Post 1200mm photos?

[S.Horton]

Now I'm pretty new here, but I see at least one profile with a 1200mm lens in it.

So, let's see the photos from a 1200mm lens! THAT would be cool.

:cool:

[AirBrontosaurus]

Seriously? Isn't that lens like $60,000 and there are only 12 of them in the world?

Who on POTN has one (or at least has one in their sig ???)?

[grinchy]

Seriously? Isn't that lens like $60,000 and there are only 12 of them in the world?

Who on POTN has one (or at least has one in their sig ???)?


thats what I thought as well...and somewhere I heard that SI had 2 of them....maybe a 600mm with a 2x teleconverter?

[Billginthekeys]

i dont think anyone on here owns one of those beasts

[S.Horton]

Yeah, there is a guy posting now saying he does have one.

So, who knows? Maybe he does, and maybe, just maybe, we'll get to see a pic!

And, you're right -- There are only a few:
http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_1200_56u

[crn3371]

Yeah, I've seen a 1200 in a couple of sigs, but always felt that they were posing, not posting!

[NeverFollow]

I know there are some members that have 1200mm through teleconverters

[S.Horton]

Yeah, I've seen a 1200 in a couple of sigs, but always felt that they were posing, not posting!

Exactly. ;)

But, just in case, I think the photos could be amazing.

Now, what would even SI need with those? Ski jumping? Steeplechase?

[crayfish13]

I saw 1 in a sig and the guy said he had one. And anonther guy said he one and they ended up in an arguement because the first guy said he was the only on this forum. So i really dont know

[cjm]

This guy has a Canon one? I know of some people with the Opteka 1200 lens here but the Canon one? What the frack would anyone even do with it to warrent having one? A 600mm and 2x TC probably produces almost as good of images as the 1200 and the guy with the 600mm has a wallet full of $100 bills two feet thick in his back pocket. (Yeah I said frack, I watch Battle Gallitica too)

[Citizensmith]

I think the give away is when someone lists an 18-55 and a 1200 in their sig. :)

[AirBrontosaurus]

I think it's a pretty safe bet that no one on POTN has one. According to Wikipedia, the lenses are owned by Canon, Sports Illustrated, and The BILLIONAIRE founder of Oakley. Not only is this lens expensive, it's rare. So, even if you did find one AND had the money to buy it, you'd have to find someone willing to sell it.

[Lightstream]

I've met one, handled it, even shot it - they let me use my own 350D. 1920mm of focal length is....mind-bending.

They sure as heck did not let me take it home though!!

I bet there are other owners Canon hasn't talked about and I think there are more than 10 copies in the world. Various CPS units around the world have one or two each, and the lens goes on tour occasionally. I think the real owners are not in a hurry to trumpet the fact.

[angryhampster]

Here's Jim Jannard's (Oakley Founder) website
http://www.jimjannard.com/

Check out his equipment list! :lol:

[wazmunstr]

actually there's less that 12, more like 5 or 6. and they are around $90,000USD

[metalman1010]

I thought this lens was by order only.

Which means that if your willing to pony up the price they will make it for you.

I don't think Canon would turn down the possibility of making a $$,$$$.$$ price lens if someone is willing to flash the cash!

What was that lens that was made for the person in Quatar for six figures? Wasn't that just a one off though?

Ross

[Mullins]

Here's Jim Jannard's (Oakley Founder) website
http://www.jimjannard.com/

Check out his equipment list! :lol:

Errr let me change that tooo ummm "hes a great fotogrumaphero to boot"

[Jim_T]

Here's a picture of the monster.. I don't know who the photographer is.. :)

[Citizensmith]

actually there's less that 12, more like 5 or 6. and they are around $90,000USD

And can you provide links to that info or is it just something you think you may have heard sometime?

[wazmunstr]

And can you provide links to that info or is it just something you think you may have heard sometime?

9,800,000 yen = $81,561.32usd. i was $9,000 off, but that changes all the time.

http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/lens/ef/data/ef_1200_56l_usm.html

and i read there were only that few somewhere ill have to check up on that.

this site rocks, and yes its an offical canon site.
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/

[R_Metzel]

I have also seen a few 1200mm in gear lists. None that say canon 1200mm though. I wonder what they would charge for a 1200mm f/5.6L IS USM :shock: :shock: . It has got to be hard panning that sucker around while keeping it stable during action shots. Maybe I'll sell everything I own and custom order one. I could used the hood to sleep in. What more would I need? :cool:

[Billginthekeys]

Here's Jim Jannard's (Oakley Founder) website
http://www.jimjannard.com/

Check out his equipment list! :lol:
wow... that suprising actually, he doesnt even have the latest bodies, i would have figured he would have two of everything, guess u cant get it all when you get the 1200mm lol.

[metalman1010]

R_Metzel what ya say we head up to Madison and put out a tin cup on State street begging for quarters to pay for it!

Ross

:)

[cjm]

Here's a picture of the monster.. I don't know who the photographer is.. :)Hmm I think I could take that guy. Seriously though a $90,000 lens? You'd need your own secret service because all use Canon owners would be so so so tempted to jump the guy. I'd be scrared to touch the thing.

[sumyungguy]

I like how Jim Jannard shares his work and has little descriptions with his photos. I also like how he doesnt have a bazillion lens' ..

As for this 1200mm, I saw that in the Canon museum a while ago and figured it was Canon's answer for people wanting to take pictures of other planets.:shock:

[cwphoto]

9,800,000 yen = $81,561.32usd. i was $9,000 off, but that changes all the time.

http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/lens/ef/data/ef_1200_56l_usm.html

and i read there were only that few somewhere ill have to check up on that.

this site rocks, and yes its an offical canon site.
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/

The 1200/5.6 is discontinued, has been for some time.

As for numbers, why don't we start off a count?:
1) SI: 2
2) Jannard: 1
3) Aus CPS: 1

That's four, over to you guys for the rest.

[cjm]

The 1200/5.6 is discontinued, has been for some time.

As for numbers, why don't we start off a count?:
1) SI: 2
2) Jannard: 1
3) Aus CPS: 1

That's four, over to you guys for the rest.I have two in my closet collecting dust, the camera shake on these things is terrible so I never use them. Once a fly landed on the top of the lens, it looked like a earthquake in the image. :lol:

[cwphoto]

Ok, that's six - any more?

[sharky]

According to his profile, photosheikh claims to have one.

[Citizensmith]

Images.google.com shows a few shots of them in use, including 2 in one photo. Presumably either the SI or CPS pair. They also show one in Singapore (I think it was) and one in Europe.

And, there is a photo of a second Canon 1200mm lens. This one f/11 and with a FL mount. Supposedly there was also a f/8 version in the FD line but I can't find any official info on it.

[350D_Noob]

According to his profile, photosheikh claims to have one.

This person keeps saying that he/she has one, yet has not shown proof. He/she sure does glote about it A LOT. If he/she does in fact have this lens, I'm really not quite sure why this person is still shooting with a 20D.

:roll:

[LightRules]

This person keeps saying that he/she has one, yet has not shown proof...I'm really not quite sure why this person is still shooting with a 20D. :roll:

Pixel density is excellent with the 20D, but in that case, might as well go for the 400D which is even better.

[T Kubik]

Anyone who claims to have one of those on this forum is totally full of it!

[350D_Noob]

Anyone who claims to have one of those on this forum is totally full of it!

LOL at your sig.

[blackshadow]

I'm holding out for the 1200 f1.8L IS

[blackshadow]

It is still on display at the Canon Australia website http://www.canon.com.au/products/cameras_lenses_accessories/super_telephoto_lenses/ef1200mmF56lusm.html although there isn't a link to it from the main page. It is also on the pdf brochure that is available at http://www.canon.com.au/ftp/eos_ef_lens_guide%20web.pdf - obvioulsy this brochure is out of date but it does state the lens is available for special orders.

I recall a discussion about this lens sometime ago on this forum and seem to remember that at least one has been converted for film or TV use; I'm guessing for animal docos - if you look at some of the footage of David Attenborough docos and how close some of the shots are I am betting they are using some mighty long lenses for the shots.

[3Turner]

I've met one, handled it, even shot it - they let me use my own 350D. 1920mm of focal length is....mind-bending.

They sure as heck did not let me take it home though!!

I bet there are other owners Canon hasn't talked about and I think there are more than 10 copies in the world. Various CPS units around the world have one or two each, and the lens goes on tour occasionally. I think the real owners are not in a hurry to trumpet the fact.


Well if you had the rare opportunity to take some shots with it...how 'bout posting some up?;)

[blackshadow]

I've met one, handled it, even shot it - they let me use my own 350D. 1920mm of focal length is....mind-bending.

It's still 1200mm focal length - just the angle of view is of a 1920mm lens.

[LightRules]

I'm holding out for the 1200 f1.8L IS

...and that would have a 26.25" front element :confused:

[Tareq]

:(:(:(

Too bad, i was going to get a loan of about 500,000 AED (Half million UAE dirhams)=($136,000) to buy few lenses or gear including 1200mm, now as long it is discontinued then i will never buy it, sure it is discontinued and i can't place a special order to get new one?

[cjm]

Anyone who claims to have one of those on this forum is totally full of it!I said I have two of them! Sheesh I am "not" full of it.

[cwphoto]

It is still on display at the Canon Australia website http://www.canon.com.au/products/cameras_lenses_accessories/super_telephoto_lenses/ef1200mmF56lusm.html although there isn't a link to it from the main page. It is also on the pdf brochure that is available at http://www.canon.com.au/ftp/eos_ef_lens_guide%20web.pdf - obvioulsy this brochure is out of date but it does state the lens is available for special orders.

Not any more guys. The final word: this lens is no longer in production; special order or otherwise.

If you want one, you are looking at a very limited supply of second-hand units - that's it.

[cjm]

I am sure with enough money Canon would build another one. But whats the point, you could probably with enough money get Sigma to build the Ultimate Monster zoom like 300 to 1600mm or something for $100Gs.

[Tareq]

Not any more guys. The final word: this lens is no longer in production; special order or otherwise.

If you want one, you are looking at a very limited supply of second-hand units - that's it.

:):D:D:D

so you mean by special order Canon can produce me one? even with $100k?

[blackshadow]

...and that would have a 26.25" front element :confused:

And it will come with porters to lug it around for me!

[cwphoto]

I am sure with enough money Canon would build another one.

Maybe, maybe not. But that would be a one-off commissioned job sitting outside normal or special order production.

[cwphoto]

:):D:D:D

so you mean by special order Canon can produce me one? even with $100k?

No that's not what I said.

I said it's no longer in production; special order or otherwise. ???

[Tareq]

No that's not what I said.

then what? it is the end of this lens you mean. no more at all

[Stackinchips]

it's an allright lens... I prefer my quantary 28-90 f/4.5-6.7

[cwphoto]

then what? it is the end of this lens you mean. no more at all

Exactly: gone, the end, finished, all over, dead.

[Tareq]

i hope when i will get 600 and try with 2x i will not run out to order 1200.

[Jason77]

ok, so lets say you ordered the 1200mm...

how do you explain that purchase to your wife?

:lol:

[W3C]

:(:(:(

Too bad, i was going to get a loan of about 500,000 AED (Half million UAE dirhams)=($136,000) to buy few lenses or gear including 1200mm, now as long it is discontinued then i will never buy it, sure it is discontinued and i can't place a special order to get new one?

I would love to see your gears. Seriously.:D

[Tareq]

Exactly: gone, the end, finished, all over, dead.

ok ok, doesn't matter.
Maybe in the future Canon will produce a lens better and longer than that then it will be a big regret to buy 1200mm now.

[Tareq]

ok, so lets say you ordered the 1200mm...

how do you explain that purchase to your wife?

:lol:

don't worry, my wife is happy when i buy a car or anything priced $200k because she doesn't have any control on me.

[Tareq]

I would love to see your gears. Seriously.:D

What do you mean?
i will show later when i will get at least 2 long primes and 1 or 2 primes in wide or mid range (35L, 50L or 85L), hope i can do that as soon as possible in this year.

[rockabilly808]

http://www.opteka.com/productdetail.asp?productid=4321
lol

[JuZ]

According to his profile, photosheikh claims to have one.
I know for a fact that he doesn't though :rolleyes:

[JuZ]

I have a 1000mm shot to post, but that's still not quite long enough

[farrukh]

Its there in the sig of a POTN member http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=91716

[cazray]

There is a junior member called ------ sheik who has it in his gear list from London, saw it in one of the threads on Saturday.

[foxbat]

As for numbers, why don't we start off a count?:
1) SI: 2
2) Jannard: 1
3) Aus CPS: 1
The BBC either owns or rented one for use in filming "Planet Earth". You can see it in the episode featuring the snow leopard. As a payer of the license fee I hope they rented it :D

[JuZ]

Its there in the sig of a POTN member http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=91716
I can add it to my sig too, doesn't mean I've got it ;)

[cwphoto]

The BBC either owns or rented one for use in filming "Planet Earth". You can see it in the episode featuring the snow leopard. As a payer of the license fee I hope they rented it :D

That's interesting, because they used one extensively during the last Ashes series in England (the one you won). It was used to capture all the close-up slo-mo clips.

[Andy_T]

wow... that suprising actually, he doesnt even have the latest bodies, i would have figured he would have two of everything, guess u cant get it all when you get the 1200mm lol.

Let me put it that way ... Jim Jannards other hobbies include (or at least included at some time) financing a drag racing team to compete in top fuel events ... I think that $ 100,000 for a lens is not the world for him then :wink:

I have heard a number of 40 of these lenses produced, but I could not find any source to confirm this 'hearsay'.

As to the sig lines here on the forum ... let me just say that I would suggest to a fellow forum user to first upgrade from the 300D/20D to a 1-series in order to get the best results out of his 300/2.8, 600/4 and 1200/5.6 lenses that he claims to have in his sig:lol:

Best regards,
Andy

[John_B]

hortonsl62,
Ok here are some 1200mm photos


Wax Wing
http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/birdscope2.jpg
Click for Specs (http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/birdscope2.htm)

Lunar Rise
http://johnbdigital.com/sunrise_set/lunar_rise.jpg
Click for Specs (http://johnbdigital.com/sunrise_set/lunar_rise.htm)

But don't worry I still have a sound mind because I didn't go broke with this 1200mm lens, its just one of those cheap third party ones :lol:

A Celestron Telescope
http://www.johnbdigital.com/lenses/celestron.jpg


Hey you didn't ask for one of those L photos just 1200mm :lol:

[R_Metzel]

R_Metzel what ya say we head up to Madison and put out a tin cup on State street begging for quarters to pay for it!

Ross

:)
Sounds good! I'll start packing some clothes right now.:lol:

[sirsloop]

I like how Jim Jannard shares his work and has little descriptions with his photos. I also like how he doesnt have a bazillion lens' ..


He actually has a real nice assorment of lenses. He doesn't really need a bazillion lenses with what hes got. IDK about that guy, but most of the insanely stupid rich people I know are quite modest about it. They live in a modest home that suits them, drive reasonable vehicles that are a couple years old, and behave as anyone else I know. Society would like you to believe that big bank accounts means you can throw it away all the time.... when in fact it means that you probably lived a modest life to accumulate it :D

I'm actually suprised noone has piped in with a 600+2xtc yet

[Andy Bright]

I'm actually suprised noone has piped in with a 600+2xtc yet

If you insist :D

http://www.digiscoped.com/canon/dunlin33.jpg

[RDNZL]

Closest Focusing Distance 14 meters!

[evandavies]

Bah, the 1200mm is a toy compared to this one...
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0610/06100101zeiss1700f4.asp

1700mm f/4 :cool:

[superdiver]

ok, so lets say you ordered the 1200mm...

how do you explain that purchase to your wife?

:lol:

No need to explain it to her, the question will be, how do you split it in the ensueing divorce?....LOL

[superdiver]

A Celestron Telescope
http://www.johnbdigital.com/lenses/celestron.jpg


Hey you didn't ask for one of those L photos just 1200mm :lol:


HOw do you attach the camera to this scope? What type of f-stop is it capable of?

[adam LC]

If you insist :D

http://www.digiscoped.com/canon/dunlin33.jpg
WOW!!
This is a beautiful shot... were you laying on the floor or something?!:D

[imranr]

longest and widest ... from nikon's glory days

Nikkor 2000mm f/11
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/reflex/2000mm.htm

Nikkor 6mm f/2.8s
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/fisheyes/6mmf28.htm

[Tareq]

Bah, the 1200mm is a toy compared to this one...
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0610/06100101zeiss1700f4.asp

1700mm f/4 :cool:

Great that our neighbor country 'QATAR' got one.
and you can see from the second pic in that link there are arabic words and small symbol which is for Qatar.
Hope that UAE think to get one, i should tell the government to get one for me;):lol:

[sirsloop]

longest and widest ... from nikon's glory days

Nikkor 2000mm f/11
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/reflex/2000mm.htm

Nikkor 6mm f/2.8s
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/fisheyes/6mmf28.htm


LMFAO... those two are both RIDICULOUS! The fishy can see behind itsself, and that 2000mm looks like a freaking water jug!!

[Eagle]

As to the sig lines here on the forum ... let me just say that I would suggest to a fellow forum user to first upgrade from the 300D/20D to a 1-series in order to get the best results out of his 300/2.8, 600/4 and 1200/5.6 lenses that he claims to have in his sig:lol:

Best regards,
Andy
1200 x 1.6 = 1920 ;)
1920 + 2X = 3840 :lol::lol:

[John_B]

superdiver,
The telescope came with a T-mount so I added a T-mount adapter to the camera. This scope is like an f/8 1200mm lens with no IS :(

[T Kubik]

Great that our neighbor country 'QATAR' got one.
and you can see from the second pic in that link there are arabic words and small symbol which is for Qatar.
Hope that UAE think to get one, i should tell the government to get one for me;):lol:

With how rich your country is, I wouldn't be suprised if they paid someone to build a bigger lens just so they have a bigger one than anyone else.:lol:
BTW, I've been to UAE and it's a beautiful country! I'd like to go back once things calm down a bit.

[Tareq]

With how rich your country is, I wouldn't be suprised if they paid someone to build a bigger lens just so they have a bigger one than anyone else.:lol:
BTW, I've been to UAE and it's a beautiful country! I'd like to go back once things calm down a bit.

What do you mean by things calm down? my country or your country?
BTW, even my country is rich doesn't mean all people living there are rich.
And, you are WELCOME to UAE anytime.

[T Kubik]

What do you mean by things calm down? my country or your country?
BTW, even my country is rich doesn't mean all people living there are rich.
And, you are WELCOME to UAE anytime.

I mean things calming down in your region. I know UAE does not have a big terrorist problem, but being military I am a high value target and I'd rather wait a few years.

EDIT: I realize not everyone's rich, I've seen both sides of the story. I did think it was funny that you can get ticketed for having a dirty car.

[Tareq]

I mean things calming down in your region. I know UAE does not have a big terrorist problem, but being military I am a high value target and I'd rather wait a few years.

EDIT: I realize not everyone's rich, I've seen both sides of the story. I did think it was funny that you can get ticketed for having a dirty car.

You are wrong, we welcome all people here, and sure you will not come with military Uniform cloth and holding any weapon. we don't reject people visitors

[F1_Fan]

longest and widest ... from nikon's glory days
Nikkor 2000mm f/11
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/reflex/2000mm.htm


Sorry, I couldn't see that... my lens was blocking it:

http://foosoftware.com/g2photodata/gallery2/d/4511-1/tv5200cat.jpg

[ipacmm]

You are wrong, we welcome all people here, and sure you will not come with military Uniform cloth and holding any weapon. we don't reject people visitors

I am going to be going to Dubai in two weeks, looking forward to the trip.

[APG-Angus]

LMFAO... those two are both RIDICULOUS! The fishy can see behind itsself, and that 2000mm looks like a freaking water jug!!

I have an 8" Meade SCT whichs translates to 2000mm @ f/10 or 3200mm with my 20d mounted. It IS about the same size and weight as a water jug for your office cooler. I also have a focal reducer/field flattener which will allow f/6.3. This thing is great for looking at the moon or DSO's but for terrestrial use it totally sucks.

these are not a great picture but it is at 2000/3200mm

http://www.apgaming.com/angus/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1013&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.apgaming.com/angus/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1019&g2_serialNumber=2

[JuZ]

100% crop from my 500m f/4.5 + 2x TC so 1000mm focal length :)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/juz13/Moon/crop.jpg

[busterboy]

1000mm focal distance panning handheld...:p

http://www.zen122981.zen.co.uk/Gliders/17.jpg

[T Kubik]

You are wrong, we welcome all people here, and sure you will not come with military Uniform cloth and holding any weapon. we don't reject people visitors

What if my car is dirty? Am I still wlecome?

[Tareq]

What if my car is dirty? Am I still wlecome?

Are you willing to bring your car as well?
I think you car will be better than many cars here, lol

[Pinto]

i get excellent bokeh on my EF 1200mm at f/11
Just posted 4 days ago. Maybe he'll stop by this thread with a sample.

[Tareq]

Just posted 4 days ago. Maybe he'll stop by this thread with a sample.

or maybe not.
hope if he will do it will be real from that lens and not 600+2x or another lens with convertor for example, and worse if it is not his shot and taken from others like friends or someone don't care to has someone to use his photos somewhere else (no copyright i mean).

[strat666]

Sounds good! I'll start packing some clothes right now.:lol:
The idea is, you leave them behind ;)

[baw5t0n]

i'm not sure if anyone noted here, but this lens has its own wikipedia entry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EF_1200mm_lens)... "weighs more than 36 pounds (16kg)..." yikes!! And has a link to a picture (http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/EF_Lenses/Fixed_Focal_Length/EF_1200mm_f56L_USM/)... and they hooked it up to the XL1 video camera (http://dvinfo.net/canon/images/images17.php) for a total 35mm equivalent focal length of 8,640mm!!! My apologies if all this repeated information...

[bacchanal]

... and they hooked it up to the XL1 video camera (http://dvinfo.net/canon/images/images17.php) for a total 35mm equivalent focal length of 8,640mm!!!

Yeah and then they stuck a 2X tele-converter on it!:D 17280mm...doink!

[Tareq]

Yeah and then they stuck a 2X tele-converter on it!:D 17280mm...doink!

and then watching me eating my lunch in my Palace on the Moon.

[blackshadow]

i'm not sure if anyone noted here, but this lens has its own wikipedia entry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EF_1200mm_lens)... "weighs more than 36 pounds (16kg)..." yikes!! And has a link to a picture (http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/EF_Lenses/Fixed_Focal_Length/EF_1200mm_f56L_USM/)... and they hooked it up to the XL1 video camera (http://dvinfo.net/canon/images/images17.php) for a total 35mm equivalent focal length of 8,640mm!!! My apologies if all this repeated information...

Just because something has its own wikipedia entry isn't that impressive, anyone can register and post just about anything on wikipedia - take wikipedia "facts" with a grain of salt.

[blackshadow]

JuZ and busterboy - I thought this thread was about 1200mm shots!

[S.Horton]

Here's Jim Jannard's (Oakley Founder) website
http://www.jimjannard.com/

Check out his equipment list! :lol:

Nice site! Kewl stuff.

[S.Horton]

hortonsl62,
Ok here are some 1200mm photos


Wax Wing (http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/birdscope2.htm)
http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/birdscope2.jpg
Click for Specs (http://johnbdigital.com/wildlife/birdscope2.htm)

Lunar Rise (http://johnbdigital.com/sunrise_set/lunar_rise.htm)
http://johnbdigital.com/sunrise_set/lunar_rise.jpg
Click for Specs (http://johnbdigital.com/sunrise_set/lunar_rise.htm)

But don't worry I still have a sound mind because I didn't go broke with this 1200mm lens, its just one of those cheap third party ones :lol:

A Celestron Telescope
http://www.johnbdigital.com/lenses/celestron.jpg


Hey you didn't ask for one of those L photos just 1200mm :lol:

Cool! :cool: :cool:

I looked into digi-scoping, but backed off because of the bad vibe about light falloff, vinetting, odd rubber hoods... went 100-400 + 1.4 TC instead, but it looks like you did it! How?

[Honeybee]

Canon EF 1200mm lens
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6L lens is a professional EF lens made by Canon that was introduced in 1993, six years after the launch of EOS cameras, and discontinued in 2005. The initial price for this lens was US$89,579. It weighs more than 36 pounds (16 kg), comes with its own heavy-duty tripod and case, and was built only by request. The focal length can be increased to 1700 mm f/8 or 2400 mm f/11 using the Canon EF Extenders 1.4× and 2× respectively. There are believed to be around a dozen of the EF 1200 mm lenses in existence. Sports Illustrated magazine owns two of them, as does Canon Professional Services and James Jannard, the billionaire founder of Oakley.

[airbutchie]

To add fire to this discussion, the latest SI Magazine (Peyton Manning is on the cover) has the photog staff members posing... If I'm not mistaken, two of them are carrying the Canon 1200mm lense... One is holding it by it's handle and the other guy has it over his shoulder... Caption says something like, ".... SI photographers use only Canon photography equipment ... These 13 men had to cover the entire Superbowl by themselves... " It was something like that... Nonetheless, you could see the lenses they were all using (including the 1200mm)...

Go check it out when you get a chance...

- airbutchie ;)

[rabidcow]

Just posted 4 days ago. Maybe he'll stop by this thread with a sample.

He claims to have bought it from James Jannard.....doubt it.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2680287#post2680287

[Lani Kai]

There was one of these on sale on FredMiranda.com a while ago, resulting in a big flurry of posts. The thread got locked real quick...
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic2/321779/0#2723349

[Hawg Hanner]

Just out of curisoity, what would you pay to rent a lens like this for a day? If you could get $250 you could pay for it in a year.

[Pinto]

Just out of curisoity, what would you pay to rent a lens like this for a day? If you could get $250 you could pay for it in a year.

You think a lens is booked for every day a month? LOL A lens like this would likely get very little rental action. Very few would have a use for it, and of those, very few could handle it.

[SBCmetroguy]

He claims to have bought it from James Jannard.....doubt it.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2680287#post2680287

Good way for him to prove it. Make a sign saying "Here I am with my 1200mm L, POTN!!!" in a mirror showing himself, the sign, and the monster lens.

Otherwise... pfft. ;)

[Pinto]

I certainly don't claim to be an expert, and I don't want to be negative about his claim to this lens, because several excellent shooters have arrived on this forum to less then open-armed response because their work was so good people here didn't think they were legitimate. I recall one in the G&N forum in particular.
Now, having said that, the images on his site: http://www.photosheikh.com, just don't seem to support the use of this type of lens. What do you think?

[Citizensmith]

Good way for him to prove it. Make a sign saying "Here I am with my 1200mm L, POTN!!!" in a mirror showing himself, the sign, and the monster lens.

Otherwise... pfft. ;)

Seconded. :) If he really has it then that would be very easy. Otherwise I think the problem may be that another part of his body is very small and he is trying to compensate by wanting people to think he has a big lens.

[cwphoto]

Seconded. :) If he really has it then that would be very easy. Otherwise I think the problem may be that another part of his body is very small and he is trying to compensate by wanting people to think he has a big lens.

Ouch! :eek:

[Eagle]

Maybe someone should PM him and see if he wants to defend himself here in this thread. So far there is no proof that he has it or doesn't.

I PM'ed him, we'll see if he posts here.

[HKFEVER]

Can't help it, I need to type in this thread of mine http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=115746&highlight=1200 ......:p

[SBCmetroguy]

Maybe someone should PM him and see if he wants to defend himself here in this thread. So far there is no proof that he has it or doesn't.

I PM'ed him, we'll see if he posts here.

Excellent idea! If the man can prove he has the lens, we all shall bow to His Greatness. ;)

[Michael]

His Avatar is a photo off PBase.

[SBCmetroguy]

His Avatar is a photo off PBase.

Yep, I noticed that. That really doens't mean anything, though, unless he's saying it's a photo of him... in which case we all know the truth.

[Citizensmith]

Yep, I noticed that. That really doens't mean anything, though, unless he's saying it's a photo of him... in which case we all know the truth.

Yeah but you talked about it so now he knows we know. You blew the trap. :)

[Croasdail]

He claims to have bought it from James Jannard.....doubt it.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2680287#post2680287


Why, are you close with James and know he still has his? You just never know, and for that fact why would you ever care. If I feel someone is blowing bs, I ignore them. I have been wrong enough times to know better then to call someone a liar without proof. There is a lot of money floating around out there. A buddy of mine who does sports medicine was flown to from the states to europe to do some theropy for a certain persons daughter - flew first class, stayed in the best hotels, had a charter jet to transport him around the continent, and when he was done he was given a ring to give to his wife worth well north of $10,000 us as a gift for his wife for putting up with him being called over seas at the last minute. When I went for drinks with this person and his client, the client tipped the waitress over 1000 euro. Stuff happens. He could be telling the truth, he could be a liar. But I wouldn't call someone that in a public forum unless I had something to back it up.

[Andy_T]

Croasdail,

I agree with you ... however, I get a bit suspicious if I see a gear list with 300/2.8, 600/4.0, 1200/5.6 and a 300D and 20D as cameras...

... but I have asked a forum member who knows someone who works for Jim Jannard, so maybe we'll get some info on that :wink:

Best regards,
Andy

[JuZ]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2680287&postcount=30
He's lying, I know somebody that knows him, he definately doesn't have a Canon 1200mm f/5.6

[Croasdail]

That's too bad... I am not above kissing up to someone who has something I would like to use.

[Citizensmith]

Agreed, its perfectly possibly he is wealthy and owns the lens. Its just also highly improbable, and this is a photography forum so we tend to take a little more issue over photography stuff. We like to know, where possible, that peoples opinions may be formed based on knowledge rather than making crap up. If they can prove they own the lens it would increase my value of their opinion as they would presumably be someone who puts some effort into photography. Otherwise I'll have no value for their opinion as they are likely a little kid or someone who just feels inadequate and wants to impress people.

Just my opinion. :)

Anyway, weren't we supposed to be talking about the 1200 and its photos rather than its possible owners? If we do have a member who likes to point out they own one it sure is a pity they can't post a photo or two here.

[ATBphotography]

Hi peeps, just thought I'd show u this
http://www.opticalvision.co.uk/images/products/large/16.jpg
I have one of these at home, it's 1200mm and has an effective aperture of f:/5.91
It weighs a tonne and has a minimum focal length of something crazy like 20 metres. It's not too expensive though, you can also get one with an effective aperture of f/5.

[Hawg Hanner]

What is it (aside from being a telescope)?

[SgWRX]

What is it (aside from being a telescope)?

A party favor! what do you mean?

[Mark_Cohran]

So, Photosheik never showed up to show us some pictures from his 1200mm lens?

Mark

[busterboy]

So, Photosheik never showed up to show us some pictures from his 1200mm lens?

Mark

Do you really expect him to Mark..:lol:

[Mark_Cohran]

Do you really expect him to Mark..:lol:

Nah, not really. But I thought it would be interesting if he did. :)

Mark

[arkturas]

its a Dobsonian

[blackshadow]

I had a look at photosheik's website - the photos I looked at I would describe as well below professional quality and know the editors of publications I contribute to wouldn't be happy with them

I very much doubt he has the 1200 and if he does he lacks the skills to properly utilise it.

[condyk]

You are wrong, we welcome all people here, and sure you will not come with military Uniform cloth and holding any weapon. we don't reject people visitors

Good for you Tareq ... but I'd still love to visit and wup your L ass with my cheap Sigma's :p

I had a look at photosheik's website - the photos I looked at I would describe as well below professional quality and know the editors of publications I contribute to wouldn't be happy with them

I very much doubt he has the 1200 and if he does he lacks the skills to properly utilise it.

I suspect he has a sense of humour :rolleyes: That is a mean thing to say ... and since when does anyone need skill to own anything?

[Phil Light]

...Anyway, weren't we supposed to be talking about the 1200 and its photos rather than its possible owners? If we do have a member who likes to point out they own one it sure is a pity they can't post a photo or two here.

I'd be happy to post 6 shots at 200mm. Wouldn't that equal one from a 1200?

[Johan Groenewald]

I'd be happy to post 6 shots at 200mm. Wouldn't that equal one from a 1200?

Go ahead. At least we'd get something

[photosheikh]

...

[Mark_Cohran]

...

And?

[memorex88]

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o102/memorex88_2006/biglaugh.gif

[blackshadow]

I suspect he has a sense of humour :rolleyes: That is a mean thing to say ... and since when does anyone need skill to own anything?

I agree you don't need skill to own equipment and I don't begrudge anyone for owning anything.

Photoshek's posts aren't funny they are some kind of misguided "I'm the best because I own a 1200L" wankery. He refuses to put up any evidence of ownership of the lens, to me this is lying rather than humour - I can understand one off claims as humour but repeated lies aren't funny in my opinion.

[Collin85]

...

Thanks for that convincing post. :lol: :lol:

[Citizensmith]

He refuses to put up any evidence of ownership of the lens, to me this is lying rather than humour - I can understand one off claims as humour but repeated lies aren't funny in my opinion.

What do you mean no evidence, didn't you notice his avatar? I presume thats him standing behind a 1200mm. I guess its complete coincidence the exact same photo shows up on images.google.com and many other places.

Anyway, I'm off to take some photos. I decided to get a one of those new 800mm f/4 DO IS lenses to go with my 1D NRS. Guess I should use it before everyone else gets to buy one.

[John_B]

:lol: WOW, 10 pages of posts and I was the only one to post photos taken with a 1200mm lens :lol:

So I figured I throw a few more in :)
Here is a photo demonstrating its bokeh :cool:

Bokeh Gold
http://johnbdigital.com/special_beauty/bokeh_gold.jpg
Click for Specs (http://johnbdigital.com/special_beauty/bokeh_gold.htm)

Here is a photo of something that keeps us warm :cool:

Morning Color
http://johnbdigital.com/sunrise_set/morning_color.jpg
Click for Specs (http://johnbdigital.com/sunrise_set/morning_color.htm)

[joegolf68]

I certainly don't claim to be an expert, and I don't want to be negative about his claim to this lens, because several excellent shooters have arrived on this forum to less then open-armed response because their work was so good people here didn't think they were legitimate.


Thanks, but I am over it now. ;)

[joegolf68]

I own the EF-1200 also. I use it with my Pro1 instead of teh 30D. Has anyone even mentioned that the guy who says he owns this lens also only has a 20D? Too funny.

And I will at least own up.... no, I don't own the EF1200mm. See how easy that is to do? Your turn now Phoptosheikh.

[Collin85]

I own a 1200mm too.

Here's a shot of me posing with it:

http://k43.pbase.com/o5/33/205833/1/67748045.hxh0zJHS.Canon12005.jpg

[wazmunstr]

I own a 1200mm too.

Here's a shot of me posing with it:

http://k43.pbase.com/o5/33/205833/1/67748045.hxh0zJHS.Canon12005.jpg

:lol:

[Eagle]

And here is photsheikh's avatar
http://www.robertphotoblog.com/gallery/galleries/events/400d/Canon-1200-7.jpg

From this site:
http://www.robertphotoblog.com/gallery/events/400d/Canon-1200-7.jpg

[Shutter22]

It could still be him behind the lens. They display them every once in a while for people to try out, but it's doubtful that he owns it.

[Pinto]

I own a 1200mm too.

Here's a shot of me posing with it:

http://k43.pbase.com/o5/33/205833/1/67748045.hxh0zJHS.Canon12005.jpg

Looking good, Collin! :lol:

[MrChad]

Anyone know the actual MSRP of the 1200mmL new?

I had however always figured that economically this lens focal length/FOV was irrelevant now that we have very good resolution from a 600mmL, 1.4x, 1.6x APS-C body combo.

I mean wouldn't the second combo listed also be cheaper by a huge degree? Rumors I had heard were $80,000(USA) for the 1200mmL lens. I'm sure an updated model would run $80,700(USA) with IS. :lol: :p :lol: :p

[Eagle]

Rumors I had heard were $80,000(USA) for the 1200mmL lens. I'm sure an updated model would run $80,700(USA) with IS. :lol: :p :lol: :p
"This monster lens was introduced in 1993, six years after the launch of EOS-series cameras, and discontinued in 2005. The initial price set for this lens was US$89,579."

[Eagle]

Rumors I had heard were $80,000(USA) for the 1200mmL lens. I'm sure an updated model would run $80,700(USA) with IS. :lol: :p :lol: :p
"This monster lens was introduced in 1993, six years after the launch of EOS-series cameras, and discontinued in 2005. The initial price set for this lens was US$89,579."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EF_1200mm_lens

[Citizensmith]

I checked around online and there are some good deals on it. There is one store that has it for just $75,000 although apparently the lens hood, tripod and case all sell separately.