5D Mk2 or New Glass?

[ehammock]

Hi,

I have recently come in to a bit of money and have about £1000 for camera equipment. I currently have a 5D mk1 coupled with a 24-70mm f2.8 L Canon lens, I also have access to my father's 100-400mm f5.6-f6.3 L Canon. This is a cracking everyday set up, which I am improving with. I've had it for about 6 years. My question is this (and I will also post this on the Lens part of the forum): Do I upgrade to a 5D Mk2, or purchase a good wide angle lens, or a 50mm f1.4 prime with a selection of other lenses. You get the idea, 1k is a lot of money to me, and I honestly don't know which way to go. Fill the camera bag, or renew the camera?

Thanks,

Edward.

[Cathus]

Can you even get a 5D MkII for £1000 plus the resale value of your MkI?

You've got a couple of good lenses already, I'd go for the camera personally, it's a big step up from the MkI

[OldBoy]

I would choose another lens like the Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens which cost about £1,000.

[wavemachine]

If it was me I would go for the 5D MkII, as there are a lot of improvements over the original such as better noisse handling and a 24MP sensor, I suspect you won't be far off budget if you Ebay the 5D Mk 1 plus your £1000.