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Old 01/09/2008, 05:28 PM
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Should I buy it?
I'm getting an itchy finger, it is a NICE lens .

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...mm_f_5_6L.html

Edit: For those not in the know, the Canon 1200mm L is not only the largest lens Canon has ever made, its also the most expensive and as far as I know the rarest. Literally only a handful of these were ever made (had to be custom made) and there probably are only a handful of people on the planet that even KNOW exactly who has them.
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:30 PM
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I don't see why not. Splurge a little, you deserve it!
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:30 PM
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I was wondering when you would see it , Jeffrey already has it on order

change over to Nikon and you can get a 1200-1700 zoom only 15 ever made
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:32 PM
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No. You should not. Go to the dentist.
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:33 PM
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I was wondering when you would see it , Jeffrey already has it on order

change over to Nikon and you can get a 1200-1700 zoom only 15 ever made
Jeffrey CAN'T have it because I'm getting ready to put my order in! He can't! He can go play with his little lenses and leave these REAL lenses for me! ME! ME! ME!
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:33 PM
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To much money for me
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:34 PM
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You could buy a small telescope and have an adapter machined for less than that.
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:35 PM
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and you know what Dino......i can afford that with money to spare.


UPS 3-5 day $935.50

Fedex 3-5 day $1,277
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:35 PM
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No. You should not. Go to the dentist.
But but but...if I don't buy this one somebody like Jeffrey or Beerguy will buy it and I'll never have a chance at one!
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:37 PM
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and you know what Dino......i can afford that with money to spare.
Yeah?! You wanna know what?? I can buy it too! And I'll be able to pay it off in about 2040!
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:38 PM
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But but but...if I don't buy this one somebody like Jeffrey or Beerguy will buy it and I'll never have a chance at one!

I'll rent it to you. $1500 a day, including days in transit to and from me.
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:45 PM
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Dino, tell you what, economize. Say you spot a grizzly you want a shot of, you just sneak up on him, wave hi, get him to say cheezeburger---get your shot with a simple lens...real nice teeth---
Then climb a tree fast!
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:50 PM
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Dino, tell you what, economize. Say you spot a grizzly you want a shot of, you just sneak up on him, wave hi, get him to say cheezeburger---get your shot with a simple lens...real nice teeth---
Then climb a tree fast!
I'm kind of a big guy, I don't climb that well!
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:52 PM
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I'm kind of a big guy, I don't climb that well!
well a hungrey grizly is alot of motivation to learn fast
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Old 01/09/2008, 08:22 PM
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ill sell you one..

just after i buy that one...
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Old 01/09/2008, 08:52 PM
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Cody I think that you should definitely invest in this, b/c I've told you b/f that you're going to end up making money off of your talent ...



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Old 01/09/2008, 10:02 PM
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something....envy...comes to mind

trying to buy a bigger one......
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Old 01/09/2008, 10:04 PM
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i'd have to start working out to haul that thing around!
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Old 01/09/2008, 10:22 PM
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So did you buy it yet?
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Old 01/09/2008, 10:38 PM
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c'mon you can eventually make the money back ...



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Old 01/10/2008, 01:51 AM
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At that price I'd buy two of em....
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Old 01/10/2008, 06:25 AM
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So did you buy it yet?
No! I'm still looking for that darn 25% off any Canon L lens coupon!
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Old 01/10/2008, 06:41 AM
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Here ya go let google be your friend

http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Canon%20...ens:1990813195


Free ground shipping on orders over $100!!!

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Old 01/10/2008, 08:39 AM
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Re: Should I buy it?
Quote:
Originally posted by dinoman
I'm getting an itchy finger, it is a NICE lens .

Should I buy it?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...mm_f_5_6L.html
yes, yes you should

then have your folks adopt me, I want one of those lenses also, but can't afford it, my new baby brother would let me use his
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Old 01/10/2008, 08:47 AM
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Re: Re: Should I buy it?
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yes, yes you should

then have your folks adopt me, I want one of those lenses also, but can't afford it, my new baby brother would let me use his
or else you'll give him a swirlie?
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