My daughters team had a scrimmage last night. Perfect chance to test out my 'new' 70 - 200 mm. Well, talk about a topic for conversation.....

Asked many times over if I was a pro, and whether I did work for newspapers etc. My goodness.

The lens is sweet, a bit heavy, and will probably have me wanting a tc for it by the end of season. Those soccer pitches are big!

ann

Originally Posted by Ann McRae My daughters team had a scrimmage last night. Perfect chance to test out my 'new' 70 - 200 mm. Well, talk about a topic for conversation..... Asked many times over if I was a pro, and whether I did work for newspapers etc. My goodness. The lens is sweet, a bit heavy, and will probably have me wanting a tc for it by the end of season. Those soccer pitches are big! ann

hey from toronto (yep i'm in your fair country today )

ann, start thinkin' monopod -- could help you tons during long soccer games. $100 - $200 usd, depending on steel or carbon fiber.

oh yeah, the tc1.4x is a nice add-on. you can even stack a canon and a cheap tamron and still shoot at f/4

Hey andy
Hows the weather in TO? It is snowing here AGAIN

I have a monopod, used it all indoor and will certainly be using it. Last night I mostly just wore the camera, it was way too cold to have my hands out of pockets, and it is heavy after an hour.
Now I need a bigger camera bag! I have to do a team photo before a game Sunday, so will need my 17 - 85 with me as well.

ann

Originally Posted by andy hey from toronto (yep i'm in your fair country today ) ann, start thinkin' monopod -- could help you tons during long soccer games. $100 - $200 usd, depending on steel or carbon fiber. oh yeah, the tc1.4x is a nice add-on. you can even stack a canon and a cheap tamron and still shoot at f/4

Congrats Ann


So besides the stares and comments due to the "whiteness" of your lens , did it help with your soccer pics? Faster AF? Sharper, or better contrast in your shots?

Last question, did everything work out with the mailing of this lens? It looks like I'll be sending another package up to Calgary So I'd like to let the prospective buyer in on any postal/customs issues that the 70-200mm may have encountered.

That's a real nice lens and I'm sooooo excited for you

Steve

Ann,

Where are the pikkies?

Andy, Can you swing by Scarbourough and say hi to my Aunt/Uncle? Thx!

Ian

Hi Steve
I still have to dl the pics - the whole camera was frozen last night, not to mention me - and it wasn't very good soccer. As far as being better, well my longest FL before this was 85mm, so ...(or the 828 plus tc - I am sure it will be ahead of that).

wrt the shipping, things went well. the package arrived in perfect condition, unopened. However, customs charged me $95 gst (gouge and screw tax) which I will now have to appeal - shouldn't be charged on used equipment.

I've told all of this to Pat as we were talking about him buying my 828 if I could part with it - I just don't know if I can...

Originally Posted by Steve Cavigliano Congrats Ann So besides the stares and comments due to the "whiteness" of your lens , did it help with your soccer pics? Faster AF? Sharper, or better contrast in your shots? Last question, did everything work out with the mailing of this lens? It looks like I'll be sending another package up to Calgary So I'd like to let the prospective buyer in on any postal/customs issues that the 70-200mm may have encountered. That's a real nice lens and I'm sooooo excited for you Steve

Hi Ian
I'll dl the pics tonight after work. Season starts full force Sunday, so I will have plenty more.

ann

Originally Posted by ian408 Ann, Where are the pikkies? Andy, Can you swing by Scarbourough and say hi to my Aunt/Uncle? Thx! Ian

Cool deal--so to speak

Looking forward to them.

Ian

Originally Posted by Ann McRae Hi Steve I've told all of this to Pat as we were talking about him buying my 828 if I could part with it - I just don't know if I can...

Ann,
That's who I've been talking to also. If you can part with your 828, no problem. I have a mint 828 and my 717 just sitting around, so I figured I'd help a fellow Dgrinner out.

Steve

PS; let's see those pics when they're ready

I'm not ready to part with mine just yet.

I keep thinking about the swivel for garden macros.....


ann

Originally Posted by Steve Cavigliano Ann, That's who I've been talking to also. If you can part with your 828, no problem. I have a mint 828 and my 717 just sitting around, so I figured I'd help a fellow Dgrinner out. Steve PS; let's see those pics when they're ready

Originally Posted by Ann McRae I'm not ready to part with mine just yet. I keep thinking about the swivel for garden macros..... ann

but just wait until you need that next lens

or property taxes or new siding for the house or flowers to plant so I have photo ops or or or or

Originally Posted by andy but just wait until you need that next lens