What piece of equipment do you lust after??

if you could have 1 piece, any piece, what would it be???

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Permalink Reply by Michelle on August 21, 2009 at 7:07pm

Hmmmmmm, Tough one! I was lusting after the Sigma 300 to 800 at $10,000, but I might just have to say that Canon 1200mm would be the ultimate! $120k? Even if I had the money I think the husband would kill me!
I'd also like the sigma 4.5mm f/2.8. That one's not too bad at $900. I'd only die a couple of minor deaths for that one...

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Permalink Reply by Randall Sherman on December 6, 2009 at 3:12pm

Even if your husband didn't kill you, carrying the lens would break your back! This lens was discontinued for many years but with all the chatter here i am assuming it has been re-introduced?

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Permalink Reply by Rob Bixby on August 21, 2009 at 7:16pm

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS

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Permalink Reply by Matt galantuomini on October 2, 2009 at 10:43am

Canon's fabled 50mm F1.0, The 1ds Mk III and the 500mm F4.0

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Permalink Reply by Bill Cavanagh on October 2, 2009 at 11:14am

I am very happy with my D300, so the pieces of equipment I most want now, in order, are:
- Nikon 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 DX, but I'd gladly settle for the Sigma 10-20mm f3.5 HSM

- Nikon SB900 speedlight with 10' stand and umbrella bracket, plus SB600 with 6' Stand and Umbrella Bracket and umbrellas, gels and a Sto-fen diffuser for the 600

- Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VRII (it's last on my list because I have the 80-200 f2.8 D)

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Permalink Reply by Michael on October 25, 2009 at 10:32pm

Since we are all just dreaming or lusting I have the Hasselblad H3D-II DSLR. "That's not to much to ask is it?"

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Permalink Reply by Randall Sherman on December 6, 2009 at 3:13pm

go for the H-4d (http://www.hasselbladusa.com/promotions/h4d-launch.aspx)

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Permalink Reply by Bill Cavanagh on October 27, 2009 at 11:54am

@Reply by Matt Needham on May 7, 2009 at 6:21am
"... Here is the gear I really want. I think about it all the time. None of it exists yet, at least that I'm aware of.

A Canon or Nikon APS-C format compact digital camera. I want a small camera with a sensor from any of their entry level cameras of the last 4 years or so. Don't refer me to Sigma's DP or micro 4/3rds whatever. Those are intriguing, but I want ISO 800+ that's at least as good as my old 20D.

Remote flash power control. I want a flash unit that I can adjust the manual flash output from the camera or a remote unit. I'm not familiar with all the remote flash option out there, so possibly someone already offers this. Canon and Pocket Wizard don't. I was sure it would be included in the new PWs, but I don't think it is. It seems like a simple enough request; I just don't want to walk over to the lightstands every time I want to adjust flash power."

The Nikon D-90 is fairly compact, takes the non AF-S lenses, and the flash can trigger Nikon's Creative Lighting System . The D90's on camera flash can serve as a commander for up to 2 groups of multiple(unlimited) lights each.

It is not really compact, but it is a smaller end, medium size DSLR.

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Permalink Reply by John Read on October 27, 2009 at 3:25pm

The mythical Nikon D800X LOL
John

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Permalink Reply by Mike Noble on October 30, 2009 at 5:12am

The Nikkor 24mm PC Tilt/Shift lens. I like to do architectural work and a perspective control lens can't be beat. And only $2,000. :-(

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Tisdale on October 30, 2009 at 11:41am

Right now i'm looking at several items. hmmm need to make more $$. Any way I'm looking at purchasing a 11-18 wide angle, 16-105 to replace my 18-70 as it's not a very good lens, and maybe in a couple of years a Sony a900 body full frame 24.2mp. Sooooo if anyone wants to get me something for Christmas. But for now i'm still deciding between the 11-18 or the 16-105.