Glass

[L]ong, white glass. If you're a photographer, you know of what I speak. Mrs. Claus was kind enough to bring a new Canon lens this Christmas. I often track photo equipment and electronics (for pricing, availability, etc.) through wish lists, but I wasn't planning on getting any of it this season. Christmas is full of surprises.
What did I receive? A 300mm f/4L with IS/USM. I was also fortunate enough to receive a 1.4x II extender, which will work well with the 300mm and also my 70-200mm f/2.8L.

The beauty of IS (Image Stabilization) on this lens is that it "allows the lens to sense movement from "shake" or vibrations, and instantly apply an optical correction by moving a group of lens elements"¹. It reduces vibrations and blurring when shooting w/o a tripod, and can turn what would have been a ruined image into something usable.

Once the weather clears (probably in July), I hope to get out and shoot with it. "L" is my favorite letter this holiday season!