Proud New L Owner......

[Maureen Souza]

My birthday present from Skip. Thank-you, honey, I LOVE it! Can't wait to start playing with it:D

[felix21685]

im jealous

[mrclark321]

Hey I guessed right!! ( based on your previous post wish list...lol )
Congrats and enjoy....my wife only got me the 100-300mm for my birthday :cry:

Dan

[mrclark321]

Now I feel guilty...I should not complain, she has supported me on this hobby and has not asked for much for herself...I should spoil her for mothers day!!

Now I feel better!!

:lol:

[weemannie]

Congrats and enjoy:)

[tim]

What a great present, congrats!

[blue_max]

And all you really wanted was soap and a box of chocolates. Oh well, better luck next year.

On a more serious note, it is really handy when you know what your partner REALLY wants. A hobby like ours does give endless possibilities.

Bet you can't stop smiling!

Graham

[condyk]

Knowing my luck I'll get a kit lenses for my birthday and a pair of socks!!!

[cfcRebel]

Congrats, Maureen! What a nice gift.

[BottomBracket]

Wow, wonderful gift. I think I'll get one for my wife too :) Only problem is, she's not into photography.....

[CyberPet]

Does your husband believe in polygamy? :D

Happy Birthday! and have LOADS of fun with your new toy!

[pehabe]

Happy belated Birthday Maureen... and enjoy your present ;)

anyway I think this is the answer for my question on this thread:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=71808

cheers.

[the.digital.guy]

Congrats and enjoy!
That's the next lens on my list.....need to save for awhile!!!
Happy Birthday!!!

[rfreschner]

Of course, it does help when your spouse has a 20D also!! You're not going to share it, are you? :D Enjoy your new lens!!

[Raj]

wow, now this is the thoughtfullness I would like to to see from ppl around me ;)
Congrats Maureen !

[Maureen Souza]

Thanks everyone..... you guys are such a great bunch of fun. Skip's birthday is in September....... am thinking about the 100-400/L...... Gotta work hard this summer and save my dollars:D :D
We are taking a 2 week trip to the Greek Islands next year so the plan is for versatility in lenses. Between us both, I think we should manage;)

[monkey_wrench]

wow!

but whats wrong with ur pro1 L lens haha

[Maureen Souza]

wow!

but whats wrong with ur pro1 L lens haha

It still gets used...... I still like that camera...... there are just times it is easier and more convenient to take with me and it has that L lens.:lol:

[CyberDyneSystems]

Wow,. Nice gift!!!!
Enjoy it :)

[canonjoe145]

Lucky I want one of those, I only have one L a 24-70 mm.

[WepWaWep]

Love reading about the L syndrome! Congrats! You'd love the 100-400 L for the versatility, I use mine all the time.

[cactusclay]

Congrats, that is a very nice lens.

[GTogs]

Great Gift! Enjoy!

[Dante King]

Now I feel guilty...I should not complain, she has supported me on this hobby and has not asked for much for herself...I should spoil her for mothers day!!

Now I feel better!!

:lol:

Yeah get her all kinds of L glass, she will love you for it!
:lol:

[Dante King]

Happy Birthday Maureen! Whooohooo. Skip sure knows how to treat a lady! Enjoy.

[sparker1]

Happy Birthday, Maureen. Have a good trip to Greece, there are wonderful photo ops there, so we'll be looking for lots of great posts when you guys get back.

[rg-tom]

great present :D btw i just noticed the card in the background fifty is nifty :D wouldve been more fitting for you to get the 50mm F1.8 (aka nifty fifty :D)

[SWPhotoImaging]

This might have been a good place to make use of shallow depth of field capabilities of the 16-35, so everyone didn't see your birthday card in the background. Now you can't lie about your age to anyone here . . .

Congratulations on the great L glass. That is the one missing from my kit, and the next photography-related purchase I will make.

Happy Birthday, Maureen!

[roanjohn]

Skips the MAN!!!! That lens is NICE!!!

Congratulations!!!

Ro1

[Maureen Souza]

great present :D btw i just noticed the card in the background fifty is nifty :D wouldve been more fitting for you to get the 50mm F1.8 (aka nifty fifty :D)

Yeah, well I already have the 50/1.4 and wanted a good wide angle lens for my wedding shoots....AND I wanted an L so I asked for this one and received. Life is good.

[Maureen Souza]

This might have been a good place to make use of shallow depth of field capabilities of the 16-35, so everyone didn't see your birthday card in the background. Now you can't lie about your age to anyone here . . .

Congratulations on the great L glass. That is the one missing from my kit, and the next photography-related purchase I will make.

Happy Birthday, Maureen!

I am not afraid to tell my age:D ...am rather proud I made it this far relatively unscathed:lol: :lol: :lol:

Thank-you for the wishes.

[mdm]

Lets see some shots with that L

[guitarman3]

Happy Birthday Maureen and congrats on the L glass! You gotta post some shots soon.

[Bruce Hamilton]

The problem with having that one lens with a red stripe is that you open yourself up to catching that dreaded "L fever" and find yourself wanting more... From someone who knows, I have six of them and want more.

[rfreschner]

I am not afraid to tell my age:D ...am rather proud I made it this far relatively unscathed:lol: :lol: :lol:

As one that will be catching up with you in 2 months, I wholeheartedly agree!! Unfortunately, I used up all my birthday points on my "early" 50th present (the stuff in my sig), but then again, how can I complain!! :D

[pierrot]

Looking at the enclosed picture, Maureen, I can't decide wether you're still celebrating your 16 or already 35?

Anyway, I congratulate you for this new lens: I can see the box in the background, but I am a bit confused by the design of the packaging...

Do you confirm it's the 50mm f/1.8, aka. "nifty fifty" as spelled on the box? ;)

[JulianL]

Nice, I wanted that lens but decided to get the 17-40mm f/4 instead at nearly half the cost.

[TammieO]

Maureen, Happy Belated Birthday! Has Skip tried to borrow your new lens yet?

[eosster]

Very nice, congrats.

[Longwatcher]

Looks like my analysis in the 'Any Guesses?" contest was essentially correct,

Congratulations on getting the better of the two choices.

Now if Skip was really nice he would get you one of the three cameras that can really use that lens.

Live Long and enjoy the show.

[Maureen Souza]

Looks like my analysis in the 'Any Guesses?" contest was essentially correct,

Congratulations on getting the better of the two choices.

Now if Skip was really nice he would get you one of the three cameras that can really use that lens.

Live Long and enjoy the show.

And what do you suggest? Isn't my 20D good enough??

[Maureen Souza]

Looking at the enclosed picture, Maureen, I can't decide wether you're still celebrating your 16 or already 35?

Anyway, I congratulate you for this new lens: I can see the box in the background, but I am a bit confused by the design of the packaging...

Do you confirm it's the 50mm f/1.8, aka. "nifty fifty" as spelled on the box? ;)

Actually pierrot, that "Nifty Fifty" in the background was my birthday card. As nice as you are about my age, I turned 50 this year. The lens was the 16-35mm/2.8.

For all of you who are waiting for posts, please wait a little longer. I am working until Thursday (14 hour nights) and then I will give the new lens a workout for you.

Tammie: I thank-you :)

[symes]

Maureen Happy Birthday...I have to ask...why the 16-35 and not the 10-22? I am trying to decide between the two of them...

[Maureen Souza]

Maureen Happy Birthday...I have to ask...why the 16-35 and not the 10-22? I am trying to decide between the two of them...

I did debate that same question for a while. Then I did some research and felt the 16-35 met my needs and had the better quality. Plus I didn't think I needed that much more of a wide angle as my main use is for group wedding shots and scenery. I think I would have been happy with either one....now I need to get out there and play with this new lens and post some pictures. Maybe I can help you make up your mind:D :D