p.1 #3 · Is the magic drainpipe water resistant/sealed?
I could never find anything saying that it is sealed against moisture -- doesn't mean that its not, I just couldn't verify it. I hope you enjoy the lens, I will miss its brilliant optical qualities but not the weight when I am backpacking.
Paul
Hey -- I get first dibs if he ever wants to sell it!
p.1 #7 · Is the magic drainpipe water resistant/sealed?
You could say that. It's a black L that resembles a...wait for it...drainpipe with the hood attached.
Gorgeous bokeh/colors AND at 200mm wide open it rivals the 200 f2.8L in sharpness. Classic lens
p.1 #8 · Is the magic drainpipe water resistant/sealed?
If anyone else extols the virtues of the MDP anymore, I am going to be very sad -- I'm trying to forget how great it is and remember that I needed a lighter lens. Yes, its that good....
p.1 #10 · Is the magic drainpipe water resistant/sealed?
Thanks for all the replies! Much appreciated. I was pretty sure it wasn't sealed, but wanted verification before I decided to take it out in the rain...
I'll make sure to put a rain coat on it first.
p.1 #11 · Is the magic drainpipe water resistant/sealed?
A bit ironic that a lens known as the drainpipe is not water resistant? Good thing Canon isn't responsible for the nickname, or it could be seen as false advertising!
p.1 #17 · Is the magic drainpipe water resistant/sealed?
reno.peterson wrote:
In hind sight, my Magic Drain Pipe was right on par with my current 70-200 f/2.8L MK II IS. I really wish I'd have kept that lens!!!
p.1 #20 · Is the magic drainpipe water resistant/sealed?
I obtained one of PetKal's pipes from Tanglefoot. Great lens. I moved up(?) to a 70-200 MKII and sold the pipe locally. Like Reno, I wish that I still had it.
with the hood attached.