And so I DID - My 1st BIG WHITE LENS

[Canon1]

Good for you Dylan. I have had mine now for a few months. (I previously owned the first IS version of this lens.) I have to say the new 300 is quite possible the finest piece of glass I have ever owned. It's a great lens and works remarkably well with both the 1.4 and 2.0x TC III's. Enjoy.

 

[Click]

Congrats Dylan. Enjoy your new lens.

 

[Dylan777]

Congratulations Dylan, Lovely Lens.

I suggest you get the 1.4x VIII Converter first, almost no perceptible loss in IQ on this Lens (420@f/4), the 2x although Good, is not without some IQ loss, acceptable, but not perfect, certainly not as good as the 600f/4 II @ f/5.6, but not much is.

Look forward to seeing some Images from this truly wonderful Lens when you get the time, enjoy.

Thanks eml58. I might get both TCs by then.

PS. I saw your photos in 1D X thread - AWESOME photos.

 

[Loswr]

One of the beauty's of a white lens is the freedom it buys you.

The first white lens must always be revealed because it so clearly stands out from the rest. But, once you have one, then they all look alike to most spouses. So, as long as you take care never to let them see two of them together, you can safely purchase as many as your credit limit will allow.

Try that with a 600 II... :-X

 

[Dylan777]

Good for you Dylan. I have had mine now for a few months. (I previously owned the first IS version of this lens.) I have to say the new 300 is quite possible the finest piece of glass I have ever owned. It's a great lens and works remarkably well with both the 1.4 and 2.0x TC III's. Enjoy.

Thanks Canon1. This is my 1st BIG WHITE. To be honest, it's not easy to spend $6000ish on a single lens, especially photography is just a hobby. I don't have much experiences with BIG WHITE lenses, but I rented this lens last week, man, I'm hooked.

 

[ewg963]

Congrats, enjoy, and now I'm drooling!!!

 

[ewg963]

I'm just wondering why the invoice doesn't show a tele-extender or two?

As I mentioned, my photography account(account that the wife doesn't know) has about $12 left.

4% reward X $6000ish = $200plus will go to x2 TC III

Dylan you only live once just go out shoot, shoot, and shoot until your heart is content. If I was you I'll be out finding many different ways to use that wonderful piece of glass you just acquired. Happy shooting and Merry early Christmas to you!!!!

 

[BL]

One of the beauty's of a white lens is the freedom it buys you.

The first white lens must always be revealed because it so clearly stands out from the rest. But, once you have one, then they all look alike to most spouses. So, as long as you take care never to let them see two of them together, you can safely purchase as many as your credit limit will allow.

aaahahaha priceless.

sounds like a man talking from experience.

 

[Zv]

I am more impressed with how you managed to conceal $6000 in a separate account from your spouse! Nice, but how will you explain it when it turns up at the door??

I know if I tried to hide something that big from my girlfriend she'd prob beat me over the head with the lens! I already suspect she thinks I love my camera gear more than her! Sssshhhh!

Anyway, congrats on your first great white! One day I'll actually get to use one!!!

 

[Random Orbits]

One of the beauty's of a white lens is the freedom it buys you.

The first white lens must always be revealed because it so clearly stands out from the rest. But, once you have one, then they all look alike to most spouses. So, as long as you take care never to let them see two of them together, you can safely purchase as many as your credit limit will allow.

Try that with a 600 II... :-X

Do they make 600mm lens canteens? :

 

[Random Orbits]

After this purchase, I have about $12 left in my photography

Time to shoot some random teams on the fields and sell the photos to the coaches! Congratulations on the purchase. So jealous!

Thanks Random Orbits

One step at a time. I started with just used 40D + 50mm f1.4 + 17-55mm f2.8 IS and that was 5yrs ago. Just put some $ on the side

LOL, all my money for the next few years is going toward a home addition that we did this year. Maybe if the kids continue to play soccer or large field sports in the future, then I can build a case for it!

 

[Dylan777]

I'm just wondering why the invoice doesn't show a tele-extender or two?

As I mentioned, my photography account(account that the wife doesn't know) has about $12 left.

4% reward X $6000ish = $200plus will go to x2 TC III

Dylan you only live once just go out shoot, shoot, and shoot until your heart is content. If I was you I'll be out finding many different ways to use that wonderful piece of glass you just acquired. Happy shooting and Merry early Christmas to you!!!!

Thanks ewg963.

With 2 kids(2 & 5yrs), I'm fully booked with family activities. I'll take your advice will do some shooting soon.

Happy thanksgiving & early Merry Christmas to you too ewg963

 

[Dylan777]

I am more impressed with how you managed to conceal $6000 in a separate account from your spouse! Nice, but how will you explain it when it turns up at the door??

I know if I tried to hide something that big from my girlfriend she'd prob beat me over the head with the lens! I already suspect she thinks I love my camera gear more than her! Sssshhhh!

Anyway, congrats on your first great white! One day I'll actually get to use one!!!

You can always pickup the package at your nearest UPS/Fedex location etc...they will notify you when it ready.Trust me...this is not the first time I done that ;D

I don't have fixed income. I'm import/export electronic components, therefore, the wife doesn't have control of it. Besides, I thought we "the man" suppose to be the BOSS at home ;D JK

 

[arbitrage]

You'll be happy to know that your thread from the other week made me break down and order it also, got to shoot it last weekend. It is amazing and the perfect compliment to my 600II.

You are going to love it. Get a cloth to clean off the drool ;D ;D

 

[scottkinfw]

Way to go Dylan!

Enjoy it for many years to come. I will have to check B&H, I think I have enough saved with billmelater to get one very soon too (I have been stashing money there like lay-away so I can pick it up without debt). Maybe a Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

Anyone else?

sek

Few weeks back, I posted this:
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=17620.0

Thanks for talking me out of it guys

Just got off the phone with BH, about pricing. All I can say is BH is AWESOME and so I DID. My 1st BIG WHITE ;D ;D ;D

 

[scottkinfw]

It's going to be a long weekend

Congratulations Dylan! You will absolutely enjoy that lens! Like others and myself have said, it is one of the most versatile, since it accepts the 1.4x and 2x converters very very well! If I could just keep one big white, it would be the 300mm II.

Enjoy and upload some photos for us!

Regards,
Jason

Thanks jason.
I selected free shipping option. The lens will be here next week. Will post some photos.

 

[Dylan777]

It's going to be a long weekend

Congratulations Dylan! You will absolutely enjoy that lens! Like others and myself have said, it is one of the most versatile, since it accepts the 1.4x and 2x converters very very well! If I could just keep one big white, it would be the 300mm II.

Enjoy and upload some photos for us!

Regards,
Jason

Thanks jason.
I selected free shipping option. The lens will be here next week. Will post some photos.

YEAP :-\....according to the tracking number, the lens should arrive on wed, 27th. I will take a day off to welcome new baby ;D

BTW...What's billmelater?

 

[M.ST]

Have fun with it. You will never regret it.

It´s a fantastic lens with new functions and possibilitys.

I like the big whites.

 

[P_R]

Congratulations!
love to get that lens. Justification more the problem than money.
Is it a good lens for new born baby pics??? if so I have three months to save....

 

[Ruined]

Grats on the purchase!!