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« on: January 31, 2008, 12:08:03 PM »
And say hello to the sigzooka Cheesy

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08013101sigma250500.asp

16kg and requires its own Li-Ion batt to power the AF and zooming :O
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« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2008, 12:56:59 PM »
Try getting that through customs as carry-on...
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2008, 01:00:59 PM »
it even has its own lcd panel.  IHIH
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2008, 01:23:11 PM »
Knowing their intelligence levels, Customs would seize it for months trying to figure out if it's a nuclear device!  Laugh till drop
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2008, 02:25:36 PM »
BTW, this is already in the market. Cost about US$30000 and only produce when ordered.
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2008, 03:12:34 PM »
I'm not sure the focussing speed will be fast enough for shooting fast wildlife.Besides, its too bulky and heavy, I think many will still stick to the primes.Carrying an extra body and another lens would be far more convenient than carrying this barrel IMO.
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