Today I became GOLD rank at FT.

EF mount. LOL

Description (revised)    
   
   
Item Specifics - Camera Lenses   
Camera Technology:    
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      Maximum Aperture:    
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For Camera Type:    
SLR
      Focus Type:    
Manual
   
Lens Type:    
Extreme telephoto
      To Fit Camera Brand:    
Canon
   
Condition:    
Used
      Lens Brand:    
Canon
   
               
   
Item Specifics - Telescopes   
Condition:    
Used
   
   
   
   


This is a very rare Canon 5200mm photographic lens - possibly one of only three ever built. THE largest & most powerful prime lens ever created for dedicated SLR use. Built in Japan it was purchased by a Chinese company & shipped to China where it has since had little use & is now for sale. The optics appear in perfect condition. It is my understanding that a customized SLR/DSLR/EF mount can be created/included by the team of optical engineers who presently look after the lens. Due to its large size, it may be better suited to astronomy applications. It takes two people to lift the lens. It could also be mounted on a customized truck or SUV. A large geared or motorized support head would be needed to get the most out it. The magnification of this lens is truly staggering. If mounted to a Canon XL series video camera for example, a reach of 1000x optical (at least) would be possible (approx 37,500mm). The lens could also be mounted to HD & cine cameras. Tracking the space shuttle would not be a problem. Perhaps it's already been used for that purpose? - (Did I just say that??!) Manual focus of course. Yes rear drop-in filters can be used. With so few ever built Canon spent "squillions" on the R&D, not to mention the manufacturer of this lens. Original cost price?? - don't even ask!! In all seriousness I can't be accurate. The Canon factory picture shows the lens mounted to an SLR camera (circled in red) - this will further give you an idea of it's size.

For all those out there with a big collection � especially Canon 1200mm EF F5.6 owners, this has got to be the ultimate lens for your collection - quite simply it's incomplete without it.

At present the lens is in China & I am selling it on behalf of the current owners. That's me in the picture - I am currently in Australia. The view scopes mentioned in the Canon information (below) are not included/available. The EBay auction states the lens is in the USA, but that is not the case - I have had to put down my a US address because the EBay auction site seems to have trouble with Chinese postcodes - much to my dismay.

Shipping is not included in the final sale price. Estimate shipping a medium size fridge.. All serious bidders MUST contact me prior to bidding. Bids placed without contacting me first will be removed. I will not ship to Italy, Russia or any South East Asian or African country.

I have the right to cancel this auction at any time if it's taken over by nutters, spammers & time wasters � or if it's sold elsewhere. I am negotiable. Any other questions please feel free to contact me.


Will Ship World Wide

Is it a good idea to use Canon 24-105mm f4 L IS USM lens, that is made for FF sensors, on APS-C sensor (like on EOS 400D or EOS 50D).

I have 28-105mm f3.5-4.5 USM II lens, but thinking of buying 24-105mm L lens. I do not have (and probably will not have in next 2 years) FF sensor camera.

Is it a good idea?

Check this debate on FT forum:

http://us.fotolia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=138543

what do you think about other companies selling prints of our images, bought from FT. Do they need to by extended licence, or not?

I think it OK way to promote further more our work trough FT API program, and I am OK with this. At least they dont buy subscriptions! LOL!

I didnt quite read TOS, so maybe this is wrong what they are doing, I dont know.

What do you think?

I have a personal webpage for a year now, and it is time to re-new my domain, but I dont see how the site helped me in terms of sales. Do you have personal web site, and do you think it helps you?

I think I wont re-new my domain, it is just waste of money and FTP space. Not popular enough.

I used to earn about 100$ per month from StockXpert (3500+ images online), but July and particulary August was very low - 30$ total in Aug. I hope it is just summer slowdown, if not, I wil consder stop uploading new material there if I dont see at least $50 per month in september.

How is your expirience with StockXpert in august?


P.S.
Also, I should add 123rf, they are low too last 2 months (20$ per month). If I dont see raise of income when I upload new material, I wont be bothering anymore with them. I wont close account, but wont waste time on uploading new either. We shall see how september will go.

I got rejected some images for reason "please clean bacground". LOL! Should I use cleaning products shown on image to clean it? LOL!





I dont know what to clean on bacground?

How ironic, or should I say funny rejection. LOL!

I am on 123rf about 6 months, but I just discovered Donate option few days ago:

http://submit.123rf.com/submit/donatephoto.php

Do you donate your photos for free download? Does it help regular sales?

I picked 20 of my (low quality) photos for donation 30 days. In the first days 80% of them were downloaded few times.

Does it really helps in normal sales?

Yesterday I got email about my payment being aproved:

Your request for payment has been approved. The money will be sent according to the method you have chosen. Please allow up to several days for the transfer.
Note that the earnings section of your account on Dreamstime.com will update in the next 24 hours

But I didnt receive anything on my MB account. I know it says "Please allow up to several days for the transfer.", but usualy it takes few minutes, now it has been passed one day, and no payment arrived.

Anybody else expirienced this?

what would I get when I reach bronze canister? I need 14 more sales for it.

After 5 months, my IS stats:

Total Downloads:   236
Total uploads:   279
Account balance:    $7.83
Total earnings:    $208.83
Acceptance rate:    84.08%

not very happy with it, but better than nothing for sure.

Views number under the each image in portfolio (or search) is not refreshing since 5 days.

I wrote about it to support, and they answered:

Please contact our US Director of Operations in regards to this matter at [email protected] he will be able to assist you.

I mean what is their purpose? It seems they are not aware of the problem at all.

For the first time ever, my image is in Best sales (USA) 7 days! Whohooo! I had many images in best sales in "TODAY", but never in 7 days! I hope this will boost my sales...