Author Topic: You Have to Check Out This New Sigma Lens! (Read 6857 times)

GeoPappas · « **on:** March 08, 2007, 12:56 »

Sigma APO 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG

You can read more about it here:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/07030805sigma200500mm.asp#images

I wonder how much it will be and how much it weighs?

digiology · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2007, 13:37 »

Wow!

You might need a crane to hold it!

red_moon_rise · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2007, 13:45 »

Homel*nd Secur*ty will love it (and be able to afford it. I think the 300-800 5.6 is 6K.
That's the lens I would have needed for the eclipse. Darn too late.

steve-oh · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2007, 13:46 »

Does it come in camouflage too?

dbvirago · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2007, 14:49 »

Is that a lens cap on the back of the lens? No wait... It's the camera!!

"No news on price, availability or weight yet. "

leaf · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2007, 15:20 »

wow, what a beasty

chellyar · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2007, 15:22 »

All I can say is 'Tee Hee Hee!'

madelaide · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2007, 16:31 »

Quote from: red_moon_rise on March 08, 2007, 13:45

That's the lens I would have needed for the eclipse. Darn too late.

You would have photographed the Moon's inhabitants with that lens....

Regards,
Adelaide

Freezingpictures · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2007, 18:24 »

I just read that a 2X Teleconverter is supplied with the lens, that makes 400-1000mm, how nice and even more on a lot of digital cameras like on the D20 because of the crop factor.
But I guess you cannot be on your own anymore. You need a team i guess. At least two people to carry the lense and the massive tripod which is required

leaf · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2007, 18:25 »

a couple body guards might be alright as well

eendicott · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2007, 18:36 »

I want one. I have the tripod that can handle it - all I'd need is a Wimberly tripod head for it.

I could very easily become paparazzi with it. I can see myself sitting at the bottom of Vail ski resort on a deck with umbrella drinks and my 400-1000 millimeter lens trying to spot movie stars skiing down the mountain.

Oh yeah! I think I found a new career!

....just thought of something...I wonder if it's weather sealed and if it comes with a lens hood?

MiguelAngelo · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2007, 18:56 »

Hummmmm

Guess it's time to sell the 300 2.8 or not.
Just add the beast and a couple of cargo guys.

The tripod is also here along with the head. Just need the lens and some space to go back.
This one just needs some space to work.

I wonder how noce can be to shoot sports with this one.
If the quality and price come to the right side of the bar, I guess this one is just one of the must have lenses, for sports and wildlife.

Where can I place my order?

GeoPappas · « **Reply #12 on:** March 08, 2007, 19:09 »

What are your guesses on price?

I'm guessing $9,000!

eendicott · « **Reply #13 on:** March 08, 2007, 19:16 »

Quote from: GeoPappas on March 08, 2007, 19:09

What are your guesses on price?

I'm guessing $9,000!

I would think it would compete with Canon's 400mm f/2.8 that's so popular with sports photographers. I think between $7,000 and $9,000 is pretty much in line.

The 300-800 f/5.6 goes for $5,900.

epixx · « **Reply #14 on:** March 08, 2007, 21:53 »

At last a portrait lens that creates some distance to the subject. Actually, the subject may not even have to leave home

And for travelling, you don't even need to leave the hotel. Just book a room at the top floor, and take close-up images of anything in the whole city. Should be a nice compliment to the Zeiss 1700mm f/4.0. Bring both, and you're all set

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Author Topic: You Have to Check Out This New Sigma Lens! (Read 6857 times)

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