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Sigma 500mm Missile Launcher - 01-16-2012, 10:07 PM


Dear Santa:

Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens

I'm excited to see what Mexico looks like from my rooftop!

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01-16-2012, 10:29 PM


gee they don't have the pentax mount, well I just saved 25k Guess I won't be able to see Mexico from here

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01-18-2012, 01:01 PM


I have seen that one on here before. I love how the link says "temporarily out of stock."

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01-18-2012, 01:07 PM


Me too. The customer reviews are hilarious.

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01-18-2012, 01:55 PM


Some cool info on the lens: Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8

Also: Sigma, 200-500mm, telephoto zoomSigma 200-500mm f/2.8 telezoom Video

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01-18-2012, 10:00 PM


I don't get the concern with the weight. It weighs 34lbs. WHOA! If you're having problems with 34lbs, maybe you should be looking at a gym membership instead of a lens.
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Thumbs up my Sigma 50-500mm lens - 01-18-2012, 10:26 PM


Where can i get User manual for my Sigma 50-500mm lens?

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01-18-2012, 11:44 PM


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Where can i get User manual for my Sigma 50-500mm lens?
Didn't see a manual online, but here's their tech support # 1-800-896-6858
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01-19-2012, 08:35 AM


So wide open at 2.8 and full magnification at 500mm, your depth of field is a micrometer?
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01-19-2012, 09:27 AM


at 40 ft it would be about 2 inches...
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01-19-2012, 11:35 AM


I love the picture of the death star.
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