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Grendel
31-12-2006, 14:38
After lots of research and help and advice from you guys in this (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=14426) thread, I've ordered a Canon EF 100mm f2.8 macro lens from Kerso :woot:. As usual his service was faultless and his price unbeatable :notworthy:. I think I actually love him! I'm hoping it'll be delivered early next week so watch out for lots of macro from me :D .
Dark Star, how do you kill a bumble bee without damaging it? :lol:
Joe T
31-12-2006, 14:43
Supposed to be one of the best macro lenses ever! Nice one!
Grendel
31-12-2006, 14:46
Thanks Joe, that's kinda the conclusion I came to. Certainly ain't the cheapest macro out there. I seriously considered the Sigma which is very highly rated and £100 cheaper but in the end opted for the Canon, knowing the extra pennies would be well spent.
scoff
31-12-2006, 15:58
Dark Star, how do you kill a bumble bee without damaging it? :lol:

Thats classic!!!
Fly Spray?
ICe? :)
Grendel
31-12-2006, 16:10
Hmmm fly spray should do it :thumbs: quick rinse under the tap, dry it off on the radiator - job done! :clap:
Col_M
31-12-2006, 16:16
I'm looking to get this one too within the next few weeks :)
It'll be good to see some more examples of how good it is when you have a play :)
Grendel
31-12-2006, 16:45
I'm looking to get this one too within the next few weeks :)
It'll be good to see some more examples of how good it is when you have a play :)

I'll definately report back and post some pics :thumbs:
RobbieW
31-12-2006, 18:13
I don't believe you!

just as I get close to having a similar number of lenses as you, you go and buy more :bang:
Joe T
31-12-2006, 21:44
Its not a competition guys!


Well, at least not a close one! ;)
Grendel
31-12-2006, 23:55
I don't believe you!

just as I get close to having a similar number of lenses as you, you go and buy more :bang:

D'ya know what, I didn't even want the lens - I only bought it to wind you up :lol:
malla1962
01-01-2007, 07:43
Nice choice of lens,make sure you read the manual to get the best out of it.;)
Grendel
01-01-2007, 10:36
Nice choice of lens,make sure you read the manual to get the best out of it.;)

Will do, thanks for the tip :thumbs:
Dark Star
01-01-2007, 10:42
Dark Star, how do you kill a bumble bee without damaging it? :lol:

Good choice of lens Grendel!!! Are you referring to my little friend here:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/747/thumbs/Bee.jpg

He was alive, simply resting - shortly after this shot I took him to the garden and freed him with the words: "Go, Live your life!" - Great success!!!*:D

*With thanks to Borat!
Joe T
01-01-2007, 10:45
Dark Star, how do you kill a bumble bee without damaging it? :lol:

What my mum does with our honey bees when she wants a sample is to stick it in the a box and put it in the freezer.
WetSparks
01-01-2007, 10:53
how do you kill a bumble bee without damaging it? :lol:

Chloroform :D
Ross
01-01-2007, 11:16
Rohypnol would be a better choice