I cant contain myself...

Dee · 03-06-2009, 14:03

Ive just taken delivery of a...

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM. I am in lens heaven. The bad news?

Its rented

Oh my god, I am so in love. Its so smooth, and weighs a bleeding ton. Had to hire this for a wedding I am shooting on Saturday.

Did I mention I was in love? Ah well, I am hiring it again in September for a fortnight, got two more weddings then!

/goes to play some more, and hopes everyone gets lens envy

Kitten · 03-06-2009, 14:10

*envy*

I can't remember the last time I had a new lens to play with... :cries:

Desmo · 03-06-2009, 14:20

I have no idea what that means, but the numbers look cool

Dee · 03-06-2009, 14:24

I cant get over it, was perfect timing too, cos I can use it for a calendar shoot this afternoon

Matblack · 03-06-2009, 14:41

Nice lens that, I'm looking at upgrades but that on is beyond my budget and I need something a bit wider, but as you have the 10-20 your covered there

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Very tempted with the 17-55mm 2.8 IS or the 17-40mm f4L

MB

Dee · 03-06-2009, 14:51

This is waaaaaaaaaaay beyond any budget of mine MB, current price on Jessops is £1,109

The 10-20mm is bloody awesome though, not regretted that purchase for a single second

Matblack · 03-06-2009, 14:58

UWA isn't really my bag but I feel I'd like to have a baseline of 17mm which only leaves me two decent options the 17-40mm f4L and the 17-55mm 2.8 IS, 24mm is just a little too long for me with out an additional lens. Ist all very complicated.

You'll have a lot of fun with the 2.8 though, it gets great write ups

MB

Dee · 03-06-2009, 15:28

Hope I manage to lift it off the ground!

That, coupled with the 30D and the grip is going to make for a serious workout

Matblack · 03-06-2009, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee

Hope I manage to lift it off the ground!

That, coupled with the 30D and the grip is going to make for a serious workout

Its a serious chunk of glass!

Contemplating contacting someone about his 17-40 f4 at the moment and trying to strike a deal

MB

Toby · 03-06-2009, 17:32

The 24-70L is my perfect walkabout lens, having a 10-22 to cover the wide end and a 70-200 for the longer so it fits perfectly. I've thought about hiring one but resist mainly because I know I'd have to buy one immediately.

My only issue with this lens is the lack of IS, which I find inexcusable at this price point. Rumours persist of an IS version but no-one really knows for sure.

03-06-2009, 14:03	#1
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	I cant contain myself... Ive just taken delivery of a... Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM. I am in lens heaven. The bad news? Its rented Oh my god, I am so in love. Its so smooth, and weighs a bleeding ton. Had to hire this for a wedding I am shooting on Saturday. Did I mention I was in love? Ah well, I am hiring it again in September for a fortnight, got two more weddings then! /goes to play some more, and hopes everyone gets lens envy

03-06-2009, 14:10	#2
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	envy I can't remember the last time I had a new lens to play with... :cries: __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

03-06-2009, 14:20	#3
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I have no idea what that means, but the numbers look cool __________________

03-06-2009, 14:41	#5
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Nice lens that, I'm looking at upgrades but that on is beyond my budget and I need something a bit wider, but as you have the 10-20 your covered there . Very tempted with the 17-55mm 2.8 IS or the 17-40mm f4L MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

03-06-2009, 14:58	#7
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	UWA isn't really my bag but I feel I'd like to have a baseline of 17mm which only leaves me two decent options the 17-40mm f4L and the 17-55mm 2.8 IS, 24mm is just a little too long for me with out an additional lens. Ist all very complicated. You'll have a lot of fun with the 2.8 though, it gets great write ups MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

03-06-2009, 14:24	#4
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	I cant get over it, was perfect timing too, cos I can use it for a calendar shoot this afternoon

03-06-2009, 14:51	#6
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	This is waaaaaaaaaaay beyond any budget of mine MB, current price on Jessops is £1,109 The 10-20mm is bloody awesome though, not regretted that purchase for a single second

03-06-2009, 15:28	#8
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Hope I manage to lift it off the ground! That, coupled with the 30D and the grip is going to make for a serious workout

03-06-2009, 17:32	#10
Toby Absinthe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,023	The 24-70L is my perfect walkabout lens, having a 10-22 to cover the wide end and a 70-200 for the longer so it fits perfectly. I've thought about hiring one but resist mainly because I know I'd have to buy one immediately. My only issue with this lens is the lack of IS, which I find inexcusable at this price point. Rumours persist of an IS version but no-one really knows for sure. __________________