Big and expensive lenses

[Rhys]

How about a $99,000.00 lens?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800557508-USE/Canon_2527A001_Super_Telephoto_1200mm_f_5_6L.html

Or a 200-500 f2.8 lens?
http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/01/sigmas-apo-200-500-telephoto-lens-gets-close-to-wildlife-your/

[erichlund]

Or a 200-500 f2.8 lens?
http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/01/sigmas-apo-200-500-telephoto-lens-gets-close-to-wildlife-your/


Can I get that with OIS?

[Paradox]

The first commenter on the page is right - That sigma looks like a bazooka. :eek: The weight of the Canon is 16.5 kilograms - That's not going to be much fun to carry, even with built in handles.

Edit: Size comparison: http://v.foto.radikal.ru/0703/00610cceadde.jpg

Apparently it comes with it's own heavy-duty tripod. You'd hope so wouldn't you...

[DonSchap]

The SIGMA is of similar weight ... 553 oz ... or try 34.5 pounds! :eek:

I offered an idea of how to mount the thing, last year:

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/donschap/camera%20stuff/tank_200-500.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/donschap/camera%20stuff/200-500-f28-big.jpg

The word was, back then, that this "stealthy" and easily concealed lens would call in at about $12,000.00

Ok, pony up! LOL

[downtrodden]

Come with it's own tripod? Screw that, it should come with it's own Caddy to carry it around for you.