Look what I've got!

Yey, 3 more days and we'll be heading back to Dubai! Of course, before going back, I should have something that will make me forever remember Boston...aside from pictures and all the branded clothes at the very lowest price I've never imagined! Last Sunday, Randy and I decided to go to this IL PENO Resto, a mexican restaurant that offers delectable dishes! Eventhough it's too far from our hotel, we still decided to go...just for lunch. After lunch, since we're there already, we went to "Best Buy" just to check some gadgets...we had no intentions of buying since we're saving up for our business and my upcoming resignation...sssshhhh...

So, we went...everything was just normal...until I saw the price of their lenses! ohmigod...very cheap! To cut the long story short, we went home...me salivating with the lenses. When we reached the hotel, I started checking out prices and other outlet stores around the vicinity for photography materials and equipment. Until Randy came to this outlet store...CALUMET...and guess what, it's just a stone's throw away from our hotel! Yey! Only that...it closes @ 5:30PM.

So, this afternoon, after office, we hurriedly went to CALUMET...(we had no intentions of buying...but I can't really help myself...can't resist the temptation...sobrang mura!

That's me, waiting for my new lens....

And here's what I've got:





I was planning to buy 28mm-135mm at first. But it really costs a lot...it's way beyond my budget for now. So I just decided to buy the lens I really need for now...I was also planning to buy speedlight, diffuser and battery pack...But then, I still have to think about it. My savings are fully used up now...anyway, I still have 3 more days to think about it, hehehe! Pero mura talaga, promise! =)





Those are my first shots with my new telephoto lens! And this is Randy's first shot with my new lens (hehehe):



We were still not able to practice the main function of the lenses...to maximize it's focal length...maybe in the next coming days (If only I can watch a Red Sox game...that would be the best opportunity for me!). Right now, I'm still in the 'adjustment' stage since the lens is a little bit heavy for me...and I still find it hard to focus in low light conditions. Maybe I'll just use my 18-55mm lens for these lowlight conditions.

And oh, I was also able to buy 2 Quantaray filters during my 1st week here in US: (1) Polarizer (PL) and (2) Cross screen. My next aim is 50mm lens since it's cheaper (hehehe) and if circumstances permit, maybe I can buy the 28mm-135mm next time or 100mm macro lens...but I think I will just focus first on battery pack, speedlight & diffuser next time...hmmm...gulo koh!

If only I have enough moohla to spend now...sigh...sigh...sigh...priorities...priorities...priorities

X's: By the way, I posted some pictures I took last Saturday using my 18-55mm lens and polarizer...follow the link -- http://lvillanera.multiply.com