How to "get the gear"

luckyrweluckyrwe Registered Users Posts: 952 Major grins
edited June 7, 2005 in The Big Picture
I shot the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego this weekend. It was tons of fun and I can't wait for the next one. While there I sawe other shooters with various types of gear. One gal was carrying the Canon 300/2.8. I pointed the lens out to my wife and her jaw dropped. Sje asked what lens it was and I told her. She asked how much it was and I said, "That's the one I want for $3899." She replied with, "That's really not so expensive."

What that means is that she sees that you are getting a lot of metal and glass for the price. It it not like buying a Leica 35/1.4 ASPH for $2695 and then trying to explain why a lens the size of a donut hole costs so much.

Of course it helps to "understand" why women's shoes cost so much. Reverse psychology can go a long way. :D

Comments

  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2005
    Well, the real question is..
    ..Did you request the overnight delivery, or just 2d day air ? :D
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • luckyrweluckyrwe Registered Users Posts: 952 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2005
    I swear I'd have the lens right now if it was not for my prospective government travel. Grrrr! :splat
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited June 7, 2005
    moved thread.
    Moved thread. Not really about accessories.

    Ian
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