34-Pound Uber-Telephoto Lens From Sigma
Sigma dropped a doozy of a lens today. The 200-500mm f/2.8 super (dooper?) telephoto boasts being the first lens in the world to maintain such a large aperture throughout the entire zoom range. A dedicated lithium battery pack is required for focusing and zooming operation and an included accessory extender turns this lens into a 400-1000mm f/5.6. Sigma went with a military color palette instead of the typical black. But perhaps the most startling property of this lens is that it weighs 34 pounds! Talk about a back breaker.
| Lens name | APO 200-500mm F2.8/400-1000m F5.6 EX DG |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 200-500mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Lens construction | 13 groups 17 elements |
| Angle of view | 12.3°-5° |
| Closest focus distance | 150cm / 59.1in |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1:4.2 |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Filter attachment size | 77 mm |
| Focusing | Motorized internal focus |
| Dimensions | 236.5mm×726mm (9.3in × 28.6in) |
| Weight | 15,700g (553.7oz) |
| Supplied accessories | • Dedicated hard case • Strap • 400-1000mm f/5.6 attachment • Battery charger BC-21 • Battery pack BP-21 |
Price? If you have to ask, you can’t afford it. I guess it wasn’t made for people like me who take photos of flag football and spiders in my bathroom. Oh well it’s not like I need another lens.
