Just tried a 70-200 2.8 IS, and am left AWSTRUCK. What do I do NOW?

I feel for you! I'm in the same boat, only with the 70-200 f/4 IS. I want that lens so much, and it's so far away from happening. Especially being without much money, one kid, and one on the way!

The first time I used the 70-200 f/2.8 IS, I felt like giggling.

Adam,


After reading the review of the 135L I am leaning toward it also, but having used the 70-200 lens it is very very tempting also, decisions, decisions.....lots of time to think this one out due to $$$$ like other posters here.

When friends buy their first DSLR, I tell them it is like owning a crack pipe.


And that first EF70-200MM L IS USM, won't satisfy the addiction. You'll realize you can't live without the EF300MM f/2.8 or it's brother the EF400MM, then some fool at a camera show will hand you the 1DMKIII and say, "just hold the button down and see what she can do."


The madness never ends.


As for the EF70-200MM f/2.8 L IS USM, it is my favorite lens. Ireally can't remember packing for any kind of shoot and not taking it along. My EF24-70MM L USM,travels nearly as much, but the 70-200is just a picture taking machine.

Dallasphotog,


I wish it were as easy as crack to break this addiction. At least you meet a lot of nice people doing this....better than crack.

not that I can say this with any certainty, but I'm sure you could meet a lot of nice people at crack houses too.... [:S]

A friend loaned me his 70-200mm 2.8 (what was he thinking!!??) to me for a few hours a few weekends ago.


Wow.


Dallasphotog got it right.

1. Save. Start with that.
2. Wait for a rebate or a good deal somewhere.
3. Sell something you do not need (wife and children excluded).
4. Check refurbished stuff frequently. They have them sometimes.
5. Find it second hand. In these economic distaster days, some people need cash and will sell.

Good luck!

Weird to say it, but I've already been doing this stuff!


1. Check! Worked and made good money yesterday. I'm putting that away.


2. The 70-200 is in my cart so I can check its price frequently - I've seen the price change like that.


3. Selling an old Leica M2 and two lenses, along with a Linhof Large Format kit.


4. I've been checking B & H's used section alot lately


5. Craigslist has always been a good friend

Awesome. Just sold an old Leica M2 for $1800.





This could happen sooner than I think [:)]