"Expensive" becomes relative to a serious camera buff...

[Bill W]

I opted for the new bike last year....custom Ti roadie that cost more than my new '74 TR6. I just didn't feel comfortable about spending that much on the 500 f4 IS.


Funny part is when talking to friends, they didn't blink at the cost of the bike, but when I mentioned the lens and its cost....the expressions and comments were of incredulous disbelief.


I put 3k on the bike in the first season......I wonder how many photos I'd have w/the 500 in the same time frame?


Hmm, 70-200 f4 IS or 70-200 f2.8 IS?


It is a disease with expensive cures that aren't permanent.


Regards


Bill

[TheRoff]

We all probably suffer with the "L" disease. Not curable, but is put in remission with the purchase of more glass.[*-)]

[alexniedra]

Funny part is when talking to friends, they didn't blink at the cost of the bike, but when I mentioned the lens and its cost....the expressions and comments were of incredulous disbelief.

Same thing with me! "Yeah, I just dropped $2600 for that MacBook Pro". "Oh, me? I bought some camera lenses". "What?!""


It's all about priorities. My friends will spend >$1800 for computers, iPods, clothing... etc. But when I tell them about a lens that costs $1800, they think I'm nuts.


Maybe I should show them the 1200 f/5.6 L. That'll show them. []

[Mark Elberson]

It's all about priorities. My friends will spend >$1800 for computers, iPods, clothing... etc. But when I tell them about a lens that costs $1800, they think I'm nuts.
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<p style="CLEAR: both"]I don't even discuss my purchases with anyone who's not into photography. They just don't get it! You're so right though. I have a friend who buys a new $500 driver (golf) every season but if he knew it would take two of them to pay for my EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS he would call me crazy!!!

[piiooo]

I don't even discuss my purchases with anyone who's not into photography. They just don't get it! You're so right though. I have a friend who buys a new $500 driver (golf) every season but if he knew it would take two of them to pay for my EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS he would call me crazy!!!

I think that's the way to go. They just don't understand us []

[Jarhead5811]

<span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana;"]In my family it is practically a sin to sell a firearm. As a former Marine and shooting enthusiast I find myself literally emotionally attached to them. So, when I tell you I sold my Smith and Wesson .500 to buy photography equipment it should state allot.I have other interest in life but can only grudgingly bring myself to spend any money on them now.<o></o>


<span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana;"]I have buddies who spend thousands on a custom rifle and over a thousand on glass (a scope) to go on it. They think I'm nutty for planning to get a $1600.00 lens. These same guys shoot nothing but paper with their expensive rifles. They don't even hunt! I've got some fine rifles myself from my bacheloryearsbut find myself thinking: Hmmm...if I sold this one I could get a 5D MII a nice lens... Or if I sold that one it could be my 70-200mm f/2.8 IS... I'm still sick about the .500.


<span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana;"]Why could I not have gotten into photograph when I was single and had the cash to spare?


<span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana;"]YES, it is an illness, no doubt. [:S]

[mpphoto12]

hahah cool and thanks for your service

[Cory]

I ordered a Pelican case for my growing camera gear collection (wasn't fitting in a shoulder bag anymore) and ordered a case for my Para-Ordnance P13.45 (and extras) at the same time. There are a number of things I'd like to spend on it (some custom work, a built in laser, etc) but I always think: I'll be shooting much more with the camera equipment!

[Keith B]

Love my pelican case. Best investment, well birthday gift ever.

[gunslinge]

Exactly, I can go to my field and shoot pictures everyday, even before work ( best time to find dew drops on the grass ). But have to drive 60 to 90 miles one way to shoot my guns ( Cowboy Action Shooting ) , and thats just once a week.