PhotoTech: Sigmazooka!

Ever thought of the idea that weight-lifting and shooting photos can be done at the same time? Nope, I'm not talkin' about getting a weight lifter to be your photoshoot model. I'm referring to this new breathtaking ginormous glass from Sigma. The new ultra telephoto zoom lens Sigma APO 200-500mm F2.8/400-1000mm EX DG.

So lugging around a heavy duty tripod is must if you will opt for this lens, unless you want to pump up those biceps while you're out and about doin' your exciting outdoor shoots. I'd like to call this glass the Sigmazooka!

Here's the specs:

Features a fast aperture of F2.8 at 500mm focal length and F5.6 at 1000mm.

Lens Construction : 17 Elements in 13 Groups
Angle of View : 12.3 - 5 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades : 9 Blades
Minimum Aperture : F22
Minimum Focusing Distance : 200-500cm / 78.7-196.9in.
Maximum Magnification : 1:7.7
Filter Size : Diameter 72mm (Rear)
Filter Size : Petal-type Hood
Dimensions : Diameter 236.5mm X Length 726mm 9.3 in. X 28.6 in.
Weight : 15,700g/553.7 oz.
Corresponding AF Mounts : SIGMA, CANON, NIKON

(photo grabbed from gizmodo site, courtesy of Juza)