First, I just want to thank you all for the input. I picked up the 5D kit, I got it for 7% above cost, it ended up being a no brainer. Now I jut need to decide on my next 2 lenses and other gear.
First, I just want to thank you all for the input. I picked up the 5D kit, I got it for 7% above cost, it ended up being a no brainer. Now I jut need to decide on my next 2 lenses and other gear.
Other gear? Definitely get a good tripod, preferably carbon fiber if you'll be traveling, and a good ballhead. Probably include a flash for indoor use. Lenses? Consider a telephoto zoom (70-200 series or 70-300 L), fast prime for portraits (85mm f/1.8, 135L), possibly an ultra wide zoom (17-40, 16-35), all depending on priority and budget.
And don't forget to consider a good strap like the R-Strap from Black Rapid (www.blackrapid.com). It's so much easier than lugging around your gear using the provided neck strap.
I have budget for one more lens now. I am leaning towards the 85mm, I can afford the 16-35, but I'd rather not spend that much this week lol. I have to buy a tempurpedic bed this weekend too.
@theking love the strap, I will pick it up.
What are your thoughts on the 50mm 1.2?
Are you talking about the 85mm F/1.2L? I would love to have one of those.
The 16-35mm L II is an awesome lens, it puts out very good IQ for a zoom. Your problem is you have half that range covered now. I would prefer the 16-35mm over the 24-105 at 24-35mm, but how much will that range matter to you? It sounds like you are getting two lenses that are closer to being similar than offering much more variety. I would suggest you shoot a while then decide what would be more important to you. I would also suggest if you want a wide lens consider one of the primes like the 24mm F1.4L instead of the 16-35mm and keep your 24-105mm to cover the rest of the range. You start seeing lens distortion around 21mm and at 16mm it will be very noticeable on a FF camera. I consider any thing that wide a specialty lens and you should know for sure why you want it before you get it.
If you have the money, think about the best of the best as far as zooms go, think about the 70-200mm F2.8L II IS. Personally I carry a few wide primes (35mm and 24mm) and then this as a zoom when I am walking around. With your 24-105 paired with the 70-200 you have a huge range covered then you can start picking up specialty lenses as you see you need them.
You are going to want a flash with the 24-105mm
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I think the 85/1.8 if great for portraits. Had that before I got the 85mm f/1.2L II. On FF, I usually shoot at f/1.6-f/2.2 with the 85L. IMO, the 85/1.8 is one of the best values in the Canon lineup. Do get the hood, and if you plan to use it outdoors, you might want a 3-stop ND filter (B+W 103, 58mm $42 at B&H).
+1 for the 85 f/1.8. For the money ($400) it's hard to beat. The 85 f/1.2 is legendary and carries a legendary price tag too. For 1/5 the money, the f/1.8 is the right place to start. Plus its AF is much faster than the f/1.2, making it a good action lens when you can get close to the action. While I don't use it as often as other lenses, there's no real substitute for a fast prime when you need one. I find the 85 f/1.8 much more reliable (for wide aperture IQ and AF accuracy) than the 50 f/1.4.
There's also the suite of 70-__ L zooms, all of which have excellent IQ. My 70-300L spends more time on my 7D than any other lens.
Have fun!