Giving sigma bigma the boot...big time

Tanzer · 08-30-2012, 10:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by eddie1960

CallZeiss then

1700MM F4 and only 256KG - but it is AF, and apparently focuses as fast as a standard zoom (must be some serious SDM motor in this baby) - price never disclosed beyond it was several million Euros

Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 1700 mm F4

The predecessor to this lens had slightly more reach (1701 mm), but with a considerably slower aperture of f/7, and massive size and weight by comparison.

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Docrwm · 08-31-2012, 04:39 AM

Originally posted by Tanzer

The predecessor to this lens had slightly more reach (1701 mm), but with a considerably slower aperture of f/7, and massive size and weight by comparison.

That and the outriggers made it hard to handle.....

bdery · 08-31-2012, 05:08 AM

At that size and price, why not get a telescope instead? A nice newtonian would give you excellent results for a fraction of the price

eddie1960 · 08-31-2012, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by bdery

At that size and price, why not get a telescope instead? A nice newtonian would give you excellent results for a fraction of the price

you aren't a rich arab sheik who has to prove he's got everything and more then are you

stanislav · 08-31-2012, 05:29 AM

Here is Canon 5200mm f14 prime

Ginormous 5200mm Canon Lens on eBay

The only bad part is that it's in FD mount so adapting it to Pentax K is a bit of chopping engineering, otherwise, I would go for it when it was on ebay for 45000$

Well here is a nice video showing the lens in action:

You Tube

eddie1960 · 08-31-2012, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by stanislav

Here is Canon 5200mm f14 prime

Ginormous 5200mm Canon Lens on eBay

The only bad part is that it's in FD mount so adapting it to Pentax K is a bit of chopping engineering, otherwise, I would go for it when it was on ebay for 45000$

Well here is a nice video showing the lens in action:
5200mm Canon Lens World's MOST powerful Super telephoto EF FD (updated upload) - YouTube

if you could get that on the shuttle in post 16 and leave the atmosphere you may be able to get a sharp shot out of that thing

huge lenses really struggle with atmospheric distortions

Cambo · 08-31-2012, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

CallZeiss then

1700MM F4 and only 256KG - but it is AF, and apparently focuses as fast as a standard zoom (must be some serious SDM motor in this baby) - price never disclosed beyond it was several million Euros

Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 1700 mm F4

I'm holding out for the F2.8 'Pro' version...

Cheers,
Cameron

08-31-2012, 08:53 AM	#22
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	POS.... Originally posted by eddie1960 CallZeiss then 1700MM F4 and only 256KG - but it is AF, and apparently focuses as fast as a standard zoom (must be some serious SDM motor in this baby) - price never disclosed beyond it was several million Euros Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 1700 mm F4 I'm holding out for the F2.8 'Pro' version... Cheers, Cameron

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Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Originally posted by eddie1960 CallZeiss then 1700MM F4 and only 256KG - but it is AF, and apparently focuses as fast as a standard zoom (must be some serious SDM motor in this baby) - price never disclosed beyond it was several million Euros Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 1700 mm F4 The predecessor to this lens had slightly more reach (1701 mm), but with a considerably slower aperture of f/7, and massive size and weight by comparison. Attached Images

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Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Tanzer The predecessor to this lens had slightly more reach (1701 mm), but with a considerably slower aperture of f/7, and massive size and weight by comparison. That and the outriggers made it hard to handle.....

08-31-2012, 05:08 AM	#18
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	At that size and price, why not get a telescope instead? A nice newtonian would give you excellent results for a fraction of the price

08-31-2012, 05:14 AM	#19
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by bdery At that size and price, why not get a telescope instead? A nice newtonian would give you excellent results for a fraction of the price you aren't a rich arab sheik who has to prove he's got everything and more then are you

08-31-2012, 08:10 AM	#21
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by stanislav Here is Canon 5200mm f14 prime Ginormous 5200mm Canon Lens on eBay The only bad part is that it's in FD mount so adapting it to Pentax K is a bit of chopping engineering, otherwise, I would go for it when it was on ebay for 45000$ Well here is a nice video showing the lens in action: 5200mm Canon Lens World's MOST powerful Super telephoto EF FD (updated upload) - YouTube if you could get that on the shuttle in post 16 and leave the atmosphere you may be able to get a sharp shot out of that thing huge lenses really struggle with atmospheric distortions

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