sigma 50-500 where to buy?

chrissp26 · #1 (**permalink**) 23-04-2009, 07:44 PM

Hi everyone!

What agreat site. I/m after some advice about camera lenses. I've got my heart set on the sigma 50-500mm lens but i'm not sure where to buy it from. I have a canon 450d.

I've seen them on ebay for about £850 and over £100 on jessops site. would I be better off going to a shop? Where else could I try online an what do you guys think is the cheapest?

Thanks for your help.

Chris.

jimred · #2 (**permalink**) 23-04-2009, 08:35 PM

Hi Chris

Clifton Cameras

not sure if they are the cheapest(£729.00) but I ordered mine on Tuesday 2pm and it arrived 9am Wednesday.

Very helpful

Good Hunting

jim

jimred · #3 (**permalink**) 23-04-2009, 08:40 PM

Sorry Clifton Cameras

jim

eeyore · #4 (**permalink**) 23-04-2009, 08:43 PM

if i were you i'd definitely go to a shop and handle one before you make your mind up. in terms of buying them ebay traders are the cheapest ( we arent suposed to plug specific ones on the boards tho) but their stock is grey import and might be difficult if you need it repaired

after that specialist camera dealers like mifsuds, T4, ffordes, etc are your best bet

jessops are almost certainly more expensive though they might price match.

You could also check out second hand places like camtech though there arent many of this lens arround s/h yet

RuthGlover · #5 (**permalink**) 23-04-2009, 09:08 PM

Bought mine recently (sony fit) from a private seller on ebay - £750 including x2 converter and UV filter. Hardly used (he sdaid he had it oin the camera to try it then sold it - probably because it was so heavy!!)

I picked his lens because he was near to where I lived so I went to see the item before I paid for it. Might be a good idea to do similar?

Ukwildlifeo · #6 (**permalink**) 23-04-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jimred

Hi Chris

Clifton Cameras

not sure if they are the cheapest(£729.00) but I ordered mine on Tuesday 2pm and it arrived 9am Wednesday.

Very helpful

Good Hunting

jim

The price is £999 on that site

ron1863 · #7 (**permalink**) 23-04-2009, 10:32 PM

The price has increased significantly and the average is over £1000 now

You can get them a lot cheaper from Hong Kong but the carriage is very expensive and I'm not sure if the warranty would be valid in the U.K.

Lancashire Lad · #8 (**permalink**) 23-04-2009, 10:50 PM

Considering that the Sigma 50-500mm could be had brand new and fully guaranteed from Jessops for £579, just after Christmas, I think some suppliers are taking the Micky when they suggest these extortionate, (in some cases more than 100%), price rises are a consequence of the so-called global economy downturn.

Regards
Mike.

ron1863 · #9 (**permalink**) 23-04-2009, 10:55 PM

Too true and I bet the majority of their lenses are old stock, pre-global economic meltdown at meltup prices.

chrissp26 · #10 (**permalink**) 24-04-2009, 10:04 AM

Thanks for the help guys and gals its very much appreciated.

So its generally better to pop into a shop? I live in the midlands, anyone know anywhere around here likely to stock the lens?

I'm kind of new to buying photography equipment so need to get to know the best places on the web and on the high street.

Thanks again for all of your help.