What to do..?

I’ve been constantly going over what I should do with my money pretty recently.

It was either get a new camera lens at first, build a new computer, or buy another SB-600 and some random photo equipment for some off camera lighting.

Time for a list of advantages of each option (I’ll probably add more and cross out a few as I think things over):

• Camera lens (most likely a wideangle):
  • Insane fun
  • New ways to experiment in photography
  • Hilarious portraits and random fun with friends
  • Less time on computer
  • Another lens into my sweet, sweet collection

• Computer:
  
  • Insane fun
  • WAY WAY faster
  • More animations + videos
  • Amazing looking games :)
  • Won’t have to depend on laptop as much because this P.O.S can barely handle RAW files
  • Won’t have to worry about upgrading for a long while

• Camera gear (a noncrappy tripod, new flash, radio triggers, umbrellas/stands for flashes:
  • Insane awesome fun
  • Annoy friends setting up gear to take pictures

Next set of camera gear

Well I’ve been looking at getting some new camera gear and I’m planning on purchasing a SB-600 within the next week. My birthday is coming up as well and I’ve been going over the idea of what to get. At first I was thinking about the Sigma 10-20mm, however, I think it might be a bit too wide for what I have in mind. I’ve been a bit inspired by Julia Fullerton-Batten, a great photographer that has won countless awards. Link to her page below:

http://www.juliafullerton-batten.com/

My current lineup of choices ranges from the Nikon 20mm F/2.8,  Nikon 24mm F/2.8, Nikon 28mm F/2.8, Nikon 35mm F/2, Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8,  and Sigma 30mm F/1.4. Of course this is just a quick look though. I still need to check out comparisons. Right now the 20mm looks a bit too wide, but I’m not sure yet (it’s also pricey).

The Sigma 30mm looked amazingly sharp at 1.4, something I noticed being a problem when I have my 50mm at 1.8. Some faults though is the build of it. I hear lots of things about it having a front focus problem. Another problem is paint chipping, something that is ridiculous for the amount of money you pay.

I’m crossing these off as I look over info. I’m seriously looking at the Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 now. It’s in the price range of the Sigma 10-20mm but it’s amazing according to LOTS of reviews

More to update as I check over upcoming weeks