New Sigma - WOW

BigAlBigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
edited March 15, 2007 in Cameras
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/news/200_500_28.htm
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  • 20DNoob20DNoob Registered Users Posts: 318 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    omg!!!
    Christian.

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  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    Holy moly! It looks like a submarine ..
    or at least like something that is going
    to sink your account balance.

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  • TerrenceTerrence Registered Users Posts: 477 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    Try handheld flight shots with that! Yipes.
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  • nightshadownightshadow Registered Users Posts: 81 Big grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    Bring on the lens bearers!
  • digitalpinsdigitalpins Registered Users Posts: 448 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    wow that thing is huge, I am scared to ask what the price is gonna be....
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  • HiSPLHiSPL Registered Users Posts: 251 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    It has an LCD on the lens barrel! iloveyou.gif

    I wonder if in the future they'll offer a live preview screen ala the 1DIII?




    I've got bad case of lens lust for that bad boy!
  • swintonphotoswintonphoto Registered Users Posts: 1,664 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    Does it come with its own forklift?
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  • claudermilkclaudermilk Registered Users Posts: 2,756 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    :jawdrop:wow Drooooool!

    To top it off, they throw in a 2x TC, for a 400-1000/5.6 monster! That ought to be long enough.

    I hope a sherpa and personal chiropractor are included.
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  • jbswearjbswear Registered Users Posts: 167 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    BigAl wrote:
    http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/news/200_500_28.htm


    That poor little camera looks so inadequate attached to that thing.
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  • jsedlakjsedlak Registered Users Posts: 487 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    holy.... Would need to get a turret mount for the lens!
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  • TerrenceTerrence Registered Users Posts: 477 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    I think that would look nice mounted in a HMMV or Bradley Fighting Vehicle. It's just bad-ass looking. As for the cost, I think it will be measured in Dr. Evil figures.
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  • RhuarcRhuarc Registered Users Posts: 1,464 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    I want!!
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,130 moderator
    edited March 8, 2007
    I understand the built-in LCD gives information about the lens aperture and focal length, and a hidden menu reveals the size of your hernia (and estimated cost of repair.) WooHoo! clap.gif
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  • RhuarcRhuarc Registered Users Posts: 1,464 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    That link takes me to a page regarding the Sigma 70-200. Not quite the same thing thumb.gif
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,130 moderator
    edited March 8, 2007
    Rhuarc wrote:
    That link takes me to a page regarding the Sigma 70-200. Not quite the same thing thumb.gif

    Drat, yes it does. Sorry, I know I saw it. If I find it, I'll correct the link.

    Thanks,
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    Rhuarc wrote:
    That link takes me to a page regarding the Sigma 70-200. Not quite the same thing thumb.gif
    Try this ONE

    hav not found even an estimated price 0n this TANK yet....but I bet it surpasses the price of the 300-800 by quite a bit..............
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  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited March 8, 2007
    dpreview

    sigma200500mm-big-001.jpg

    At least they built a handle into it.
  • PrezwoodzPrezwoodz Registered Users Posts: 1,147 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    getting kinda sad when you have to screw the camera onto the lens. That thing is huge! I would expect to push a button and have my lunch pop out of it.
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  • RhuarcRhuarc Registered Users Posts: 1,464 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    Prezwoodz wrote:
    getting kinda sad when you have to screw the camera onto the lens. That thing is huge! I would expect to push a button and have my lunch pop out of it.

    Wait, that's a lens? I thought it was a thermos! I was all excited for some nice piping hot coffee! :D
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  • Mike LaneMike Lane Registered Users Posts: 7,106 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    Interesting news. The lens also comes with a press pass. I mean, who the heck is going to turn you away if you come strolling up with that glass?

    I'm pretty sure I'd have to put that in the stroller and carry the baby if I had one of those.
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  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    I wonder for how long the lens runs on a BP511 battery pack. headscratch.gif
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  • TylerWTylerW Registered Users Posts: 428 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    Mike Lane wrote:
    Interesting news. The lens also comes with a press pass. I mean, who the heck is going to turn you away if you come strolling up with that glass?

    I'm pretty sure I'd have to put that in the stroller and carry the baby if I had one of those.

    You don't stroll with that thing, you limp.
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited March 8, 2007
    Art Scott wrote:
    Try this ONE

    hav not found even an estimated price 0n this TANK yet....but I bet it surpasses the price of the 300-800 by quite a bit..............

    I wondered about price also, Art.

    That is truly a humongous piece of glass.thumb.gif
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,962 moderator
    edited March 8, 2007
    pathfinder wrote:
    I wondered about price also, Art.

    If you have to ask, you can't afford it.
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  • toberstobers Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    Cant you just turn up the ISO a bit instead? :D
  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited March 8, 2007
    rsinmadrid wrote:
    If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

    For that lens, I am sure that is the case!:D
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  • ballentphotoballentphoto Registered Users Posts: 312 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    pathfinder wrote:
    For that lens, I am sure that is the case!:D

    So when is Andy picking up his copy :giggle
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  • ivarivar Registered Users Posts: 8,395 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    ballentphoto wrote:
    So when is Andy picking up his copy :giggle
    well, he is at PMA now.... mwink.gif
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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    How about trying to get that thing through airport security. Can here it now "Extra Security to Terminal 1".

    Looks like an RPG!!
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2007
    anwmn1 wrote:
    How about trying to get that thing through airport security. Can here it now "Extra Security to Terminal 1".

    Looks like an RPG!!

    That thing won't be carry on in any way shape or form......it will require its own ticket.
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