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Nov 01, 2006 18:16 |  #1

just got my 70-200 2.8L from B&H tonite!!! i can't wait to shoot with it tonite in the studio!

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Nov 01, 2006 18:18 |  #2

You drove all the way to New York from Tampa to buy at B&H?

Good lens choice. Mine can focus through curtains!


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Nov 01, 2006 18:19 |  #3

post pictures of the shots.

Grats on the lens, soon enought im going to get a 70-200 2.8 with IS. I dont think im going to sell my 70-200 f/4 yet. I like it for traveling since its light.

If I do sell, HELLO 135mm L


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Nov 01, 2006 18:23 |  #4

lol nah i didnt drive i ordered it...hopefully you were just being sarcastic haha


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Nov 01, 2006 18:25 |  #5

congrats, its an awesome lens, you will be very pleased with it.


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Nov 01, 2006 18:28 |  #6

Congrats, that's an awesome lens!

Hope you have a large studio... :D


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Nov 01, 2006 18:28 |  #7

lol I love that lens, it looks a lot like its brother in my bag :)


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Nov 01, 2006 18:29 as a reply to  @ Billginthekeys's post |  #8

congratulations! i can't wait to get one of these myself.


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Nov 01, 2006 18:59 |  #9

it's a nice, hefty lens, eh? Congrats.




  
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Nov 01, 2006 19:13 |  #10

StealthLude wrote in post #2202719 (external link)
post pictures of the shots.

Grats on the lens, soon enought im going to get a 70-200 2.8 with IS. I dont think im going to sell my 70-200 f/4 yet. I like it for traveling since its light.

If I do sell, HELLO 135mm L

I'm in the same boat. If I would have known about the 2.8 I would have saved and waited for it. But since I am new to photography I ended up with the F4. Now don't get me wrong, for the money it is an awesome lens but If I would do it over again I would have saved for the 2.8 and passed on the F4.


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Nov 01, 2006 19:17 as a reply to  @ Billginthekeys's post |  #11

You will love it. Dont forget the duck shot ;)


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Nov 01, 2006 19:20 |  #12

Its a great lens that you will really enjoy....have fun with it tonight & dont forget to show us some shots!


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Nov 01, 2006 19:22 |  #13

Congrats and welcome


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Nov 01, 2006 19:30 as a reply to  @ calicokat's post |  #14

Whatever happened to correct spelling? :rolleyes:


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Nov 01, 2006 19:33 as a reply to  @ cwphoto's post |  #15

Congrats, you're going to love it. It is a great piece of glass.


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