Camera lens coffee mug

A coffee mug in the form of a Canon 24-105mm lens. Complete with lens-cap lid, rubber-grip focus and zoom rings, and auto-focus switch with actual switchability. I am wowed, but concerned that I might mistake it for an actual lens one foggy morning, when I am in need of both forms of focus assistance.

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Dean Putney

I have the lens that this coffee mug is imitating. I guess I’ll have to get the mug now too.
ackpht

And the red stripe means it’s really good coffee.
JPW

What’s the etiquette for informing Xeni that she’s, uh, almost a year late on this one?

Now, an SX-70 canteen . . . that would really be something!
Anonymous

There is also a 70-200 F4 version that was released only in Canada.
Anonymous

Where’s my Nikkor 18-105mm AF/VR coffee mug?
Anonymous

awesome…i want one! Can I get an ice-tea glass that looks like by 300mm lens??
Sagodjur

Great. Now the police can harass me for taking photographs in public places with my coffee…
Rajio

Tip: check ebay and you can get one, with shipping, for about half that price. You’re welcome.
Rob Cruickshank

And a camera lens in the shape of a coffee mug can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paradefotos/2394430391/
Anonymous

I’d be more concerned about mistaking an actual lens for my coffee mug, but either way it’s no fun.

They were giving these away free with purchase at a Canadian camera chain a few months ago. Sadly, my wallet couldn’t handle the extra demand. :(
Anonymous

Why be concerned? It’s a Cannon lens. ;-)
Anonymous

Towlemonkey â€” we’ve just recently found a supplier for a high-quality Nikon version. Should have it in two weeks! :)

Amit
Anonymous

Will tip over too easy.
towlemonkey

I wonder if they’ll make a Nikon version. I’m sure the Leica version would cost at least twice as much.
- zureta
  
  There you go.
  
  http://100milligrams.com/nikon-2470mm-lens-thermos-coffee-p-261.html
technogeek

Nice. Reminds me of the router (as in woodworking) mug I got from Rockler some years back, though this one’s much more detailed.