Which Lens Next?

[Mitsubishiman]

Hello Everyone…

I have 2 Canon Cameras EOS 40 D & EOS 7D

Currently have the following lenses

Canon EF 28-135mm IS USM (2)

Canon EF 70-300mm IS USM

Canon EF 100mm IS USM L Series Macro

Canon EFS 18-55mm (El Cheapo)

I am in the market for a wider angle fixed prime;  my first choice would be…

 Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

However considering I do have about $1500.00 to work with I will explain the following. I am not a professional, this is one of my few hobbies, I am  typically interested in landscape photography and have 100K photos behind me, my usual outing involves the 40D with the 70-300 locked and a circular polarizer, I have recently determined that I need to obtain a wider field of view, however after reading the various forums my question is should I be looking at Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM or should I be looking at a Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM for more versatility, that one seems redundant since I have a couple of 28-135s

I do already have several 58mm filters, CP, 4-ND, Color enhancher, star filters, etc

I have reached the point where since I just purchased a used 7D I would like to see better results…

Please take a look at my photography in general first then from your experience would a 50mm 1.2 be the obvious lens I am missing, I am not really interested in buying 2 new lenses, just one.

https://500px.com/Mitsubishiman

[ebiggs1]

Tim,

And Adobe got all kinds of negative feedback when they decided to go this route but if you look at their profit statements, it was a success.  I will not do it but my company couldn't care less.  It is just another line the the expense ledger.

The reason I always recommend a starter or hobbists get PSE, is Lightroom, which I love, is geared more towards a person than shoots thousands of photos.  Plus beyond basics it isn't PS by a long margin.

PSE on the other hand has all the features of a data based and fairly full editing ability in one package.  And it is at a very apealing price point.  It is a little cousin to PS.

Bob from Boston,

"(I haven't, and I'm not exactly a newbie.)"

Robert, I have no idea of your photographic experience but personally I use LR and PS every day and I am retired!  I know of no pro shop that does not use PS. 100% not 90% or 99% but 100%.  PSE is almost as complete as PS regardless of all the other and/or freebie programs out there.  It would be a great stepping stone to the real deal if the OP so wishes.  Otherwise they can stay put with the best editor for the money.

Again my 2 cents and worth every penny.

[ScottyP]

HEY! Wait a minute. Are you sure you are not an undercover Nikon user? Mitsubishi owns Nikon and your username is a red flag. 😉

[ebiggs1]

"Are you sure you are not an undercover Nikon user?"

Hmmmm, I am a Nikon user! I have two plus several lenses. I am not undercover about it and freely admit it.  It only reinforces my belief that Canon is best!

[Mitsubishiman]

Lol, long story, actually more about a TV, it stuck and after a dozen years I still use it