I'm gonna be SICK!!!

Excellent man! Congratulations. That is a great lens choice too! You're gonna love it!

Great choice....
I wasted money on the kit lens, and had to order the 17-55 two.weeks later.
Still I had two doses of excitement.

Terry

Great body-lens combo....you will love it!! (whisper) now try a mark 3......or a 300 2.8.....(whisper)!

Excellent combo ... you won't be disappointed!

Thanks everyone! I was really worried I might of picked the wrong lens to start out with but from what you all are saying I made the right choice. This waiting is killing me! I'm gonna have to go buy some more wine for tonight HAHA

I clicked into this thread thinking it would be a macabre tale about someone dropping their gear or something

Congrats on the purchase!

Although there is a down side. Depending on what equipment you are shooting with currently but I'm making the assumption that it is not a DSLR, you won't get that WOW effect as those that are replacing a lesser piece of glass. When you shoot with the kit lens for a while and then replace it with the 17-55 the WOW effect is dramatic. But your starting at the top already.

gjl711 wrote in post #5814563
Although there is a down side. Depending on what equipment you are shooting with currently but I'm making the assumption that it is not a DSLR, you won't get that WOW effect as those that are replacing a lesser piece of glass. When you shoot with the kit lens for a while and then replace it with the 17-55 the WOW effect is dramatic. But your starting at the top already.

You assume correctly, this will be my first DSLR. And, I figure since I have the money NOW, I may as well start out with the best lens I can. You know how money is, in a few weeks it would of been spent on something or other and I wouldn't have the lens I want. There are several others I want as well, but I thought I should learn how to use the camera with one lens first.

CrazieCricket wrote in post #5812173
After several weeks of reading everything I can, (and finally getting my finances in order) I have purchased the 40d and 17-55 IS lens along with necessary accessories. Now I just have to wait until tuesday . My nerves are shot! HaHaHa

After pushing that very expensive buy button I had to get myself an extra large glass of wine Talk about butterflies going crazy in my stomach! uggghh I won't be able to eat until it gets here. LOL

Just got your finances in order? I always use Bill Me Later ... so that limits me to spending every 3 months.

CrazieCricket wrote in post #5818290
.... There are several others I want as well, but I thought I should learn how to use the camera with one lens first.

Oh, dear! If you really believe that then there is no hope for you.

Thats what we all thought the day we got our first digital - and now look! I wouldn't mind betting that your mind will race to your next new lens about 2 hours after this one arrives!

Enjoy your new purchase - but I'm affraid it wont be your last!



TJ

CrazieCricket wrote in post #5818290
You assume correctly, this will be my first DSLR. And, I figure since I have the money NOW, I may as well start out with the best lens I can. You know how money is, in a few weeks it would of been spent on something or other and I wouldn't have the lens I want. There are several others I want as well, but I thought I should learn how to use the camera with one lens first.

Congratulations! I feel your pain. I too have been struck with lens fever...I think the waiting game just makes it more exciting though. By the way, I am moving to eastern oregon in a few months...Do you like living out there?


justin.

I wouldnt start worrying untill you get the Bill!!! lol

zacker wrote in post #5821038
I wouldnt start worrying untill you get the Bill!!! lol

Yeah, that's what got us into the Mortgage Crisis!

Hey, congrats! You have made a great start -- both the camera and the lens are real keepers that you will likely never regret!

Ain't it nice when you can take a step like this that will really add to your quality of life!

You made the best purchase ever... OK...I don't think I woulda stopped at one glass tho LOL Trust me, your gonna love pushing that "button" on the camera because every photo captures time standing still.

Toni (who loves her 40D)