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10/25/2007 10:35:04 AM · #1

As a thank you to the greatest photography community around and all the folks that gave advice and got me to where I am now I have a special offer.

25% off any 2 week rental.

How it will work. Send me a PM with the lens you want, rent it through the site and I will issue you an immediate refund of 25%. Discount is on rental price, shipping still applies.

The 70-200 f2.8L IS USM should be back today!!

Justin
//www.rentphotostuff.com

Message edited by author 2007-10-25 10:47:48.

10/25/2007 10:42:11 AM · #2

Originally posted by Jmnuggy:

The 70-200 f2.8L IS USM should be back today!!
//www.rentphotostuff.com

You do know that I consider this lens "mine." Therefore, anyone who rents it, better dang sure better take care of it. :)

Yes, it should be there today.

10/25/2007 10:48:28 AM · #3

I do consider it yours... i was thinking I may need your permission to rent it again.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/25/2007 10:52:51 AM · #4

:)

It felt weird to put the "normal" lens back on my camera.

What I found most odd was people's reaction to *me.*

We went to a "fly-in" (re: unscheduled airshow). I have been there no less than 6 times over the past 3 years or so, always with a camera. NEVER has another photographer spoken to me. That day, 3 came up and started conversations.

At the zoo -- several comments from other parents carrying cameras.

The funniest was the football games. I was using it primarily to shoot little league football under bad lights. I became known as "that girl with the big camera." A couple of them wanted to try it (uh, no.) and they all felt like bigshots because I was taking their pictures of it (one little friend was impressed because that is the kind you see at the NFL games, he said).

And yes, L glass looks silly on a silver body. I have a battery grip, so it helps a bit, but it does look a bit odd.

:)

Loved the experience.

Hate my lenses now.

must.

save.

money.

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

10/25/2007 11:14:31 AM · #5

Karmat, you know you wanna buy one ....

Buy it!

Buy it!

Buy it! :-)

10/25/2007 12:05:39 PM · #6

Originally posted by dwterry:

Karmat, you know you wanna buy one ....

Buy it!

Buy it!

Buy it! :-)

yea, i know it. :)

I also know the kids need some things, like food. :)

Seriously, it would be awesome to own, but right now I'm not in the shape financially to get it. Eventually, I will, but I will pay for it, not charge it. :)

Sunniee

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

10/25/2007 12:26:39 PM · #7

I know how you feel.... I recently rented a 100-400 lens to shoot a police motorcycle competition. The lens was AMAZING and everyone talked to me! I hated using my own lenses after that!!!!

I too..... MUST.... SAVE........ MONEY!!!!!!

Message edited by author 2007-10-25 12:27:07.

slide12345678

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/25/2007 12:27:14 PM · #8

Originally posted by karmat:

I also know the kids need some things, like food. :)

just take some pictures of food for them
the exceptional visual stimulation is all the nourishment they need

levyj413

Nikon D7100

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

10/25/2007 12:41:12 PM · #9

I have the Nikon 70-200/2.8 AF-S VR, which is the equivalent to the Canon 70-200/2.8 IS USM. It is indeed, a magic lens, and I've had similar reactions to you, Karmat.

For anyone wondering, I took this shot with it, handheld, at a night baseball game from almost the top of the stadium (with a 1.4 teleconverter:

To see how high I was, look at this shot from the same spot:

10/25/2007 01:21:26 PM · #10

Two of my favorites with my lens.

The football picture was from about 25 yards away under less than desireable lighting. There is NO way I would have been able to get this shot with the stuff I have now.

Jedusi

10/25/2007 01:35:54 PM · #11

Originally posted by Sunniee:

The 100-400 isn't a debate - it's a need, and I think Karmat probably needs to try one as well :- ) it may be a tad slower than the 2.8 but what a great range it has.

Sunniee

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

10/25/2007 01:39:32 PM · #12

Originally posted by Jedusi:

Originally posted by Sunniee:
I know how you feel.... I recently rented a 100-400 lens to shoot a police motorcycle competition. The lens was AMAZING and everyone talked to me! I hated using my own lenses after that!!!!

I too..... MUST.... SAVE........ MONEY!!!!!!

The 100-400 isn't a debate - it's a need, and I think Karmat probably needs to try one as well :- ) it may be a tad slower than the 2.8 but what a great range it has.

Yes.... A SERIOUS need! Im renting it again to take to Maui in a few days! With all the renting.... I should just buy one!

10/25/2007 01:50:44 PM · #13

I rented the 70-200 for what, 5 weeks? :)

glad2badad

DJI Mavic Air 2

Sears 55mm f/1.4 M42

10/25/2007 01:54:47 PM · #14

Originally posted by karmat:

I rented the 70-200 for what, 5 weeks? :)

Here you go ==> Just what you're looking for!

:-D

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

10/25/2007 01:59:48 PM · #15

Sounds like you just need to start giving the first hit^H^H^Hrental free

10/25/2007 02:01:43 PM · #16

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by karmat:
I rented the 70-200 for what, 5 weeks? :)

Here you go ==> Just what you're looking for!

:-D

Already read that. :) Thought about it. Pictured my children without food for a few weeks. Decided, maybe not. BUT, if I had the money, I'd be all over it.

glad2badad

DJI Mavic Air 2

Sears 55mm f/1.4 M42

10/25/2007 02:04:10 PM · #17

Originally posted by karmat:

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by karmat:
I rented the 70-200 for what, 5 weeks? :)

Here you go ==> Just what you're looking for!

:-D

Already read that. :) Thought about it. Pictured my children without food for a few weeks. Decided, maybe not. BUT, if I had the money, I'd be all over it.

Need to drop a few hints to that husband of yours! Christmas isn't that far off. wink-wink. :P Good luck. :)

10/25/2007 08:12:30 PM · #18

The 70-200 f2.8L IS USM is back in stock. Thanks Karmat!

Justin
//www.rentphotostuff.com

FireBird

10/25/2007 08:57:18 PM · #19

Originally posted by Jmnuggy:

As a thank you to the greatest photography community around and all the folks that gave advice and got me to where I am now I have a special offer.

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Didn't see on your website, do I mail the lens back on the agreed time, or do I mail it back in order to get it back by a certain date. Looks like you're paying the freight both ways, I'm assuming you insure it both ways? How long the discount? I'd be tempted to drop the hammer for 2 to 4 weeks on the Nikkor 10.8 2.8 Fish if you had it in stock.

Message edited by author 2007-10-25 20:57:47.