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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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goofing around with some led keychains.
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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Robert, I've got both and can take test shots for u or let u know my impressions if u want.
From what I've read, the 24-105 is much better than the 24-70. Sure it's 1 stop up, but the IS on the 24-105 makes a hell of a difference compared to the IS-less 24-70. I'm still up in the air about the 70-200 f/4 IS vs. the non-IS one. People seem to rave about the IS version. I read a lot of people sell or trade their 70-200 f/2.8's to get the f/4L IS.
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Wheeeee, just got back from the Subaru dealer .
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Dont get me wrong Robert, if I could I would rather have the 70-200f/4L with IS, it is by far better then its 2.8 counterpart. If you have the cash for the IS, I would say do it. But if you want closer range then the 24-105 is perfect. If you have a lot of cash then I would do both

10-20, 24-105, 50, 70-200...that would be an amazing line up. Maybe add the 400L later hahaha
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NYNCTC
Dont get me wrong Robert, if I could I would rather have the 70-200f/4L with IS, it is by far better then its 2.8 counterpart. If you have the cash for the IS, I would say do it. But if you want closer range then the 24-105 is perfect. If you have a lot of cash then I would do both

10-20, 24-105, 50, 70-200...that would be an amazing line up. Maybe add the 400L later hahaha
Oh, I'm getting both the 24-105 & 70-200. Not one or the either. I just don't know when. lol I already have the 50 1.4 and the 10-22, so I'm half way there too! :D
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Ya, I feel ya. The more I read about the 24-105 i would rather have that then the 17-40. Plus I would love to the have the 10-22 hahaha. But ya, needz monies first hahaha.
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Elijahtc
seph, love the first shot. 2nd shot doesn't really catch my eye tho. Love the textures and patterns of the first shot tho.

Don't make the common mistake of LEAVING the fisheye on for every shot tho. ha ha I know it's fun and addictive but it does get old. ha ha
yeah. i pretty much switch between it and my nifty fifty. but i've posting fisheye stuff because i have kind of a "kid with a new toy" syndrome. haha. and i love the first shot as well.
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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and some shots from tonight's boredom.



Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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^ You need a flash badly.
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
Wheeeee, just got back from the Subaru dealer .
STi or go back and return it. although i hate the newer model STi.
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Ro_Ja
^ You need a flash badly.
should be in the mail.
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by breauxseph
yeah. i pretty much switch between it and my nifty fifty. but i've posting fisheye stuff because i have kind of a "kid with a new toy" syndrome. haha. and i love the first shot as well.

oh trust me I went through that syndrome too when i first bought my 15mm fisheye. Just think if u had a full frame sensor to go with it......
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Yanki01
STi or go back and return it. although i hate the newer model STi.
For the price of the STi, I would have said I just returned from the Chevy dealer, because I would have bought a year old Corvette instead. Got a WRX Premium.
Regardless, even the base Impreza 2.5i would be a massive improvement over a tC .

And btw, they had a Forte Koup at the dealer...and compared the tC, I don't know why anyone would consider the tC lol.

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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 02:48 AM
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
For the price of the STi, I would have said I just returned from the Chevy dealer, because I would have bought a year old Corvette instead. Got a WRX Premium.
Regardless, even the base Impreza 2.5i would be a massive improvement over a tC .

And btw, they had a Forte Koup at the dealer...and compared the tC, I don't know why anyone would consider the tC lol.
lol, not bad. in for pics!
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Originally Posted by Yanki01
lol, not bad. in for pics!
Don't hold your breath lol. If they can't locate one (only one 5-door at 5 dealers near me), they have to order one, which will take 6-8 weeks. I'd honestly rather them order one though, because then the paint wouldn't have been demolished by some car wash and it'll have no mileage on it.

I can't wait though :D.
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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ya, the forte coupe compared to the tc is no comparison.

i like the new imprezas. dump it, dual exhaust and some 17x10 wheels and you are good
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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Not touching the suspension and not wasting money on wheels.
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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gotta do it up fast and furious style then.
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
Not touching the suspension and not wasting money on wheels.
Good choice. Exhaust and tune. Well over 300whp to all 4 wheels. Amazing stock suspension. Car is useful. If my tC was worth more money I would have traded my car in awhile ago. you know how I love Subarus. Good luck with it.

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