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Overcoming Lens Impotence

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by Rob, Aug 16, 2005.

  1. Rob

    Rob

    873
    Jul 28, 2005
    Truro, Cornwall, UK
    I'm unsure how it happened, as with most things these days. :shock:

    Her who must be obeyed agreed to let me purchase the wonderful all singing all dancing 70 -200 VR thingy. All will undoubtedly be well until I decline her attempts to check the mastercard bill, bank statements and access to my piggy bank.

    Wish me well, it could be a rocky road from here on in. :lol: It's a sure way to lose weight, buy lenses, then you can't afford food or beer.

    There must be logic here somewhere. :p
     
    Rob, Aug 16, 2005
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  2. JeffKohn

    JeffKohn

    3,625
    Apr 21, 2005
    Houston, TX
    Don't worry, the 70-200vr will be worth it, even if you have to sleep on the couch for a few weeks. :)
     
    JeffKohn, Aug 16, 2005
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  3. JayR

    JayR

    385
    Jul 6, 2005
    Redmond, WA.
    I can almost gurantee that once she sees the pictures from the 70-200VR that all else will be forgotten. Atleast that is how it worked out in my case :)
     
    JayR, Aug 16, 2005
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  4. Electromen

    Electromen

    9,532
    Jul 29, 2005
    Pittsburgh, Pa.
    Just don't give up Beer-food maybe.
     
    Electromen, Aug 16, 2005
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  5. David Fink

    David Fink

    487
    May 8, 2005
    Vermont, USA
    Hi Rob,

    As implied by your message title, you could tell "her who must be obeyed" that by buying that 70-200 you have in fact saved a LOT of money that otherwise would have needed to be spent on Viagra prescriptions for your other lenses.

    :wink:

    Best wishes,

    David
     
    David Fink, Aug 16, 2005
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  6. Electromen

    Electromen

    9,532
    Jul 29, 2005
    Pittsburgh, Pa.
    Now that I think about it, buying this lens will save on beer. I will not handle the lens if I've had a few.

    Ya, that's the ticket.
     
    Electromen, Aug 16, 2005
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  7. Rob

    Rob

    873
    Jul 28, 2005
    Truro, Cornwall, UK
    After all this effort it appears that there are no stocks of the 70-200 in the UK, at least online. It's now 4 weeks since they had any, and now have a projected 6 week wait. What's the story in George's Land?
    There was an unsubtle hint from one seller that a new series of lenses is in the pipeline for Crimbo. :roll:

    At least the nagging machine got a chuckle at my expense. :lol:
     
    Rob, Aug 17, 2005
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  8. JeffKohn

    JeffKohn

    3,625
    Apr 21, 2005
    Houston, TX
    I'd be very surprised if the 70-200vr is getting replaced anytime soon; there are plenty of other lenses in their lineup more in need of a refresh. Then again Nikon isn't always known for doing what makes the most sense...
     
    JeffKohn, Aug 17, 2005
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  9. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    30,808
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    This is a great lens Rob and your wife might even appreciate the smooth lines and gold lettering. If not that the pictures will surely wow her. Good luck.
     
    greyflash, Aug 17, 2005
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  10. AFS

    AFS

    2,994
    May 1, 2005
    Minnesota (formerly Florida)
    Maybe a new faster AFS, maybe f/2, maybe better VR, maybe Super ED, maybe better wide-open performance, maybe DX....maybe....AARGH!
    Think about all the iterations we have left to go! There were no less than 5, maybe 6 versions of the 80-200 in the first 20 years or so....
     
    AFS, Aug 17, 2005
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