D3s - $5200
D700 - $2500
14-24 - $1800
24-70 - $1800
70-200 - $2400
85 PC - $1800
24 PC - $2000
85 F1.4 - $1200
200 Micro - $1600
2x SB-900 - $1000
SU-800 - $250

TOTAL $20,350

That's just about everything I want, minus the long glass (200-400, 200 f2, etc...), and the D3x, which I would love, but I'll take the lenses first.

Of course, if Nikon released some fast wide primes, the list would change.

Adamz - the long lenses were on my list for the first $20K, no, gotta keep em!

D3s - $5200
D700X/D800 (or whatever camera they call it when it comes out) - $3000?
14-24mm f/2.8 - $1800
24-70mm f/2.8 - $1800
70-200 f/2.8 VRII - $2400

Gosh, I've got $5800 left... I could throw in an 85mm f/1.4G for another $1500 (if they don't screw up the autofocus speed like they did with the 50mm f/1.4G), probably a PC-E 24mm f/3.5 ($2000), a 105mm f/2.8 VR ($900). That leaves me with $1400 to spend on a good tripod and a hundred CF cards.

Ted if You already have the long lenses and You are not using them, than I guess You don't mind a small donation to a member of one of the developing countries:) just tell me when and where I should pick them, will pay for the transport:)

Well gee Adamz, if you're upping this by another $20K, then I'll add a D3s (5000), a D3x (7200), a 14-24/2.8 (1800), a 24-70/2.8 (1800), 28/3.5 PC-E (2200) and a 17-35/2.8 (1800). I already had all the long lenses and DX stuff. The only other things to even want are the 200/2 and the lenses too long for me to use.

NikoDoby said:
Jonny it's not about being greedy. This money has already been "set aside" so if you don't use all of it then it goes back to the mafia or oil company account from which it came. You wouldn't want it to go to waste like that would you? ;^)

I wish I had read that before trying to sleep, Niko. The guilt was oppressive.

$20k, definitely not enough, but a good start could be:
- 600/4 - $10k
- 300/2.8 - $5k
- and either d3s or 14-24 + d300s + some accessories
for $20k more I would also get:
- 400/2.8 - $8k
- 200/2 - $5k
- sigma 300-800/5.6 - $10k, ups, over budget :)

Trenton_Romulox said:
All right, I'll be using approximations to make math easier on myself when it comes to costs. Everyone set with that? Good, let's go!

-Nikon D3s ($5000)
-Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 ($2000)
-Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 ($2000)
-Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II ($2000)
-Nikon 400mm f/2.8 VR II ($8000)
-Nikon 1.4 and 1.7 TCs ($1000)

So, yeah, that's right about $20,000, I think. If I needed a bit extra, I'd just do some thieving. Although, getting $20,000 magically sounds a little suspect to me already. :p

But Pacificeagle have connections, I like your setup the best, big fan of the D3s, all lenses would work great for sports, but remember we are starting with nothing, I think I would trade the 14-24 for a D90(back-up), 50mm F1.4, filters mem cards, extra batteries

Pete

All right, I'll be using approximations to make math easier on myself when it comes to costs. Everyone set with that? Good, let's go!

-Nikon D3s ($5000)
-Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 ($2000)
-Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 ($2000)
-Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II ($2000)
-Nikon 400mm f/2.8 VR II ($8000)
-Nikon 1.4 and 1.7 TCs ($1000)

So, yeah, that's right about $20,000, I think. If I needed a bit extra, I'd just do some thieving. Although, getting $20,000 magically sounds a little suspect to me already. :p

Jonny it's not about being greedy. This money has already been "set aside" so if you don't use all of it then it goes back to the mafia or oil company account from which it came. You wouldn't want it to go to waste like that would you? ;^)

PacificEagle said:
Jonny...just goes to show those that are the same know a good lense, and the right cameras, or they can read a website and see what the most expensive lenses...LOL

The latter sounds about right in my case.

Gentoo said:
This thread is a lot of fun! LOL!

Jonny I have a little bit in common with you and Niko

Except that you're not half as greedy. Okay, maybe you're two thirds as greedy. I didn't mean to leave you out. I was playing the new Mario Bros game for wii with my son tonight and actually became a penguin or at least a man in a penguin suit. In that way I think we're a lot alike.

OK "PacEagle" I've figured this thread out. Your actually my wife who is very cleverly trying to find out what I want for Christmas! I LOVE YOU SWEETY but a gift card is just fine! XOXoXoXOxOxOX

jonnyapple said:
Who'd have thought our lists would be so much alike, Niko?

Brilliant minds think alike!

Gentoo said:
Jonny I have a little bit in common with you and Niko

Hey we should all go on a photography workshop together to tryout our "new" gear. I hear the view from Brokeback Mountain is great this time of year. OH wait, on second thought...HELLS NO!!!

D300s (1600), 85/2.8 PC-E (1800), 70-200/2.8 (New - 2400), 300/2.8 (5300), 200-400/4 (6300), TC-1.4 and TC-1.7 (1000), MB-D10 (300 with batteries), plus misc. Tell Adorama I'm ready.

This thread is a lot of fun! LOL!

Jonny I have a little bit in common with you and Niko

Jonny...just goes to show those that are the same know a good lense, and the right cameras, or they can read a website and see what the most expensive lenses...LOL
I personally love the D300s/D700 bodies, those two are perfect together. And well glass is kinda a no brainer.

And NIKO, your didn't play fair, going over, so no new toys for you. And Santa will hear about this, believe me....LMAO OH CRAP...I hope Santa Knows who Niko IS, maybe he has never seen Niko either....Dammit!!!! ROFLAO

Willis said:
First you give me the $20k then I'll post photos of the invoices.

LMAO!!!

Who'd have thought our lists would be so much alike, Niko?

First you give me the $20k then I'll post photos of the invoices.

bodies
D700 $2500
D300s $1700

zooms
14-24 2.8 $1900
24-70 2.8 $1800
70-200 2.8 VRII $2400

primes
200 2 VR $4900
105 2.8 $900
85 1.8 $400
AI-S 50 1.2 $700

specialty lenses
PC-E 85 2.8 $1800
16 2.8 fisheye $900

$19,900 total

D3S $5200
D700/800 $3000

14-24 f/2.8 $1830
70-200 f2.8 New version $2000
24-70 f2.8 $1790
200 f2 $4900
85 f1.4 AF-S version $1500
105 f2.8 $880

Total $21100

I'll chip in the $1870 worth of batteries and memory cards out of my own pocket plus the $1100 that the "grant" doesn't cover :^)

So do I get the grant PacEagle?

PacificEagle said:
Niko...You like everyone has to start the same.....From Scratch Brother. No fair using your stuff, others have less.....

So None of your stuff....just kike Gentoo....from the start!!!!!!! fair is Fair

I didn't get that memo. I don't recall reading anything saying we had to start from scratch. If that's the case, let me start over.

D300s $1800
D700 $2300

400mm2.8 $8000
24-70mm2.8 $1800

two TC's about $500
Two extra batteries $80
70-200mm2.8 $2300
12-24F4 $800

and what the hell, throw in a D90 for those fun times $900

a 300F4 for those want to travel lighter times $1400

$19,880

D3s - $5299

D700 w/ EN-EL4 grip - $2330

14-24 - $1800

50 1.4 AFS - $400

70-200 VRII - $2399

SB-900 - $450

And maybe a D3x to get to 20k.

NikoDoby said:
Why not the D3S Gentoo?

I like the size and feel better of the D300/D700 type models.

PacificEagle said:
Gentoo, What about.... MD-B10 grips? EN-EL4a batteries, need that extra speed of 8fps..has to be some accessories brother.

Niko...Nope this is your allowance my friend. Now spend it or it turns into a pumpkin at midnight. Come on....what would you get?

DAMN!!!!! never said Canadian or US dollars. LMAO

I love it, Keith. This will require some thought...
If I'm not back in 2 days, could someone come wake me from my reverie? Thanks.