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I’ve been pretty bummed out the last few weeks since I killed my 17-40 f/4L lens. We had a shoot at the beach and I put my favorite wide angle lens in the cargo pocket of my shorts, which I occassionally do. Of course, this time, I didn’t but the back cap on (that protects the vital interior of the lens). So after some rolling around in the sand here and there, I found out that the inside of my lens was full of sand. Not too upset, since I thought it was fixable. Well, I was wrong. I went to the Canon service center in Irvine and they said that it was “beyond repair!” That’s when I was Sad. I love me some wide angle and I was already missing it.

So, I debated on whether to replace the lens with another one or not. Back and forth. I decided on not getting one and just using my existing gear. I can get to 24mm on my current kit. So I was Kinda Sad. Sad that I wouldn’t have the super-wide, which I’ve used for some of my all time favorite photos. But since I wouldn’t be spending extra cash, it was seamingly ok.

Another week went by… a few more events and shoots. I got away with 24mm and the (15mm fisheye) and it was ok. But, I really missed the wide, so today, I am Happy! I just ordered the new version of the 16-35mm f/2.8 L. Almost the same as my old wide angle, but newer and hotter and better!!! It got really good reviews and it’s for the greater good of photography! So it is justified. :) It should arrive tomorrow in time for all the good stuff going on this weekend. I can’t wait…and it should be fabulous for my upcoming NYC trip in October.

Ok, enough geek ranting. Thanks for reading!!! I’m off to get my gear insured!

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