Hard decision

For quite a long time I have two items on my wishlist.
First is the RPL-300 from Optotronics & second is a Canon lens for my digital camera.(24-105mm f4 L)

Today sept 24 the RPL300 is 697 euros(changes every day) and this lens is 890 euros

Lasers and photography are my two most expensive hobbies.
Within a month I finally have the money to buy either the lens or the RPL, but I'm still not sure which one it should be first.

My biggest concern is the fluctuation of the exchange rate on the US Dollar (I live in Europe)

So which one should it be first? (It takes another 3 months of saving to get the second item)

rpl is the way to go

Go with the RPL

Which one do you think you will use most/be more applicable to your daily life? An RPL-300 will be a sweet gadget that will fill the laser need in you, but a new lens for your camera will fill your photography side in you. ;D

Great idea asking a laser forum... I hope you've asked a 'lens forum' too, so at least your opinions on each will be equal

Well, your asking a laser forum, so almost everyone is gonna say lasers

If you make money out of photography, then maybe the lens is the way to go. I have no idea lol

Me, I'd get the lens. Good lenses are crucial. At least go for a less expensive laser.

i honestly would say the lens! i think you will get more use out of it then you will the laser!

Murudai said:

Great idea asking a laser forum... I hope you've asked a 'lens forum' too, so at least your opinions on each will be equal

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gahh you stole what I was going to say!


asking a laser forum and so far everyone has said LASER.
go to a camera forum and see what they say....
"lot wut? why would you waste your money on a toy laser?"

Same as Murudai


but same as styroawesome too

if you're gonna use the camera more than the laser, then the lens is the one to buy 100%.



the thing is that both are your hobbies.



but just think it this way:


if you get the laser first, in three months you will be able to photograph its awesomeness with a new lens (that way, the laser goes first)

mikeeey said:

[quote author=Murudai link=1222287340/0#4 date=1222299486]Great idea asking a laser forum... I hope you've asked a 'lens forum' too, so at least your opinions on each will be equal

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gahh you stole what I was going to say![/quote]

YOU stole what I was going to say!  But yeah, kind of obvious.

Actually, I am also a photographer, but I am not that big on having good equipment, I'm more for going to beautiful places and taking a lot of photos to get a few good ones.  So I would probably say the laser, if you already have a good camera.  However, isn't 697 Euros like $1,400?  That is a lot of money, and $1,800 for a lens would also be a ton!  I don't really know the current exchange rates too well though.

I would say to go with whatever will bring you more happiness in the end.

-Mark

WTF? Why is the lens so much, and why would it make a huge difference?

RPL all the way.

RPL Baby

mikeeey said:

asking a laser forum and so far everyone has said LASER.

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Maybe read up a little bit?

Well both are just hobbies and I don't earn money with either lasers or photography.

Of course if I'll ask this on a camera forum(which I'm also member of) they will surely tell me to choose the lens and don't waste money.
However I know that there are people here who also like photography so I thought it'll be a better idea to ask it here.

I already have a lens which gives decent images but nothing near the sharp en clear quality of the pro's and this lens is one of Canon's high-end lenses mainly used by professionals, if used well the results can be impressive. (I use a Canon 40D body btw)

As for the lasers I own a Blu-ray, Dilda and X85.

But I really like to have a green laser with a longer duty cycle and of course more power and brightness.
I'll must admit that I use my lasers more often than my camera, simply because it takes more time to go out to take pictures than just to grab the lasers from the drawer.

A cheaper green laser isn't an option if a want a longer duty cycle and more burning power + warranty.
A cheaper lens is also not an option if I want a significant improvement on my image quality

In februari I'll have both but I must decide within a few weeks which one will be the best to have during this winter.

Sure this dark period of the year can use some extra (laser) light
But the Image Stabelizer feature of this lens also makes it easier to take pictures in bad lighting conditions.

Lasers are superior to camera lenses. Anyone who is a doctor or is smart knows that!