I need to use the gift card before it expires, what should I get?

[MeddlinG]

So, I have a ~200 USD gift card for a local camera shop that expires in the end of the year so I have to spend it. The problem is, I don't really need anything. I have:

Nikon D7000
Nikon 16-85mm
Nikon 35mm f1.8
Great camera strap
Great camera bag
Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT with SBH-100 ballhead
Lastolite reflectors

but I need to buy "something" so the card doesn't expire. I was thinking about:

Flash
50mm 1.8D
Battery Grip
Polarizing Filter

I am shooting architecture, landscapes, people so there is no "obvious" choice.

What would you recommend? (Not only from the list I provided)

 

[goodguy]

I have no idea how you can survive without Nikon 70-300mm VR, this is the lens you should get!!!
Also 50mm 1.8 or 1.4

 

[Tee]

A good circular polarizer or neutral density filter. You may not use them often but when you need it, it's a godsend.

 

[Designer]

MeddlinG; a regular Nikon speedlight will cost more than $200, but if you can add to the budget, then I recommend an SB-910. I think your photography will make make quite a leap forward with a speedlight.

 

[MeddlinG]

Designer:

I would buy a third party flash, I kind of like Nissin Di700, but I am not sure if I would use it too much.

 

[KmH]

For shooting people :
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens

and a

Vivitar 285HV Flash for SLR Cameras (Black)

Sell the 35 mm f/1.8.

 

[jaomul]

Do you have good software and plenty of hard drive space?

 

[MeddlinG]

Do you have good software and plenty of hard drive space?

Yes, I have Lightroom 5. I will be buying external hard drive especially for photos, however they do not sell that in that very shop.

 

[kundalini]

I'm with Keith about the Vivatar flash. All my flashes are Nikon brand, but if I knew then what I know now, I would've saved a lot of money.

Next would be the CPL. I use B+W and Hoya Pro Series and have been happy with them. Great in landscape shooting to enhance the greens and blues. Cuts out reflection off water, glass too.

 

[wyogirl]

I vote CPL... use mine almost always with landscapes.

 

[mikeyidaho]

Neutral density filter since you listed you had a polarizer. I'd go variable, just for the compact size, or a set of Cokin type filters if you want to go all out.

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