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200-500 2.8f
::kodo34
03/09/07 1:19 PM GMT
Link , I'm thinking about using this as my new walk-around lens :-)
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Don't think I'd get that through airport security - bummer! What a lens!
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We are like people looking for something they have in their hands all the time; we're looking in all directions except at the thing we want, which is probably why we haven't found it.(Plato, 380BC)
I think you'll have lotsa eyes on you...local cops, FBI, ATF and maybe the military wanting to know why you're walkin' about with a bazooka!! BAM!! 8~O
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any price on this guy yet?
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No one wanted to pay to say something in my sig, so i will have to try and think of something creative now...
randy, with that lens, you'll be able to look right back :o)
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Hi,my name is Rob..ok, so I'm not the greatest at replies and comments. Sorry. For anyone needing to contact me, my email is back up in my profile. >> my cluttered mess of a gallery
There is actually a lens that can see behind its self. It is a Nikon fisheye. I think it was made in the 70s or something. Its pretty interesting looking. I'll see if i can find the link.
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I think this is it here
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holy ridonkulous Batman! It's got it's own lcd panel!
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~ Henri Cartier-Bresson
Oh no, it looks like we all need bigger tripods :-)
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I'm not sure what you would need even sigma couldnt find a tripod sturdy enough to take it for the show. could be one of those 'great technical achievement but utterly pointless' type of exercises. I'm struggling to think of a practical application for such a thing other than offshore paps snapping beach bound cellulite with the lens secured to some sort of gun turret assembly.
still I suppose its a bit of an interesting curiosity in an otherwise rather stale and predictable show.
I cant help but be curious though that wouldnt a standard pro grade zoom like a 2.8 70-200 with a 2x extender be just as useful in the real world and probably a damn site cheaper?
still I suppose its a bit of an interesting curiosity in an otherwise rather stale and predictable show.
I cant help but be curious though that wouldnt a standard pro grade zoom like a 2.8 70-200 with a 2x extender be just as useful in the real world and probably a damn site cheaper?
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A smart bomb is only as clever as the idiot that tells it what to do
I can see well-heeled astronomers finding a use for it. And I expect that the surveillance mob will be interested too.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
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not sure about the astronomers - a really, really good 8-10" reflector telescope with camera mount and gps aligned tracking tripod would no doubt be cheaper than that :-)
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I could see it being used on a safari taking pictures of cheatas or other fast moving animals. Just mount it onto your hummer and you'd be good to go.
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I'm having a hard time believing this thing isn't a joke...
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Including another picture of it. and some specs on the weight. 7lbs hood for that guy.
Including another picture of it. and some specs on the weight. 7lbs hood for that guy.
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After seeing it beside a human. I think the Canon 100-400 is a much smarter buy...that's why I bought one lol. I take back the caddy comment too.
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Darryl
But thats not a 2.8:P.
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My mouth has been drooling over that thing for a week now...i think i've looked at it like 20 times. I can't fathm the size of it or what i could use it for!!!
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As a securtiy deposit on a house, perhaps?
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Does it have image stabilization other than a 20 pound tripod and and earth screws. Possibly piles to keep it steady. Quit drooling...you can't afford it lol
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Darryl
Now Pierre would know...he is our resident engineer;-) That saying is right "You build it and they will buy it"
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Darryl
makes this Canon lens seam almost sensible....
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A smart bomb is only as clever as the idiot that tells it what to do
the $100,000 Canon model or the Sigzooka?
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I thought it was being called the sigzilla. That name matches the sigmonster that is already out a little better.
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Trust me Pierre - if I'd have spent that much money on a Sigma lens I wouldnt be smiling - unless it was a manic 'lock me up for my own good' Tony Blair style smile.
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A smart bomb is only as clever as the idiot that tells it what to do
*jangles tin cup* anyone have $7000 to spare? it's for a worthy cause
although, 7 grand for a 500 dollar camera body seems a bit...lopsided
although, 7 grand for a 500 dollar camera body seems a bit...lopsided
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Hi,my name is Rob..ok, so I'm not the greatest at replies and comments. Sorry. For anyone needing to contact me, my email is back up in my profile. >> my cluttered mess of a gallery
You could get a Sigma 120-300mm and use a doubler which would give you a 600mm f5.6...
....then with the cameras crop factor you get around...oh 900mm. =P
....then with the cameras crop factor you get around...oh 900mm. =P
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funny you should say that...in more realistic news..there's a 135-400 i've been waiting to land.. way more doable price-wise
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Hi,my name is Rob..ok, so I'm not the greatest at replies and comments. Sorry. For anyone needing to contact me, my email is back up in my profile. >> my cluttered mess of a gallery
Looks like a good lens for general landscape/animal photography The price isnt through the roof either.
...I'm just confused how thats half the price of a 80-200mm f2.8. :S
...I'm just confused how thats half the price of a 80-200mm f2.8. :S
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because it's not as good would be the answer that springs to mind?
:-)
:-)
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A smart bomb is only as clever as the idiot that tells it what to do
200mm f2.8 vs 400mm f5.6
2 stops faster vs 2x focal length.
$600 vs $900
*shrugs* Seems like 2 stops is worth more than focal length.
2 stops faster vs 2x focal length.
$600 vs $900
*shrugs* Seems like 2 stops is worth more than focal length.
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You also have to consider the lens you are talking about is a nikon lens vs a sigma lens. Nikon is right away more expensive because it is nikon. Sigma is a third party maker so they usually a little cheaper.
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