p.1 #2 · Build The Optimum Serious Hobbyist's $2,500 Kit
I'd get a flash before that Tokina lens. Off camera flash improves images so much.
I just got a 15-85 and it's early yet, but I have a feeling that it's a keeper for my needs. That would cover the Tokina and Tamron. Then get a wide-normal fast prime.
p.1 #3 · Build The Optimum Serious Hobbyist's $2,500 Kit
All items used on Buy and Sell Forum.
7D - $1,000
70-200 2.8 non-IS or 70-200 4 IS $850 (not prime, but covers portrait)
17-50 Tamron non-VC - $300 (wide and walk around mid)
2X (or 1.4X) II TC - $200 (for telephoto with 70-200)
Maybe EF40mm 2.8 Pancake for fun walk around with extra $150.
p.1 #4 · Build The Optimum Serious Hobbyist's $2,500 Kit
50d (500 on b/s?)
EF 10-22 (600) - only if they really want to go wide.
EF 70-200 non-IS or f/4IS ($850, according to Sjjindra)
Remaining 500 for the walkaround - which is probably the most personalizable option. I would say 30mm f/1.4 sigma or (cheating?) the Contax 35-70 f/3.4.
p.1 #7 · Build The Optimum Serious Hobbyist's $2,500 Kit
50D+17-55 2.8+70-200F4L would be my choice. A really great 2 lens setup. By all means add a prime or TC later but this setup gives you the best of both worlds, excellent IQ and the flexibility of having a zoom. Oh and fewer lens to carry around as well. Either of these lens will deliver excellent portraits so forget the prime unless you need F1.8.
p.1 #9 · Build The Optimum Serious Hobbyist's $2,500 Kit
umihoshijima wrote:
50d (500 on b/s?)
EF 10-22 (600) - only if they really want to go wide.
EF 70-200 non-IS or f/4IS ($850, according to Sjjindra)
Remaining 500 for the walkaround - which is probably the most personalizable option. I would say 30mm f/1.4 sigma or (cheating?) the Contax 35-70 f/3.4.
Good choice
The 10-22 gives you UW for landscapes, the 70-200 f/4L IS is a great all-round short tele.
I'd skip the 28-75 - it's not wide enough on an APS-C sensor
Instead I'd add a fast 50 and a flash. For low light and shallow DOF, I can't get by without my fast prime(s).
50D ($500)
EF-S 10-22mm ($600)
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM ($850)
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM ($300)
Speedlite 430EX II ($250)
If you didn't need the ultra wide angle, you could replace the 10-22 with a 15-85mm for about the same price, which still offers a pretty decent wide angle
p.1 #14 · Build The Optimum Serious Hobbyist's $2,500 Kit
50D - $600
70-200 f4 NON IS - $600
10-22 - $600
Tammy 28-75 - $400
Older 580 v1 or 550 flash (or Sigma super) - $200
50 f1.8 - $100
= $2500 ish (prob can do a tad better on some and worse on others)
That is where I swapped from film to the 20D a while back......
Crop
50D (500)
Tokina 11-16 (600 new)
Tamron 17-50 non VC (300?)
Canon 70-200 f4 IS (900)
Bag
Tripod
I hope it helps
Aaron
Nov 16, 2012 at 04:16 AM
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p.1 #16 · Build The Optimum Serious Hobbyist's $2,500 Kit
I have both a 5D classic and a 50D and I would much prefer the 5D classic. The autofocus performance is similar and although the 50D has a better frame rate, I think the full frame sensor has quite a few advantages. So my suggestion would be:
1. 5D Classic ($600)
2. Olympus OM 21mm f/3.5 and adapter ($300)
3. Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 ($300)
4. Canon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS ($1,050) (you are asking a lot of this lens so I think the versatility here is required)
5. Canon 85mm f/1.8 ($300)
For a serious hobbyist I would suggest a combination of cheaper used camera body (that will be replaced in 3 years) and fullframe lenses that can be used until canon changes EOS mount. I would go for EF 100mm F2.8 macro and 17-40 F4L for the start. Or 35mm F2.0 and 70-200 F2.8L (used non-IS). And then every year or two buy the lens you want/need.
p.1 #19 · Build The Optimum Serious Hobbyist's $2,500 Kit
Interesting that people on the forum don't place my importance on quality video.
I'd go with used gear, as I so often do.
60D* (or T4i for latest tech)
EF-S 15-85 IS*
EF-S 60/2.8 macro**
EF 70-200/4 L
EF 40/2.8 STM*
Probably have money left over for all the incidentals!
* currently own
** have owned, and loved
I shoot mostly full frame, but for personal stuff and general photography, I often take the 60D with the 15-85 mounted, and that's it. I've used this successfully for some event assignments with a 580EX flash. So, that would be the ultimate serious hobbyist kit for maybe $1200, without flash. Buy a 580 flash, after market battery grip, nice bag, 16GB Class 10 memory card, tripod and cable release -- you're good to go for around $1800.
That's pretty close to where I'm heading. Already have a 50 f1.8 Mk I and 70-200 f4L, planning on selling the rest of my kit for either a 6D or 5D II (depending on reports once the 6D actually arrives and relative prices once I've saved my pennies) and then getting a 17-40 f4L and 85 f1.8.
