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Archive 2008 · Canon EF 1200mm

taffy
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Trawling through our local internet buy and sell site and came across this.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-136607550.htm

If I had this I could see you guys up in the northern hemisphere


Edited on Jan 17, 2008 at 03:53 AM



Jan 17, 2008 at 03:52 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Canon EF 1200mm


I'm a fan of long lenses but I think I'll have to give this one a miss. What a great opportunity for someone to pick up a Canon legend.


Jan 17, 2008 at 04:14 AM
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PierreB wrote:
I'm a fan of long lenses but I think I'll have to give this one a miss. What a great opportunity for someone to pick up a Canon legend.


$125k is a LOT of cash even in NZ$ Tried to swap my wife for it but he still wanted some cash



Jan 17, 2008 at 04:30 AM
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I think he's going to have a hard time shifting it if he doesn't accept wives / girlfriends. NZ$125 is around 50 grand UK pounds and with the new 800mm likely to come in at around a 10th of that, I don't expect he will get many bids.




Jan 17, 2008 at 04:39 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Canon EF 1200mm


Bogus sale.


Jan 17, 2008 at 06:32 AM
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cwphoto wrote:
Bogus sale.


Agree, this is a bogus ad. States that there are only 7 in the world, but then goes on to say how many have been produced a year since.......

I have also see the same guy with the same lens in other shots.

It is a known fact that all those produced (I read somewhere that it is between 3 and 5 a year) are "snapped up" by the US Navy and other "government agencies".

Colin



Jan 17, 2008 at 08:06 AM
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Colin Key wrote:
It is a known fact that all those produced (I read somewhere that it is between 3 and 5 a year) are "snapped up" by the US Navy and other "government agencies".


eh?



Jan 17, 2008 at 08:17 AM
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Colin Key wrote:
It is a known fact that all those produced (I read somewhere that it is between 3 and 5 a year) are "snapped up" by the US Navy and other "government agencies".

Colin


That is BS. Oh, by the way B&H does have one of these lenses for sale in their Used Department for US$99,000.



Jan 17, 2008 at 08:24 AM
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cwphoto wrote:
Bogus sale.


I agree, If he had the lens, why is he using one of the most common 1200mm photos on the net? You would think he would have a real picture of the lens.

Looks like a scam to me.....




Jan 17, 2008 at 08:49 AM
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cwphoto wrote:
eh?


Just "Google" around and you will find the info; these were designed as "snoopers" for military and government intelligence agencies.

My last recollection of such use was by the British Police in photographing an Al-Qaeda terrorist training camp in the English Lake District (where I have a home) prior to the London Underground suicide bombings. A single officer spent five weeks on secondment disguised as a tourist (how anyone can disguise themselves with that lens defeats me!).

To the other @nus who just replied BS, I would respond with FO.

Colin



Jan 17, 2008 at 08:52 AM
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Colin,
Sports Illustrated has at least one of these, as does Jim Jennard, founder of Oakley (sunglasses). Not all of them are in government hands.



Jan 17, 2008 at 09:02 AM
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Colin Key wrote:
Just "Google" around and you will find the info; these were designed as "snoopers" for military and government intelligence agencies.

My last recollection of such use was by the British Police in photographing an Al-Qaeda terrorist training camp in the English Lake District (where I have a home) prior to the London Underground suicide bombings. A single officer spent five weeks on secondment disguised as a tourist (how anyone can disguise themselves with that lens defeats me!).

To the other @nus who just replied BS, I would respond with FO.

Colin



Congratulations Colin, I heard that you recently finished reading "How to Win Friends and Influence People"...............but are you sure that you read ALL the chapters?



Jan 17, 2008 at 09:19 AM
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This gentleman owns one and handheld it for this shot:
http://flickr.com/photos/poliza/110427864/



Jan 17, 2008 at 11:35 AM
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Andrew, Shhhhhhhh - he works for the CIA - you know, one of those "government organizations"


Jan 17, 2008 at 11:39 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Canon EF 1200mm


Waiting for the IS version.


Jan 17, 2008 at 12:15 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Canon EF 1200mm


jam51 wrote:
Waiting for the IS version.






Jan 17, 2008 at 12:22 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Canon EF 1200mm


Hey..good news. Canon claims it is compatible with the both 1.4 and 2x teleconverters. A cheap way to get a 2400mm lens.


Jan 17, 2008 at 01:24 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Canon EF 1200mm


jam51 wrote:
Waiting for the IS version.


... and DO




Jan 17, 2008 at 01:26 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Canon EF 1200mm


I'm waiting for f/2.8 version with IS.




Jan 17, 2008 at 01:45 PM





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