FINALLY... I Have One!!

**Sonsey** · 27-01-2006, 13:17

I know, I know, nobody really like's these "I got a new" threads...

...but I'm SO happy I don't care

etc.

This has been on my wish list since I got my DSLR, and seeing the results from a few members here made me want it even more! Unfortunately I wasn't able to buy new but I think I got a good deal on this near mint copy (not a mark on the lens itself, just a single small scratch on the hood, optic's are as clear as, erm, L glass

) delivered to my door for £730.

Anyway, sorry for the interruption, normal service will now continue

Please, no grief on the hastily shot pic.

**stepheno** · 27-01-2006, 13:25

Nice one...and very nice lens too

regards

IanC_UK · 27-01-2006, 13:30

you wont regret it

Warspite · 27-01-2006, 13:44

How much

Sounds like you got an absolute bargain, aswell as a great lens - Happy Hunting

27-01-2006, 14:48

Send it back, it's got a blurry bottom

I don't mind these threads personally, I think it's nice to see such enthusiasm about getting new kit. I always love the feeling of buying something new and treating myself, that first feeling of opening the box, the anticipation of the postie, and just as equally, shouting about it from the rooftops

So please excuse me while I revel in your thread (albeit with a big touch, nay slap of jealousy

)

SammyC · 27-01-2006, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcel

it's got a blurry bottom

I SAY!!!!

dod · 27-01-2006, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonsey

...but I'm SO happy I don't care

etc.

Hehe, congrats on the new toy

RobertP · 27-01-2006, 16:36

Gets a bit heavy when you have carried it around all day.... but I'm sure you won't care about that

Congrats.

IanC_UK · 27-01-2006, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertP

Gets a bit heavy when you have carried it around all day.... but I'm sure you won't care about that

Congrats.

Yeah next purcahse needs to be an Op/Tech pro strap ! They are a neck saver !

ASH · 27-01-2006, 16:52

Nice one.
I'll give you £500.00 for it now that it third hand.

You've had a barging, where did you get it from for that price.

mrgubby · 27-01-2006, 17:07

Have fun with it , anything thats got settings for 'Smooth - Tight' is cool

dazzajl · 27-01-2006, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrgubby

Have fun with it , anything thats got settings for 'Smooth - Tight' is cool

but both at the same time would be better.

Enjoy it, supposed to be a great bit of kit.

Fangman · 27-01-2006, 21:54

Have to adjust the colour balance - I've just turned GREEN!

**Sonsey** · 28-01-2006, 01:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcel

Send it back, it's got a blurry bottom

I even asked for no grief on the dodgy pic... but there's allways one

Saying that, I'd probably get even more if I let it known that I used automatic settings

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertP

Gets a bit heavy when you have carried it around all day.... but I'm sure you won't care about that

Your right about that

but I'm a (very) big boy, so I think I'll cope.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanC_UK

Yeah next purcahse needs to be an Op/Tech pro strap ! They are a neck saver

I seem to remember reading that someone on the forums was kind enough to bring a few of these back from across the pond (at least I think I remember it

) I havn't seen these before, I just use a regular hand strap, can you give me some more info?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASH

Nice one. I'll give you £500.00 for it now that it third hand.
You've had a barging, where did you get it from for that price.

I suppose if you don't ask you don't get... but in this case, you can ask... but you still aint gettin

It was bought from a member of another forum which is aimed at my personal make of camera... I know, I know... Traitor boo hiss

...thanks everyone for comments, even the smooth and tight ones

If only everything in life was the same eh?

28-01-2006, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonsey

I seem to remember reading that someone on the forums was kind enough to bring a few of these back from across the pond (at least I think I remember it

) I havn't seen these before, I just use a regular hand strap, can you give me some more info?

I think it was the very same person here

I can heartily recommend them, about 17 quid for the Pro version from eBay. Definately muchos comfortus

**Sonsey** · 28-01-2006, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcel

I think it was the very same person here

I can heartily recommend them, about 17 quid for the Pro version from eBay. Definately muchos comfortus

Thanks mate, I'll go have a look

27-01-2006, 13:17	#1 (permalink)
Sonsey Pixalo Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 7,242	FINALLY... I Have One!! I know, I know, nobody really like's these "I got a new" threads... ...but I'm SO happy I don't care etc. This has been on my wish list since I got my DSLR, and seeing the results from a few members here made me want it even more! Unfortunately I wasn't able to buy new but I think I got a good deal on this near mint copy (not a mark on the lens itself, just a single small scratch on the hood, optic's are as clear as, erm, L glass ) delivered to my door for £730. Anyway, sorry for the interruption, normal service will now continue Please, no grief on the hastily shot pic. __________________ Regards, Iain.

27-01-2006, 13:25	#2 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,629	Nice one...and very nice lens too regards

27-01-2006, 13:30	#3 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	you wont regret it

27-01-2006, 13:44	#4 (permalink)
Warspite Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newcastle Sunderland Middlesbrough (UK) Posts: 1,736	How much Sounds like you got an absolute bargain, aswell as a great lens - Happy Hunting

27-01-2006, 14:48	#5 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	Send it back, it's got a blurry bottom I don't mind these threads personally, I think it's nice to see such enthusiasm about getting new kit. I always love the feeling of buying something new and treating myself, that first feeling of opening the box, the anticipation of the postie, and just as equally, shouting about it from the rooftops So please excuse me while I revel in your thread (albeit with a big touch, nay slap of jealousy )

27-01-2006, 16:36	#8 (permalink)
RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	Gets a bit heavy when you have carried it around all day.... but I'm sure you won't care about that Congrats.

27-01-2006, 16:52	#10 (permalink)
ASH Getting Comfy Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 145	Nice one. I'll give you £500.00 for it now that it third hand. You've had a barging, where did you get it from for that price.

27-01-2006, 17:07	#11 (permalink)
mrgubby Been here a while Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 328	Have fun with it , anything thats got settings for 'Smooth - Tight' is cool

27-01-2006, 21:54	#13 (permalink)
Fangman Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ely Posts: 1,078	Have to adjust the colour balance - I've just turned GREEN!

28-01-2006, 17:01	#17 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137