[Grammar] Have long have you been into (something) or Have long have you been in (something) ?

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Zoli

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I'm not sure which one is correct:

Have long have you been into photography? or
Have long have you been in photography?
 

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They are both correct but mean different things.
 

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Person A: I have a passion for photography.
Person B: Have long have you been into/in photography?
 

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Person A: I have a passion for photography.
Person B: Have long have you been into/in photography?
With "into", A is asking about B's interest. With "in", A is asking about B's profession.
 

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Am I the only one to have noticed the huge error?!

Have long ...
 

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