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26-06-2008, 08:02 AM
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| | | Sigma 150mm Macro lens
This lens ( Sigma 150mm Macro F2.8 APO EX DG HSM ) seen in the USA by Visitors Is £330 is this a good price or would you expect to get it for less than this in USA. Comments Please
Barquar |
26-06-2008, 04:09 PM
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| | | Re: Sigma 150mm Macro lens
Calumet have it listed at $634. Add in the US sales tax, convert it into Sterling and £330 sounds about right. I haven't checked anywhere else though. |
26-06-2008, 04:17 PM
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| | | Re: Sigma 150mm Macro lens
B&H have it at $599.00.
This comes out at around £300.00, so £330.00 sounds okay.
You can find them in this country for not much more though.
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26-06-2008, 11:35 PM
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| | | Re: Sigma 150mm Macro lens
Thanks for your replies might just be getting myself a Sigma 150mm.
Barquar |
27-06-2008, 07:57 PM
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| | | Re: Sigma 150mm Macro lens
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Originally Posted by barquar  Thanks for your replies might just be getting myself a Sigma 150mm.
Barquar | You wouldn't regret it, it's a cracking lens
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27-06-2008, 10:32 PM
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| | | Re: Sigma 150mm Macro lens
Cheers Ollie I respect your opinion on this lens thanks.
Barquar |
27-06-2008, 10:45 PM
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| | | Re: Sigma 150mm Macro lens
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Originally Posted by barquar Cheers Ollie I respect your opinion on this lens thanks.
Barquar | Not sure if you respect mine,  but I regard the 150mm as the best lens in my kit. I wouldn't swap it for any other.  |
28-06-2008, 05:31 AM
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| | | Re: Sigma 150mm Macro lens
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Originally Posted by glsammy Not sure if you respect mine, but I regard the 150mm as the best lens in my kit. I wouldn't swap it for any other. | Me too - in fact I have one camera body with it permanently attached just for close up work and use the other for all the other lenses/shots
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28-06-2008, 09:48 AM
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| | | Re: Sigma 150mm Macro lens
A quick "me too" post - the Sigma 150mm is a brilliant lens! Got mine from a UK internet retailer for £379 in April 2007. You might be able to find it cheaper now.
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28-06-2008, 03:40 PM
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| | | Re: Sigma 150mm Macro lens
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Originally Posted by barquar This lens ( Sigma 150mm Macro F2.8 APO EX DG HSM ) seen in the USA by Visitors Is £330 is this a good price or would you expect to get it for less than this in USA. Comments Please
Barquar | A colleague bought a UK warranty Sigma 180mm F3.5 APO macro lens for £350. I think it was via ebay. It looked well made, and image quality was well decent. My only concern is that I have seen a photo of a Sigma 150mm macro lens which had broken in half to reveal plastic internals. So don't drop it.
Regarding warranty issues, you are less likely to have problems with a prime than a zoom as they are less complex. |
29-06-2008, 12:19 AM
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| | | Re: Sigma 150mm Macro lens
Thanks Rob Dave Leif for your replies and yes I really respect your opinion to Graham Fantastic photo you take.
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