http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800557508-USE/Canon__Super_Telephoto_1200mm_f_5_6L.html
It's so rare that one comes up for sale, and this one is less then $100K!
It's so rare that one comes up for sale, and this one is less then $100K!
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Tempted To Buy This Lens
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Are you tempted because you really have the cash and you need it or was this all tongue in cheek? I'd be tempted too but I wouldn't know what I'd want to shoot first. 
Saw this B&H intends to display this to use as a discussion piece. And the founder of Oakley has one!
Saw this B&H intends to display this to use as a discussion piece. And the founder of Oakley has one!
I was thinking the same thing lol.Looks at price,
You must be making buku bucks to even think about getting that. Wow!
Weighs more than 16KG, aye curumba!
what are some practical uses for this lens? You could shoot portraits from a mile away if you wanted. It can't that sharp either.
I think you should step up and get a real lens for a real camera
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/10248/zeiss_stl_sonnar_1700mm_lens/
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/10248/zeiss_stl_sonnar_1700mm_lens/
I know you aren't serious but if you were
I think it might be cheaper to rent a helicopter to get you closer to the subject $99K will get you quite a few hours of flight time
I actually have a longer one that I use for subjects that I _can't_ get closer to. It is the 10" version of an older model of one of these http://www.meade.com/lx200r/index.html
I can reduce the focal length with an add-on lens so that it works at f/8.0 or f/6.3. Of course I mostly point mine up at the sky but I've tried using the scope for terrestrial targets too. The biggest problem is the air is never still and never clear. So a lens like that Canon 1200mm f/5.6 will be very hard to use. I'd bet you would get a lot of grey and blurry shots.
It is a beast of a lens. Canon had one on display at the Focus on Imaging show (NEC Birmingham, UK) probably about 10 years ago. Had a look though it thats about all. I read there was only 10 of these in existence, looks like one of them is now loose!
Really? I'd wager I have more professional experience than 80% on this forum. That lens while novel can't be so useful for anyone but a wildlife photographer or maybe a sports photographer.
You just contradicted yourself...
And what forum? The photography subforum, or the entire macrumors? Heck, I'm 16 and probably have more experience than 70% of all of macrumors.
I did?
Can anyone find any sample images from this lens? I'd love to see them.
The thing is massive though:
I think you should step up and get a real lens for a real camera
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/10248/zeiss_stl_sonnar_1700mm_lens/
Please tell me that your link is wrong when it specs that lens at 256kg. I can't even fathom a lens that ways a quarter ton!
Yes, you did contradict yourself. See below.
...and then you go on to list two potential uses.
Firstly... 16 with a D70, D300 AND a Mac Pro? Hmmm.
Secondly, I see no contradiction in his statement. And don't be so silly, you obviously know what he means.
Yeah, and let us not forget...Your next best thing would be a 600/4 plus 2x tele, which of course would not be as sharp. This guy doesn't know anything.
I'll address your points backwards-like.
I don't know how much clearer of a contradiction you can make; on the one hand you say the lens is useless, on the other you admit it has uses. That said, I completely agree that the lens is a waste of time (as far as using it; we can talk for days...)
Yes, I'm 16; Yes, I have a D70, D300, and a Mac Pro. I assume you "hmmm" either translates to "wow, you're spoiled" or "bulls**t". I don't deny that's a lot for a 16yo to have, however my mini-business makes some on the side (granted, not close to enough to cover all that). What I think makes me not-so-spoiled (prob. is it's a societal definition) is that I use each and am grateful.
Oh, and if I translate the "hmmm" as "spoiled": I despise people passing judgment on me before they know me. Knowing me through the forums doesn't even come close to knowing me--the whole internet disconnect. So please just **** and get back on topic (which isn't me).
Wow, I'm impressed (no sarcasm intended). What sort of mini-business do you have? I wish I had been so motivated at 16!
Photography (hence the photo equipment; pretty much every gift I ever receive from the parents is a lens, flash, body, cover, monopod, etc. I pitch in here and there, but I feel the need to clarify: they cover the large majority (>90%) of major purchases.) See http://www.NickensPhotography.com
And "so motivated" leads to overscheduling and being known as the "50 yo in a 16 yo's body" by many... rewarding in some respects, but bad in others
Enough about me (I hate talking about myself, let alone being in front of the camera/spotlight): that lens is ***** HUGE! Does it come with a Sherpa to carry it for you?
The photographs on your website are first-rate. The only thing that gives you away as a 16 year old is the shot of the cheerleaders. Wait, that shot doesn't scream 16 year old, but male photographer.
The photographs on your website are first-rate. The only thing that gives you away as a 16 year old is the shot of the cheerleaders. Wait, that shot doesn't scream 16 year old, but male photographer.
Thanks!
Actually, the cheerleaders were a special assignment for my best customer.