Yes I finally saved up, broke down, or what ever you call it – I purchased a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L Image Stabilized lens! For a measly $1,900 US (ouch) I get one of the most highly rated Canon lenses, and my first “L” glass (a.k.a. professional lens).
Yay!!!!!!
OK – no post for a while :(
Let’s start with a photo…
Here is a warm toned black and white conversion of Garden Creek Falls. This is a great and close place with hundreds of photo opportunities!
The photo details: Canon 20D, Tokina 12-24mm lens @ f/16 and 0.6 seconds, at 12mm with a Polarizing filter. Tripod mounted. ISO 100
I just bought a wonderful New Brunswick Waterfall guide written by fellow photo club member Nicholas Guitard. While some waterfalls take some effort to get to, others, like this one, are literally steps off the highway. And this one is minutes outside of Fredericton! I cannot wait to get to some others, and go back to this one!
Canon service – what a fantastic experience! I was a little upset when I noticed the * button (exposure lock) on my Canon 50D was only working about 20% of the time. I contacted Canon service and filled out their online process and shipped my Camera to Ontario – I think I had it back in a week! Luckily I have a backup (my 20D). Great service, now if only I did not have to pay to ship it to them……
New lens… no, I don’t have it yet, but I am specifically saving up for a Canon EF 70-200 L f/2.8 IS version I. I am 3/4 of the way there and cannot wait! My first L glass :)
That’s all for now – have fun taking photos!
-André
