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06/24/2007 10:30:12 PM · #1 |
sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG
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06/24/2007 10:38:53 PM · #2 |
| you wouldnt wanna be taking happy snaps with it on the street, the thing looks like a friggen rocket launcher! |
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06/24/2007 11:42:17 PM · #3 |
If I had one, I'd paint it olive drab and stencil russian letters on the side, and put a rifle scope on the top.
But people would probably complain to the FBI or homeland security if they saw that. |
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07/13/2007 06:09:25 PM · #4 |
...or carry an external battery pack for power!
I didn't even see the camera the first time I looked at the lens photo! The camera totally puts it's size into perspective! Wow!
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07/13/2007 06:13:20 PM · #5 |
Now I know why photographers need assistants - in this case a large truck I would think.
Imagine trying to take candids with the thing - even far away from the subject you would look obvious - wonderful beast!
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07/13/2007 06:26:49 PM · #6 |
| So how much will a decent Polarizer for that thing cost me? |
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07/13/2007 06:30:30 PM · #7 |
lol that thing is huge.....wow what camera bag will that fit along with my 2 cameras and lenses
or even better how funny would my little rebel xti look with that lens attached
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07/13/2007 06:39:23 PM · #8 |
| Do I even want to know how much that thing costs?! |
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07/13/2007 06:49:39 PM · #9 |
This thread might interest you... link
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07/13/2007 07:05:03 PM · #10 |
| I heard they are selling cameras as an accessory to this lens. |
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07/13/2007 07:09:17 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by BakerBug:
So how much will a decent Polarizer for that thing cost me? |
The filters fit into a slot in the rear objective. This is SOP for huge telephotos.
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07/13/2007 07:18:22 PM · #12 |
The front lens cap can be replaced with a hub cap if you'd like to add a bit of bling. :-)
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07/13/2007 07:38:05 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by BakerBug:
So how much will a decent Polarizer for that thing cost me? |
The filters fit into a slot in the rear objective. This is SOP for huge telephotos. |
Takes standard 72mm filters which is nice. Others I've seen use gelatin filters and don't rotate.
Really interested in the price, not that I'd ever get one, wish they could narrow it down more than 10-20k. At least they throw in a matching 2x converter. If canon made this lens they would charge you extra for that, the lens hood, and the case. |
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07/13/2007 07:59:18 PM · #14 |
| I read an article on this thing... from what I remember the MSRP is going to be $10,000.00 US |
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07/13/2007 10:02:44 PM · #15 |
Bigger...
Message edited by author 2007-07-13 22:03:12. |
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09/28/2007 02:50:26 AM · #16 |
Damn... 256kg... so much for sports photography with it lol. I've been wondering how big lenses get... guess these give me an idea lol
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09/28/2007 02:56:45 AM · #17 |
Too bad it's the wrong color.
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09/28/2007 09:00:34 AM · #18 |
I like this line from the text....
"Shooting distance and focal length can be viewed on the lens' LCD panel, which is an additional convenience for the photographer."
Im sorry but using that lense looks anything but convenient no matter how you slice it.
Message edited by author 2007-09-28 09:01:14. |
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09/28/2007 10:44:28 AM · #19 |
| Some photographers I work for occasionally just bought this lens for a project they are doing. It IS a MONSTER! And it is NOT convenient, LOL!! |
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09/28/2007 11:36:03 AM · #20 |
| Seems like the ideal lenses to hang out at the end of runways and take snaps.... prob would not garner any attention :-) |
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