Back on the forum - New 7D and lens

Hi all,

Been away from this forum forever... Just bought a new 7D and a used 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, and they are bringing my excitement of photography back. Look forward to posting some pix on the forum again. The 7D will be here Wednesday, hopefully.

yay lol, the 7D is nice

Dude.. that's quick. You live on the forum or something?

Or maybe he just might have been on when you posted.

Avonord wrote in post #9562577
Dude.. that's quick. You live on the forum or something?

LOL, well my iphone is always signed in. Im on enough but i don't talk to much. I should have a a few thousand posts lol.

I have the 7D as well, so it is a nice camera.

Yea, can't wait. 3 more days!

BTW, I'm upgrading from a 20D. Was waiting to upgrade my body for a long time. I think I'll really enjoy the 7D.

Congratulations, yup its such a lovely camera

Enjoy the new found interest

I sold my 17-40mm f/4L and 70-200mm f/4L, and used the money to get a used 24-70mm f/2.8L. I hope I made the right decision. I find that with the stuff that I shoot, I don't need the extended zoom range. And since I don't plan to get a full frame for at least another 4 years, I think the lenses I have would suffice. I have now..

1. Canon EF-S 10-22mm /f3.5-5.6
2. Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8
3. Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6
4. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8

The 24-70mm is really heavy though. I was quite surprised when I first held it in my hands. I think when I'm on trip, I will only bring lens 1 and 3. Otherwise, lens 1 and 2 should be a pretty good combo for day-to-day.

Avonord wrote in post #9562648
BTW, I'm upgrading from a 20D. Was waiting to upgrade my body for a long time. I think I'll really enjoy the 7D.

The menus of your 20D are going to look pre-historic compared to the 7D but the 20D is still s great camera. ISO will be night and day except at the lower levels.