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sybersitizen 
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 Posted: 13 July 2011 at 02:45 |
It was a BIN listing. Same price for whoever clicks the button first. |
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waleskeg
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Posted: 13 July 2011 at 02:39 |
All I did was list it here as I always do when I see something I believe would be of great interest to a fellow Dyxumer. I posted the first link, would have bought it myself if I didn't already own something in that large size. |
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momech
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Posted: 13 July 2011 at 01:25 |
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Dang, that is a GoOoOoD deal. If I'd seen the auction, might not have gone so cheap
 If it's as good as my old 500/4.5 EX - more accurate comaprison than the 7.2 - then you've got the deal of the year. |
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Swiftyspix
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Posted: 13 July 2011 at 01:09 |
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That thing is huge! Stay away from airports and government buildings
Looking forward to your sample shots. What will you be using for a tripod and head?
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mstaben
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Posted: 12 July 2011 at 20:22 |
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Aww, c'mon, at least one shot already!!
I had for awhile the APO 500mm f7.2, styled the same as the OP's 800mm, and it wasn't a good lens at all - I hope for us all the 800 isn't reminiscent of that one. |
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pdeley
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Posted: 12 July 2011 at 19:25 |
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Wow, it needs a hood that's so long they built it with two separate bayonet-able sections? That in itself must be a record!
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madcat207
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Posted: 12 July 2011 at 18:46 |
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Looks like you got a damn, DAMN good deal. I am so jealous. Please keep us posted with pictures!
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Basil
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Posted: 12 July 2011 at 17:01 |
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You wouldn't need to shoot the birds...you can just beat them with the lens. That is one big set up. I was ready to take a chance on it myself, but you beat me to it. I can't wait to see some shots!
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To see is to enjoy. To see beyond is to rejoice.
A77Mark II; A6600; A99; various film bodies and an ever-changing collection of lenses |
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photoman
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Posted: 12 July 2011 at 16:26 |
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It looks like the lens database needs updating. I'd say you got a really good deal at $1700
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Steve-S
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Posted: 12 July 2011 at 15:36 |
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That's a... big lens.
IF you can get far enough away to fit them in the frame!!!  - Steve S. |
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a77_SAL18-135_ZA135/1.8_Tam200-500_Tam180/3.5_Tam10-24_Min50/1.7
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Dunadan
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Posted: 12 July 2011 at 06:30 |
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Please, let us know how AF is performing... and shoot some birds :D
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rsjaffe
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Posted: 12 July 2011 at 05:31 |
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Picture of the lens, mounted on an a850. Next to the lens is a CZ24-70 for size comparison, along with a yardstick. The last two "segments" are the lens hoods. Serial number is 1000021.
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—Rory
α900, Sigma 12-24, CZ 24-70, 70-400G, CZ 135, Tamron 90 macro, Minolta 300 f/2.6 HS, Minolta 600 f/4 HS http://www.flickr.com/photos/rsjaffe/ |
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rsjaffe
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Posted: 12 July 2011 at 04:25 |
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Just got it. Pictures to follow, though testing will be a while (family matters this week). Haven't tested it yet. Took some maneuvering to get the lens (and packing material) into the car.
First impression--Sigma lied about the weight! Lens with hood assembly (hood is in two sections that bayonet together then onto lens: weight 15.1# 6.85kg Lens with case and everything: 25.1# 11.39kg The seller (shutterblade) packed this marvelously--used expanded foam pillowing to cradle it just so. Edited by rsjaffe - 12 July 2011 at 05:33 |
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—Rory
α900, Sigma 12-24, CZ 24-70, 70-400G, CZ 135, Tamron 90 macro, Minolta 300 f/2.6 HS, Minolta 600 f/4 HS http://www.flickr.com/photos/rsjaffe/ |
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rsjaffe
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Posted: 10 July 2011 at 16:55 |
It's still in transit. I should get my hands on it soon. 
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—Rory
α900, Sigma 12-24, CZ 24-70, 70-400G, CZ 135, Tamron 90 macro, Minolta 300 f/2.6 HS, Minolta 600 f/4 HS http://www.flickr.com/photos/rsjaffe/ |
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