Damn the Chili and the Bling.

[Okiewan]

What lens are you talking about Tony?

The lens that's out of stock is the previous version, non "DG" version.
Check this:
http://www.sigma4less.com/sess/utn1...X+DG+APO+HSM+for+Canon+AF+=28SG70200F28DCA=29


If it's the Sigma 70-200 vs Canon 70-200L the Sigma consisitantly rates right with it, many say the image quality is actually better with the Sigma. Thanks again to Chili and Lou for talking this lens up! It's not white but it's awesome.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=102&sort=7&cat=37&page=1

 

[GETMETOCA]

Chili, I just checked out your Millville shots on the camera forum link Okie had posted - WOW. Amazing.

 

[Thump]

Conversation a week or so ago:
Okie: Thump, this camera is awesome, I got everything!
Thump: Cool

Okie: Yanno, Chili got this lens that is bad ass.
Thump: When does it arrive?

Okie: Shoot man, I aint buying it, my wife would kill me!
Thump: When does it arrive?

Okie: Serious man, I aint buying it, but it is so freekin cool.
Thump chuckles out loud and assumes that it will be delivered with in a week.

 

[Chili]

Conversation a week or so ago:
Okie: Thump, this camera is awesome, I got everything!
Thump: Cool

Okie: Yanno, Chili got this lens that is bad ass.
Thump: When does it arrive?

Okie: Shoot man, I aint buying it, my wife would kill me!
Thump: When does it arrive?

Okie: Serious man, I aint buying it, but it is so freekin cool.
Thump chuckles out loud and assumes that it will be delivered with in a week.

:rotfl: :rotfl:

Nat, thanks for the compliment.

Tony, Fredmiranda.com is full of information regarding pretty much anything camera/lens related. I like that site as it's the DRN of the camera world, straight forward usually good info and no crap to wade through as they moderate the forum to very high standard usually. The only Sigma I did research on was the 70-200 f2.8 and the Sigma consistently scored near equal to the Canon L at a much lower price. I'm starting the research now on the 24-70's.

 

[Okiewan]

Disclaimer: I never said "I got everything".
So there.

 

[Okiewan]

Chili... Only negitive I've found with the 24-70 is the filter size.. 82mm, seems the Tamron 28-70 gets nearly perfect reviews (as you probably know by now), but I opted for the wider Sigma.

Don't shoot me for uploading another pic, but.. we just updated our insurance, they wanted a record of some of the stuff we wanted to list ... Since Scooter is in love with her Armani figurines:

I assume seeing some images will be helpful in your quest.

(100, 3.5, no flash)

 

[biglou]

Card ordered. Damn you guys! :p

 

[biglou]

How's this price? http://www.bestpricecameras.com/pro...VRAW=canon 20d&OVKEY=canon 20d&OVMTC=standard

 

[Okiewan]

LOL Lou.. you are the only person I know worse than me.
Looks like a good price to me.

 

[Chili]

Great price but you might want to check this http://www.resellerratings.com/seller8754.html before sending them any money.

 

[biglou]

Cool. Thanks.

 

[Okiewan]

RutRoh!
I really did buy it.
I really am in BIG trouble. :yikes:

 

[Chili]

Sweet!, the tripod ring came off mine asap as I never use it for anything tripod or monopod mounted. I found it much more comfortable to hold and operate the zoom ring without it on.

 

[Okiewan]

Holy #^$*@ this thing is heavy! I can not believe how good it shoots. Can't wait to get some moto. Thanks for the heads-up Doug!

 

[biglou]

I rest the mount in my left palm and rotate the zoom ring. Plus, it sits on the mount on my desk like that without the grip/pack.

I have camera envy, Bob. ;)

 

[a454elk]

Man Okie, you are in serious deep poo my big friend! I tried to take mine to show here with my wife and daughter and they made me check it in, wasn't allowed to bring it inside. They said I could sell the photos of the circus and make money off them. They said my lens was too long, hehehehehe.

 

[Okiewan]

Elk, take a lot of shots like this and send 'em to her, that should soften her up.
I'm hoping this method will reduce the severity of the the blow to my knoggin.

 

[biglou]

Did you shoot that with the new lens? It's pretty amazing, isn't it?

 

[Okiewan]

Yessir. It's freakin awesome. That image at 3500x2400 and no compression is pretty impressive.

I can't wait to get out to the track and give'er a whirl. Doesn't look like we'll be riding this weekend tho, supposed to get pretty wet around here.

 

[a454elk]

I tried man, no worky. She sees past that! Nice bogy though. ;)

 

[biglou]

THIS is the thread I've been looking for. Greenie-here's the link to that CF card I was telling you about. I was happy to get it delivered at $115 or so... CHECK THE PRICE NOW!!!! :yikes:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820160033

 

[Green Horn]

:yikes: I'm all over it!!! Thanks Lou!

 

[biglou]

I'm thinking I need another one of those also...