Instead of a 5D Mark II
Contemplating a 5D Mark II just for stills? Consider an OG 5D instead. It's the best deal going in photography right now, whether as a body-only, or with the kit lens.
Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Bo...
$2,999.99
The original 5D body is an absolutely terrific camera, and is a steal right now.
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom L...
$1,277.55
A better choice than the kit lens, the 24-70L has a fast stop of 2.8. You bought a 5D, you'll want fast, good glass.
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Mediu...
$374.95
A must-have lens.
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera with EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM LensCanon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Z...
$1,699.95
Optional: Extend the range of your 24-70 with this logical next zoom up the line.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS...
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All of this(minus the 70-200) for less than the cost of a new 5D Mark II Kit.
Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera wit...
$3,388.00
Or heck, get the OG 5D with the kit zoom. It's a great lens that you're basically getting for about half price!
Canon ES71II Lens Hood for EF 50mm f/1.4 SLR Lens
Canon ES71II Lens Hood for EF 50mm f/1.4 SL...
$30.51
Leave it to Canon to charge $35 for a plastic ring. Better to buy this than an always-on UV filter though, if you want to both...