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The solution to high gas prices

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Posted by Darwin Wiggett on July 15, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Just buy this lens -

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/find/newsLetter/Mother-of-All-L-Lenses.jsp

and you will not need to travel anywhere, just set it up on your deck and shoot from the comfort of home. The case works well as a cooler to keep your brews crisp and hiold your lunch.

Darwin
Posted by Bill Chambers on July 15, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Do you get a discount if you buy more than one? :biggrin:
Posted by Carol Hyman on July 15, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Maybe we could just move on top of Coit Tower and shoot Alcatraz while we're at it. :jump:
Posted by Louis Neal on July 15, 2008 at 12:40 PM
How much do you pay for someone to carry it for you?
Posted by Peter Carroll on July 15, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Oh no! This changes everything. Now I'm going to have to search YET AGAIN for the perfect camera bag :biggrin:
Posted by Jim DeWitt on July 15, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Does the price include your own, private plane to transport it?
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on July 15, 2008 at 1:33 PM
Hi everyone,
I think you misunderstand what this lens is made for.
You only need a decent extensio tube and you can make
perfect macros in your garden very comfortable from the deckchair. :biggrin:
Greetings,
Bertl
Posted by Stan Rose on July 15, 2008 at 2:11 PM
And it's only 99K clams! Gee, if i just forgo a couple of fill-ups at the gas station, i could probably afford one! :cool:
Posted by Lon Sharp on July 15, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Gee, if it only came in black.... :rolleyes:
Posted by Dave Gill on July 15, 2008 at 3:08 PM
Traditional transportation solutions can be the answer to high gasoline prices while still maintaining the convenience of personal transportation systems. Commando (AKA BLUE) and his kin require little or no petroleum products and will trim, fertilize, and water a lawn even while you sleep! These many advantages can be yours at a substantial savings when compared to some telephoto lenses!
Posted by Jim Jirka on July 15, 2008 at 5:12 PM
Dave,
I don't care to much for the vignetting in the corners, and the horse looks like it has way too much noise. :wink:
Posted by Richard Wong on July 15, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Armchair photography at it's finest.
Posted by Ed Cordes on July 15, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Well, if you mount this baby on an astronomical, equatorial mount I'll bet you can get some great astro photos. I don't think it will fit in my Subru however.
Posted by Pete D on July 16, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Your perspective would never change if you only shot from your porch.

I spend less than 1 kilobuck per year on gasoline. I'd have to use that lens for 99 years to break even.

Therefore, I won't be ordering one today.

Pete D.