White lens and the GOOD attention they can bring

The Big Bad · Jul 19, 2004

I see so much talk about how people hate white lens because they draw attention and things like that.

Well what about the good points a big white lens can do for you ?

I know that event at events where I do have full photo access, walking thru the gate with a big white supertele over my shoulder made not a single person bother to stop me and make sure I was supposed to be there.

I was shooting some bikes a few days ago with some other photogs and when the riders came by me, they would always do wheelies and other things to show off for the camera.

I dont really go out and try to shoot pretty girls, but I know a guy who does and they always gladly pose for him and smile. IVe seen other people with a point and shot try to take a shot and get dirty looks

Im sure there are other points and of course there are bad points too, but thought it was about time someone talked positive about those big white lens and the image they give you
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Cryptnotic · Jul 20, 2004

The Big Bad said:
I dont really go out and try to shoot pretty girls, but I know a
guy who does and they always gladly pose for him and smile. IVe
seen other people with a point and shot try to take a shot and get
dirty looks

Uh oh... You're going to make me upgrade from the 70-200 f/4 L to the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS.

Though lately I've been more tempted to upgrade from my 10D to a used 1D.

rSm00th · Jul 20, 2004

Maybe someday I'll be able to join the elite white-lense club. =)

The Big Bad said:
I see so much talk about how people hate white lens because they
draw attention and things like that.

Well what about the good points a big white lens can do for you ?

I know that event at events where I do have full photo access,
walking thru the gate with a big white supertele over my shoulder
made not a single person bother to stop me and make sure I was
supposed to be there.

I was shooting some bikes a few days ago with some other photogs
and when the riders came by me, they would always do wheelies and
other things to show off for the camera.

I dont really go out and try to shoot pretty girls, but I know a
guy who does and they always gladly pose for him and smile. IVe
seen other people with a point and shot try to take a shot and get
dirty looks

Im sure there are other points and of course there are bad points
too, but thought it was about time someone talked positive about
those big white lens and the image they give you
--
http://www.pbase.com/bigbad

Ray Chen · Jul 20, 2004

Cryptnotic said:
Uh oh... You're going to make me upgrade from the 70-200 f/4 L to
the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS.

Isn't 70-200mm f/4L white already? I guess you need the big part.

Meanwhile, I do agree with the original poster about the special treatments. It is kinda like driving a Viper for valet parking...

--
Ray Chen

Do what works...

Walsh_uk · Jul 20, 2004

rSm00th said:
Maybe someday I'll be able to join the elite white-lense club. =)

Hahahaha....dont worry mate!...i have only just bought a 70-200 f4 titchy little white lens...only because it was the cheaper of the two options (sig 2.8 or ef f4) and even i would be snubbed by some of the Big white Boys !!!!

funny this conversation never happens on the Nikon lens forum???...there big lenses with VR are as equal in every aspect!!

get a tin of magnolia out and give em a new lease of life!!

--
Walshy

rSm00th · Jul 20, 2004

How is the new 70-200 f4 holding up for you? I just posted a thread a few minutes ago about it. Got any sample pics?

Rick

Walsh_uk said:
rSm00th said:

Maybe someday I'll be able to join the elite white-lense club. =)

Click to expand...

Hahahaha....dont worry mate!...i have only just bought a 70-200 f4
titchy little white lens...only because it was the cheaper of the
two options (sig 2.8 or ef f4) and even i would be snubbed by some
of the Big white Boys !!!!

funny this conversation never happens on the Nikon lens
forum???...there big lenses with VR are as equal in every aspect!!

get a tin of magnolia out and give em a new lease of life!!

--
Walshy

Ray Chen · Jul 20, 2004

Walsh_uk said:
funny this conversation never happens on the Nikon lens
forum???...there big lenses with VR are as equal in every aspect!!

I think it is the size [in lenses

] that matters the most, as I don't see any whining Nikon shooters hanging around.

Having said that, I do know they do make gray color Nikon lenses, but I've never seen one in person. Here is one for example:

--
Ray Chen

Do what works...

goat0063 · Jul 20, 2004

Cryptnotic said:
Uh oh... You're going to make me upgrade from the 70-200 f/4 L to
the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS.

Nah - just put the hood on - it's big and white enough!!!!

--
Roger

)
http://www.pbase.com/goat0063

Max@Home · Jul 20, 2004

Hi Jeff,

The Big Bad wrote:
(cropped by M@H)

The Big Bad said:
Well what about the good points a big white lens can do for you ?

I know that event at events where I do have full photo access,
walking thru the gate with a big white supertele over my shoulder
made not a single person bother to stop me and make sure I was
supposed to be there.

...but your entire attitude: if you look and act like a seasonned (pro)photographer, many times you get treated like one ;-))

Kindest regards,

Max@Home
--
Max@Home - Castricum - The Netherlands (see profile for equipment)

http://www.pbase.com/max_at_home (mind you, use underscores!)

peteb · Jul 20, 2004

So there must be something better about it - right? lol

Ray Chen said:
Ray Chen said:

funny this conversation never happens on the Nikon lens
forum???...there big lenses with VR are as equal in every aspect!!

Click to expand...

I think it is the size [in lenses ] that matters the most, as I
don't see any whining Nikon shooters hanging around.

Having said that, I do know they do make gray color Nikon lenses,
but I've never seen one in person. Here is one for example:

--
Ray Chen

Do what works...

--
http://public.fotki.com/wibble/public_display/

Walsh_uk · Jul 20, 2004

rSm00th said:
How is the new 70-200 f4 holding up for you? I just posted a thread
a few minutes ago about it. Got any sample pics?

Sure

This was taken in the Garden yesterday...its my daughters friend on the mini trampoline.... just straight from the camera.
sorry for the delay i just posted before going to work...

--
Walshy

Bryan-VA · Jul 20, 2004

Is that wide open? I have been tempted by reviews and prospects saying the 70-200 f/2.8 IS is the only way to go but I am grounded by reality and a smaller budget....glad to see such a great photo from that lens and one that is straight out of the camera.

Did you save as .raw or .jpeg?

Walsh_uk said:
rSm00th said:

How is the new 70-200 f4 holding up for you? I just posted a thread
a few minutes ago about it. Got any sample pics?

Click to expand...

Sure

This was taken in the Garden yesterday...its my daughters friend on
the mini trampoline.... just straight from the camera.
sorry for the delay i just posted before going to work...

--
Walshy

Walsh_uk · Jul 20, 2004

Its a cheap and cheerfull 70-200 f4 @ 500th f6.7 iso200
--
Walshy

markswheels · Jul 20, 2004

I recently had the opportunity to photograph President Bush when he came to my hometown. While waiting for him to show up, I must have been asked 10 times. What newspaper are you shooting for?

When the President showed up, he only stayed for about 5-10 minutes. While scanning the crowd, He noticed my Big Honking White 100-400L and started talking directly to my camera. I know if I had on a smaller lens, I wouldn't have been able to get these shots. I would have never gotten his attention.

I love my Big White Lens!

The Big Bad said:
I see so much talk about how people hate white lens because they
draw attention and things like that.

Well what about the good points a big white lens can do for you ?

I know that event at events where I do have full photo access,
walking thru the gate with a big white supertele over my shoulder
made not a single person bother to stop me and make sure I was
supposed to be there.

I was shooting some bikes a few days ago with some other photogs
and when the riders came by me, they would always do wheelies and
other things to show off for the camera.

I dont really go out and try to shoot pretty girls, but I know a
guy who does and they always gladly pose for him and smile. IVe
seen other people with a point and shot try to take a shot and get
dirty looks

Im sure there are other points and of course there are bad points
too, but thought it was about time someone talked positive about
those big white lens and the image they give you
--
http://www.pbase.com/bigbad

--
Click the link below to see a gallery of my photo's.
http://www.pbase.com/markswheels

rSm00th · Jul 20, 2004

Solid shots! What a great opportunity!

Walsh_uk · Jul 20, 2004

Wow very lucky!!...just wondering when a terrorist converts a long lens to weapon!!

but then a photograph taken at an opportune moment could cause more damage!!

--
Walshy

Eric Sorensen · Jul 20, 2004

Wow, he has really aged over the last 4 years. Nice ones.

--
Eric.
N8BTL

'Charlie don't surf.'

Matt_R · Jul 20, 2004

those are great pics... it's amazing how Clinton and Bush have aged so much while in office... guess goes to prove what stress can do...

--
Matt Reilly
http://www.pbase.com/mreilly01

Eric Sorensen said:
Wow, he has really aged over the last 4 years. Nice ones.

--
Eric.
N8BTL

'Charlie don't surf.'

markswheels · Jul 20, 2004

markswheels said:
When the President showed up, he only stayed for about 5-10
minutes. While scanning the crowd, He noticed my Big Honking White
100-400L and started talking directly to my camera. I know if I
had on a smaller lens, I wouldn't have been able to get these
shots. I would have never gotten his attention.

I love my Big White Lens!

The Big Bad said:

I see so much talk about how people hate white lens because they
draw attention and things like that.

Well what about the good points a big white lens can do for you ?

I know that event at events where I do have full photo access,
walking thru the gate with a big white supertele over my shoulder
made not a single person bother to stop me and make sure I was
supposed to be there.

I was shooting some bikes a few days ago with some other photogs
and when the riders came by me, they would always do wheelies and
other things to show off for the camera.

I dont really go out and try to shoot pretty girls, but I know a
guy who does and they always gladly pose for him and smile. IVe
seen other people with a point and shot try to take a shot and get
dirty looks

Im sure there are other points and of course there are bad points
too, but thought it was about time someone talked positive about
those big white lens and the image they give you
--
http://www.pbase.com/bigbad

Click to expand...

--
Click the link below to see a gallery of my photo's.
http://www.pbase.com/markswheels

--
Click the link below to see a gallery of my photo's.
http://www.pbase.com/markswheels

bobbyz · Jul 20, 2004

I took out my first lens (100-400L IS) to a loal preserve and everyone was looking at me (except the 600mm folks). Bunch of people asked me about my camera and the lens. And some of them stop by to take a look where I was pointing the lens. I didn't mind the attention. Maybe coz it was first time for me.

The Big Bad said:
I see so much talk about how people hate white lens because they
draw attention and things like that.

Well what about the good points a big white lens can do for you ?

I know that event at events where I do have full photo access,
walking thru the gate with a big white supertele over my shoulder
made not a single person bother to stop me and make sure I was
supposed to be there.

I was shooting some bikes a few days ago with some other photogs
and when the riders came by me, they would always do wheelies and
other things to show off for the camera.

I dont really go out and try to shoot pretty girls, but I know a
guy who does and they always gladly pose for him and smile. IVe
seen other people with a point and shot try to take a shot and get
dirty looks

Im sure there are other points and of course there are bad points
too, but thought it was about time someone talked positive about
those big white lens and the image they give you
--
http://www.pbase.com/bigbad

--
Bobby

Panasonic FZ1, TCON-17
Canon 10D, 50mm 1.8, 100-400L IS

http://bobbyz.smugmug.com

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