I JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST L

[thelightofsound]

70-200 2.8 IS :):D8-)

i shoot with it a lot but have to rent it. i am so excited that this will be in my bag!!! i got my first decent pay check from photography, so i decided to put it into the lens. ordered from b/h, should be here next week

[nicksan]

Yeah...you got the big gun. I have the f/4 IS version.
Great glass for sure!!!

70-200 2.8 IS :):D8-)

i shoot with it a lot but have to rent it. i am so excited that this will be in my bag!!! i got my first decent pay check from photography, so i decided to put it into the lens. ordered from b/h, should be here next week

[Photolistic]

That was my first L. At first I bought the non IS version but I felt I might regret it later so I took it back and paid the extra $600. Worth every penny!!!!

You will love this lens!

Now all you need is the 17-55 2.8 IS (my next lens) and you will have the "dream team" of lenses!!!

[beachgirl]

How exciting...I'm right behind ya in purchasing this lens if I can make up my mind. :)

[gjl711]

How exciting...I'm right behind ya in purchasing this lens if I can make up my mind. :) Mine was suppose to be the 100-400IS but I took a look at one today and they are GIANT!!! :shock:How the heck am I gonna lug that around the woods all day. :???:

[ZekaG]

Congrats. I also just bought mine, it's my favorite lens so far...

[Permagrin]

Congratulations thelightofsound! You've shot with it so you know it's a fabulous lens! ;)

[Skrim17]

Way to go, looking forward to your first duck!!

[greg20d]

you wont like it youevil grin....


should trade me for my f4 version.....
cograds its a great lens ....I hear

[HighPlainsPhotographer]

Congrats! My first L's showed up on my door step yesterday. I can't wait to try them out this weekend.

Shaun

[beachgirl]

Mine was suppose to be the 100-400IS but I took a look at one today and they are GIANT!!! :shock:How the heck am I gonna lug that around the woods all day. :???:

:lol::lol::lol:

[D.C.]

Congrats!! Hope the weather turns to the warmer side here soon. Sending the cold your way hangon.

[joegolf68]

Congrats. I had the non-IS, loved it, but I now have the IS. I am having some problems getting this tuned in, but when I do, it will be a joy. I don't know though, I had back surgery yesterday, and this thing, when I get to take it out, might break a few more discs. ;)

[Ken Cravillion]

Hey, my 10th L just came today! :)

BTW, that lens is awesome!

[wannasmaxx]

congrats, you have 1/3 of the trinity of 2.8 L zooms (16-35/2.8, 24-70/2.8,70-200/2.8 )

[Super-Nicko]

Hey, my 10th L just came today! :)

Ken.. play nicely

you forgot to add...

"...you guys and gals can borrow one anytime!!..."

hehe :) which one is the new one? i opened your gear list and could only see all these little red $$$ signs:):):)

[JNunn]

Mine was suppose to be the 100-400IS but I took a look at one today and they are GIANT!!! :shock:How the heck am I gonna lug that around the woods all day. :???:

Try out the Bigma and 70-200 f/2.8IS...you won't think its a beast anymore!

[StealthLude]

wow, grats man, thats a sweet lens!!! Im still waiting for my day to upgrade.

[BrooklynJoe]

70-200 2.8 IS :):D8-)

i shoot with it a lot but have to rent it. i am so excited that this will be in my bag!!! i got my first decent pay check from photography, so i decided to put it into the lens. ordered from b/h, should be here next week


I just looked at your website, musicphotog.com. I'm about to purchase a new EOS 30D and would love to know what lenses you use in some of those shots. I plan on using my 30D for shooting in small music clubs and medium sized events. I love the shots you have on the website. Any recommendations on one or two "must-have" lenses? Thanks.

[Ken Cravillion]

Ken.. play nicely

you forgot to add...

"...you guys and gals can borrow one anytime!!..."

hehe :) which one is the new one? i opened your gear list and could only see all these little red $$$ signs:):):)

300mm f/2.8L IS

I actually had this lens a few years ago when I shot with a 1V HS but sold it to go to medium format. Regretted that one... Have come full circle...

[Kevin]

Congrats! As you already know it's a great piece of glass.

[thelightofsound]

question: how do you get a bunch of photog nerds excited?

answer: mention the letter L :)

i'm so excited about this. i wish i had it this weekend for my trip to the woods.........but i know there will be plenty to shoot once i do get it.

joe, hit me on pm if you have any specific question. exif data is in tact for a lot of the more recent pictures in the gallery. as fars as "must have lens" for concert. this 70-200 is and then pretty much right down the line to the 16-35. you gotta go fast.

[Eagle]

My first L is scheduled for delivery on the 16th. Got the 100-400.

[Titus213]

Congrats on the 70-200. You'll love it. Sure it's a bit heavy, but it's a good heavy. Just start working out your upper body a bit.

Oh, and find a duck.

[Steiglitz]

That's a great lens...great color, contrast, and sharp as heck...nice for portraits too....congrats, but in time you'll get the compulsion for another L lens....You're infected!

[fi20100]

Congrats to a great lens! Now let us see some ducks :)

[Stonedturtle]

congrats too thelightofsound! hehe i just got my first L lens too .. its a 70-200f4L is Usm ... going to botanical gardens to try it out ... hehe hands itchy now .. will post some pics:)

[thelightofsound]

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

damn! i can only use 8 smiley faces? that doesn't convey how happy i am.

lens just came in. too bad i'm stuck at work. why didn't i bring my camera with me today?? pix will follow

[Jon]

70-200 2.8 IS :):D8-)

i shoot with it a lot but have to rent it. i am so excited that this will be in my bag!!! i got my first decent pay check from photography, so i decided to put it into the lens. ordered from b/h, should be here next week
You're gonna love it . . . but you knew that already!

Mine was suppose to be the 100-400IS but I took a look at one today and they are GIANT!!! :shock:How the heck am I gonna lug that around the woods all day. :???:Looked at the alternatives? 400 alone just won't cut it - you need something between 100 and there; maybe a couple of somethings if you go the prime route. And there aren't all that many super-tele zooms. If the 100-400's too big, forget Bigma which about leaves Tamron's or Tokina's 200-500s, which aren't small either.

[shaunknee]

How do your non-L lenses look and feel now ?

[thelightofsound]

here is the first result

http://mdsaba.com/temp/althea2.jpg

[calicokat]

Congrats, thats a great way to break into the L category ;)