Photography Gift Idea: FotodioX LenzCoaster Lens Replica Coasters

For those that want more than just a lens coffee cup perched on their desk, B&H has a set of coasters that stack to resemble an 85mm f/1.2L lens.

Product Highlights

• Set of Five Drink Coasters
• Pieces Combine to Form a Replica Lens
• Hidden Magnets Hold Coasters Together
• Non-Slip Silicone Bottom and Top

If you're curious about these coasters, look no further than this witty customer's thorough product review on B&H:

"This 5-element 'Lens' marked 'Craftmaster 85 mm f 1.2L' externally looks like the Canon 85 mm f 1.2L II USM right down to the red banding. It has 5 'elements' each made of black silicone rubber and having working surface diameters of 75, 80, 80, and 77 mm respectively. The 'elements' stay connected together through internal magnets. The focusing ring is nicely rubber covered and is 15 mm wide, but manual focusing is rather rough. Although there is an aperture scale, there is no aperture ring. Since this lens does not have a bayonet mount it refuses to fit my 1D Mk IV. By affixing the 'lens' with fresh Gorilla Tape I was able to test the lens. Even in direct sunlight I could not get a correctly exposed image. I suspect that's because each of the 5-elements is completely opaque. Also, autofocus didn't work at all (probably because there is no focus motor).

Recommended for its intended use, but not for photography."