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03/08/2007 11:13:43 PM · #1 |
OK, it's not so little. In fact, it's a monster. I picked up a used Canon 180mm f/3.5L Macro over the weekend from B&H. Just got home from the UPS depot 30 minutes ago. Since lens purchases are not a common occurence in the Achoo household, I'm stoked!
This will give me something to do when I'm not shooting waterfalls or seascapes. I went with the 180mm for the working distance (bugs are scared of me for some reason) and the creamy, creamy bokeh.
I'm anxious to make sure it isn't a bad copy (after all, someone did return it for a reason), but the physical condition is minty fresh. I'll give my impressions as I get used to it. First impression...it's heavy. Second, that's a sweet manual focus ring (double width). Third...well I haven't gotten to third yet.
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03/08/2007 11:14:37 PM · #2 |
ooooooooh cant wait to see what you do with that little beauty :)
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03/08/2007 11:16:10 PM · #3 |
| congrats! new toys are always fun .... can't wait to see pics .. |
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03/09/2007 10:00:58 AM · #4 |
| Shameless bump for the morning crowd... |
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03/09/2007 10:02:47 AM · #5 |
| ooooohhhhhhhhwwwwww!! Nice :) |
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03/09/2007 10:13:59 AM · #6 |
Oh my!! That is one big lens!! Let us see how totally fabulous it is :) Put up some pick-chures mayun :)
btw, congrats on the new toy :) fun stuff! |
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03/09/2007 10:22:42 AM · #7 |
Oooo-la-la! She's sexxxy!
The 180/3.5 is better optically than the already great 100/2.8 Macro. I think you'll be very well satisfied. Congrats! |
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03/09/2007 10:26:32 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Third...well I haven't gotten to third yet. |
wait? i thought you had kids? how'd you not get to thir... oooohh... you're talking about the lens. nevermind.
;)
congrats...
i still think you should have gotten that new sigma ultra-bigma. you could have taken your cannon beach photos without leaving your driveway...
Message edited by author 2007-03-09 10:27:22.
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03/09/2007 10:46:32 AM · #9 |
OMG! ... That looks gorgeous, Doc. I am SOOOO jealous!
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03/09/2007 11:07:28 AM · #10 |
Grats Doc now show us some pics with it :)
-dave |
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03/09/2007 11:24:51 AM · #11 |
Here's just a little goofing from last night. This is the inside of my wedding ring cropped to 100%.
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03/09/2007 11:29:58 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Here's just a little goofing from last night. This is the inside of my wedding ring cropped to 100%. |
wow, that is close. I wonder why they returned the lens? The picture looks great. Maybe they just didn't like it. |
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03/09/2007 01:26:11 PM · #13 |
| WOAHHHHHH!! That IS close!! Really clear too. I am officially jealous ;) |
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03/09/2007 01:28:45 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Here's just a little goofing from last night. This is the inside of my wedding ring cropped to 100%. |
Wow, I think we can probably get a DNA sample off that pic 8-)
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03/09/2007 01:29:32 PM · #15 |
I that a lens in your pocket or are you just happy to see me ??
That is one SWEET lens Doc !
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03/09/2007 01:31:49 PM · #16 |
| Doc, I'd love to say "you suck," because I'm extraordinarily jealous, but can't do it. Hope you get fab photos with your new toy - it rocks! |
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03/09/2007 01:49:00 PM · #17 |
it looks dreary today, but the overcast day may be good for some macro work. I may head out to search for these little guys.
I may be the only person in the world, but for some reason these little mushrooms really appeal to me. They are also a total technical challenge because they blow out so easily. I just have to go find some.
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