Implications of Upgrading

Last week, I mentioned the inevitable fact that I'd need to upgrade my camera body for a decent fisheye lens. I wondered what would happen to my other lenses. Well, the news is fairly good:

1) My kit lens, a Canon EF-S 18-55 mm lens, would not survive the transition. I'd likely purchase a Canon EF 24-70 mm f/2.8 USM lens. Retail price: Almost enough to buy a Prada bag.

2) My wide-angle lens, a Tokina SD 12-24 F4 (IF) DX - quite the mouthful - would not work with a full-frame camera, either. I'd need a new one - perhaps the terrific Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens. Retail price: Enough to buy a Prada bag.

3) My telephoto lens, a Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens, was a worthy purchase. I'll be able to use it after I upgrade.

4) My macro lens, a Canon 100mm EF f/2.8 macro USM, will also survive the transition.

So what camera do I want? Perhaps the Mark II - at a cost of around $2,500.

Total required expenditure - MULTIPLE mortgage payments. It's enough to frighten me. However, I do feel ready to consider this step this year. I have a new job, and if I do well, who knows? I REALLY want to take more amazing pictures that are even better than the ones that made my top 30 (some pictured here):



Till tomorrow!