He did it again!!! An "L" this time!!!!

[Jostel]

On a recent trip to Boston, my hubby surprised me with a 10-22 mm Wide angle lens. NICE!!
I came home from work today, to pack for our trip tomorrow to Chicago, as our son is graduating from Boot Camp on Friday!!! I walk in the door, and on the table is a box. But not just an ordinary box. Its a Canon box. My first thought is, did I do that? Did I leave a box on the table, and no remember? Then I see a red "L".. I'm like - HOLY CRAP!!! :eek:

I can't believe it!!! He went to DC today, and went to Penn Camera and came out with a 70-200 f/4 L IS USM!!!!! as a surprise for me for our trip!!!!!

WOO-HOO!! My first L!! 'sigh'.:D :D :D :D
oh yeah, the saleman told my hubby, "be warned, my friend, once she goes "L", she'll never go back". !!!!!!!!

PS. Oh yeah- no PP whatsoever on the tulip...!!!!! (altho the first one could use it; since the "L" baby was taken with a kit lens!!!

Here it is!!

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/IMG_2552.jpg

And here is my first shot. No ducks. :cry: But will search for one...

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/_MG_2534.jpg

[LightRules]

Congrats. You've got yourself a keeper (both hubby and lens).

[m3incorp]

Congrats, super hubby and lens.

[TSmith8779]

You're gonna love it. I'm crazy about my non-IS model, but really would love to try the IS model. Your second picture rocks!

[elader]

Once you've had L, that's what you'll yell. What a great hubby.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Funny how everything goes to L eventually, eh?

Enjoy. ;-)

[calicokat]

Congrats and continue to enjoy :)

[chs4]

Congratulations! (and nice job on the tulips, too!)

If I ever came home and found a Canon box on the table I'd have to duck and run, since it would mean my wife found my "stash". :eek:

My first "L" (70-200 2.8L) is on it's way, due to arrive tomorrow.

Are there any greater words than:

MASPETH, NY, US 05/02/2007 8:42 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN

:lol:

[Jostel]

Congratulations! (and nice job on the tulips, too!)

If I ever came home and found a Canon box on the table I'd have to duck and run, since it would mean my wife found my "stash". :eek:

My first "L" (70-200 2.8L) is on it's way, due to arrive tomorrow.

Are there any greater words than:

MASPETH, NY, US 05/02/2007 8:42 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN

:lol:

Sweet words, indeed!!! Congrats on your new lens, too!!!

And thanks to everyone for the congrats!!! Wow. still hard to believe!!!!

[Jostel]

You're gonna love it. I'm crazy about my non-IS model, but really would love to try the IS model. Your second picture rocks!

It is amazing how clear that is!!! Now, ya'all have to understand, my hubby knows nada about photography!!! His idea is to point the camera sort of towards the subject, and fire away... But even he was amazed at the clarity!!!!!!:D

Here's some Bleeding Hearts..

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/_MG_2536.jpg

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Congratulations! (and nice job on the tulips, too!)

If I ever came home and found a Canon box on the table I'd have to duck and run, since it would mean my wife found my "stash". :eek:

My first "L" (70-200 2.8L) is on it's way, due to arrive tomorrow.

Are there any greater words than:

MASPETH, NY, US 05/02/2007 8:42 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN

:lol:

I can think of only one phrase that is more sweet to the ear...


"OUT FOR DELIVERY" ;-)

[Jostel]

I can think of only one phrase that is more sweet to the ear...


"OUT FOR DELIVERY" ;-)


Or, 'sign here, please'!!!!!:D

[e r y k]

adopt me please!

[kennys350d]

i need some L in my life!

[Jostel]

adopt me please!

Hmmm, while the idea is appealing, I am ready to travel with him now that my son is in the Navy, and my daughter is old enough to take care of herself!!!!

Altho, if you mow lawns, we may have a position available, since it was recently vacated when he ran off to boot camp!!!!!!!!:D

[chs4]

Or, 'sign here, please'!!!!!:D

LOL...glad everyone got the reference. Guess we've all been there once or twice!

[cdifoto]

Nice. I wanna be the son-in-law. When is she legal? :D

[cdifoto]

Are there any greater words than:

MASPETH, NY, US 05/02/2007 8:42 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN

:lol:

Yeah.

DELIVERED.

:rolleyes:

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Nah, I like waiting on the curb for the brown truck, or even better yet, I do like I usually do, and literally chase him down. He picks on me and takes turns he's not supposed to to lose me. :lol:


All I know is, I'm going to L when I die.

[cdifoto]

Nah, I like waiting on the curb for the brown truck, or even better yet, I do like I usually do, and literally chase him down. He picks on me and takes turns he's not supposed to to lose me. :lol:


All I know is, I'm going to L when I die.

Ahh you Loser.


I have a life....so I installed a closed circuit surveillance system. One camera facing north, another facing south. I can monitor them via my computer.

[Jostel]

Ahh you Loser.


I have a life....so I installed a closed circuit surveillance system. One camera facing north, another facing south. I can monitor them via my computer.


So, he's a Loser, and you need a Life. Ahhh.. Kids...!!!

BTW, She IS legal. and , take a number. She has all the boys after her.!!!!:oops: :D

[forno]

You wanna swap partners:D

Oh damn that just wont work, no matter how much gear is involved:p

[S.Horton]

Congrats!

I'm glad your hubby got that for you, and more glad that you actually appreciate it and enjoy it!

[disboifan]

congrats and i think you need a sensor clean btw.

[ed.]

Congrats on the Lens and the Hubby... does he have a sister? LOL

[DizzyV6P]

If it was the Penn Camera on 18th Street off K Street....I was just there yesterday looking at the EXACT SAME LENS!! LOL. Talk about a small world.

[Cathpah]

heck of a hubby and a fun lens as well. well done on both fronts.

[YosemiteJunkie]

Congrats on the L. I have the non IS version and love it.

[JimAskew]

Wow! Wonderful hubby with a fine eye for one of the best Canon offers in the lens department :D Upgrading to the f/4 IS version of the 70-200 L is next on my "to do" list:)

Enjoy,

[Jostel]

If it was the Penn Camera on 18th Street off K Street....I was just there yesterday looking at the EXACT SAME LENS!! LOL. Talk about a small world.


that is too funny!!! he didnt knock you over getting the lens, did he??!!!

You're right- small world!!!!:D

[Jostel]

Thank you all, for all your congrats'ssss!!!!!
We made it to Chicago, and tomorrow at Boot Camp graduation I will be putting this "L" to THE test!!!!!
I know I will be so excited, i'll forget something, like not taking the lens cap off!!!! :oops:

When we return home, i will post the best one!!
It is amazing- the vidiness of this lens!!! WOW!!!!

Wish me luck- I'll prolly need it!!!!!:D

[Jostel]

Well. The lighting was basically crappy!!! At first, the light seemed Ok for an F/4. After all the Recruits entered, it was as though their Cracker Jacks ate the spare light up!!!! It was hard to get the settings right, without losing too much detail.
So, here are a few photos, which I felt came out pretty darn decent. the color and vividness of this lens is awesome!!!
I am still glad i am the proud owner of an "L" lens!!! :D :D

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/IMG_2711.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/Ranks.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/JayinRanks2.jpg

[laurielozano]

I want a husband like that! Where can I upgrade my current husband for the model you have? Ha! Ha! Ha! I can only dream. :)

[Jostel]

I want a husband like that! Where can I upgrade my current husband for the model you have? Ha! Ha! Ha! I can only dream. :)


LOL!!! Believe it or not, his mom set us up on a blind date when he was home on leave from the NAVY!!! We worked together and met that way. Way, way back when!!!!!!
And, on top of that, SHE is still my best friend!!!!! ( I do not have my mom anymore, and even tho no one can replace my mom, she does a pretty good job!!!)
As far as the husbanddepartment, he is a pretty good one, so I think I'll keep him!!!!!!!!:D

[angryhampster]

Y'all need a 20 year old son?

Nice shots :)

[Jostel]

Y'all need a 20 year old son?

Nice shots :)

Considering my 20 year old is now Govt property--yeah!! Does he mow lawns??!!!:D

Thanks for the 'Nice shots'!!! Nice to hear!!!:D

[Modular]

I'm Very new here but i just had to comment ... Massive congratulation's on your
"L" ... You never mentioned if you had tear's when you saw that baby on the Table
waiting for you ... Great Husband and One Day i may own an "L" ... Please can i ask
you just One question? ... Is the difference with "IS" and "L" such a dream to use?,
I hear people rave so much about this and i'd really like to hear your view's as a recent
new user of this glass ... Is it what they say it is? ... Please say it is ... Your picture's
clarity to me is Beautiful ... Well done on them,
Take care,
John,

[Jostel]

I'm Very new here but i just had to comment ... Massive congratulation's on your
"L" ... You never mentioned if you had tear's when you saw that baby on the Table
waiting for you ... Great Husband and One Day i may own an "L" ... Please can i ask
you just One question? ... Is the difference with "IS" and "L" such a dream to use?,
I hear people rave so much about this and i'd really like to hear your view's as a recent
new user of this glass ... Is it what they say it is? ... Please say it is ... Your picture's
clarity to me is Beautiful ... Well done on them,
Take care,
John,

Oh, my, yes!! i was one happy babblin, blubbering mess!!!!!!
I also have a Canon 75-300 IS USM, and after using that, swore i'd never go back to non IS. Even if the situation calls for 'not using ' IS, you can turn it off!! That is the beauty of it!! The "L" 70-200 is far superior in quality to the 75-300, but i now need some extension things!!! I do miss that extra 100mm!!!!! I find the vividness with the 'L' is incredible, and very apparent!!!! Like I mentioned in an earlier post; my hubby couldn't tell you the difference between a 10-22 wide angle and a nify fifty, but he saw with great conviction, how vivid the "L"is!!!!! So, to me, that is a great testament in itself!!!!!!!! the salesman told my hubby when he bought it- "You're in for it now. Once she goes "L", she'll never go back" !!!! He is right!!!! The extra money is well worth the luxary glass. And it just feels good. It fits nicely in my hands, even without the camera attached!! It is smooth, soothing and it now loves me, too!!!!!!!!!! :D

[Modular]

Oh, my, yes!! i was one happy babblin, blubbering mess!!!!!!
He is right!!!! The extra money is well worth the luxary glass. And it just feels good. It fits nicely in my hands, even without the camera attached!! It is smooth, soothing and it now loves me, too!!!!!!!!!! :D

:lol::lol: That made me laugh ... You have so much passion for this lens that
i'm sure it love's you too and Just your comment's for "L" has finally made
me get on the phone Monday and order One ... My Other half Love's me to
bit's but i need an "L" in my Life ... Maybe that's what the "L" stand's
for eh lol, I have a 400D/Xti and the Kit lens 18-55mm, I also have a
Canon 75-300mm USM III ... Not "L" or "IS", And a Sigma 170-500 APO ... So
as you can see ... I need an "L" and "IS" in my Life too, Got my Kenko
Extension set and 1.4 Tc Pro 300 already on the way ...
Wish me luck and Thank You so much for the comment's and Monday i will
be ordering a "L" & "IS" Canon ... Now which one lol ,
Take care,
John,

[shybull]

What color is it? LOL

[Jostel]

Ahhh, funny you should ask......

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/TheLlensinlove.jpg:wink:

[Jostel]

:lol::lol: That made me laugh ... You have so much passion for this lens that
i'm sure it love's you too and Just your comment's for "L" has finally made
me get on the phone Monday and order One ... My Other half Love's me to
bit's but i need an "L" in my Life ... Maybe that's what the "L" stand's
for eh lol, I have a 400D/Xti and the Kit lens 18-55mm, I also have a
Canon 75-300mm USM III ... Not "L" or "IS", And a Sigma 170-500 APO ... So
as you can see ... I need an "L" and "IS" in my Life too, Got my Kenko
Extension set and 1.4 Tc Pro 300 already on the way ...
Wish me luck and Thank You so much for the comment's and Monday i will
be ordering a "L" & "IS" Canon ... Now which one lol ,
Take care,
John,


John,
DEFINATELY, the best of luck!!!! The only thing- IF you can afford it, you prolly should get the 2.8 "L", unless you do not need the extra stops. :D

[gardengirl13]

Your husband sounds great! A lot like mine! He promised me a 300L for my birthday this fall!! I'm counting down the days! Of course with my DH there's a catch! he says that if I get a tele so does he, a telecaster guitar! I told him deal!

[Jostel]

That IS a good deal!!!! Good for you!!! :D

[Mark_Mason]

Congrats on the "L" world. Now you see the difference.

Thank your son for his service to our Country.

Even if it is the Navy... ;)



Mark.
Army veteran.

[Jostel]

Congrats on the "L" world. Now you see the difference.

Thank your son for his service to our Country.

Even if it is the Navy... ;)



Mark.
Army veteran.

Smart -a**!!!!!!:D :D :D :D

He is loving it so far, too!!!! A school started, and so far- so good!!!!



Well, here is my long awaited mandatory Duck shot. Gotta love the "L"!! baby!!!!
Sorry, again, I dont think there are any live ducks here in this area.......:oops:

enjoy!!!!


http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/IMG_8913.jpg

[Athena]

Congratulations on your lens!! :D

Does your husband give lessons? I'd like to sign mine up. ;)

[minton]

Congrats on the lens, what a nice surprise :)

I too just got mine, although.. it was a gift to myself!

[SuzyView]

Congratulations on your lens!! :D

Does your husband give lessons? I'd like to sign mine up. ;)

Sign mine up as well! But really, mine lets me buy whatever I need. He didn't even ask me what I wanted for Mother's Day, he saw the B&H box and knew I got what I wanted.:lol: The big 45 is coming up next month and I am ready for something new.

[chs4]

The big 45 is coming up next month and I am ready for something new.Lens or husband?

:lol:

[4g63photo]

Congratulations on the lens. Wow, I remember graduation from that place. The weather was horrible. Good times. They get two ribbons now. I just got a swift kick to the butt and some orders. Congrates.

[S.Horton]

I want your husband's attitude in a transporter accident with my wife.

[Jostel]

ROFL!!!! :lol:

Thanks to all!!!

He is just so grateful to be married to a wonderful woman like ----, oh wait, wrong forum!!!!! LOL!! Seriously, he is the best. I know I am lucky, and i think that is what makes it so great!!!!



Here is my son with his ribbons!!! (and his sister!!) at graduation, from sunny Chicago!!! Thats right!!! It was NOT windy!! It was NOT rainy!!!! :D :D

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/JohnandKendra2.jpg

[SuzyView]

Lens or husband?

:lol:

LOL. Something, not husband. Him I'll keep. :lol:

[SuzyView]

You have beautiful children, Jostel!

[Jostel]

You have beautiful children, Jostel!

Awww, thank you!! :oops: :D I am so proud of both of them- they are both truly good kids!!! (hard to find those these days!!!!)

[sebmour]

Congrats, My 70-200 was my first L and still is one of my favorites...But I never looked back since.

You husband is wicked...You're one lucky woman!

Nice picture by the way.

[Jostel]

Congrats, My 70-200 was my first L and still is one of my favorites...But I never looked back since.

You husband is wicked...You're one lucky woman!

Nice picture by the way.


Thanks!!! On all accounts!!!
My wicked-wicked husband = I AM lucky = and for the picture compliment!!!!!:D :D

[Jostel]

Wow. Cant believe I have had my baby this long, and just this past weekend, I finally GOT LUCKY!!!!!!

Here it is!! From the upper deck of a tour boat at Chicagos' Navy Pier!!!!

Yippee!!!!:D :lol: :D :lol:

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/Duck.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/Duck1.jpg


(Yes, that is a real live duck!!!! No stuffed one this time!!!!):oops:

[00silvergt]

Hmmm...this makes me wonder would it have been a blessing or a curse had my wife been a photographer as well?

BTW, Jostel...I found my 70-200 f4L USM to be a tad short still at the long end. If you feel the same way, that's nothing a 1.4X Kenko or Canon would not fix.

[Jostel]

Hmmm...this makes me wonder would it have been a blessing or a curse had my wife been a photographer as well?

BTW, Jostel...I found my 70-200 f4L USM to be a tad short still at the long end. If you feel the same way, that's nothing a 1.4X Kenko or Canon would not fix.


i have been wondering if the kenko 1.4x thingys are worth it or not?! do you use it alot??? Thanks!!

[dphillips81]

Are there any greater words than:

MASPETH, NY, US 05/02/2007 8:42 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN

:lol:

Not that i can think of, i am awaiting the arrival of my first L. Congrats on the lens, and tell your hubby that he as set the bar pretty high for his next "surprise". Also nice shot of the tulips,
enjoy the new glass.

[Jostel]

LOL!!!

I can't wait for my next surprise!!!! I hope its a 100mm Macro!! Do they come in "L"??!! :D

[DVS_WiNdz]

the 100mm macro doesn't come in "L".. but they do have a 180mm "L" macro

[00silvergt]

The Kenko or the Canon both work great, the advantage of the Kenko is that you can use it on lenses shorter than Canon will demand for an additional Benjamin Franklin. You lose one stop with the lens on, but the extra 80mm reach on a 200mm is worth it I think.

[Mum2J&M]

Congrats. My husband is too busy thinking of ways to talk me out of buying an L, let alone buying one FOR me! Have fun...

[00silvergt]

Congrats. My husband is too busy thinking of ways to talk me out of buying an L, let alone buying one FOR me! Have fun...


After looking at your gear list, I gazed into my L lens crystal ball and I see a 70-200mm L lens...:eek:

[Mum2J&M]

Been there done that. Had one, returned it! Great lens, though, if it fits in with your kit. I couldn't justify it since I don't need the length.

[00silvergt]

Really? You shoot up close to medium, then, huh...Cool then maybe a 10-22 Canon or the Sigma 10-20? I know their not L's but should complement your FL pretty well.

[Mum2J&M]

Let's just say... done that too. Better not ask anything further, or you'll get the natives in an uproar, lol. I've purchased and returned more than my share of gear, so I'd better be happy with what's coming! ;)

[jkoc]

what a great surprise. he really "L"oves you

that is my favorite lens..

[waffles]

Ok, from an MT3/SS there is one thing you should never do while in the navy. Never let the guys you work with find out you have an attractive sister. Trust me, from experience.

ROFL!!!! :lol:




Here is my son with his ribbons!!! (and his sister!!) at graduation, from sunny Chicago!!! Thats right!!! It was NOT windy!! It was NOT rainy!!!! :D :D

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r213/joanfstel/JohnandKendra2.jpg

[Jostel]

Ok, from an MT3/SS there is one thing you should never do while in the navy. Never let the guys you work with find out you have an attractive sister. Trust me, from experience.

Thats funny!! :D :D

My squiddly said he is NOT allowing his sister to hook up with ANY sailors!!!!
So, i guess he shares your sentiment!!!!!! LOL!!!

PS: BTW, whats MT?? (you are 3rd class, Sub Serv?)

[00silvergt]

Thats funny!! :D :D

My squiddly said he is NOT allowing his sister to hook up with ANY sailors!!!!
So, i guess he shares your sentiment!!!!!! LOL!!!

PS: BTW, whats MT?? (you are 3rd class, Sub Serv?)



He is a 3rd class...Missle Technician. Sub Surface designation. He got the hazard pay for living in a tin can and hot racking it. ;)

BTW, yes, I agree about the sister comment. Albeit, he's already probably catching some flak about it now...

[Jostel]

Crap, too late!! They are already hitting him up for her phone number!!!!!! :D

[waffles]

He is a 3rd class...Missle Technician. Sub Surface designation. He got the hazard pay for living in a tin can and hot racking it. ;)

BTW, yes, I agree about the sister comment. Albeit, he's already probably catching some flak about it now...

Missile tech it is, but there is no hot racking on boomers or GN's.

[00silvergt]

I stand corrected Petty Officer.