My First Purchase of the New Year

[sgamuk]

I am waiting for the Big Apple drop to submit to B&H.
Oh my my... the wife is gonna kill me...

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[Corejonp1]

From what I've read on the forums that is a very nice lens. Do you have a confortable couch?

[statsman]

I hope the B&H code doesn't expire at 11:59:59 PM EST tonight! :eek:

[sgamuk]

I hope the B&H code doesn't expire at 11:59:59 PM EST tonight! :eek:

I'll kill myself... lol...

[Grentz]

Awesome!

Always have dreamed of one, but I could never justify it as I am a hobbiest :p

[pgruiz123]

You forgot to check the box stating, "Don't print prices on the packing slip." A printed price will only attract the wife's attention. :lol:

[sgamuk]

You forgot to check the box stating, "Don't print prices on the packing slip." A printed price will only attract the wife's attention. :lol:

lol... I never thought about that...

done...

[sevans16]

aaaarrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggg Your kiling me here. I been on the fence to get one of these. I am thinking as long as you get it in the cart you should be good?? If you put in past codes the item page will not come up.

[BiPolarBear]

Awesome!

Always have dreamed of one, but I could never justify it as I am a hobbiest :p

Grentz, I certainly agree with you that it's a fair chunk of coin for a lens for a hobbiest.
And I'm about as far from being a Pro as one can possibly get.
But then again, I probably can't justify 95% of the stuff i get for my other hobbies either, so i'm not going to let logic get between me and this lens.
Happy New Year (at f/1.2 !) sgamuk.
Greg

[sgamuk]

Also am hobbyist. My first lens was the 24-105 and I thought the shots I get from it was the best color, saturation and sharpness wise.

The 2nd was the 100-400 for more reach and that too has given me great pics best color, saturation and sharpness wise.

Then comes the 85 1.8. This lens has changed the way I looked at my pics. It's simply different from my zooms. My pics has now dimension and it'll be lengthy to explain. I sold my 100-400 to get the 16-35L and b/c it's simply not for me. I changed my mind and went for the 35L and 135L instead. These lenses produce images that are very especial vs my zooms. I still consider myself a newb but, I enjoy looking at every shots from these lenses. And for me, that alone is priceless...

So, now my 24-105 is the last to see the light. I may sell it pretty soon.

[ag93]

if i had a full frame body that would be my ideal purchase!

[sevans16]

Welllllllllllll ????? we're waiting
On your mark, get set.........

[EcoRick]

I'm jealous.

[Jimmer411]

So why not overnight or 2nd day shipping? UPS ground?

[sgamuk]

So why not overnight or 2nd day shipping? UPS ground?

I'm in no hurry. The point is to hit the button the time the apple is dropped... ;-)

[orisky]

The "Place Your Order" button is broken. I clicked on it several times and nothing happens. :p

[sgamuk]

The "Place Your Order" button is broken. I clicked on it several times and nothing happens. :p

lol...

I wanna make this purchase a memorable one... Down to minutes waiting time... almost there...

[mdm]

Nice. I bet that was exciting ordering that. "Bill Me Later" stands for "Kill Me Later" once the wife finds out.

[sgamuk]

Nice. I bet that was exciting ordering that. "Bill Me Later" stands for "Kill Me Later" once the wife finds out.

lol... It's ok. She can kill me after 6 months when I paid it in full... I already enjoyed my lens... ;-)

[sgamuk]

Happy New Year!

[sevans16]

I posted #12 when there was 30sec till the Ball dropped. I chickened out. Did you order yous? I still have it in the basket waiting.

[Az2Africa]

You are going to love that lens. I have trouble putting any of my other glass on the 5D now.

[jvmanolis]

Congrats on your purchase. Looking forward to your first pic posted!

[NeutronBoy]

Awesome!

Always have dreamed of one, but I could never justify it as I am a hobbiest :p

I used to think that way too. But you can't take it with you and if it gives you pleasure - go for it. I don't spend my time drinking in bars, chasing women, or gambling - but I do 'collect'. Camera equipment ... for now. Who knows what's next? More woodworking stuff - I don't know.

I'm lucky to have a wife who thinks the same way - enjoy it while you can. We will all grow older (we hope) and you don't want to be sitting around in your old age thinking 'I wish I had done it ...'

OK, enough philosophizing.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

[wizard13]

I used to think that way too. But you can't take it with you and if it gives you pleasure - go for it. I don't spend my time drinking in bars, chasing women, or gambling - but I do 'collect'. Camera equipment ... for now. Who knows what's next? More woodworking stuff - I don't know.

I'm lucky to have a wife who thinks the same way - enjoy it while you can. We will all grow older (we hope) and you don't want to be sitting around in your old age thinking 'I wish I had done it ...'

OK, enough philosophizing.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Agreed with this philosophy. Sometimes you just have to do it, as hard as that may be just go for it----

[pmarz]

I am an amatueralso and took the plunge two weeks ago. This lens is everthing and more that is talked about. I can puke sfter seeing the price at B&H, I usually am real good at finding the best deals. Was that a coupon?

[sgamuk]

I used to think that way too. But you can't take it with you and if it gives you pleasure - go for it. I don't spend my time drinking in bars, chasing women, or gambling - but I do 'collect'. Camera equipment ... for now. Who knows what's next? More woodworking stuff - I don't know.

I'm lucky to have a wife who thinks the same way - enjoy it while you can. We will all grow older (we hope) and you don't want to be sitting around in your old age thinking 'I wish I had done it ...'

OK, enough philosophizing.

HAPPY NEW YEAR



My same exact mentality in life...

I am buying this lens b/c it glorifies my personal and family needs. I don't have a plan of becoming a pro and make this hobby for a living. In fact, I use my gears occasionally mostly for family and friends gatherings. The pics that I get from my lenses supplement my being lack of knowledge and experience. The pics are not of PRO quality and of contest type sort of when it comes to composition, but, it captures memories pics that I can be proud of.

Cheers!

[sgamuk]

Was that a coupon?

Here are the coupon codes from B&H. Have fun spending your money for the new year. ;-)

Canon Cameras
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ps11073tpnl - Canon EOS Rebel XT Body (Silver) - $414.95
ps1107klp9e - Canon EOS Rebel XT Kit (Black) - $494.95
ps110791ddq - Canon EOS Rebel XT Kit (Silver) - $494.95
ps1107djsye - Canon EOS Rebel XTi Body (Black) - $559.95
ps1107i8bha - Canon EOS Rebel XTi Body (Silver) - $559.95
ps1107L74WK - Canon EOS Rebel XTi Kit (Black) - $639.95
ps1107tsxii - Canon EOS Rebel XTi Kit (Silver) - $639.95
ps11071hxtu - Canon EOS 30D Body - $874.95
ps1107bngu5 - Canon EOS 40D Body - $1269.95
ps1107qzizf - Canon EOS 5D Body - $2169.95

Canon Lenses
ps1107g0l0g - Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens - $609.00
ps1107se5k4 - Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Autofocus Lens - $854.00
ps11072dhty - Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Autofocus Lens - $1184.00
ps1107wpejx - Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Autofocus Lens - $984.00
ps1107gza1t - Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Autofocus Lens - $1589.00
ps110768kob - Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Autofocus Lens - $1474.00
ps1107voivm - Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens - $944.95

Sigma/Tokina/ Tamron Lenses for Canon DSLRs

ps1107nsnvq - Sigma 10-20mm f/2-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Lens for Canon
DSLRs - $459.00

ps1107lwkdw - Sigma 39mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Autofocus Lens for Canon
DSLRs - $389.00

ps1107tdywc - Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro Autofocus Lens for
Canon DSLRs - $349.00
ps1107bcozs - Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Lens for Canon DSLRs -
$509.00

ps1107pveqv - Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Autofocus Lens for
Canon DSLRs - $789.00

ps1107y45hp - Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Autofocus Fisheye
Lens for Canon DSLRs - $529.95

ps1107qgwrt - Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 AT-X 535 PRO DX Autofocus Lens for
Canon DSLRs - $669.95

ps1107zz3vs - Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD IF Autofocus Lens for
Canon DSLRs - $419.00

ps11076na0r - Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD IF Autofocus Lens for
Canon DSLRs - $469.00
Canon Flash
ps1107etgul - Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash - $329.95

[Grentz]

Grentz, I certainly agree with you that it's a fair chunk of coin for a lens for a hobbiest.
And I'm about as far from being a Pro as one can possibly get.
But then again, I probably can't justify 95% of the stuff i get for my other hobbies either, so i'm not going to let logic get between me and this lens.
Happy New Year (at f/1.2 !) sgamuk.
Greg

Also am hobbyist. My first lens was the 24-105 and I thought the shots I get from it was the best color, saturation and sharpness wise.

The 2nd was the 100-400 for more reach and that too has given me great pics best color, saturation and sharpness wise.

Then comes the 85 1.8. This lens has changed the way I looked at my pics. It's simply different from my zooms. My pics has now dimension and it'll be lengthy to explain. I sold my 100-400 to get the 16-35L and b/c it's simply not for me. I changed my mind and went for the 35L and 135L instead. These lenses produce images that are very especial vs my zooms. I still consider myself a newb but, I enjoy looking at every shots from these lenses. And for me, that alone is priceless...

So, now my 24-105 is the last to see the light. I may sell it pretty soon.


lol, i know guys. I have the 24-105 and 100-400 as well which are both pretty pricey :oops: I would love to have the 85 1.2, I was just saying more on the spending yet another grand (and a half) on more glass is a bit much right now for me :lol:

But if you can swing it awesome! You have me drooling. Make sure to post some shots when you get it!

[sgamuk]

I posted #12 when there was 30sec till the Ball dropped. I chickened out. Did you order yous? I still have it in the basket waiting.

See my sig... ;-) You'll have nightmare and restless sleep thinking about it. Just go for it.

Here's my .02c...

If you use it for some months and you need some cash, the most you can lose is $150-$200 if you sell it. For that little amount, you have enjoyed it and scratched your itch. In addition, the pics that you have taken using it has already paid that price. Those are the memories that you can't buy... ;-)

OR

Opt for Bill Me Later. You can save 6 month worth of interest and you have 6 months to save up. Even if you have cash, keep it in the bank or invest it for 6 months esp for this big amount. Don't use your CC yet. After 6 months, pay it in full either with cash or CC. Save lotta interest this way. A penny save is a penny richer...

[sadowsk2]

I got my 85L a few days ago and love it... You'll love that 1.2 aperture!!!! Its easily displaced my 24-70 as my fav lens!!

[sgamuk]

I got my 85L a few days ago and love it... You'll love that 1.2 aperture!!!! Its easily displaced my 24-70 as my fav lens!!

Same here..! Since I had the 85 1.8, I notice I don't use my 24-105 that often anymore. My favs was the 35L and the 85 1.8... but, the 85 is the 1st one I grab most of the time... I'm excited for the 85 MKII;-)

[Chad0321]

I have two items that will be arriving from B&H on the 3rd of January. A 580 EX II and a 70-200 f2.8 IS, I think the total was close to 1800 bucks shipped.

[sgamuk]

I have two items that will be arriving from B&H on the 3rd of January. A 580 EX II and a 70-200 f2.8 IS, I think the total was close to 1800 bucks shipped.

Well, did you use the Bill Me Later option..? lol...

[Maureen Souza]

Congrats on the purchase...you won't regret it. I just love that lens and use it for ll my portrait and wedding work.

[Nilsen]

Ohhh - i just heard that the 85 1,2 will be out for $999 from february.
You should have waited --





Just kidding :-) Congrats on the new dream - wish it was me - But I am happy for u :-)

[mdm]

lol... It's ok. She can kill me after 6 months when I paid it in full... I already enjoyed my lens... ;-)

I used bill me later on a 85mm f/1.8. I like it because it is convenient.:):):)