The list author says: "I'll be open and honest, I am a canon shooter, it goes either way, but most of the fixed lenses will have a Nikon counterpart. I just feel I can do more for less money on a Canon. I tried my best to keep a short list of essentials needed for both field & studio, as well as adding tips here & there.
P.S. If you're a Sony or Pentax person, I'm sorry, you will have problems finding the equivalent."
"Do yourself a favor, for those long graduations, or weddings, pre-meter & tape your controls down. It saves the risk of accidentally shifting a setting, it also helps tape paper over your flash for a spur of the moment soft box."
"Alright, I couldn't find a cheap one, but don't waist your money. Buy a cheap pocket notebook, you'll use it. Worst case scenario, this and gaffers tape will make a good cheap softbox"
"the before recommended 10-22 will not work on this, but if you have the cash to burn, it doesn't get better than this. I actually like the feel more than the Mark IV, but that is a personal preference."
"Not the biggest fan, but if the 40D will be your primary, this should be your back-up. Do yourself a favor, that 18-55, like most kit lenses, is a paper weight, throw it away & invest in Real glass."
"Yeah, you'll need this too, especially if you're planing to shoot outside. It will mount over your UV filter. REMEMBER, DIFFERENT LENSES MEAN DIFFERENT SIZES!!!"
"For those of you that can afford something nicer, the range is no better than the 1.8, but the reaction time and clarity are well worth the extra money. YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO HAVE A 50mm! It should be the lens you use the most."
"This IS you portrait lens!!!! For those of you that go back to the good old pre-digital days you'll understand what I'm talking about. For you newbies it's not as hot & flash as the IS zooms, but use it once & you'll never leave home without it."
"This is a personal favorite, beautiful for when you're shoved into a corner, shooting inner city & bands, or if you just want to give your pictures that "stoned" look."
"Hey, glass is better fixed, I go back far enough to favor a fixed lens to a zoom lens & everyone needs a good 1-to-1 Macro. And it's a 2.8, so double trouble."
"Weddings & sports. And you'll need a telephoto for the rank and file amateurs that think a large zoom is the key to the professional photographer. Show them you have one, then mount something that lets you stand closer to your subject."
"I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of telephoto zoom, preferring to be "in the action" but it is an essential for wedding photographers, & giving the phallic loving novices the impression you're a pro."
"Because the built in flash is not worth your time, It's also the start of you home lighting studio, add a couple 430EX strobes & you can do anything."
"I've never been much for the green screen fad, but hey it's a bold new world & my first camera was a manual Fujica. I'd recommend something more traditional, but I'm trying to stay in step with the times here."
"NO!!!!! Don't be that guy, you're not going into combat for Life magazine, just make you sure you have a jacket with lots of pockets and keep your self-respect."
