Favorite Gear and Christmas wishlists

**Michael** · 12-22-2010, 03:35 AM

It seems like every year, someone starts this thread:
What is on your Christmas list or wish list in terms of gear?

For me, I'd like to get some better HDR software, a case so my speedlights stop getting broken, and a shirt that says "PRESS" on it. What are you asking for?

**Steve Paxton** · 12-22-2010, 06:20 AM

Anything that I might want (or even need) that's photography related is way too expensive to ask for!

I think if my wife were to surprise me with something it would be cool to upgrade to Apple's new 27" display.

**JohnB** · 12-29-2010, 02:01 PM

I'm a little late to the thread.... Christmas is over. If I were to ask for something photography related, it would probably be a Canon 5D Mark II or 7D. I'd even ask for a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS if I thought that would happen. Unfortunately I haven't done much photography related in a while. I've hardly even touched the photography magazines I get.

**Steve Paxton** · 12-29-2010, 08:57 PM

A Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS would be sweet!

**Tim Gomez** · 01-04-2011, 03:01 PM

I have the f/4.0L :D Pretty nice :D ALMOST bought the 2.8, but decided I could deal with it being a bit slower since it was so much less in cost and weight. I bought the 85mm f/1.8 at the same time, I use it for low light situations like kids indoor sports stuff...works out pretty good.

Originally Posted by Steve Paxton

A Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS would be sweet!

**JohnB** · 01-05-2011, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Tim Gomez

I have the f/4.0L :D Pretty nice :D ALMOST bought the 2.8, but decided I could deal with it being a bit slower since it was so much less in cost and weight. I bought the 85mm f/1.8 at the same time, I use it for low light situations like kids indoor sports stuff...works out pretty good.

The 85mm f/1.8 would be a great lens to have. I could have used one of those several times shooting plays and other things at Church.

**Michael** · 01-05-2011, 03:57 PM

The 85mm 1.8 is an awesome lens, its on my list as well. The focus is fast and the image quality is amazing, especially for the price. I just can't justify a new lens for a while.