Christmas List

[MarkBarbieri]

Since there have been recent threads that confusingly make it seem that taking pictures is more important than buying gear, I think it's time to have a gear greed thread.

What photography related stuff do you want for Christmas?

I'm hoping that Santa brings a Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens.

[KCmike]

Canon 10-20 wide angle please.

[TheGoofster]

I'll actually be getting my Christmas present a bit early (about Thanksgiving). I'm getting the Nikon D3000 with both the 18-55 mm VR lens and the 55-200 mm VR lens.

This will be my introduction into DSLR's.

Hopefully in the future I'll have the need / ability to move onto something stronger, but this seems like a great camera to start with (as well as getting back into photography in general).

Only about 5 weeks left!

[boBQuincy]

Some items can't wait for Christmas (like a cable release for our G11).
For Christmas a Canon 55-250 would be nice to continue adding to my lightweight kit. If the elves actually produce a Canon 15-85 by then it might also be a nice present (for DW). She also wants a 10-22. And precious minerals from the Earth...

Santa wears a brown suit and drives a big brown truck. ;) I don't write letters to him, I just type in 16 digits and month/year.

[polkadotminnie]

I'm hoping that Santa brings a Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens.


I so hope he brings me this Sony lens!!!:thumbsup2

[JoeDif]

An Oly E3 or E30. I've been on Santa's nice list for most of the year but those may be a stretch at this time.

[Stephanie218]

I'm trying to decide between the Canon 24-105 f/4 L IS or the 24 - 70 f/2.8 L....hard decisions!

[Icemann]

A D3000 and a carbon fiber tripod

[Gdad]

I really want a Rolleiflex 2.8F- I've been good but not holding my breath for much from Santa this year. :rolleyes1

[annnewjerz]

I'm hoping for the Nikon 80-200 f/2.8, but I know that's not going to happen. So, based on some photos I've been editing----some calibration software for my computer. :thumbsup2

[Code]

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 HSM and 1.4x TC... been telling my wife all year that's all I want but it's still a lot of $$$ now that we have little ones and the lens it replaces will only cover 1/5 the cost... so I'm not sure it'll happen.

[WDWFigment]

double post

[WDWFigment]

I don't expect Santa to bring any photography gear this year for Christmas. I would love a nice G series Canon and a waterproof case for our honeymoon, but my hopes aren't high.

My next purchase will likely be a 70-200 f/2.8, but that's probably a year or so away from now. Too many other big (necessary) purchases to be made in the interim.

[disneyboy2003]

I don't expect Santa to bring any photography gear this year for Christmas. I would love a nice G series Canon and a waterproof case for our honeymoon, but my hopes aren't high.

My next purchase will likely be a 70-200 f/2.8, but that's probably a year or so away from now. Too many other big (necessary) purchases to be made in the interim.

For your upcoming wedding, are you registered at B&H? :)

[pointandshoot]

I'm trying to decide between the Canon 24-105 f/4 L IS or the 24 - 70 f/2.8 L....hard decisions!

At some point, seems like almost all Canon owners face that decision. Good luck. Both are great lenses.

[scoot241]

What do I want, or what am I realistically going to get?

Want: Canon 70-200mm, probably the f/2.8 but maybe f/4

Getting: the goose-egg

[alan]

Well, I'm currently facing redundancy at the end of January... but if I can get anything sorted out before then (or maybe even just "good vibes") then I'll be hoping Santa might bring a Canon 5D Mk II

regards,
/alan

[WVDisGeek]

I have tried to be good this year! ;)

If Santa is reading I would like a K-7, a Pentax 16-45mm f/4 or maybe even a Bigma!

Also, if Santa could deliver a few weeks early, we will be in the world from December 6th to 12th!

Might as well dream big!!!:thumbsup2

[Quicklabs]

Well, Santa came early when he brought my 24-70 2.8 and my 80-200 2.8, but if the elves are working overtime this year, I would be thrilled with a D700

[YesDear]

I hope the economy gets better so business will get better and then I can get a D700!

[Todd_H]

I feel that I have been extra good this year and would love to have the Canon 35mm f/1.4L and/or a Lensbaby for Christmas. HOWEVER, given my equipment spends this year, I'd consider myself very fortunate to get a replacement lens cap.

[sdshutterbug]

Well Santa is helping me swap my Sony kit for a Canon, so here's my xmas list...

T1i body
18-200 IS
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 HSM
85mm f/1.8 USM

With all this I think I'll be squared away for my Disney trip in January! =)

[mom2rtk]

So would it be frowned upon to skip the photo gear and ask for a down payment and go ahead to plan a new Disney trip next year????? :rolleyes1

I figure once Santa's involved, there's no changing of minds allowed, even if it IS refundable........

[KarenAylwood]

I'm trying to decide between the Canon 24-105 f/4 L IS or the 24 - 70 f/2.8 L....hard decisions!


Ditto!! But who knows if that's going to happen. I'll probably ask for money towards my fund for that lens- part of which I'm using to rent both in the spring so I can decide!

Tokina 11-16 was originally on the list but now it's looking like I'll be buying that one as a present to myself ;)

Next year the list may consist of a 40D or 50D. :love:

[MarkBarbieri]

I'll add to my list.

Gitzo GT5541LS Tripod
Sachtler FSB-6 Fluid Head
Canon 24mm TSE lens
Canon 100-400mm lens
Canon 400mm f/2.8 lens
I haven't been that good this year, so I don't expect anything other than the Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens mentioned in my original post. I hoping to get more of the other items this spring when bonus time (hopefully) roles around. Well, I can't imagine that I'll get the 400m f/2.8 ($7,000!), but I have a decent shot at the others.

[MarkBarbieri]

I want of these (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800622963-USE/Canon_2527A001_Super_Telephoto_1200mm_f_5_6L.html) too, just because. I'm not sure how often I'd use a 36 pound lens, but it would be nice to have just in case. It would certainly to the pressure off of getting a spot up close for Wishes.

[mom2rtk]

I want of these (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800622963-USE/Canon_2527A001_Super_Telephoto_1200mm_f_5_6L.html) too, just because. I'm not sure how often I'd use a 36 pound lens, but it would be nice to have just in case. It would certainly to the pressure off of getting a spot up close for Wishes.

Hey, let me know when they have a buy one get one free sale!! I can't swing the 120k, but 60 would be no problem! :lmao:

[TheGoofster]

I want of these (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800622963-USE/Canon_2527A001_Super_Telephoto_1200mm_f_5_6L.html) too, just because. I'm not sure how often I'd use a 36 pound lens, but it would be nice to have just in case. It would certainly to the pressure off of getting a spot up close for Wishes.

Wow!

After seeing that I guess the one question that comes to mind is:

Should I buy a new house, or a new lens? :rotfl:

[WillowBelle]

I'll play. Santa reads my Amazon wish list which is full of goodies......

Tokina 35mm f2.8
Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8

I'd be willing to bet that at least ONE of these will appear under my tree. DH, err, Santa is pretty giving around Christmas-time.

Last Christmas I got the 50D, there's nowhere for me to go but glass now :)!

[disneyboy2003]

I want of these (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800622963-USE/Canon_2527A001_Super_Telephoto_1200mm_f_5_6L.html) too, just because. I'm not sure how often I'd use a 36 pound lens, but it would be nice to have just in case. It would certainly to the pressure off of getting a spot up close for Wishes.

Here's a lucky guy that B&H picked to field test that lens: http://www.video.bhphotovideo.com/?skin=oneclip&autoplay=true&fr_story=FRdamp354531

Another idea for that 1200mm lens: use it during Wishes to get a close-up photo of Tinkerbell (and spoil any Tinkerbell secrets ;) ).

[pointandshoot]

Santa'a paypal account is looking as fat as a Christmas goose. Some of my old toys did quite well finding home's with new girls and boys.

I'm thinking a 5D MKII might be delivered by a B&H elf in time for a Disney holiday trip. A pair of Cybersyncs would be nice too.

Chuck

[ogreenlee]

I'm looking at the new Tamron 17-50mm 2.8
I'd also like that Sigma 30mm.

I *need* a new tripod.

I'd like some other gear as well... like some good triggers, umbrella for OCF.

I bought my 70-200mm 2.8L from money I had saved from my sessions. I love it. I don't think I have it calibrated on my 50d exactly right, though, and I'm still getting used to it, as I'm fine shooting at 1/100 with my other lenses, but this one is so heavy. When I am perfectly steady or on a tripod, it's amazing. Hand-holding.. gawd. It feels like you're holding a 5lb bag of sugar on the front end. Still, I think the micro-adjustment on the body isn't exact, but I can't seem to get it better. It's all weird. I was thinking about sending the body and lens to Canon so they can do it for me. Same with my nifty. It's bugging me. LOL Can y'all tell?

[My2Girls66]

I'd love a Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 and the 70-200mm 2.8 but realistically either the Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 or the Nikon 85mm 1.8.

[KAT4DISNEY]

If it's Santa then I'd place a request for a Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G lens and a Zeiss 135mm 1.8 I won't get greedy and ask for the 300 f/2.8 G lens though. :rotfl:

Otherwise I think he may show up early with a tripod strap or bag. It would be nice if he'd throw in a memory card or two and a case that would fit a Canon D10. And I wouldn't mind a new ball head that doesn't give me fits with the quick release plate. :headache:

[ogreenlee]

My Tamron 28-70mm stays on my camera 75% of the time. It's very sharp and such a good value for the quality.

[DawnM]

I think the best I can hope for this year is a good tripod. I would love a new lens but I have promised myself I would learn to better use this camera before investing further.

I am signed up for a few classes too.

Dawn

[islac]

i dont have a DSLR so i guess I just wish for a Canon 400D. :)