What are "you" compensating for?

"I'm compensating for the distance to my subject, you jackass!"

"This lens? This one isn't really that big, you should see... oh, I see. Oh, I'm so sorry."

"Im compensating for my sh!tty car"
or
"Im compensating for poor image quality good sir." *continue shooting with camera to your face, then hope they walk away before your arms tire out holding it there so long*

touji wrote in post #14824343

+1.
Or the most smart-ass thing I can think of is, "I'm compensating for leading a dull life and this lens allows me to hear all kinds of outrageously stupid comments"

I'm compensating for my lack of social skills and my inability make small talk. The camera and giant lens make for an excellent security blanket so I don't have to talk to people.

(usually gets a nervous chuckle)

I'm compensating for the dreadfully low lighting in the auditorium/theater.

My response usually is: "you gotta go big or stay home".

Canajun wrote in post #14823199
The longest I have is 100-400mm so I haven't come across with that question yet. but I would like to reply with "None, but I do have big hands and large feet"

But I've had a few "how much for that big lens?" or "wow! that must have cost plenty" types of comments.

LMAO. Had a girl ask me once.. "I noticed you have large hands and feet. Is what they say true?"

I loved the responses here... Especially the big white and hard comment. LMAO!!!

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