While this question is somewhat Nikon oriented, I would appreciate off list replies since the answers are personal and probably would be wasteful for the list in general, so please reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm struggling, trying to figure out where to go next with my camera gear. I'm a part time photojournalist with a strong interest in sports. I currently have the following: Nikon F5, N90s, AF 24mm F2.8D, AF 50mm F1.8, AF 85mm F1.4D, AF 80-200 F2.8D (old style), a Kenko 7 element 2X TC, SB-16, SC-17 sync cord, and a hand full of misc parts (bouncers, filters, etc). I have about $2,500 saved up for gear or pending in invoices that is ear marked for gear. I'm considering the following: 1. 300mm F2.8 AF-S 2. 80-200mm F2.8 AF-S 3. The two TC's to go with the above 4. The 28-70mm F2.8 AF-S 5. Portable Studio Strobes and a pocket wizard trigger (for illuminating gyms and studio work) 6. CoolPix 950 The way I see it, the lack of lenses in the 28-70mm range is a limit. But I either shoot at 24mm or with the 80-200 anyway. I've lived without it and I can continue to, but I wonder if its hurting me more than I think. The 300mm is critical if I want to shoot sports. But I'm only 60% of the way there. I could continue to work and save up for it, but its at least a couple of months away. I wouldn't have any money left for the TC's. The 80-200 is my most frequently used lens. Having the AF-S with reliable TC's would help me quite a lot (giving me a 300 F4 and a 400 F5.6 out of it with no degradation of AF performance). Or I could take the money and get the strobes and pocket wizard, and a bunch of other little stuff. Then there is the concept of getting a digital camera as a fun toy (not for serious work, but something to just tinker around with). What should I do? Rob -- Rob Miracle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Be patient or be a patient. -- Anton Devious http://www.mpgn.com/
