Wow. That is a bit of a dream lens for me as well. I do not have a need that justifies the expenditure.
If you miss one now, I bet there will be more that hit the market when Canon releases an RF version.
Wow. That is a bit of a dream lens for me as well. I do not have a need that justifies the expenditure.
If you miss one now, I bet there will be more that hit the market when Canon releases an RF version.
Used it once and now I for sure want it. I am starting to shoot and make money on the side. So now whatever I make with photography I will reinvest into it again. Not like it was exactly cheap the 1DX III and 5D IV. Although I think I'll return both and get a 5DS R. I just don't need the speed of either bodies. I'm straying away from birding and doing more portraits now. Birding is fun but doesn't pay.
Last edited by Fast Glass; 03-08-2021 at 07:49 PM.
[QUOTE=Fast Glass;103220 Birding is fun but doesn't pay.[/QUOTE]True that![]()
I still have my Minolta 600mm which I will probably never sell. I'll never stop birding, but I can't justify spending huge dollars unless I make money with it.
That is not to say if/when I have a suitable setup for portraits, engagements (Just did one last week), weddings ect. And I have enough funds that I wouldn't splurge on a big white or even multiple. But if I didn't make money with my hobby I would never be able to justify a thirteen thousand dollar lens. Even though technically I can afford it. Wifey would not be impressed.![]()
Too funny.
It may not pay, but it helped keep my sanity during the pandemic.
Plus, hobbies are expensive. Things more expensive than a 600 mm lens.....hmmmm: Harley Davidson Low Rider; pair of jet skis; fishing boat & trailer (never mind the truck needed to pull the trailer); ok..how about that truck to pull the trailer....
After that, your 200 f/2 or 600 f/4 seems downright affordable!!![]()