Canon 1D Shopping List

[willyfoo]

Gosh... after reading the D60 rumours.. looks like I've got no choice but to get the 1D instead.

Now planning a shopping list... what else do I need to get??

Canon 1D - $11k
70-200mm IS USM
1GB Microdrive
UV Filter
Speedlite ?? EX
Additional Battery Pack??

Anybody familiar with the prices??

[ckiang]

Quote: Originally posted by willyfoo Gosh... after reading the D60 rumours.. looks like I've got no choice but to get the 1D instead. Now planning a shopping list... what else do I need to get?? Canon 1D - $11k 70-200mm IS USM 1GB Microdrive UV Filter Speedlite ?? EX Additional Battery Pack?? Anybody familiar with the prices??

Get :

Canon EOS 1D Body
Canon EF 16-35 f2.8L
Canon EF 28-70 f2.8L
Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM
Canon Speedlite 550EX

Regards
CK

[willyfoo]

Quote: Originally posted by ckiang Get : Canon EOS 1D Body Canon EF 16-35 f2.8L Canon EF 28-70 f2.8L Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM Canon Speedlite 550EX Regards CK

*Choke* *Choke*... dunno if I can raise enough to get all the 3 lenses or not.. maybe will get the 70-200 first hand and another one 2nd hand....

Any other brands of lenses I can fit on the 1D???

[YSLee]

In addition

A good ballhead
A good tripod
An extra battery pack or two
Since Microdrives are cheap now, just get two 1gb.

Since you like wildlife photography, a telephoto prime might be a good idea. A 300 or 400 f/4 would be a good idea too.

[ckiang]

Quote: Originally posted by willyfoo *Choke* *Choke*... dunno if I can raise enough to get all the 3 lenses or not.. maybe will get the 70-200 first hand and another one 2nd hand.... Any other brands of lenses I can fit on the 1D???

I call them "The 3".

Tokina, Tamron, Sigma etc makes lenses that can fit Canon bodies, but trust me, you'll want the original Canon. But still,
you can buy

Sigma 17-35 f2.8 or Sigma 15-30 f3.5-4.5
Sigma 24-70 f2.8
Sigma 70-200 f2.8

For Tokina, we have :
Tokina 20-35 f2.8
Tokina 28-70 f2.6-2.8
Tokina 80-200 f2.8

Or just get a Canon EF 35mm f2 as your "normal" lens and either the Canon or Sigma 70-200.

Regards
CK

[YSLee]

Why fit 2nd class lenses on the 1D? The 1D is a pro body, you might as well get L glass for it.

[ckiang]

Quote: Originally posted by YSLee Why fit 2nd class lenses on the 1D? The 1D is a pro body, you might as well get L glass for it.

Heheh. "use first", upgrade later. But of all things, avoid things like 28-200, 28-300, 24-200, etc.

Regards
CK

[willyfoo]

Which bag do u recommend?? Assuming carrying 1D body, 3 canon lenses and other accessories??

Would be great if the tripod can go on it as well..

[willyfoo]

Quote: Originally posted by ckiang Get : Canon EOS 1D Body Canon EF 16-35 f2.8L Canon EF 28-70 f2.8L Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM Canon Speedlite 550EX Regards CK

What are the prices for each??

[megaweb]

let me guess ..

Canon EOS 1D Body about $11k
Canon EF 16-35 f2.8L about $2.4k
Canon EF 28-70 f2.8L = ???
Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM about $3.2k
Canon Speedlite 550EX about $600

[ckiang]

Quote: Originally posted by megaweb let me guess .. Canon EOS 1D Body about $11k Canon EF 16-35 f2.8L about $2.4k Canon EF 28-70 f2.8L = ??? Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM about $3.2k Canon Speedlite 550EX about $600

Samuel from John 3:16 told me the 1D is below $10k. So that's good news for people wanting to buy it!

Regards
CK

[Jed]

Hi Willy,

Nice one, congratulations on deciding to take the plunge. I'm just curious, what of the D60 do you find disagreeable? It seems like a good camera, and would allow you to fit the Canon lenses into your budget without having to resort to third party stuff.

[Kit]

I got my 28-70 for $1850 from Camera Workshop.

[desmondwong]

looks like a 20k investment there...

[StreetShooter]

Hi, are you going pro or something?

Don't forget cost of computers and printers.

[Shadus]

You would want the 'L' lenses. Used together with the 1D, its weather - proof.

[Red Dawn]

Quote: Originally posted by Shadus You would want the 'L' lenses. Used together with the 1D, its weather - proof.

but only the latest generation 70-200 f2.8L IS USM and the 16-35 f2.8L USM has rubber gaskets over the lens mount to prevent anything getting in through the mount.

provided u dun do anything stupid, like changing lenses in the rain, it should be as weatherproof as u can ever get

[mylau]

Quote: Originally posted by YSLee Why fit 2nd class lenses on the 1D? The 1D is a pro body, you might as well get L glass for it.

They are not all 2nd class lenses. Some are very good.

[megaweb]

so when is Willy going to get it ??? put in the buying list liao ?

[Shadus]

Ignore YSLee. He's can be quite unreasonable and illogical about certain things