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Branimir · 03-08-2007, 06:10 AM - **1 Like**

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/news/200_500_28.htm

I wonder if it will be available for Pentax...

joele · 03-08-2007, 06:39 AM

WOW

roscot · 03-08-2007, 06:49 AM

Holy Cow!!!!

getmoresoon · 03-08-2007, 06:53 AM

ohhhh my.

Alvin · 03-08-2007, 07:50 AM

*knocked over by the flurry of people looking*
Hey! Lemme take a look!

*finally catching a glimpse*
WHOA!

**NaClH2O** · 03-08-2007, 07:51 AM

Well, I guess if you can afford it, you can probably also hire some 2-3 people to carry it around for you.

What I really want to see is the tripod for that sucker!

NaCl( poor Farquar, he was crushed to death when his new sigma fell on him)H2O

HogRider · 03-08-2007, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by Branimir

APO 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG - SIGMA CORPORATION

I wonder if it will be available for Pentax...

Wow!

I bet it will come with a Pentax mount. One thing I always liked about Sigma lenses, is that they have never been prejudiced against the Pentax mount - unlike others (Tamron).

**NaClH2O** · 03-08-2007, 08:31 AM

But HogRider! you'd have to get a side car just to carry that beast around!

NaCl(maybe a nice wheeled sprung dolly and tow it!)H2O

HogRider · 03-08-2007, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

But HogRider! you'd have to get a side car just to carry that beast around!

I 'll have to get an Electra Glide with a large Top case - lol.

HawaiianOnline · 03-08-2007, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Well, I guess if you can afford it, you can probably also hire some 2-3 people to carry it around for you.

What I really want to see is the tripod for that sucker!

NaCl( poor Farquar, he was crushed to death when his new sigma fell on him)H2O

Tripod? You're going to need a whole truck with a post mounting in the bed...

Now, who's LBA is going to be able to afford that SigMegaMonster?

rfortson · 03-08-2007, 09:14 AM

I've got a beer for the first person to handhold that lens and take a sharp shot.

I feel so insignificant.

Alvin · 03-08-2007, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by rfortson

I've got a beer for the first person to handhold that lens and take a sharp shot.

I feel so insignificant.

LOL - You've gotta have arms the size of Arnold's to pull of a handhold shot with that monster. Even then you'd shoot at ISO 1600 and have the SR on. I'll second that beer (A pitcher of Molson's or Labatt - your choice) to make it two!

blende8 · 03-08-2007, 11:55 AM

I think/hope, it's a joke!

FotoPete · 03-08-2007, 12:03 PM

holy crap! Haha that thing gives the Sonnar 1700mm/f4 (For Hasselblad) a run for the title BFG..haha not it would be more like....Big F - - - ing Lens.

:P

**Marc Langille** · 03-08-2007, 12:59 PM

A local pro was contacted about whether or not he was interested...

Of course, he would be happy to test for image quality before dropping approx. $10,000 US on it (price has not been set, that's a guess on his part)...

Unfortunately he shoots with Canon, but that won't stop me from checking that behemoth out...

Cheers,
Marc

03-08-2007, 06:10 AM - 1 Like	#1
Branimir Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Photos: Gallery Posts: 145	A tiny little lens from Sigma http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/news/200_500_28.htm I wonder if it will be available for Pentax...

03-08-2007, 12:59 PM	#15
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	I know someone who may be testing one... A local pro was contacted about whether or not he was interested... Of course, he would be happy to test for image quality before dropping approx. $10,000 US on it (price has not been set, that's a guess on his part)... Unfortunately he shoots with Canon, but that won't stop me from checking that behemoth out... Cheers, Marc

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Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	knocked over by the flurry of people looking Hey! Lemme take a look! finally catching a glimpse WHOA!

03-08-2007, 07:51 AM	#6
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Well, I guess if you can afford it, you can probably also hire some 2-3 people to carry it around for you. What I really want to see is the tripod for that sucker! NaCl( poor Farquar, he was crushed to death when his new sigma fell on him)H2O

03-08-2007, 08:25 AM	#7
HogRider Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	Originally posted by Branimir APO 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG - SIGMA CORPORATION I wonder if it will be available for Pentax... Wow! I bet it will come with a Pentax mount. One thing I always liked about Sigma lenses, is that they have never been prejudiced against the Pentax mount - unlike others (Tamron).

03-08-2007, 08:31 AM	#8
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	But HogRider! you'd have to get a side car just to carry that beast around! NaCl(maybe a nice wheeled sprung dolly and tow it!)H2O

03-08-2007, 08:34 AM	#9
HogRider Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	Originally posted by NaClH2O But HogRider! you'd have to get a side car just to carry that beast around! I 'll have to get an Electra Glide with a large Top case - lol.

03-08-2007, 08:47 AM	#10
HawaiianOnline Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 613	Originally posted by NaClH2O Well, I guess if you can afford it, you can probably also hire some 2-3 people to carry it around for you. What I really want to see is the tripod for that sucker! NaCl( poor Farquar, he was crushed to death when his new sigma fell on him)H2O Tripod? You're going to need a whole truck with a post mounting in the bed... Now, who's LBA is going to be able to afford that SigMegaMonster?

03-08-2007, 09:14 AM	#11
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	I've got a beer for the first person to handhold that lens and take a sharp shot. I feel so insignificant.

03-08-2007, 09:29 AM	#12
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Originally posted by rfortson I've got a beer for the first person to handhold that lens and take a sharp shot. I feel so insignificant. LOL - You've gotta have arms the size of Arnold's to pull of a handhold shot with that monster. Even then you'd shoot at ISO 1600 and have the SR on. I'll second that beer (A pitcher of Molson's or Labatt - your choice) to make it two!

03-08-2007, 11:55 AM	#13
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	I think/hope, it's a joke!

03-08-2007, 12:03 PM	#14
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	holy crap! Haha that thing gives the Sonnar 1700mm/f4 (For Hasselblad) a run for the title BFG..haha not it would be more like....Big F - - - ing Lens. :P

A tiny little lens from Sigma

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