1200 mm Lens Demonstration

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Posted by Ed Cordes on August 13, 2009 at 11:25 PM

Check this out! It is a really cool lens, but $120,000!!!!

Yup, Lens, Ferrari, or retirement? make your choice.

http://vimeo.com/5164377

Posted by Paul Inglis on August 14, 2009 at 8:07 AM

and there's me thinking the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG was ridiculously large for practical photography! I rather buy a house than pay $120,000!!!

I get a few comments about the size of my 600mm when out, can just image what people would say if I had this lens!

Posted by Stephen Rosenthal on August 14, 2009 at 11:43 AM

It is on my Christmas/Chanukah wish list if anyone is inclined. Thank you in advance.

Posted by Heather Nilson on August 14, 2009 at 4:06 PM

Thanks! I've been looking for an inexpensive, lightweight lens for backpacking and travel. This should fit in my carry-on.

Posted by Scott Hamilton on August 14, 2009 at 4:43 PM

That was neat. Thanks for sharing.

Posted by Steve Balke on August 14, 2009 at 10:54 PM

Of course then there is the 2000 mm telescope at:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=220421717268&Category=3323&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1

for only $329.99 (note the decimal point)! Anyone know anything about it?

Posted by Dan Borzynski on August 15, 2009 at 1:49 AM

Heather and Paul, you do realize that the inner elements of that lens are removable for the barrel to double as a second vacation home? It is the ultimate, llama powered, grain fueled motor home.

Posted by Jim DeWitt on August 15, 2009 at 3:30 PM

I'll take out a second mortgage tomorrow. Oh, wait. I have an Olympus.

Posted by Don George on August 15, 2009 at 9:15 PM

Ed, Thanks for the information. I didn't know there was such a monster lurking around. I guess I'll cancel my order for the 800.

Posted by Jeremy on August 16, 2009 at 11:31 PM

I've been looking for a lens to use handheld for birds in flight photography, and think this might be it!