17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
Well worth the sacrifice...
Some may feel that this lens is a tad pricey but many forget about the needless things in their life that they can sell in order to purchase this beast. I immediately sold my vehicle because I was finally able to convince myself that I only use my vehicle a couple hours out of the day. It was sad that I even had to contemplate selling my car for this camera attachment...
20 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
BUYER BEWARE: Not a cat accessory.
The seller should state that this product is NOT designed to be strapped to a cat. Now I have to look elsewhere for a smaller cat friendly device and a replacement cat. Not to mention all of the hours I have to put into training the new cat for espionage.
Some may feel that this lens is a tad pricey but many forget about the needless things in their life that they can sell in order to purchase this beast. I immediately sold my vehicle because I was finally able to convince myself that I only use my vehicle a couple hours out of the day. It was sad that I even had to contemplate selling my car for this camera attachment but to somewhat justify my hesitation in selling it, I do drop off my children at school and use it as transportation to and from work every day. So, once I sold it, I realized that I had to come up with another $21,000.
I tried selling my apartment, but my landlord indicated that I could not legally do that. Whatever, Jim (Because I have learned not to burn bridges from past experiences, I stopped having open houses. Plus, the lawyer and court fees would put a damper on my upcoming Amazon purchase). Where was I going to come up with this $21,000? That's when a Sigma light bulb went off in my head.
I sold my two children to the Pesticide & Insecticide Testing Corporation. I feel it was a solid move on my part because they explained that my (now their's) children would always have enough to eat, exercise every day, and have a doctor present 24/7. With the money I made with this no-brainer sell and the under-the-table cash my wife was getting from working on the prestigious corner of Main Street and Almond Street, I was finally able to make the purchase of a lifetime.
I even had some extra cash leftover, so I decided to buy my first digital camera. This green monster looks great on my brand new Canon Rebel XSi. Thanks Sigma!
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The seller should state that this product is NOT designed to be strapped to a cat. Now I have to look elsewhere for a smaller cat friendly device and a replacement cat. Not to mention all of the hours I have to put into training the new cat for espionage.
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I must admit I did not buy this monster of a lens - it came to me the old fashion way (no it wasn't stolen) my parents purchased it for me - they have more disposable income than I. Well after having had it for a little while, there are a few things I have learned: 1. Don't unleash this beast around other photographers or anyone else for that matter unless you are a total camera snob and are trying to compensate for certain inadequacies. 2. Use a monster tripod - this beast weighs over 100 lbs.. 3. Let the lens come to ambient temperature before using. 4. Do not use it for photographing ANYTHING from the deck of your home in San Francisco - unless you want your neighbors phoning SFPD complaining that you are a voyeur - SFPD was impressed with my photos of the Palace of Fine Arts and Alcatraz. Now I wanted this lens for nature photography - this is what I do for fun. Unfortunately, I think the lens is much too large and heavy to be transported with any ease other than hiring a Sherpa.
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I bought this thing for shooting wildlife and it does so magnificently. The other reviews have highlighted the Sigma Cannon's artillery prowess which is fine but it's also a suburb high energy weapon. Sure, the raw power of the recoil hitting your solar plexus is something awesome but this does little for you if shooting wildlife means total destruction.
By sliding the switch to atomic frequency (AF) mode the Sigma spits out a tingly blanket of high energy gamma rays. This mode is not as instantly gratifying as cannon mode, but if you have the patience to wait about 10 seconds you will notice less fur on every animal in a 5 mile cone. After thirty seconds you'll have bagged enough animals to make wildlife stew for Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
I finally bagged my first bald eagle the other day with the Sigma Cannon in AF mode. Having been annoyed that these birds weren't really bald like me, my Sigma did the trick and that particular eagle was bald for a few brief seconds before turning into a feathery mound of goo.
Finance this.
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I live across a river from someone whose sole purpose in life appears to be tormenting me with the theme from "The Love Boat" played full blast at 4AM every morning. When I tried to retaliate by blasting the "Teletubbies" theme music back at him, he simply laughed and did naked somersaults into the water. Desperate, I even rowed across to his house bearing a gift of precious, delicious and creamy Tuscan Milk Tuscan Whole Milk, 1 Gallon, 128 fl oz in the hopes that he would sign a peace treaty (I had a couple left over from World War II). He chugged the milk down (who wouldn't) and proceeded to eat the tattered pages of the peace accord! I was shocked. I even dressed in my most formal diplomatic outfit reserved only for high-ranking dignitaries - a 3 Wolf Moon shirt and Zubaz Pants! The Mountain Men's Three Wolf Moon Short Sleeve TeeZubaz Pants: Red/White Zubaz Zebra Pants
I rowed back to my place (actually a van bought from my buddy Matt Foley) and decided that the only way to deal with someone like this was with firepower. Good old American firepower. I needed something with kick that could lob a high-explosive shell across the river and teach my good neighbor a lesson. Now, normally I go to Bill's Waffles and Army Surplus for all my paramilitary needs, but the recession hit him and he had to close up shop. Then I thought to myself... if Amazon sells the Badonkadonk tank JL421 Badonkadonk Land Cruiser/Tank then maybe, just maybe I can pick up some artillery there too!
I was in luck. I originally wanted something like the M115 Howitzer 203mm caliber artillery gun. A quick search brought me to this SIGMA 200-500mm adjustable-caliber beauty, a bargain at $28,999.00 with free shipping! I had never heard of SIGMA before - must be a newer arms company. Anyway, I was impressed by the photo of this cannon being used in a handheld fashion! That meant huge savings on the Army truck I would have had to buy to tow it around. But that's where the goodness ended...
You see, no matter how hard I tried, I could not get this damned thing loaded with shells, much less fire the damn thing. I tried both the M106 and the MkI High Explosive rounds to no avail (those things are heavy!)... Adjusting the barrel did not help, either.
Can someone tell me how they were able to load and fire the weapon?
.... Love.... exciting and new.... come aboard.... we're expecting YOOOOUUUUU!!
By the way Amazon, it's spelled "cannon", not "canon"...
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Primarily I like to take moon shots, and all of my other equipment just hasn't had provided the range I needed in order to nail the shot I was envisioning. The Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG seemed a little pricey, but I became obsessed with getting the shot I was after, so I decided to take the plunge and give the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG a try.
Now that I've had the chance to try it out, I can say that it performed better than expected. When launched from my Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG, my model rocket was able to obtain escape velocity and according to my latest calculations, should land on the surface of the moon early next month. The Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG is simply incredible.
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Simply stated , the Sigma 200-500 f/2.8 APO EX is sick! The Amazon price point is 'spot on'! as well! What an incredible value. Imagine, the ability to launch artillery in a manner which takes out large groups with a single shot! Originally, I puchased the Sigma APO EX for large game hunting in Africa but quickly discovered its usefullness in tactical operations. Whilst hunting endangered elephant, I was approached by an indigenoius tribe of more than 100 people. Let's just say that spears and rocks were no match for my Sigma and armor plated vehicle. When the smoke cleared, the Sigma was shiny as day one and the tribesman were no more. I then dicovered the Sigma's ability to adapt. Whether pirating off the Somolai coast or used in the small takeovers of coastal islands of the Phillipines, this little number is sure to leave an impression on locals. Heck,, on one island we approached under cover of night and the villagers awoke to a fully illuminated night sky! They actually began praying, bowing, and chanting to this wonder from Sigma thinking it was a god! Needless to say, when I unleashed the pure power of the Sigma 200-500 f/2.8 directly unto them, they met their god quick enough. In concusion, since owning the Sigma 200-500, I have pirated numerous ships and increased my net worth to over 18 million dollars, made myself president of over 11 islands, forced the marriage of 19 brides, and stricken fear into locals of an epic scale! The Sigma has more than payed for itself. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND if your need is conquer, destroy, and mame. Crystal clear and evident are the changes brought about by the Sigma 200-500 f/28 APO EX!
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The Sigma 200-500 is simply amazing. Yes it's a little pricey, but if shooting long-range targets is your passion, this is the piece for you. Just last week I was using mine to shoot some deer out in a field. I was probably about 300 yards away from them. With the Sigma I was quickly and easily able to line up a nice shot. The detail on the image was amazing...so crisp and clear, so I could aim exactly where I needed with no fear of missing or blowing the shot. With that I pulled the trigger and took the shot. The deer dropped immediately. When I approached it I found my shot hit my mark exactly. The deer's neck was almost completely separated only attached to the body by a small thread of flesh. Getting this deer head and neck mounted to display in my den was so much easier than normal as the part I needed was already separated from the deer. This is simply the best piece of artillery I've ever used. I highly recommend.
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