Simviation Forum - Anyone with money to spare.....

Jan 7^th, 2008 at 4:37am

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How about this for a late christmas present

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800557508-USE/Canon__Super_Telephoto_1200m...

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Reply #1 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 11:22am

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That things used and it's still £45,000!? Shocked

I'd hate to see the price of a brand new one! Shocked

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Reply #2 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 2:35pm

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What a ridiculous lens, totally impractical. Roll Eyes

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Reply #3 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 2:49pm

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One needs a truck to move this one! Shocked

I guess I'll wait until they bring out an f 2.8 version... Grin

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Reply #4 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 3:09pm

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I actually saw one of these at Slimbridge.....on 2 tripods focused on one position hoping that something would come into the frame....no versatility whatsoever...

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Reply #5 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 4:58pm

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You could buy a car or something for that amount!

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Reply #6 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:10pm

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Reply #7 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:13pm

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Anark wrote on Jan 7^th, 2008 at 4:58pm:

You could buy a car or something for that amount!

You could buy a ferrari 360 early model aston martin db9 for that.

However to say the lense is useless or impractical is not at all true. It's obviously useful to someone. You'll find a couple of these at F1 events for instance, races like Spa or hungary where you cant get close to some of the best action spots. If you belong to the big 3 companies usually they'll cover the cost for their top photographers.

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Reply #8 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:16pm

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Craig. wrote on Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:13pm:

However to say the lense is useless or impractical is not at all true. It's obviously useful to someone. You'll find a couple of these at F1 events for instance, races like Spa or hungary where you cant get close to some of the best action spots. If you belong to the big 3 companies usually they'll cover the cost for their top photographers.

Good luck with shooting speeding F1 cars at 1200mm!

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Reply #9 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:23pm

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the idea is in the corners or at the end of a long straight where they have time to focus and plan the shots.
Also take into account these guys are probably a million times better at what they do than anyone on this forum. Thats why they are sent all over the world while being paid to do it.

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Reply #10 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:43pm

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If you think that is a big lens check this one out

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/6070nikkor/r...; Tongue

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Reply #11 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:46pm

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Craig. wrote on Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:23pm:

these guys are probably a million times better at what they do than anyone on this forum.

We have professional photographers on SimV do we? Often it's more about the position you get in and the people you know in professional photography, not taking the shots.

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Reply #12 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:50pm

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from the attitude and comments made by various people here you'd have thought so. (not a personal thought of just me but the general feeling amongst quite a few)

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Reply #13 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:51pm

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Craig. wrote on Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:50pm:

from the attitude and comments made by various people here you'd have thought so. (not a personal thought of just me but the general feeling amongst quite a few)

Can't say I disagree to be honest (although I'm probably a chief culprit)....

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Reply #14 - Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:52pm

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Craig. wrote on Jan 7^th, 2008 at 5:23pm:

the idea is in the corners or at the end of a long straight where they have time to focus and plan the shots.

The easy shots then. Tongue

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