Beyond Canon, explore Sony E-mount lenses with adapters! The used market's flooded, creating price dips; research MPB.com for trends before buyin...
Sigma's your best bet. Check MTF charts; Tamron's QC can be iffy despite good reviews.
Skip the fancy stuff! I've been happy with a basic Manfrotto monopod for years. Seriously, spend the money on a good head (ball or fluid). That m...
RF 14-35mm f/4L maybe, but a bit expensive than your budget.