tilt-Shift, maybe....

Well, now that it is formally announced, looks like I will be getting the 100-400L II. I will eventually get that 70-200L IS II though.

Still waiting to see if Samyang gives a date for their new fisheye...

Yea that new 100-400 looks tempting. I was thinking the Sigma 150-600 might be in my future, but now I will have to wait and see those two compared.

But first I need a wider option than my Sigma 50 Art. I'm really loving shooting with a prime, so I'm debating between the 16-35 f/4L or a wide prime (I'd love a Sigma 24 Art if they would release that). I think the TS-E 24mm L would be a really fun lens to have, but not sure how practical it would be as my only wide option.

For now I still have the T2i + 17-55 f/2.8 if I really need to shoot wider than 50 on the 5DIII.

Pre-ordered the 100-400 today...looks like it is going to be a solid performer for my needs...family/kids sports and occasional wildlife..

600 II is on my wish list, but cannot justify it to myself yet...

TS-E 17mm f/4L is on it's way to my eager hands, along with the WonderPana filter holder and 145mm CPL and 10-stop ND filters. :D

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TS-E 17mm f/4L is on it's way to my eager hands, along with the WonderPana filter holder and 145mm CPL and 10-stop ND filters. :D

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I think that's going to be an interesting combination. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. :-)

New stuff can be fun, but the old and sometimes unused stuff in your closet can take some really nice photographs as well. Light is #1, composition/subject is #2, and lens or camera is #3 or #4.

The only lens I've bought recently is the 50 f/1.8 II and for it being so inexpensive it really does take outstanding images.

For those of you who are upgrading: enjoy!

For those who are not, take some of the unspent cash and go somewhere interesting... watch some videos or read books on post processing techniques... make more effort to go out near sunrise and sunset.

Dave

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New stuff can be fun, but the old and sometimes unused stuff in your closet can take some really nice photographs as well. Light is #1, composition/subject is #2, and lens or camera is #3 or #4.

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Very true. I've been playing around with my Light Blaster after a long hiatus. It's been extremely fun, and inexpensive (as I already had everything at my disposal). This shot was taken in my [very cluttered] bedroom. I'm actually sitting on the bed and looking through my collection of transparent slides.

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TS-E 17mm f/4L is on it's way to my eager hands, along with the WonderPana filter holder and 145mm CPL and 10-stop ND filters. :D

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Congrats! That should be a fun addition.

[QUOTE=Kayaker72;90716]:confused::confused:

I....don't....understand.....;)

I didn't fully expect it, but 2013/2014 turned into a bit of a year of upheaval for my kit. But I can feel it settling down. I am still working out the extreme telephoto side (BIF, etc) as I think I want something beyond 400 mm on FF.

So, my next purchases are:

• "Super" telephoto (undecided on which one)..................

I am wanting to sell my 500mm f/4L Version I in order to upgrade to the 600mm f/4L Version II:rolleyes:

It would be cheaper to get a crop body + a less-super tele, assuming you can live with the extra noise, than to try do BIF on a full-frame. Save some weight, save some money, and find new perspectives with the glass you already own.

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It would be cheaper to get a crop body + a less-super tele, assuming you can live with the extra noise, than to try do BIF on a full-frame. Save some weight, save some money, and find new perspectives with the glass you already own.

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Besides the 1D X, Joel does have a 1D IV with a 1.3X crop factor. Half way to the 1.6X crop body.