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01/08/2008 12:42:32 PM · #1 |
Canon Used Dept. Super Telephoto 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM Autofocus Lens
Rare, Super Telephoto Lens ΓΆ€ΒΆ Longest Fixed Canon Telephoto Ever Made ΓΆ€ΒΆ 2-Degree Angle-of-View ΓΆ€ΒΆ Rotating Handle/Tripod Mount collar
B&H # 557508
Item Condition : 9
Availability : In Stock
Quantity 1
Price: $99,000.00
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01/08/2008 12:49:28 PM · #2 |
Here's a direct link to the B&H page. I love how the "extras" box suggests purchasing lens cleaning fluid :-)
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01/08/2008 12:49:35 PM · #3 |
Whew.. thanks, I've been looking for one of those.
Shipping:
$777.95
I was going to order one for my 30D and one for my Rebel... Since they only have one, I guess I'll have to look elsewhere! |
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01/08/2008 12:53:27 PM · #4 |
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.
lol :D
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01/08/2008 12:53:39 PM · #5 |
Incidentally, OP is correct in saying it's "the chance of a lifetime"; as far as I know, only 10 of these have been built, and Sports Illustrated owns 2 of them...
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01/08/2008 12:54:02 PM · #6 |
Yep. Heard something about this a week or so ago here at DPC...
Has B&H got a nice second hand lens.....
It's a monster alright! Nikon goes even bigger. ;) |
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01/08/2008 12:54:43 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by biteme:
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.
lol :D |
This is odd because, as sold originally by Canon, a massive, dedicated tripod was included in the price...
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01/08/2008 12:56:42 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Incidentally, OP is correct in saying it's "the chance of a lifetime"; as far as I know, only 10 of these have been built, and Sports Illustrated owns 2 of them...
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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.
uhuh. But sorry, I have NO clue on what to do with that lens ;)
Message edited by author 2008-01-08 12:57:16.
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01/08/2008 01:00:23 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by biteme:
uhuh. But sorry, I have NO clue on what to do with that lens ;) |
Bench press it to buff up?
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01/08/2008 01:01:04 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by biteme:
uhuh. But sorry, I have NO clue on what to do with that lens ;) |
Bench press it to buff up?
R. |
ha! I don't even think I can carry it by myself! *grin*
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01/08/2008 01:04:26 PM · #11 |
I think the Nikon version is sharper. :-p
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01/08/2008 01:04:37 PM · #12 |
It's worth more now than it was new according to Wikipedia.
The initial price for this lens was US$89,579
Message edited by author 2008-01-08 13:07:57. |
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01/08/2008 01:05:34 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by NstiG8tr:
It's worth more now than it was new according to Wikipedia.
The initial price for this lens was US$89,579 |
that's not so strange, when you think of the rare-ness of the monster.
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01/08/2008 01:09:18 PM · #14 |
But as Robert stated part of it is missing. The tripod that came with it. That ought to be worth $10,000 off.
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01/08/2008 01:11:07 PM · #15 |
| 50 ft minimum focus distance. You'd think they could do better than that :) |
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01/08/2008 02:08:06 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by biteme:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Incidentally, OP is correct in saying it's "the chance of a lifetime"; as far as I know, only 10 of these have been built, and Sports Illustrated owns 2 of them... |
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.
uhuh. But sorry, I have NO clue on what to do with that lens ;) |
Spy on the Germans? |
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01/08/2008 04:05:02 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by _eug:
Originally posted by biteme:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Incidentally, OP is correct in saying it's "the chance of a lifetime"; as far as I know, only 10 of these have been built, and Sports Illustrated owns 2 of them... |
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.
uhuh. But sorry, I have NO clue on what to do with that lens ;) |
Spy on the Germans? |
^ from Idaho lol
If I ever win the lottery this would be my third purchase...first would be a canon camera, second would be someone to carry the beast for me lol.
Message edited by author 2008-01-08 16:05:17. |
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01/08/2008 04:09:24 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by Gordon:
50 ft minimum focus distance. You'd think they could do better than that :) |
What the hell you gonna focus on with it at less than 50 feet? The DoF would be oh my damn shallow.
Anyway, it's in my cart, gonna see if B&H will sell it to me on credit. :-D
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01/08/2008 04:16:28 PM · #19 |
| I think I'll wait to see if there is going to be an IS version... |
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01/08/2008 04:19:43 PM · #20 |
Hey, if 25 of us each pitch in $4,000 we can share it! :P
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01/08/2008 04:25:05 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by idnic:
Hey, if 25 of us each pitch in $4,000 we can share it! :P |
I get it first! |
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01/08/2008 04:42:07 PM · #22 |
I wonder if they have a finance plan for that?
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01/08/2008 04:49:25 PM · #23 |
Sorry folks - it's on its way to ME!
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01/08/2008 04:51:06 PM · #24 |
Do you reckon it would fit my Pentax?? I have a grinder, a chainsaw and a Birmingham Spanner!!(that's a hammer!)
And some gaffer tape! |
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01/08/2008 05:25:00 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Sorry folks - it's on its way to ME!
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Did you get the 2x extender with it?? |
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