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Q. World's largest Telephoto Lens

Asked by Patrick Ziegler (K=21797) on 2/16/2007

Carl Zeiss has introduces the largest Telephoto lens ever. 1700mm f/4

The ZEISS Apo Sonnar T* 4/1700

weighs in at 256 KG (564 lb)

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0610/06100101zeiss1700f4.asp

1700mm f/4

Chris Hunter (K=25634) - Comment Date 2/17/2007

Looks... ergonomical

-C

Jeroen Wenting

(K=25317) - Comment Date 2/18/2007

Either that lens they had hanging on the ceiling was a mockup or those were not your regular wires for hanging things on the ceiling ;)

Now for an F-mount version...

Burim Luta (K=5255) - Comment Date 12/10/2007

Well the thing that you will need a vehicle to carry it around and a fork lift to bring to the eye level, I mean I am sure that it is a great lens but isn't that just bit heavy?

Do they make them in EF mount?

Jeroen Wenting

(K=25317) - Comment Date 12/10/2007

"Heavy" is relative. If you're going to be using it in a static situation (like an astronomical observatory or a police speedtrap) there's no problem with weight.
Just make sure your mount is sturdy.

I'd not try handholding it though...

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