70-200 f/2.8L... I finally did it.

[BonjiB]

Yep...a Canon 70-200 f/2.8L... it's ordered. Just placed the order with b&h about 10 minutes ago. I feel very excited yet sick at the same time. lol. I need some people to tell me i did the right thing so i can stop breathing into this brown paper bag. The way i justify it is that no self respecting wedding photographer would be caught dead without it... and that's what i'm going to be doing starting this spring (already got a few booked.) Wish me luck.

[adam75south]

congratulations.

[RichNY]

Congrats! You are going to be really pleased with this lens.

[Honest Gaza]

First...are you married ?

If not...then nothing to worry about....enjoy

If yes.....quick, report the credit card as stolen :)

[forno]

No need to justify! Its your money:D

Lucky bugger:cool:

[X-SOFT]

why didnt you order 70-300?

does it costs more?


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congrats!@!!

[aparmley]

why didnt you order 70-300?

does it costs more?


Twice as much. He most likely needed: Superb AF speed, Superb AF accuracy, L image quality, L build quality, and probably the need for a constant F2.8 Tele Zoom. Congrats Bonji.

[cdifoto]

You screwed up big time. :D

[cwphoto]

Way to go Mate. Money well spent, will repay you in spades - probably Canon's most versatile lens. :)

[Sungrazer]

Congratulations. We await pictures.

[BonjiB]

You screwed up big time. :D

I was feelin pretty good up until now. :p lol. I didn't go with the 70-300 because i need top drawer quality and the constant f/2.8 along with IS. I pondered and pondered over saving the extra cash and ordering the non IS version of this lens but then i decided what the hell, i'm only going to buy it once... might as well go top drawer and get the extra versatility. I'm going to start putting this lens to very good use come april (shooting weddings.)

[cdifoto]

I was feelin pretty good up until now. :p lol. I didn't go with the 70-300 because i need top drawer quality and the constant f/2.8 along with IS. I pondered and pondered over saving the extra cash and ordering the non IS version of this lens but then i decided what the hell, i'm only going to buy it once... might as well go top drawer and get the extra versatility. I'm going to start putting this lens to very good use come april (shooting weddings.)

Haha I'm just ribbin' ya. Someone had to go against the flow. :)

[adam75south]

Yep...a Canon 70-200 f/2.8L... it's ordered. Just placed the order with b&h about 10 minutes ago. I feel very excited yet sick at the same time. lol. I need some people to tell me i did the right thing so i can stop breathing into this brown paper bag. The way i justify it is that no self respecting wedding photographer would be caught dead without it... and that's what i'm going to be doing starting this spring (already got a few booked.) Wish me luck.
i'll wish you luck...not on the lens because i know it will kick ass, but good luck on getting it this week. knowing b&h, they'll ship your lens out sometime two days from now. i don't know about everyone else, but for some reason no matter what i buy from them they will wait two days before they ship it. not that they're bad, the prices are usually the best, but they're just slow. i think newegg spoiled me.

[cdifoto]

i'll wish you luck...not on the lens because i know it will kick ass, but good luck on getting it this week. knowing b&h, they'll ship your lens out sometime two days from now. i don't know about everyone else, but for some reason no matter what i buy from them they will wait two days before they ship it. not that they're bad, the prices are usually the best, but they're just slow. i think newegg spoiled me.

I've had an order or 2 delayed but usually it's the same or next business day for me, depending how early or late in the day I hit the go go gadget geekdom button.

[BonjiB]

but they're just slow. i think newegg spoiled me.

I've always had the opposite experience with them. It says on their site if you order an express shipping (2 day or faster) before 2pm they try to ship same day. I've always paid the extra 11 bucks for 2day and they've always sent it out the same day. I expect it to ship this afternoon since i placed the order last night. Maybe ground takes a different priority. I'll let you know.

[cdifoto]

I've always had the opposite experience with them. It says on their site if you order an express shipping (2 day or faster) before 2pm they try to ship same day. I've always paid the extra 11 bucks for 2day and they've always sent it out the same day. I expect it to ship this afternoon since i placed the order last night. Maybe ground takes a different priority. I'll let you know.

I always do ground. I opted for FedEx 2 day once and it took longer than UPS Ground...and even FedEx's own Ground service is faster than their 2 Day from that area to me. Go figure.

[RichNY]

probably Canon's most versatile lens. :)

How can you call it versatile- it doesn't shoot at 10mm;)

[adam75south]

weird. i ordered something from them this past friday at exactly 10:44 am central time, 11:44am pacific, ups got it yesterday. and this isn't the first time either...always ups ground for me. maybe it's a friday thing. i'll have to check my other orders to see, but this seems to always happen to me. i did notice though that later on that day it had that "we are not accepting orders until xx/xx/xxxx" thing they frequently have. and what's that about anyway?

[BonjiB]

i did notice though that later on that day it had that "we are not accepting orders until xx/xx/xxxx" thing they frequently have. and what's that about anyway?

It's a company run by orthodox jews, they're observing the sabath. Sundown friday night to sundown saturday night i believe. They're also closed on the traditional jewish holidays as well.

[cdifoto]

weird. i ordered something from them this past friday at exactly 10:44 am central time, 11:44am pacific, ups got it yesterday. and this isn't the first time either...always ups ground for me. maybe it's a friday thing. i'll have to check my other orders to see, but this seems to always happen to me. i did notice though that later on that day it had that "we are not accepting orders until xx/xx/xxxx" thing they frequently have. and what's that about anyway?

If you order on a Friday and they're busy and don't get to it that day, it won't be packaged till Sunday night when they start processing again, and it won't get in UPS' hands until Monday night. They close early Friday and Saturday for their Jewish Sabbath. There's a schedule on their website somewhere.

[DonSchap]

Bookkeeping ... but, on a Friday? Kind of strange stuff ... it's NY, though ... may be a religious thing. :confused:

Hey, about the lens ... welcome to the growing club. It should be the lens you base everything else around ... it kicks! I use it to part the crowds! LOL

Good luck and good hunting! :D

[Sungrazer]

I've never had a problem either. My last two orders I believe were both shipped same day. And UPS Ground to D.C. takes about two days (excluding the ship date), so I don't need to pay extra to get it on the second business day. I'll be placing another order today or tomorrow for my bag(s).

[adam75south]

It's a company run by orthodox jews, they're observing the sabath. Sundown friday night to sundown saturday night i believe. They're also closed on the traditional jewish holidays as well.

no shit. i had no idea. it all makes sense now.

[DonSchap]

Just had that religious feel to it ... a little too "out of the norm."

You tend to see things as time goes by. Look, there goes some more! :rolleyes:

[RichNY]

B&H is a sexual discrimination case waiting to happen. They have a firm policy that no women can work in the sales department.

[cwphoto]

B&H is a sexual discrimination case waiting to happen. They have a firm policy that no women can work in the sales department.

Policy or convenient coincidence?

[forno]

B&H is a sexual discrimination case waiting to happen. They have a firm policy that no women can work in the sales department.

Tell em to get it tried in Australia, the do gooders here have cut everyones balls of! Except mine and ceedubs, oh gazz never had any:p




:D

[BonjiB]

Well, i just got in and was informed via email that my new pet has been shipped around 9:30pm (complete with tracking number indicating departure scan.) Same day as promised. I look forward to getting aquainted with it this weekend.

[cwphoto]

I'm predicting a weekend full of internet slobber once it arrives! :D

[forno]

I'm predicting a weekend full of internet slobber once it arrives! :D

I honestly had dreams about taking pictures when I got my camera, couldnt sleep properly with it in the house:D :o :o

[RichNY]

Policy or convenient coincidence?

Policy. They will employ women but on the floor in a sales capacity. It's oportunities like these that make me wish I had a woman with the right qualifications to go in and apply.;)

[RichNY]

Well, i just got in and was informed via email that my new pet has been shipped around 9:30pm (complete with tracking number indicating departure scan.) Same day as promised. I look forward to getting aquainted with it this weekend.

Are you going with the old version or the new 70-200 f/2.8 II that was just announced. I didn't think they were starting to ship for another 2 weeks?

[cwphoto]

Are you going with the old version or the new 70-200 f/2.8 II that was just announced. I didn't think they were starting to ship for another 2 weeks?

You're a stirrer Rich! :D

[Sungrazer]

Are you going with the old version or the new 70-200 f/2.8 II that was just announced. I didn't think they were starting to ship for another 2 weeks?

You bastard, you almost had me.

[RichNY]

You bastard, you almost had me.

Now if you and CW will kindly delete your posts we can make some popcorn, sit back, and watch who bites :) I've been pretty low key since my one-day-only sale at B&H post:D

[DonSchap]

Now if you and CW will kindly delete your posts we can make some popcorn, sit back, and watch who bites :) I've been pretty low key since my one-day-only sale at B&H post:D


You know, I was thinkin' ... (yeah, it happens occasionally), that even the threat of us (the forum members) jerkin' someone around really might not be good thing. One of the special aspects to this forum is that people can engage in lively debate, and whether or not it is right or wrong ... it's honest.

Trustworthiness is one of the hardest things to acheive and the easiest to lose. So ... be careful.

All the best, to one and all ... now go and

GET THE SHOT!

[adam75south]

that's good stuff. tomorrow i get my mystery lens so get ready for all kinds of fun. this weekend.

[BonjiB]

I honestly had dreams about taking pictures when I got my camera, couldnt sleep properly with it in the house:D :o :o

That.... that happens all the time... Are you saying it's not normal?

[adam75south]

mine get tiring. i have dreams of whatever my newest thing is. lately i keep setting up lights over and over and over and over doing the same exact shot, but somehow i'm shooting faster than sync and no matter what i do, i won't change the settings. weird.

every new job i've ever gotten(blue bell for instance), i had dreams of loading trucks and throwing the packages to the driver over and over and over. a never ending order.

now that i'm in IT, i have problems i just can't fix sometimes in my dreams.

when i delivered pizzas at one point, i'd get lost and never make it back to the store.

ok so maybe i rambled a little.

[cdifoto]

mine get tiring. i have dreams of whatever my newest thing is. lately i keep setting up lights over and over and over and over doing the same exact shot, but somehow i'm shooting faster than sync and no matter what i do, i won't change the settings. weird.

every new job i've ever gotten(blue bell for instance), i had dreams of loading trucks and throwing the packages to the driver over and over and over. a never ending order.

now that i'm in IT, i have problems i just can't fix sometimes in my dreams.

when i delivered pizzas at one point, i'd get lost and never make it back to the store.

ok so maybe i rambled a little.

You're odd.

[adam75south]

You're odd.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/cdifoto/self/2007-02-16-002.jpg

[cdifoto]

Hey, I didn't say I wasn't. This isn't about me! :p

[adam75south]

burt reynolds called, he wants his chest hair back.

[forno]

burt reynolds called, he wants his chest hair back.

Nearly got coffee all over the monitor:D :D

[GaryS]

That was too funny..... I'm still laughing as I type this.

[adam75south]

don i hope i didn't offend you there, i don't really think you look like bert reynolds. if anything tom selleck.

[BonjiB]

It's coming.... it's coming!!! *jumps for joy* Ups tracker says it's out for delivery. It's coming!!!! lol

[adam75south]

you're getting yours today? damn living in texas. i'm getting my mystery lens today as well. will be posting up some sample shots and let everyone guess at it.

[cdifoto]

And here I am excited about a 5 pack of adapters... :rolleyes:

[adam75south]

so i forgot and i'm too lazy to go back and read again, did you go IS or non IS?

[BonjiB]

so i forgot and i'm too lazy to go back and read again, did you go IS or non IS?

I went ahead and sprung for the IS. Everything i've seen about it says it's worth the extra cash.

[BonjiB]

It's here! It's here!!! And wouldn't you know it.... it's raining.

[adam75south]

dammit. i can't believe you beat me. well, mine is there according to ups. gotta wait another 2 hours to go see it though. and then i have to go visit my friend that got in a bad bike wreck so i'm not gonna get to play with it much before i gotta leave. just my luck:eek:

[forno]

It's here! It's here!!! And wouldn't you know it.... it's raining.

Ahhhh bugger, one year I absolutely bust my folks ass about getting a bicycle for Christmas, 28degrees c all week before Christmas, then it rained solid for 3 days:D :(

Your time will come Bonji, give us some indoor stuff until then:p

[DonSchap]

Remember, that minimum focal distance is 4.3 feet (~1.3 meters). Also, on the side of that beastie, there is a switch for quicker focusing, when you are further away. Make sure it's using the range you want or it will drive you nuts not being able to acheive a closer focus. :D

[BonjiB]

Make sure it's using the range you want or it will drive you nuts not being able to acheive a closer focus. :D

Thanks. I plowed through the manual before i attached (yeah, i read those.) I'll post some photos tonight after i'm done playing with it (nope.. novelty hasn't worn off yet.) lol

[ReF]

dammit. i can't believe you beat me. well, mine is there according to ups. gotta wait another 2 hours to go see it though.


you mean no more "god i want that lens!!"? :eek: ;)


Your time will come Bonji, give us some indoor stuff until then:p

ain't indoor stuff what you'd mainly use the IS for anyways?

[Sungrazer]

ain't indoor stuff what you'd mainly use the IS for anyways?

And, for me, wildlife at dusk and dawn. I had a devil of a time in Yellowstone handholding my S3 IS at full telephoto near dusk shooting photos of moose, black bear, elk, etc. That said, I was a complete novice then, and was probably shooting at ISO 100 because I didn't know any better.

[ReF]

And, for me, wildlife at dusk and dawn. I had a devil of a time in Yellowstone handholding my S3 IS at full telephoto near dusk shooting photos of moose, black bear, elk, etc. That said, I was a complete novice then, and was probably shooting at ISO 100 because I didn't know any better.

i usually shoot at dusk too but i almost always got the tripod with me for that kind of stuff so camera shake with that lens + tc doesn't bother me much.