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Got a new kit - Canon EOS 5D

Last weekend, I finally decided to upgrade my . I drove to my preferred camera shop in the other end of Holland with my pocket filled with money. I was determined to by the latest edition of Canons xxD series. The 40D. I was curious about it’s new features and had been playing with this body for a while inside my head.

5d.jpgOn my list were also several new lenses, because i had decided that I would upgrade my glass to F/2.8 all the way. So I did my research on the Internet and made a short list of combinations that I could buy.

I was eager for the EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 iS USM, and the EF-S 10-22mm F/3.5-4.5 USM, in combination with my new 40D. But this left a gap between 55mm and my EF 70-200mm F/2.8 USM. So I also had an eye on the EF 24-70mm F/2.8 L USM.

When we arrived at the camera shop (Kamera-express.nl), (Yes, we. My wife accompanied me for moral support), we were welcomed with a nice cup of coffee in the prof room at the back of the shop. And I was sitting at a large table looking at three bodies. My own 20D (which I brought for comparison), a new 40D and a .
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EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

I was always frustrated with the fact that  my ’standard’ lens was too dark. So I went looking for a new lens with a bigger opening. I wanted to be able to shoot without . So I had three options….

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EM-140 DG Macro Flash

After purchasing the lens I felt the need for a new light source. So I went to my photo shop and got some advice. 

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EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Finally I had the guts to by a close-up lens. Which will give me the opportunity to explore the wonders of . But more about this in the future.

Below you will find the specs for this new lens. I can’t wait to start playing with it. 

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