FOR REAL? Has anybody actually purchased this lens? How could you possibly handle this thing?
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I can't afford so I guess I'll need to sneak up on them birds. I guess this would be a heavy monster, so carrying it no thanks. My only worry would be if i dropped and it broke... Ouch for the wallet.
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Most of the people I have talked to about a lens of this size say they rent one. At a camera store I used to go to in Omaha NE. rented out some of these big lens I never did ask how much they charged for one days use.
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When money is not the issue, this lens is a must have, really. I am a bit disappointed that some reviewers doubt the veracity of other reviews attesting to the existence of this lens. For you disbelievers, that is akin to disbelieving the existence of the universe, shame, shame. The universe does definitely exist, mostly.
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It handles pretty well with the optional shoulder mount, back harness, and optical side sight. The only issue is homeland security will monitor you if you bring it to sporting events, concerts, presidential motorcades, etc.
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This is certainly for real. In my latest trip to Alaska the game warden said I could not take guns but this would be OK to defend myself against polar bears and such.
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Yes, it's real. Sigma exhibited it at the recent Consumer Electronics Show.
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Ancient aliens gave this lens to the Egyptions to help them build the pyramids...
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I haven't but I can tell you this lens is very wide and appears to be coming from a very far distance. it might be a bit too wide & distant to really capture what you want but try it out and let us know how it comes out!
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call Canon customer service ... I spoke with them when I was looking at this lens .. excellent support. Good luck.
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I would go to canon usa support and wait for a reply from them. they are the pros and that lens is quite expensive
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I don't remember seeing anything concerning a 6-year warranty, but I probably overlooked it - I often do that. I have not offered the lens for sale. In fact, I haven't even used it yet, so I don't know what it will do. OK?
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I'll be honest and say I don't know. It's a beautiful lens but I would suggest that if you leave close to a large photo store go in and see if they will let you play around with one. Sorry that I can't be more helpful.
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I've had mine for almost a year and it works perfectly. My favorite lens thus far. As others have said, it's not used unless you're buying from a 3rd party seller that has it listed as used. Buying this lens directly from Amazon should give you a brand new, perfect condition lens.
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Have a look at some sample shots of this magnificent lens... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=142739
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Send it back immediately- Amazon is great about returns. Mine is as solid as a brick and is the best built lens I own. You will see when you get another one back.!
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Really quite Good. This is an excellent lens. I still have mine. Maybe the photos I took with it are still on http://amazon.com. Check out Kurtmunger for excellent review of this lens.
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Hi Stephen, I bought the lens for a family trip, and sell it as soon as I can back, I think is to heavy to travel with.
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Yes it is. Actually, I'm thinking about selling this lens. I've used it a total of 2 times. I've found that I just don't use it. You may want to contact me.
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I don't understand why Yahoo is asking me about this lens. Can you tell me?
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Have you got a 52mm lens for it like the 35mm f1.4 or the 18mm f2? In that case, YES ;)
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I never purchased this lens. The company I bought it from sent me the wrong lens and I returned it. Sorry
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Suggest you, as quickly as possible, return the lens. I waited too long and was unable to do the return. The lens adds little, if anything, to your photos. It's a big hunk of glass that does next to nothing.
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Well, that's a moot point. I ordered it from amazon.com and took delivery in the London (UK) two days later. Amazon was the only supplier who could guarantee delivery during the 5 days I was in the UK. A couple of days later, I looked at the paperwork that came with the lens. It said something to the effect that the warranty was only good for the US. I know that Nikon guarantees its products worldwide for a year. I called Nikon (UK) and they verified this verbally and in writing. Nikon (US) had other ideas and told me that it wasn't Nikon that needed to honor the warranty but Amazon as the retailer. Amazon said "No way" and suggested that if I wasn't happy I could return the lens to the US (at my expense with a refund promised for shipping expenses) . The ping-pong continued for another day and in the end, Amazon said that the invoice from them was proof of purchase and that this essentially covers the warranty worldwide. In my case, the whole point of the exercise was that I had a project the following week and needed the lens so I took the risk and left it at that. I wouldn't expect a major problem with a lens during the first year anyhow and my other Nikkor lenses have been great. If needs be, we'll see what happens - and if really needs be and the warranty isn't honored, then I'll have to fork up! So, really, it's up to you to decide what you want to do. I had already made up my mind that I wanted it by a certain date and was willing to take whatever risk might be involved. I hope that this helps you.