Finally did it---The 500 is on it's way

[bob williams]

Well, after 3 years of wanting (neeeeding[:#]), much deliberation and a great deal of help from my friends here on TDP, and of course approval from myWONDERFUL wife, I finally placed the order for the 500 F4L IS and of course all of the accessories (Wimberly plate, gimbal head and lens coatbut the polarizer is on back order . It should be here by the weekend, so Bosque, Here I come. I wanted to thank all of you who tolerated my indecision, commented on my questions and encouraged this purchase over all of the others we have discussed. I feel like a little girlgetting a new pony---[:O].


Thanks to all for all your help.


Bob


P.S. is it here yet? is it here yet? is it here yet?

[Bill W]

Congrats Robert......you wife isn

[ddt0725]

Congrats, Bob!!


I am SOOO looking forward to seeing your photos taken with this lens!!!


Man, if I had the $$$$ for this baby, I would have kicked in a few more $$$ for overnight shipping ...the wait would drive me crazy!


Denise

[bob williams]

Thanks DD, I chose the lenscoat instead of the overnight shipping--- I was told not go over budget, So I had to make a minor sacrifice---I suppose I can wait a couple of extra days [].


BTW, the bird feeders and the hummingbird feeders went out this weekend---probably won't see much for a few weeks , but I planned to be the first on the block with the feeders, so hopefully more birds will show up this year. I am really hoping to put that new 500 to work in my own backyard as well as the other places I frequent.


Bob

[JJphoto]

Wow Bob period. Just let you know you might need some practice for BIF.[Y][Y][Y]

[bob williams]

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Thanks JJ, I figured there would be a learning curve, I just hope it doesn't take me more than a few weeks----I am really looking forward to nesting and hummer season this year.

[andnowimbroke]

As much as I would have loved for you to buy my 70-200, the 500 is the right choice for you. Congrats. That " you owe me" has me uptight though. How

[bob williams]

How's your kitchen cabinets? That's about the same price range.

Well, The cabinets are in good shape, but........She has never been to Vegas, yet she has mentioned it several times lately[^o)]

[ddt0725]

BTW, the bird feeders and the hummingbird feeders went out this weekend---probably won't see much for a few weeks , but I planned to be the first on the block with the feeders, so hopefully more birds will show up this year. I am really hoping to put that new 500 to work in my own backyard as well as the other places I frequent.

I'm hoping to be one of the first also to be ready and waiting for the hb's...I just don't know when that is around here though. I was late last year. This year I am hoping ot put out a whole mess of them and plant flowers that will attract them.

BTW - Next month I am planning aday trip to Baraboo, Wisconsin to the International Crane Foundation (it's about 3 hrs. from where I live)...it is the only place where the world's 15 types of cranes can be seen. I am wondering if I should rent a longer lens ...the weight of the larger ones really scares me and I will be doing quite a few hours of walking the trails.

Denise

[Richard Lane]

Really..? You mean you're not getting the MKIV?


Only Kidding! Congrats on the new lens, I think you've made a wonderful choice! [Y]


I can't wait to see the new Pics! [B]


Rich