Some people have way too much money..

busterboy · 24-01-2006, 19:31

Just found this picture on another forum from a Cyprus Rally in May 2005..

Wow what did happen to this 300mm f/2.8 top of the range lens..

minimeeze · 24-01-2006, 19:35

I was gonna say it could be one of Arkady's...then realised it was a Canon

***Dave*** · 24-01-2006, 19:38

Isn't that the reason it is destroyed ....some espionage

24-01-2006, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimeeze

I was gonna say it could be one of Arkady's...then realised it was a Canon

lol

If the lens is like that, I'm left thinking what the hell happened to the photographer?
Looks like a nasty accident has occured....

jewel · 24-01-2006, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcel

lol

If the lens is like that, I'm left thinking what the hell happened to the photographer?
Looks like a nasty accident has occured....

that was my thought too,lol I couldn't see anyone doing that on purpose to a lense.

Jewel

MyPix · 24-01-2006, 19:47

v-strange,

it still has the rear cap gaffer taped to the lens ?

MyPix

dlh · 24-01-2006, 19:50

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Originally Posted by MyPix

it still has the rear cap gaffer taped to the lens ?

Looks like it. Says something for the quality of the glass if he/she is still able to use it.

digitalfailure · 24-01-2006, 20:01

Looks like some other expensive debris in the background too, i'd hazard a guess at it's destruction as being brought about by a car smash which flung the snappers kit into the air and across the ground.

24-01-2006, 20:04

Aye I thought that too.

It looks like a big chuffin tripod lens mount, like the one Matt has for his hubble-esque lens

CriPPle · 24-01-2006, 20:05

I bet there's someone feeling sorry for themselves, just thinking Why did I stand there????

dod · 24-01-2006, 20:08

It'll be on ebay in a week.

"well looked after, couple of slight scuffs, 100% working order"

CriPPle · 24-01-2006, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by dod

It'll be on ebay in a week.

"well looked after, couple of slight scuffs, 100% working order"

ROFL

busterboy · 24-01-2006, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by dod

It'll be on ebay in a week.

"well looked after, couple of slight scuffs, 100% working order"

I would take bets that this particular lens Will still work..

The damage looks to be all exterior to me..

dod · 24-01-2006, 20:55

It probably will too. As long as the guys okay though, the lens will likely be insured.

Edit: actually looking closer is the front element gone?

***Dave*** · 25-01-2006, 08:55

Looking closer I think those chunks missing at the end of the lens are definetly bite marks......yep, Nikonian bite marks.....it must have been one hell of a battle

Was also going to say, a little bit of touching up with Tipex & it'll sell no probs on EBAY

Matt · 25-01-2006, 09:06

You'd be suprised at how badly some 'in house' photog's threat their kit.

There's nothing wrong with that lens apart from the loss of the lens shade teeth.
What you can see in the background is the carry strap.

Nothing a good service wouldn't fix.

SammyC · 25-01-2006, 10:33

I think I'd not bother with taking that photo and just nab the lens and run.

CT · 25-01-2006, 10:58

There used to be a pro at local football games who I used to watch running around the touchline, with 3 black metal bodied Nikons round his neck, all banging together. There was more brass showing than paint. I used to cringe just watching him.

24-01-2006, 19:31	#1 (permalink)
busterboy Been here a while Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Harrogate. Yorkshire Posts: 496	Some people have way too much money.. Just found this picture on another forum from a Cyprus Rally in May 2005.. Wow what did happen to this 300mm f/2.8 top of the range lens..

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*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,904	Isn't that the reason it is destroyed ....some espionage Last edited by Dave : 24-01-2006 at 19:45.

24-01-2006, 19:35	#2 (permalink)
minimeeze Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aldershot, Hants Posts: 567	I was gonna say it could be one of Arkady's...then realised it was a Canon

24-01-2006, 19:47	#6 (permalink)
MyPix Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 745	v-strange, it still has the rear cap gaffer taped to the lens ? MyPix

24-01-2006, 20:01	#8 (permalink)
digitalfailure Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: on the floor Posts: 694	Looks like some other expensive debris in the background too, i'd hazard a guess at it's destruction as being brought about by a car smash which flung the snappers kit into the air and across the ground.

24-01-2006, 20:04	#9 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	Aye I thought that too. It looks like a big chuffin tripod lens mount, like the one Matt has for his hubble-esque lens

24-01-2006, 20:05	#10 (permalink)
CriPPle Getting Comfy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggin Hill Posts: 238	I bet there's someone feeling sorry for themselves, just thinking Why did I stand there????

24-01-2006, 20:08	#11 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	It'll be on ebay in a week. "well looked after, couple of slight scuffs, 100% working order"

24-01-2006, 20:55	#14 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	It probably will too. As long as the guys okay though, the lens will likely be insured. Edit: actually looking closer is the front element gone?

25-01-2006, 08:55	#15 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,904	Looking closer I think those chunks missing at the end of the lens are definetly bite marks......yep, Nikonian bite marks.....it must have been one hell of a battle Was also going to say, a little bit of touching up with Tipex & it'll sell no probs on EBAY

25-01-2006, 09:06	#16 (permalink)
Matt Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,326	You'd be suprised at how badly some 'in house' photog's threat their kit. There's nothing wrong with that lens apart from the loss of the lens shade teeth. What you can see in the background is the carry strap. Nothing a good service wouldn't fix.

25-01-2006, 10:33	#17 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	I think I'd not bother with taking that photo and just nab the lens and run.

25-01-2006, 10:58	#18 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	There used to be a pro at local football games who I used to watch running around the touchline, with 3 black metal bodied Nikons round his neck, all banging together. There was more brass showing than paint. I used to cringe just watching him.