Can anyone guess what I got for Christmas?

With a macro lens too.

:hi:

Well, just the macro lens, actually.

I got a new lens, too, a 50 mm 1.8, and a great pack to carry everything in when we go on our treks. Now if we'd just get some sunshine...

;-)

:) It's a great little lens though and didn't cost an arm and a leg like the other ones. At least HB didn't go for the OTHER lens that Raging recommended, the 100 mm macro. I think HB's spent quite enough on me this year. I'm ALMOST embarrassed by it.

What pack did you get?

(From Tamrac's website)

Internal Dimensions: 11 W x 5 D x 14 H
28 x 13 x 36 cm
External Dimensions: 13 W x 8½ D x 16 H
33 x 22 x 41 cm
Weight: 4 lb. 2 oz. (1860 g)
Colors:


This lightweight, high-mobility pack provides foam-padded protection and quick access to multiple SLRs, lenses, flash and accessories. The interior lid of the main compartment features Tamrac’s patented Memory & Battery Management System™ that uses red flags to identify available memory cards and batteries. Windowpane-Mesh™ pockets organize film, filters and other small accessories. The QuickClip™ tripod attachment system accommodates a tripod centered and balanced on the pack. An outer vinyl-reinforced mesh pocket and bungee cord tie downs provide quick access to other gear. A comfortable, foam-padded backpack harness and adjustable waist strap provide easy carrying comfort. Other features include: LockDown™ Rain Flap for weather protection, front pocket to hold a light jacket or accessories, and an EasyGrip™ carrying handle. The Adventure 75 can be fully customized using Tamrac’s optional Modular Accessory System™ (M.A.S.™) and Strap Accessory System™ (S.A.S.™) products.

Lowepro is also good for backpacks. I've always liked backpack camera bags because they don't automatically look like camera bags, which means they're less appealing to thieves.

The reason I was pleased with the backpack is because it's so much easier to carry things on your back when you're hiking around, especially when you're my age and need to grab onto branches and stuff to climb up hillsides. I really can't wait to get out and start shooting. Jim also got me some good old Sorel Caribou snowboots with the good tread, so now I'm truly set to about 40 below. Something I guess you don't need to worry too much about, Raging. :)

My biking habit got fed - I got winter biking gear.

My daughter, on the other hand, got a graphics tablet. I suspect I'll borrow it from time to time to do photo editing - especially since it's currently connected to my computer :) (Guess it's in my best interestes not to find her a replacement for the computer she normally uses that finally succeeded in frying itself a couple of weeks ago... )

Nice toy you got there.

of the law!