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dietCoke

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I would really appreciate everyone's feedback on purchasing possibly a new camera and some lenses.

I usually do sports, but sometimes I think I need another body to capture some closer shots off the sidelines. Maybe? I say this because I miss some great sideline shots while having the larger lenses on. This would also be a perfect excuse to have to get a new camera. If I need one.

Currently I have: Canon Rebel T1I
Lenses: 18-55
55-250
300 f2.8(love/hate relationship)

Here are my areas of interest:
Sports (what I usually do)
Outdoor portraits (kids, seniors)
Food (2nd favorite! I'm a foodie what can I say)
Birthing and Medical

Here's my want list (or I should say wish list):
a New Canon camera
a macro lens for food photography
an f2.8 lens for portraits
and maybe a
Lensbaby? I'm iffy on one after reading reviews and sometimes the photos from these make me dizzy, weird.

Would appreciate the advice on preferred equipment for the type of photography I mentioned above.
Thank you!
 
Whats your budget? Because I could just suggest the most expensive Canon lenses rather than ones that actually fit your budget!
 
When I shoot field sports I use 3 bodies. One with the long lens monopod mounted (200-400 mm f/4 zoom), one with a 80-200 mm f/2.8 zoom, and the 3rd with a 24-85 mm f/2.8-4 for the close-in shots.

For court sports I just use 2 bodies (no need for the 200-400 mm), if you don't count any remotes I might have set up.
 
Battery Grip
Extra Batteries (I have 8 total batteries)
Solid Tripod
Solid Monopod
Remote Trigger (wireless or wired)
Filters (I have polarizers, variable ND, UV, and Macro)
Collapsible Reflector(s)
Lens Pen
10 to 20 microfiber cloths :)
Lots and lots and lots of memory cards
Camera bag for all your essentials
Removable camera strap (get a good solid one, not a cheap one that will drop your camera)

I buy all 77mm filters and use step up rings with my lenses that use smaller filters.
 
Battery Grip.....
......I buy all 77mm filters and use step up rings with my lenses that use smaller filters.

You forgot a camera sensor blower!
 

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