Regarding what #1 said about the Sigma... it wins on value. In my experience, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is lighter and cheaper than the T...
Its a shame that everything decent is so overpriced lately. Honestly, the Falcam gear is okay until you realize you're basically locked into their eco...
Building on the earlier suggestion, I actually used the Sony MDR-CD900ST Monitor Headphones when starting my course. They are a cult classic in Japan ...