and made by the same company, Paul C Buff...


but I have thought about it, and getting a vivitar 285 with a reflective umbrella to start off with. Maybe after Christmas, I will move to a bigger light source. My wife really really REALLY wants the 70-200mm 2.8 IS II lens... *sigh*

 

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The 285 is definitely a tried and true workhorse. I would recommend one of the black/white umbrellas that you can shoot through as well as reflect though, my 45" westcott was only like 8 bucks more to get the one with the removable cover vs. white/silver only.

edit- and why not save some cash and get the 70-200 2.8 I instead of the II? or even the one without IS? Or even the 70-200 f4? If you are in a studio using strobes you probably won't be shooting wide open and if you have a tripod/monopod the IS isn't even needed. Just a thought.

 

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The 70-200 2.8 is such a good lens. That lens is at the top of my list. That and 85 1.8. The bokeh on the 85 1.8 is unmatched by any lens.

she shoots a TON of low light concert pics for her best friends band, thats why the 2.8.


and I just ordered the wescott convertible umbrella, and will be picking up the 285 Friday.

 

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Ah that makes sense then.

 

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Make sure to get a 4-in-1 reflector as well. They are super cheap and really help lighten up shadows.