Another "I Just Got My First L" thread! I'm so excited...

[VisualOddity]

...And I just can't hide it...!

I just picked up my very first "L". This has been so long in the waiting and wishing, I am SO happy!!!

It's a 20-35 F/2.8 L. I know it's an older one, but I did a lot of research. I found that while old, and no USM or FTM, it is still regarded as some of the best IQ from any of the "L"s. That sold me...


Sorry for the crappy pic. I had to have one for the post, so it was taken in horrible light with my laptop webcam lol...

[mikebrown]

Congratulations. Hopefully I will get mine soon.

[Cajungaltx]

Congrats... I don't know what an 'L' is... I'm guessing it's something to do with your lens.. *grin*...

[rphoto]

Congrats you will get the bug now. I am waiting on my third one to be delivered today. The 100-400

[VisualOddity]

Thanks guys! Congrats on the 100-400, excellent lens! :)

[BeccaJ]

sweet! now post some pics you've taken with it! LOL

[KJ Smith]

The 20-35 2.8 L was my first L lens also.

I got it apx. 18 years ago. Its still in my bag and still my favorite.

Now you need a full frame camera......

Kevin

[VisualOddity]

Originally Posted by KJ Smith

The 20-35 2.8 L was my first L lens also.

I got it apx. 18 years ago. Its still in my bag and still my favorite.

Now you need a full frame camera......

Kevin

Good Stuff!

[toverman]

Enjoy! I've got two L lenses I really like, a 17-40 f/4 and 70-200 f/2.8. Just don't forget that there are killer sharp lenses that don't have the red ring that shouldn't be ignored: among them the 85 f/1.8 and 100 f/2.8 macro ... I've got both of those, too, and love them as much as the L's.

[KJ Smith]

Originally Posted by VisualOddity

Good Stuff!

And let me qualify that by saying I have the following in my bag.
20-35 2.8L
24-70 2.8L
24-105 4L IS
70-200 2.8L non IS
Old 300 4L
100 2.8 macro, non usm

Of course it could be that i just like to shoot wide.

Kevin

[janikphoto]

You made the right decision... I got my first L series back in 2001 or 2002, and have counted on them ever since. They always deliver!

[BEphoto]

You haven't added it to your gear list yet!

[ngoduyviet]

Congratz, and be prepare to sleep on couches, eat ramens for a long time and wait till you get the prime bug. These suckers will set you back a long way.

[VisualOddity]

Originally Posted by ngoduyviet

Congratz, and be prepare to sleep on couches, eat ramens for a long time and wait till you get the prime bug. These suckers will set you back a long way.

I really wish being poor and owning L's were an option, but with a family to look after (and barely enough moola), it took me over two years to get my first one, and I had to sell my ipod and 28-135mm IS to do it lol... I do have the bug though, no doubt lol!

Originally Posted by BEphoto

You haven't added it to your gear list yet!

Just fixed that. Meant to do it yesterday, and couldn't wait, then didn't have time and forgot. lol

Originally Posted by janikphoto

You made the right decision... I got my first L series back in 2001 or 2002, and have counted on them ever since. They always deliver!

I just can't wait to shoot with it!

Originally Posted by KJ Smith

And let me qualify that by saying I have the following in my bag.
20-35 2.8L
24-70 2.8L
24-105 4L IS
70-200 2.8L non IS
Old 300 4L
100 2.8 macro, non usm

Of course it could be that i just like to shoot wide.

Kevin

Wow!!!

Originally Posted by toverman

Enjoy! I've got two L lenses I really like, a 17-40 f/4 and 70-200 f/2.8. Just don't forget that there are killer sharp lenses that don't have the red ring that shouldn't be ignored: among them the 85 f/1.8 and 100 f/2.8 macro ... I've got both of those, too, and love them as much as the L's.

Agreed! I want a 17-40L someday! :)

[janikphoto]

Originally Posted by KJ Smith

And let me qualify that by saying I have the following in my bag.
20-35 2.8L
24-70 2.8L
24-105 4L IS
70-200 2.8L non IS
Old 300 4L
100 2.8 macro, non usm

Of course it could be that i just like to shoot wide.

Kevin

That's an odd (and heavy) bunch of lenses to carry around. I have several spare lenses in the storage closet, but I carry my 16-35mm 2.8L, 50mm 1.8, 15mm 2.8, and 70-200mm 2.8L with me, no other lenses. Oh, and a lensbaby and an 8mm macro spacer. Once you add in my two bodies and all the misc stuff, my bag is heavy, so I can't imagine you lugging around ALL that stuff in your bag...