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Clavius · 03-11-2014, 04:52 AM

This threads subject should come with an appropriate warning!

One from my own gallery:

Just to bring some ballance to all the 18-135 jokes: It's my most used lens. My precious prime gems only come out when the conditions are acceptable. Which isn't very often in my country. So the DA 18-135 gets the most work and the worst beating. A real workhorse.

Giklab · 03-11-2014, 08:59 AM

Can't be unseen...

GoremanX · 03-11-2014, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

Just to bring some ballance to all the 18-135 jokes: It's my most used lens. My precious prime gems only come out when the conditions are acceptable. Which isn't very often in my country. So the DA 18-135 gets the most work and the worst beating. A real workhorse.

The OP was never intended as a knock on the 18-135mm, which I think is a great lens. It was intended as a parody of some of the lens reviews in the PF gear database. This includes abusing the expression "prime lens at every focal length" and the complaints about a lens that isn't "a useful focal length [range] ", among other things.

The gear database is chock full of these ludicrous comments and unrealistic ratings. I thought it would be fun to combine some of the finer ludicrous statements and add some exaggeration in there for dramatic effect. I actually wrote that post many years ago on another forum, but thought it was time to revive it.

Racer X 69 · 03-11-2014, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

This threads subject should come with an appropriate warning!

One from my own gallery:

I suppose that posting pictures of the stitches I had to endure may get me m0d mAiL, possibly even a TiMe 0uT bAn. Suffice to say they are as uncomfortable as the stitches on your eYeBall.

Originally posted by GoremanX

The OP was never intended as a knock on the 18-135mm, which I think is a great lens. It was intended as a parody of some of the lens reviews in the PF gear database. This includes abusing the expression "prime lens at every focal length" and the complaints about a lens that isn't "a useful focal length [range] ", among other things.

The gear database is chock full of these ludicrous comments and unrealistic ratings. I thought it would be fun to combine some of the finer ludicrous statements and add some exaggeration in there for dramatic effect. I actually wrote that post many years ago on another forum, but thought it was time to revive it.

Oh come on. We know you were dead serious here.

You were, weren't you?

ChristianRock · 03-11-2014, 10:54 AM

This thread is dead serious. Anyone who thinks otherwise obviously can't appreciate a lens so sharp, it's Chuch Norris' secret weapon.

I hear it's actually handmade by Chuck Norris himself.

Racer X 69 · 03-11-2014, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

This thread is dead serious. Anyone who thinks otherwise obviously can't appreciate a lens so sharp, it's Chuch Norris' secret weapon.

I hear it's actually handmade by Chuck Norris himself.

Chuck had a birthday yesterday.

74 years young.

waterfall · 03-11-2014, 11:48 AM

The most awesome lens can occasionally get a nice shot. This is a 100% crop shot from about 75 yards. Do you see the bleeding eye on the egret?

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waterfall · 03-11-2014, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by GoremanX

The OP was never intended as a knock on the 18-135mm, which I think is a great lens. It was intended as a parody of some of the lens reviews in the PF gear database. This includes abusing the expression "prime lens at every focal length" and the complaints about a lens that isn't "a useful focal length [range] ", among other things.

The gear database is chock full of these ludicrous comments and unrealistic ratings. I thought it would be fun to combine some of the finer ludicrous statements and add some exaggeration in there for dramatic effect. I actually wrote that post many years ago on another forum, but thought it was time to revive it.

I love the parody and irony. As a sarcastic person, this humor is priceless. Thanks.

And BTW! My current shots with the Most Awesome lens were poor, because the focal length choices were too limited for a zoom.

AquaDome · 03-11-2014, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by waterfall

I love the parody and irony. As a sarcastic person, this humor is priceless. Thanks.

And BTW! My current shots with the Most Awesome lens were poor, because the focal length choices were too limited for a zoom.

But it has BOTH zoom settings! All-the-Way-short and all-the-way-long!

ChristianRock · 03-11-2014, 03:26 PM

He meant the focal lengths are too Limited for a zoom. As in, each focal length is as good as a Limited lens! Truly a lens this good must be seen to be believed. If your eyes can stand it, that is.

drypenn · 03-11-2014, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

This thread is dead serious. Anyone who thinks otherwise obviously can't appreciate a lens so sharp, it's Chuch Norris' secret weapon.

I hear it's actually handmade by Chuck Norris himself.

Are you seriously bringing in Chuck Norris to the discussion?

Any thread in any forum that starts bringing in Chuck Norris all became instant classic...

stevebrot · 03-11-2014, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by waterfall

The most awesome lens can occasionally get a nice shot. This is a 100% crop shot from about 75 yards. Do you see the bleeding eye on the egret?

It only works if the egret is holding the camera.

Steve

**savoche** · 03-12-2014, 01:22 PM

Well, I am a bit confused. May I now call my lens "The Most Awesome Lens", or do I have to use the far less awesome "Greatest Lens Ever"?

I vote for "Most Awesome".

Yeah, from now on it will be "my Most Awesome".

**todd** · 03-12-2014, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by Clavius

One from my own gallery:

i couldn't stop laughing reading this thread, but this fixed it.

Racer X 69 · 03-12-2014, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by drypenn

Are you seriously bringing in Chuck Norris to the discussion?

Any thread in any forum that starts bringing in Chuck Norris all became instant classic...

Chuck Norris turned 74 last Monday.

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03-11-2014, 04:52 AM	#76
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	This threads subject should come with an appropriate warning! One from my own gallery: Just to bring some ballance to all the 18-135 jokes: It's my most used lens. My precious prime gems only come out when the conditions are acceptable. Which isn't very often in my country. So the DA 18-135 gets the most work and the worst beating. A real workhorse.

03-11-2014, 08:59 AM	#77
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Can't be unseen...

03-11-2014, 09:43 AM	#78
GoremanX Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia, VT Photos: Albums Posts: 1,657 Original Poster	Originally posted by Clavius Just to bring some ballance to all the 18-135 jokes: It's my most used lens. My precious prime gems only come out when the conditions are acceptable. Which isn't very often in my country. So the DA 18-135 gets the most work and the worst beating. A real workhorse. The OP was never intended as a knock on the 18-135mm, which I think is a great lens. It was intended as a parody of some of the lens reviews in the PF gear database. This includes abusing the expression "prime lens at every focal length" and the complaints about a lens that isn't "a useful focal length [range] ", among other things. The gear database is chock full of these ludicrous comments and unrealistic ratings. I thought it would be fun to combine some of the finer ludicrous statements and add some exaggeration in there for dramatic effect. I actually wrote that post many years ago on another forum, but thought it was time to revive it.

03-11-2014, 10:01 AM	#79
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by Clavius This threads subject should come with an appropriate warning! One from my own gallery: I suppose that posting pictures of the stitches I had to endure may get me m0d mAiL, possibly even a TiMe 0uT bAn. Suffice to say they are as uncomfortable as the stitches on your eYeBall. Originally posted by GoremanX The OP was never intended as a knock on the 18-135mm, which I think is a great lens. It was intended as a parody of some of the lens reviews in the PF gear database. This includes abusing the expression "prime lens at every focal length" and the complaints about a lens that isn't "a useful focal length [range] ", among other things. The gear database is chock full of these ludicrous comments and unrealistic ratings. I thought it would be fun to combine some of the finer ludicrous statements and add some exaggeration in there for dramatic effect. I actually wrote that post many years ago on another forum, but thought it was time to revive it. Oh come on. We know you were dead serious here. You were, weren't you?

03-11-2014, 10:54 AM	#80
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	This thread is dead serious. Anyone who thinks otherwise obviously can't appreciate a lens so sharp, it's Chuch Norris' secret weapon. I hear it's actually handmade by Chuck Norris himself.

03-11-2014, 11:10 AM	#81
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by ChristianRock This thread is dead serious. Anyone who thinks otherwise obviously can't appreciate a lens so sharp, it's Chuch Norris' secret weapon. I hear it's actually handmade by Chuck Norris himself. Chuck had a birthday yesterday. 74 years young.

03-11-2014, 02:07 PM	#83
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by GoremanX The OP was never intended as a knock on the 18-135mm, which I think is a great lens. It was intended as a parody of some of the lens reviews in the PF gear database. This includes abusing the expression "prime lens at every focal length" and the complaints about a lens that isn't "a useful focal length [range] ", among other things. The gear database is chock full of these ludicrous comments and unrealistic ratings. I thought it would be fun to combine some of the finer ludicrous statements and add some exaggeration in there for dramatic effect. I actually wrote that post many years ago on another forum, but thought it was time to revive it. I love the parody and irony. As a sarcastic person, this humor is priceless. Thanks. And BTW! My current shots with the Most Awesome lens were poor, because the focal length choices were too limited for a zoom.

03-11-2014, 02:44 PM	#84
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Originally posted by waterfall I love the parody and irony. As a sarcastic person, this humor is priceless. Thanks. And BTW! My current shots with the Most Awesome lens were poor, because the focal length choices were too limited for a zoom. But it has BOTH zoom settings! All-the-Way-short and all-the-way-long!

03-11-2014, 03:26 PM	#85
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	He meant the focal lengths are too Limited for a zoom. As in, each focal length is as good as a Limited lens! Truly a lens this good must be seen to be believed. If your eyes can stand it, that is.

03-11-2014, 07:25 PM	#86
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Originally posted by ChristianRock This thread is dead serious. Anyone who thinks otherwise obviously can't appreciate a lens so sharp, it's Chuch Norris' secret weapon. I hear it's actually handmade by Chuck Norris himself. Are you seriously bringing in Chuck Norris to the discussion? Any thread in any forum that starts bringing in Chuck Norris all became instant classic...

03-11-2014, 07:49 PM	#87
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by waterfall The most awesome lens can occasionally get a nice shot. This is a 100% crop shot from about 75 yards. Do you see the bleeding eye on the egret? It only works if the egret is holding the camera. Steve

03-12-2014, 01:22 PM	#88
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Well, I am a bit confused. May I now call my lens "The Most Awesome Lens", or do I have to use the far less awesome "Greatest Lens Ever"? I vote for "Most Awesome". Yeah, from now on it will be "my Most Awesome".

03-12-2014, 01:36 PM	#89
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,800	Originally posted by Clavius One from my own gallery: i couldn't stop laughing reading this thread, but this fixed it.

03-12-2014, 02:11 PM	#90
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by drypenn Are you seriously bringing in Chuck Norris to the discussion? Any thread in any forum that starts bringing in Chuck Norris all became instant classic... Chuck Norris turned 74 last Monday.

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