Public attention that you get with your 70-200 2.8 IS ii

I know that many people on here don't like the attention that they get while carrying their big white gears around. I actually like the attention. After all people drive expensive convertable fast sports cars so they can get attention. I feel specail when others want to talk to me just to find out how much I pay for the lens. Am I alone on this guys?

I hate it.

Yea not a big fan myself, even with the F/4 IS people are watching me. And I'm more of an introvert and hate attention. I'm trying to ignore this and shoot anyways but find it disturbing sometimes.

Bananapie wrote in post #13516958
I hate it.

Mostly this.

Sometimes it works wonders to get you access to places that you otherwise wouldn't be. But most of the time I just get people walking up to me and wanting to ask me who I shot for, why I have such a big lens, etc. etc. If you want positive attention while you're carrying your camera just go buy a suit, it will probably be cheaper.

I agree with you 100%

I actually like it as well. Makes me feel more important than I really am.

I am just one of those people that is very outgoing. I can talk to strangers all day about this lens or photography. It's a great conversational piece.

I shoot for a hobby. But I won't lie. Sometimes when someone asks who I work for, I'm known to fib a little. Lol

How about using a neoprene cover if you dont like the attention?

While I don't mind talking gear with people... I rather do it when I'm NOT out shooting. I enjoy taking photos with my gear more than I enjoy brandishing it hoping someone would come and admire my gear.

It doesn't bother me. I don't care if I get noticed or not.

On the other hand, I give my attention to those who carry around big heavy expensive gears in return. I admire those with top of the line gears, so I guess that is fair.

Buylongterm wrote in post #13517002
I shoot for a hobby. But I won't lie. Sometimes when someone asks who I work for, I'm known to fib a little. Lol

How many National Geographical covers have you had?!

Say Thank You and hand them a business card...

Works every time.

If you are single (Or not single ).... Go to a bar or Nightclub or Venue thing... Fit Women can't wait to talk to you and try to get their picture taken...

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #13517067
Say Thank You and hand them a business card...

Works every time.

Drats. That's what I'm doing wrong. Time to print out some bidness cards.

I get asked if I am a Newspaper journo somethimes

Raylon wrote in post #13516968
Yea not a big fan myself, even with the F/4 IS people are watching me. And I'm more of an introvert and hate attention. I'm trying to ignore this and shoot anyways but find it disturbing sometimes.

That's me.

I don't want to talk to people. That's why I don't take pictures of people for the most part.

Luckily, I'm a big guy with a naturally angry look on my face. People stay away