The reasons why people should use "L" lenses

[benny]

Here's a fact: People treat their own lenses with more care...

I hope... Jedi... 

Ooor.. So means don't lend your gear out?

Cheers,

[hwchoy]

just don't loan it to certain people who don't use lens caps 

[Kwanon]

and the paint scrape until like optical camo type of lens.

[Michael]

but what i can admit, gaffering your lenses may be good to protect it from scratches...

gaffering your camera on the other hand gives of a smelly odour about it
today had to change a few gaffer tapes as the gaffer had decomposed. lol
maciam super sticky like chewing gum kind.