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Old 04-13-2009, 09:08 PM
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ups just delivered my canon 60mm macro! ooooh i'm going to have fun with it!
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Old 04-13-2009, 09:12 PM
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Oh mY, and how many pictures have you taken so far????
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Old 04-13-2009, 09:17 PM
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You are sure it did spell my name on the parcel?

Congrats!!!
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Old 04-13-2009, 10:03 PM
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enjoy

dont forget to post the results.. but i'm sure you wont
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Old 04-14-2009, 03:25 AM
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Congrats on the new lens.

Never got into macro, might have to some day.
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Old 04-14-2009, 03:38 AM
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We have what we call Macro Sundays at work. One of the guys has a 60mm macro on his 40D. We giggle like children. All is well.

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Old 04-14-2009, 12:51 PM
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let us know how you like it. I think a macro lens could be my next as well.
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Old 04-14-2009, 01:11 PM
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I love having macro capability on my 28-300mm and my 105 macro.....really nice when a certain flower really catches your eye or some other subject hatyou want to just catch a bit more detail.....
Great for you.....enjoy it!
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Old 04-14-2009, 01:20 PM
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Congrats Mr. Virgo! Can't wait to see what you do with it!
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Old 04-14-2009, 01:22 PM
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That's great! Can't wait to see the results!
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