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Сообщение от montero

а что в нем такого особенного?

Ну собственно вот:

Who owns this lens? The actual owners list is not large but is not publically known. However, it is hard to use one of these lenses in public without being noticed - and becoming publically known.

Reported owners include Sports Illustrated (owns two), Canon Professional Services (owns two) and National Geographic magazine. Broad categories of owners include governments (where this reviewed lens is rumored to have been sourced), law enforcement agencies, news and sports magazines, newspapers and wire services - and some wealthy individuals. Some of the most likely candidates have the word "agency" in their name.

The next question is - Why do they own the Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6 L USM Lens? When it is dangerous physically, dangerous to the goal (covert operations) or physically impossible to get closer to the subject, the 1200 L is the answer.

Based on the categories of owners listed above, the specific uses become apparent. National Geographic? Wildlife. When approaching any closer may disturb the subject, use a 1200 L. Sports Illustrated? Sports. Shoot a baseball game from behind the outfield wall. Shoot soccer and football mid and down-field action from behind the goal line. Law enforcement and government? Covert surveillance. Remember - people are recognizable up to a mile or more with this lens. News agencies? Uses include war coverage and major event coverage that needs a unique angle (such as of the Pope from behind and above a large crowd). Of course, paparazzi and the infotainment industry fit in here somewhere.

Some specific uses shared by Chuck Westfall include coverage of the Waco Massacre in 1993, various NASA space shuttle launches, Olympic games, Major League Baseball, World Cup soccer and Formula One motorsports.