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Brunotheboxer · 22 September 2009, 04:37 AM

so that I can take better pictures when I post on TRF. Anybody have any experience with Sigma lenses like this.

http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-200-500m...3305375&sr=1-1

Is this overkill?

Yume-sama · 22 September 2009, 04:50 AM

Personally, I'd just buy a telescope

You have a Canon, right? If you're seriously considering buying a telephoto lens, I'd stick with them. It's what the pros use to shoot sports and etc.

I sat behind the photographers at the Bruins game a couple of times, I had serious lens envy. They are amazing photographers, hockey isn't easy to photograph.

Brunotheboxer · 22 September 2009, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Personally, I'd just buy a telescope

You have a Canon, right? If you're seriously considering buying a telephoto lens, I'd stick with them. It's what the pros use to shoot sports and etc.

I sat behind the photographers at the Bruins game a couple of times, I had serious lens envy. They are amazing photographers, hockey isn't easy to photograph.

I was just trying to be funny. Did you see the price on that thing?

Yume-sama · 22 September 2009, 04:54 AM

Yep. You could almost buy a 60 megapixel P65+ for that piece of chump change.

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re...nnounced.shtml

And the Canon lens I'd recommend is about 10% of that price~!

Brunotheboxer · 22 September 2009, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Yep. You could almost buy a 60 megapixel P65+ for that piece of chump change.

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re...nnounced.shtml

And the Canon lens I'd recommend is about 10% of that price~!

I dont even know what that thing is.

Can you give me the cliffs. Right now I have a Nikon point and shoot and my Iphone. Thats it, thats the list.

Yume-sama · 22 September 2009, 05:05 AM

Hmmm, it's a $43,000 USD camera. I know somebody in Calgary who owns one, it is completely unnecessary but oh so wonderful.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/karlstaddon/3940067134/ <-- Sample photo.

The RAW photos come out at almost 30MB!~ but even at original size it is really good quality.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/...c08cdcfd_o.jpg

Brunotheboxer · 22 September 2009, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Hmmm, it's a $43,000 USD camera. I know somebody in Calgary who owns one, it is completely unnecessary but oh so wonderful.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/karlstaddon/3940067134/ <-- Sample photo.

The RAW photos come out at almost 30MB!~ but even at original size it is really good quality.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/...c08cdcfd_o.jpg

WOW.

How well do you have to be doing to own a $43,000. camera?

Mosco · 22 September 2009, 05:08 AM

Damn, Bruno, if I didn't read the follow up, I'd think you're trying to compensate for something! LOLOLOL!!

Brunotheboxer · 22 September 2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Damn, Bruno, if I didn't read the follow up, I'd think you're trying to compensate for something! LOLOLOL!!

I don't even think I could lift that thing. It looks like some kind of rocket launcher.

Yume-sama · 22 September 2009, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

I don't even think I could lift that thing. It looks like some kind of rocket launcher.

Yes if you were a plane spotter and brought that thing near the airport I think you'd be shot dead.

Letsgodiving · 22 September 2009, 05:15 AM

Not bad in a pinch but I prefer this baby. Granted, at $120,000 used it's not for everyone.

From the www.

Brunotheboxer · 22 September 2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

Not bad in a pinch but I prefer this baby. Granted, at $120,000 used it's not for everyone.

From the www.

What do you like taking pictures of?

Can you post some of your pictures on here?

Yume-sama · 22 September 2009, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

What do you like taking pictures of?

Can you post some of your pictures on here?

I'd imagine anybody who owns that is a fan of Pluto or Jupiter.

Brunotheboxer · 22 September 2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

I'd imagine anybody who owns that is a fan of Pluto or Jupiter.

I want to see it.

Letsgodiving · 22 September 2009, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

I'd imagine anybody who owns that is a fan of Pluto or Jupiter.

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

I want to see it.

I think Sports Illustrated and National Geographic own a couple. You can lease it for around $4000 a month here if you want.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...mm_f_5_6L.html

Letsgodiving · 22 September 2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

What do you like taking pictures of?

Can you post some of your pictures on here?

I think I should have put a

or two in there because that lens isn't mine. I have read there are only around 20 that have been made and I'm not sure if any are owned by an individual. Also the pics are off the net.

sexner · 22 September 2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

What do you like taking pictures of?

Can you post some of your pictures on here?

Might have to get thicker curtains. Ahhh ... why bother, that thing can probably take a picture through gyproc.

Yume-sama · 22 September 2009, 05:32 AM

Psht, the MSRP is only $90,000! Though it is a custom order, so I guess if you positively can't wait...

"Few of these lenses exist; Sports Illustrated magazine owns two of them, as does Canon Professional Services and James Jannard, the billionaire founder of Oakley and RED Digital Cinema."

It's a little disappointing that's as close as it will get. You can't even see the USA flag...

Omega_Precision · 22 September 2009, 07:48 AM

That is freaking huge!

Paparazzi lens heh? I wonder if people mind if I brought that to the beach.

I hope Leica makes one....LOL...

22 September 2009, 04:37 AM	#1
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	So I'm thinking of buying one of these lenses so that I can take better pictures when I post on TRF. Anybody have any experience with Sigma lenses like this. http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-200-500m...3305375&sr=1-1 Is this overkill?

22 September 2009, 05:08 AM	#8
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Damn, Bruno, if I didn't read the follow up, I'd think you're trying to compensate for something! LOLOLOL!! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

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Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Not bad in a pinch but I prefer this baby. Granted, at $120,000 used it's not for everyone. From the www. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

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22 September 2009, 04:50 AM	#2
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Personally, I'd just buy a telescope You have a Canon, right? If you're seriously considering buying a telephoto lens, I'd stick with them. It's what the pros use to shoot sports and etc. I sat behind the photographers at the Bruins game a couple of times, I had serious lens envy. They are amazing photographers, hockey isn't easy to photograph.

22 September 2009, 04:54 AM	#4
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Yep. You could almost buy a 60 megapixel P65+ for that piece of chump change. http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re...nnounced.shtml And the Canon lens I'd recommend is about 10% of that price~!

22 September 2009, 05:05 AM	#6
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Hmmm, it's a $43,000 USD camera. I know somebody in Calgary who owns one, it is completely unnecessary but oh so wonderful. http://www.flickr.com/photos/karlstaddon/3940067134/ <-- Sample photo. The RAW photos come out at almost 30MB!~ but even at original size it is really good quality. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/...c08cdcfd_o.jpg

22 September 2009, 05:32 AM	#18
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Psht, the MSRP is only $90,000! Though it is a custom order, so I guess if you positively can't wait... "Few of these lenses exist; Sports Illustrated magazine owns two of them, as does Canon Professional Services and James Jannard, the billionaire founder of Oakley and RED Digital Cinema." It's a little disappointing that's as close as it will get. You can't even see the USA flag...

22 September 2009, 07:48 AM	#19
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	That is freaking huge! Paparazzi lens heh? I wonder if people mind if I brought that to the beach. I hope Leica makes one....LOL...

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