I'm sure you've seen a thread like this before but if not then basically what you do is every time you upgrade your gear or get something photography related post here.

I'll start with my newest purchase:

4 COKIN FILTERS AND 4 ADAPTOR RINGS - USED - eBay (item 380193404296 end time Jan-06-10 18:05:14 PST)

Now I can finally use the Cokin filter holder I got for Christmas

 

Thanks for reminding me. I gotta pull out those filters that I've got.

My upgrade won't be until the end of the month when my tax return comes. 100mm f/1.8 macro baby!

 

You have dreams about that lens lol

 

You wouldn't happen to have a cpl filter would you?

 

Hell yeah I do lol I want that lens bad but now that the prices keep jumping, I might have to settle for the 85mm


Jake...when I go pull out the old camera bag, I'll check. I know I have about 5-6 filters and the holder so I might.

 

Since I'm selling the 17-55 f/2.8, I'm thinking about picking up the 20mm or 24mm prime to fill that focal length gap in my primes I've been missing.

 

is the 17-55 any good?

 

Well, yes and no. I'll compare it to my dinky 18-55 VR rig lens for comparisons sake.

Size: its huge, with the hood its even more huge. The 18-55 is literally a 1/3 of the total size and has basically the same focal length.

Sharpness: Yes, here is where it shines over the 18-55, stopping the 18-55 down provides similar results however, providing you've got the light to do it.

Light falloff: Appears to be worse on the 17-55 than the 18-55, IMO, just comparing shots taken at f/11 on both lenses and comparing them all.

Price: $1300 vs. $130, you make the call there.

Overall: The 17-55 is great, but it really doesnt "feel" like an f/2.8 lens, Barrel distortion is a bit worse than desired, and even at 2.8 I still find myself pumping ISO and slowing down a bit when using it indoors for...well...anything that doesnt involve my studio lights. And the price, its currently my most expensive lens, out of all that I own. And for me to not be jumping up and down screaming about how good it is should say something.

 

well i guess i'll start w/my most recent, which was my xmas present, and next time i get something i'll update this!

canon speedlite 430ex ii
canon flash cord
one of those lenspen type cleaner things....i wanted the lenspen but santa put some targus? variation of it in my stocking so i'm gonna use that i guess! lol

 

Ordered 24mm f/2.8 prime, bye bye 17-55