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Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras | 
| Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography
List Price: $38,000.00
Buy New: $28,999.00
as of 3/10/2010 10:50 PST details
You Save: $9001.00 (24%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  11 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 500
Minimum Focal Length: 200
Shipping Weight (lbs): 34.6
Dimensions (in): 28.6 x 9.3 x 9.3
MPN: B0013DAPNU
Model: B0013DAPNU
UPC: 085126597559
EAN: 0085126597559
ASIN: B0013DAPNU
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Ultra telephoto zoom lens | | • | Fast aperture of F2.8 at the 500mm and F5.6 at the 1000mm focal length | | • | Dedicated "Attachment" ensures autofocusing at the 1000mm focal length | | • | SLD and three ELD glass elements provide high image quality from the maximum large aperture | | • | Compatible with corresponding AF mounts from Sigma, Canon, and Nikon |
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Product Description
This ultra telephoto zoom lens offers a fast aperture of F2.8 at the 500mm focal length and F5.6 at the 1000mm. It covers widely-used focal lengths from 200mm to 500mm and has a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range. This lens can be used to create amazing image expression with various types of photography such as astrophotography, portraits, wildlife, sports. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for all type of aberrations. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high image quality from the extremely large aperture. The lens hood, designed exclusively for this lens, blocks out extraneous light. A 72mm filter can be inserted at the rear of the lens, and a circular polarizing filter can be used in situ thanks to the ingenious internal rotation mechanism. The dedicated Li-ion battery BP-21 is used to power the zooming and AF operation. This battery is built in the lens barrel. For the convenience of the photographer, focusing distances and focal lengths can be viewed on the lens' built-in LCD panel.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 11
 Sigma 200-500mm Telephoto Lens February 20, 2010
Christopher A. Simmons
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I must admit I did not buy this monster of a lens - it came to me the old fashion way (no it wasn't stolen) my parents purchased it for me - they have more disposable income than I. Well after having had it for a little while, there are a few things I have learned: 1. Don't unleash this beast around other photographers or anyone else for that matter unless you are a total camera snob and are trying to compensate for certain inadequacies. 2. Use a monster tripod - this beast weighs over 100 lbs.. 3. Let the lens come to ambient temperature before using. 4. Do not use it for photographing ANYTHING from the deck of your home in San Francisco - unless you want your neighbors phoning SFPD complaining that you are a voyeur - SFPD was impressed with my photos of the Palace of Fine Arts and Alcatraz. Now I wanted this lens for nature photography - this is what I do for fun. Unfortunately, I think the lens is much too large and heavy to be transported with any ease other than hiring a Sherpa.
Well worth the sacrifice... February 17, 2010
M. Daniels (Tustin, CA)
16 out of 20 found this review helpful
Some may feel that this lens is a tad pricey but many forget about the needless things in their life that they can sell in order to purchase this beast. I immediately sold my vehicle because I was finally able to convince myself that I only use my vehicle a couple hours out of the day. It was sad that I even had to contemplate selling my car for this camera attachment but to somewhat justify my hesitation in selling it, I do drop off my children at school and use it as transportation to and from work every day. So, once I sold it, I realized that I had to come up with another $21,000.
I tried selling my apartment, but my landlord indicated that I could not legally do that. Whatever, Jim (Because I have learned not to burn bridges from past experiences, I stopped having open houses. Plus, the lawyer and court fees would put a damper on my upcoming Amazon purchase). Where was I going to come up with this $21,000? That's when a Sigma light bulb went off in my head.
I sold my two children to the Pesticide & Insecticide Testing Corporation. I feel it was a solid move on my part because they explained that my (now their's) children would always have enough to eat, exercise every day, and have a doctor present 24/7. With the money I made with this no-brainer sell and the under-the-table cash my wife was getting from working on the prestigious corner of Main Street and Almond Street, I was finally able to make the purchase of a lifetime.
I even had some extra cash leftover, so I decided to buy my first digital camera. This green monster looks great on my brand new Canon Rebel XSi. Thanks Sigma!
 BUYER BEWARE: Not a cat accessory. February 16, 2010
Ethnic Mike (, WI USA)
20 out of 28 found this review helpful
The seller should state that this product is NOT designed to be strapped to a cat. Now I have to look elsewhere for a smaller cat friendly device and a replacement cat. Not to mention all of the hours I have to put into training the new cat for espionage.
Hilarious! February 7, 2010
Sabrina Rose
2 out of 10 found this review helpful
OK, I don't own one, and probably never will...but whomever submitted the pics for this thing is a genius. Thanks for the laugh!
a misunderstood beast January 15, 2010
Daniel M. Tobin
22 out of 37 found this review helpful
I bought this thing for shooting wildlife and it does so magnificently. The other reviews have highlighted the Sigma Cannon's artillery prowess which is fine but it's also a suburb high energy weapon. Sure, the raw power of the recoil hitting your solar plexus is something awesome but this does little for you if shooting wildlife means total destruction.
By sliding the switch to atomic frequency (AF) mode the Sigma spits out a tingly blanket of high energy gamma rays. This mode is not as instantly gratifying as cannon mode, but if you have the patience to wait about 10 seconds you will notice less fur on every animal in a 5 mile cone. After thirty seconds you'll have bagged enough animals to make wildlife stew for Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
I finally bagged my first bald eagle the other day with the Sigma Cannon in AF mode. Having been annoyed that these birds weren't really bald like me, my Sigma did the trick and that particular eagle was bald for a few brief seconds before turning into a feathery mound of goo.
Finance this.
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