Some additional info on what is now being referred to as "Sigzilla" has come via Nikonians.org. The latest is that the lens weighs 28 pounds PLUS an additional 7 pounds for the lens hood.
It will have no HSM focus capability since HSM was determined to be too weak to power the focusing process but will have some type of internal focus assist as well as a motorized zoom.
Expected release date is somewhere toward the end of 2007 but still no word on price.
For info and a picture go to
http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID17/16404.html
Incredible lens but it sure makes the Nikon 200-400 f4.0 VR look even better than it already is!
That is indeed one hunk of glass. Sigma is getting a great deal of free hype on message boards like this one over this lens, but if that weight is accurate in reality I doubt any of us will ever see one in the flesh. It is not a practical lens for use in the field, especially these days where f2.8 is not as important as it once was...
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 14, 2007 at 12:01 PM
Just like me, it sounds like this lens needs to go on a diet!
Of course if you did buy one you'd be a whole lot lighter!
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2 repliesIt will have no HSM focus capability since HSM was determined to be too weak to power the focusing process but will have some type of internal focus assist as well as a motorized zoom.
Expected release date is somewhere toward the end of 2007 but still no word on price.
For info and a picture go to
http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID17/16404.html
Incredible lens but it sure makes the Nikon 200-400 f4.0 VR look even better than it already is!
Dave H.
Of course if you did buy one you'd be a whole lot lighter!