I have NO self control !!!

[CaptainTom]

My plan was to sell my Sigma 70-200 f2.8 and then buy the Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS.
I haven't sold the Sigma yet, but I pulled the trigger this morning at Ft. Worth Camera and bought the new L glass. By the way, their price is VERY competitive (sp?) (fair).
So now, the Sigma goes up on E-bay and here are some first shots with the new lens from the best Zoo in Texas. I tried to put the lens through it paces with difficult focusing, high contrast, fast motion, etc.

[DJ.]

Well it looks like a keeper. Sharp images and nice color. What more could you want...

[JohnT]

Very nice, Tom. That's a winner of a lens in the right hands. I'd really like to upgrade to it eventually.

[ttusa]

congrats on your new toy-nice shots!

[Tim T]

I wish that the Houston Zoo was such a nice place. Good work and have fun with the new toy.

[Davidtxs]

TOM I AM SHOCKED
you should be ashamed of yourself

[bburton]

Originally Posted by JohnT

Very nice, Tom. That's a winner of a lens in the right hands.

My sentiments exactly, Tom: if anyone deserves a great lens like this, it's a pro like you. Enjoy.

[CaptainTom]

Originally Posted by Davidtxs

TOM I AM SHOCKED
you should be ashamed of yourself

I'm shocked too. I'm also broke !!

[rozzie]

Congrats Tom! :P You have the same illness most of us do when it comes to equipment :P I still need to get me one of those... enjoy! Great captures!

[Roy]

Congrats on the new lens Tom. You went to one of the better testing grounds to try it out.

[byarger]

Just fantastic shots, Tom! I'm envious.

[CaptainTom]

Originally Posted by byarger

Just fantastic shots, Tom! I'm envious.

Thanks for the comments.

BYarger -- great to run into you. I like your stuff from yesterday. Blue frog is my favorite.

As with any new lens, my concern is with proper focusing, and sharpness.
I am happy so far.

This is an extreme detail of The first shot... .

[engstrom]

Tom, congratulation on the lens. So I'm guessing you'll want to go back to Lone Star Park and shoot with that thing?

[CaptainTom]

I was happy with what I got there with the Sigma zoom, but with the IS on the L I can go for a better bokah....

In other words,,,,,YES !

[ZacCarter]

Great shots, wish I could grab one of these, in due time I reckon. The parakeet's look great, nice contrast.