Thanks for the push. It's here. And more.

After numerous pushes, nudges, and encouragement from you guys, I ordered the 24-105L and it came here today. I haven't played with it much yet but I am pleased with picking up 4 mm on the wide end and 35mm on the long end. I am hoping to make it my walk around lens.

Included in the same parcel was a Canon EF 300 2.8 L IS. I didn't need a push to get that bad boy, just 8 months of saving the money I would have spent on smoking and drinking.

It maxes out my tripod & head & feels great on my monopod. I am going to give my extenders a workout.

Living in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" it should be easy to find a duck. Whoo Hoo!

congrats!
update your signature.
Better yet put it in the gear thread.

Tapeman wrote in post #3056828
After numerous pushes, nudges, and encouragement from you guys, I ordered the 24-105L and it came here today. I haven't played with it much yet but I am pleased with picking up 4 mm on the wide end and 35mm on the long end. I am hoping to make it my walk around lens.

It's a real sweet lens that I enjoy using as a walk around on my 5D. It's so versatile; however, I must admit that I am curious about the 24-70L.

Included in the same parcel was a Canon EF 300 2.8 L IS. I didn't need a push to get that bad boy, just 8 months of saving the money I would have spent on smoking and drinking.

It maxes out my tripod & head & feels great on my monopod. I am going to give my extenders a workout.

Living in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" it should be easy to find a duck. Whoo Hoo!

Mine came yesterday as I was leaving for work. I didn't even have a chance to open it up and play with it. It's a beaut isn't it? Congratulations and happy shooting up there!

Thanks Ruffio, I used the code you gave me and saved $100.00 on the 24-105.

Tapeman wrote in post #3057047
Thanks Ruffio, I used the code you gave me and saved $100.00 on the 24-105.

You're welcome! You'd do the same for me.

Wow! The 300's focus is lightning fast. Even with th 2x it's fast.
My 70-200 2.8 L IS is a slug with the 2x on it.
I just love the way this thing just SNAPS into focus.

Congrats! That's one helluva bill you worked up there.

The 300mm f/2.8L IS is about as good as it gets. Ridiculously sharp and the AF is unmatched by anything else on the planet. It shares the same mechanism as the other superteles (400, 500, 600). The lens has seriously evolved over the years since its introduction. Faster. Lighter. Sharper. More expensive...

Fantastic!! Great to hear it's a lens I am considering quite seriously. Post up some pictures as soon as possible!!

Big congrats on two very awesome lenses, nice choices

Awesome!

I am looking at buying the 24-105L as soon as the money moves into my paypal account

P.S. I live in MN as well

It's hard to take the 300 off so I can play with the 24-105.

Congrats on the new lenses Tapeman! Great choices esp the 300!

Tapeman wrote in post #3057421
Wow! The 300's focus is lightning fast. Even with th 2x it's fast.
My 70-200 2.8 L IS is a slug with the 2x on it.
I just love the way this thing just SNAPS into focus.

Post some shots with the 2x TC to keep me happy until I get my 2x!!!

You get a lot of bang for the buck when you get converters for the 300 2.8L

300 2.8L IS, 420 f/4L IS, 600 f/5.6L IS, 840 f/8L IS (and even the last will AF if you have a 1-series). Not bad for $4k.

I'm sorry, Tapeman, but you made an egregious error. You would have been much better off spending your money on drinking and smoking than on new lenses. What a dumb move.

NOT

CONGRATS.

ME