My official notice to the fine members of TPF

[Marv800]

After this recent frenzy of lens acquisitions this week, I am officially cured of the lens bug.

Since I've pretty much have my practical usable range covered, I'M DONE!

NO MORE LENSES FOR ME FOR THE BALANCE OF 2009! THATS MY STORY, AND I'M STICKING TO IT!

*Now I reserve the right to consider a 15mm fisheye if the "right" one comes my way.

*Oh, and also, tilt-shift lenses don't count since they are unconventional

[Junderwood]

While you have a fine selection of glass to choose from, the Canon 600mm would make a fine addittion to your habit. I have included the link for your convienience.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...mm_f_4_0L.html

I vote we open a "pool" on whether or not he makes it until the end of the year. $5 per chance, winner take all.

[srwatters]

Originally Posted by Marv800

After this recent frenzy of lens acquisitions this week, I am officially cured of the lens bug.

And Bill Clinton never had sexual relations with that woman!

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by Marv800

NO MORE LENSES FOR ME FOR THE BALANCE OF 2009! THATS MY STORY, AND I'M STICKING TO IT!

That's what I said back in January, but now I'm working on acquiring the Canon 16-35 F2.8L II since there's an instant rebate.

[studiocygnet]

What, no nifty fifty? You're missing one of the basics.

[ka5txl]

Originally Posted by Marv800

NO MORE LENSES FOR ME FOR THE BALANCE OF 2009! THATS MY STORY, AND I'M STICKING TO IT!

I believe that's called herecy!

[toverman]

Do you have a 1.4x teleconverter? If not, that's only sort of a lens and you'd be forgiven if you wanted to add a little reach to your 70-200 for 300.

[Truckman]

Originally Posted by Marv800

After this recent frenzy of lens acquisitions this week, I am officially cured of the lens bug.

I said that twenty-something lenses ago......Ben

[crazeazn]

1200L go for it

[Truckman]

Originally Posted by crazeazn

1200L go for it

A mere $120K used...a great investment!...Ben

[KenJulio]

For the record, youre not done.

[Dobick]

I cannot for one second think that you are official satisfied with the 300 f/4... You really want the 300 f/2.8 :)

[ka5txl]

your still in denial

[Gambit]

You mean this little bargain?

Canon Supertelephoto 1200mm

Every Canon owner should have one. I love the sense of humor in the write-up:

The Canon 1200/5.6L USM, the longest fixed telephoto lens ever built by Canon, contains 13 elements (2 Fluorite) in 10 groups and focus' down to 49.5'. With an angle-of- view of about 2° on a full-frame 35 mm camera, calling this lens a 'tele' is like calling King Kong a monkey.

Built-to-order by Canon from 1993 to 2005, each lens was hand-crafted at the rate of about 2-per-year and a delivery time of about 18 months. Only a dozen-or-so were ever made. Who bought them? National Geographic magazine and Sports Illustrated are known to own a couple, the Feds probably have a few squirreled away somewhere, and a few well-heeled photo enthusiasts.

Apart from a few minor cosmetic blemishes, this particular lens is extremely clean inside and out. Included with this lens is a leather slip-on 'lens cap', a fitted aluminum trunk case, and a prodigious measure of ego satisfaction. Weighing in at over 36lbs and an overall length of 33 inches, a sturdy tripod and pan/tilt head is highly recommended. Pack mule not included.

[Redneck]

Originally Posted by Marv800

After this recent frenzy of lens acquisitions this week, I am officially cured of the lens bug.

Since I've pretty much have my practical usable range covered, I'M DONE!

NO MORE LENSES FOR ME FOR THE BALANCE OF 2009! THATS MY STORY, AND I'M STICKING TO IT!

Thought the same way.


Until today.