Hey everyone!
I'm dof and this is my first post on the forum.
First of all - to me, this forum has been a very helpful source for pretty much everything really. Now I have some hard decisions to make and I've been struggling with them for almost two weeks. I would like to ask your opinion about choosing some top notch equipment for landscape photography. I just can't make up my mind about choosing the camera and the lens, but forthe filter thing I've decided to go for
Seven5 micro filter system,
100mm system or
SW-150 filter holder by Lee with couple of ND filters.
Camera
So, I'm looking for a really good WA lens for landscape photography only (dim morning light and long exposure night shots). I'm also concidering the EOS 1D Mk3 over my Pentax K-5, simply because I want to be able to use the Nikon 14-24mm and some L-series lenses. Yes, Nikon glass on Canon, it is possible but you'll need an adapter. I just love that 14-24mm to death and it's razor sharp! Also, the camera body should be able to take some hits if I accidentally drop it. Never happened but just in case. I'm aware of the fact that the 1D Mk III is heavy as a horse and it may be a bit 'outdated' feature-wise compared to the K-5. I just love the whole thing and it's overall 'professional feel' in my hands. It also has an APS-H sensor which is a tad larger than APS-C. Not a great advantage though?
Lens
I love and prefer shooting wide angle. The only one I've got atm is the Samyang 14mm f2.8. It's pretty darn good for the price but quality-wise not quite there for my needs. The distortion is also quite noticeable but for me it hasn't been a problem though, thanks to the lens correction tools in PS and LR.
So, what do you think? should I -
1. keep the K-5 and get a Lee SW-150 filter holder for my Samyang 14mm (designed for Nikon 14-24 so some slight modifications may be required)
2. get a Pentax DA 12-24 and a Lee 100mm system with an adapter
3. get a Pentax DA 15 Limited and a screw-in filter (no Lee filter for this one because of the built in lens hood? Such a great lens, though)
4. get the EOS 1D Mk3 + Nikon 14-24 f2.8 (I'd get a good deal for this one)
5. get the EOS 5D Mk2+ Nikon 14-24 f2.8 (great, but I don't have enough money just yet)
Cheers!