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Tyger
08-15-2005, 12:00 PM
Came across this on another forum, absolutely priceless:)

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Images/Other/Canon-500mm-IS-Lens.jpg
Warin
08-16-2005, 10:49 AM
Very cute :D

Though, I'd be afraid that the young lady might try to lift that massive piece of kit and drop it on something... breaking the front element. :eek:
D70FAN
08-16-2005, 02:00 PM
Very cute :D

Though, I'd be afraid that the young lady might try to lift that massive piece of kit and drop it on something... breaking the front element. :eek:

I'm willing to bet that the front element on that lens is thick enough to deflect bullets. Dropping it might ding the hood, which is the last 6 inches of the lens length, but I don't think the front elelment is in danger either way.

The immediate threat would be the lens falling on (and probably breaking) her foot.
Rhys
08-16-2005, 03:01 PM
I'd hate to carry a lens like that!
D70FAN
08-16-2005, 04:32 PM
I'd hate to carry a lens like that!

It has a trailer/crane/wheeled-tripod option... ;)

I see nature/sports shooters with this type lens mounted on a heavy duty monopod slung over their shoulder with a hunters recoil pad to protect their neck.

I noticed that most of these long (300-600mm f2.8 and f4) L lenses are IS, which is interesting as shooting hand-held might be more of a strength problem than shake. :rolleyes:

Would be fun to see your XT mounted on this badboy.
cdifoto
08-16-2005, 10:58 PM
Would be fun to see your XT mounted on this badboy.

Prolly wouldn't even be able to find the XT on the end of that lens. :D
Rhys
08-17-2005, 07:39 AM
Prolly wouldn't even be able to find the XT on the end of that lens. :D

At least my XT wouldn't add much to the overall weight :p
nitr0uzv
08-17-2005, 06:31 PM
telescope lens :D
cdifoto
08-17-2005, 06:37 PM
At least my XT wouldn't add much to the overall weight :p

Tru dat! :D