I've said it once and I'll say it again . . . .

[14-7]

. . . . it's a good job the other half pays absolutely no interest in my hobby!

New arrivals today (not pictured a Tamrac Expedition 5 backpack)



Of course it isn't new dear, I've had it ages

Unfortunately I won't get to play with it over the weekend as I'm working but off on hols on Monday so it's coming with me!

[4hero]

Hubba hubba, you'll have fun with this lens, love mine

Know what you mean about the mrs not paying any interest, mine is exactly the same. She still doesn't know about the 9 lenses in my collection, not that I hide anything from her

Her shoes on the other hand...

[Simpo Two]

Doh, you forgot to buy the body that joins them together!

[14-7]

Simpo Two said:

Doh, you forgot to buy the body that joins them together!

Doh!

Here's a few just to give an idea of the size of the lens. The 7D isn't a small camera by any standards but I put the lens on and just thought "Jesus!".

[chr15b]

good choice

[M-J-B]

I love mine, a work of art!

Well done and long may our wives be in the dark

[Simpo Two]

14-7 said:

Here's a few just to give an idea of the size of the lens. The 7D isn't a small camera by any standards but I put the lens on and just thought "Jesus!".

No, you thought 'Wa-hay!'. Then you realised the lens hood would make it look even bigger, stuck it on and went 'Phwoar, look at that bd!!'

Edited by Simpo Two on Friday 11th June 22:15

[paul911]

M-J-B said:

Well done and long may our wives be in the dark

I think its wife’s law, you have to divide any purchase by two. I’m quite sure they do the same to us though

[RobDickinson]

7D & 70-200f2.8 is a fair ol lump.. you'll love it tho.

Just loaded up my new lowepro flipside 400aw with gear and its not too heavy.


Tho holding the 7D and 120-300f2.8 all day was a strain!

[flat-planedCrank]

RobDickinson said:

7D & 70-200f2.8 is a fair ol lump.. you'll love it tho.

Just loaded up my new lowepro flipside 400aw with gear and its not too heavy.


Tho holding the 7D and 120-300f2.8 all day was a strain!

[OT]

How was the 120-300 f2.8? Sharp enough on your 7D?
Its always been on my got-to-buy-someday list.

Don't suppose you tried it with a 1.4x converter?



Cheers.
[/OT]

[JJM]

paul911 said:

M-J-B said:

Well done and long may our wives be in the dark

I think its wife’s law, you have to divide any purchase by two. I’m quite sure they do the same to us though



lol, you would be amazed how 'cheap' my mates TVR has been to service and maintain over the past year or so...

[RobDickinson]

flat-planedCrank][OT said:

How was the 120-300 f2.8? Sharp enough on your 7D?
Its always been on my got-to-buy-someday list.

Don't suppose you tried it with a 1.4x converter?

Cheers.
[/OT]

Intresting... It wasnt pin sharp at 300/2.8 but it was close, very sharp stopped down a touch. Colours , bokeh and lens flare were all top. AF seemed very fast and (with slight MA) accurate.

Dont have a 1.4 TC, tried it with a 2.0 and honestly it was unusable. Even on a tripod, stopped down, timed shots etc I couldnt recomend it for that.

I suspect with a 1.4tc it'll be soft at f4 unless you get a great one, but good to great at f5.6

Overall I liked it a lot but I'd want one a touch sharper at 300/2.8, which is hugely adictive, but not sure I'd take it out the door too often due to its size and weight.

[Byker28i]

RobDickinson said:

... but not sure I'd take it out the door too often due to its size and weight.

Nah stick it in the backpack and you hardly notice once it's on. I also have a 100-400 in there as well

[sidaorb]

Now you have the grip, can I suggest you look at getting the Canon hand strap, you will find it makes handling that beast a lot easier, I have one on my 1D and 35-350L and can carry it comfortable on the handstrap for hours.

[john185k]

I'll say it once, and i'll say it again... i fking hate having a joint bank account

[4hero]

john185k said:

I'll say it once, and i'll say it again... i fking hate having a joint bank account

Change the account mate, she'll never notice

[M-J-B]

john185k said:

I'll say it once, and i'll say it again... i fking hate having a joint bank account

Just buy what you want, what's the worst she can do?

[ian in lancs]

lol I've just managed to sneak a 85mm Nikon under the wire... Previous triumphs include a Nikon 70-200 f2.8

[ian in lancs]

lol I've just managed to sneak a 85mm Nikon under the wire... Previous triumphs include a Nikon 70-200 f2.8

[M-J-B]

Blimey Ian, you bought two lenses