The new lens specs states a weight of 6.4 lbs but it does not specify if it is with the hood attached or not. Any one knows the answer?
This lens specs looks like a leap forward in design from the competition but it fails to incorporate a dovetail mount (Arca-Swiss) that is basically the standard. Only Sigma appears the only one adopting this mount. By Sony not adopting the Arca-Swiss mount I have to buy an Arca-Swiss foot mount from another supplier for @ $150-200 increasing the price of the lens above the listed $12,000.00 A similar Canon lens lists for $10,000.00.
Why do I need a replacement foot? It lowers the profile of the lens mount and does away with an extra railing to attach to the original Sony mount.