Thank you everyone - I appreciate all your comments so far. I encourage more as well.


First off, let me say that there are two things I should have included in my gear list. One, is I own Kenko extension tubes (that 3-piece set that works with EF and EF-S lenses). I know that's not as good as a Macro, but to have a $350 lens for use with only a COUPLE shots for an entire wedding seems silly. Maybe I can use a tube with the 70-200 or with the 50mm. Also, I do have the BlackRapid double-strap. I don't really like it though, I must say. I saw the video and thought it was AWESOME, but it doesn't blow my "skirt" up like I thought it would.


Moving on... thanks for those of you who really NAILED IT TO ME. You know who you are I know that the gear I have isn't too bad for weddings. My real problem is not gear at all, it's marketing! But... I'm just thinking that I'd really love to make the full-frame switch, and just trying to talk-out the best way to go about it (if I should at all for that matter). I realize the 5DMKII & 16-35II combo is about $4k - but I figure that I don't need one of my bodies and my Tokina 11-16mm if I had that combo. So right there, I'm almost half-way to the other combo. Also, the EF lenses can be used on EITHER body with different focal-length ranges, as a result of the crop. A Macro is so nice to have, but I've used the EF 100mm L IS USM and I LOVE it. I'd prefer to buy that one later on and get rid of my 60mm, especially because I hear Canon might remake my lens, but with IS. Ugh... it will be hard to sell then. Also, the EF 24-70 2.8 L USM I know is a legendary wedding lens, but my 17-55mm is the same (in fact a tad longer) on my 7D or 50D. I have also used the EF 14 2.8 and 85 1.2 that were mentioned, and I love those lenses. The 14 f/2.8 is probably a lens I'd never buy.... no real reason to, though it's nice. The 85 1.2 is DEAD SEXY and I'd love to own that, but it's a bit pricey. I have no experience with the 35 1.4, but I know the 24 1.4 II quite well and really like it! I'm just thinking that for a wedding, I want a FAST prime, wide angle zoom or mid-range zoom, and a 70-200 2.8 IS. Those three should do it shouldn't they?


I know all about renting lenses... I have rented almost every L-series lens Canon makes (except the 35 f/1.4 and the 500 f/4 and up). Renting is nice, but renting a lens here in France is hard as there aren't really places to do that. There is ONE place but it's increments of 7 days only and mail-order. I was thinking of starting a lens-rental business actually. Not sure about that yet, still feeling out the need.


Bottom line is I NEED BETTER MARKETING. That I know. I just want to make sure that when the jobs come in, I have the gear. I KNOW that the gear I have now will do me alright, I'm just trying to keep an eye out for the future. I'd love to hold out until the 5KMKIII comes out, but who the heck knows when that will be.


What was that about the EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM? I have used that lens for a few days and am in love with it! You think on a FF camera it's too long? I know I need wider (ie the 16-35) but the 50 would do great for other shots. And yes I need longer too (longer than the 50 on a 1.6x body in fact) and that's where my 70-200 comes into play.


Looking forward to hearing more from you all, thanks!


- Jordan