Sigma Lens on Sale?

How often do Sigma Lenses go on sale? Are they they type of thing that seems like everyone has them for the same price?

Looking at the Sigma 150-500mm. I was not going to buy until the spring, but I found one on sale... for about $101 off. Everyone is running them at $1069, but Abe's has them for $968, no tax, free shipping.

Is it the kind of thing I can find when I am really in the market for it, or should I grab it before it goes away since I might not find this kind of deal again.

B&H had a deal on the 70-200 os last week. $150 off the price, came to 1249.00. I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned here. Did anybody else get this deal?

Abes do seem to run a few more Sigma promotions than most from what I have seen of late. Sometimes it is not until I make the decision to add something to my cart that I see they have some unwritten promotion or giveaway added. Might be why 3 of my last 3 sigma lens purchases came from Abes.

Just a heads up - Only thing that is odd with abes is they insist on making a post purchase sales effort where you have to call to "verify" you order - this is when they try to sell you a filter or something. They are not very pushy but it is very close to what the Bait and Switch companies do and many a customer may be unnerved by it. Abes are very much a legitimate Sigma Authorized retailer - just that they do the "you want fries with that" offer that might give them an additional sale.

Justaddwata wrote in post #13555966
Abes do seem to run a few more Sigma promotions than most from what I have seen of late. Sometimes it is not until I make the decision to add something to my cart that I see they have some unwritten promotion or giveaway added. Might be why 3 of my last 3 sigma lens purchases came from Abes.

Just a heads up - Only thing that is odd with abes is they insist on making a post purchase sales effort where you have to call to "verify" you order - this is when they try to sell you a filter or something. They are not very pushy but it is very close to what the Bait and Switch companies do and many a customer may be unnerved by it. Abes are very much a legitimate Sigma Authorized retailer - just that they do the "you want fries with that" offer that might give them an additional sale.

I have bought 2 lenses from abes (most recently a 50mm 1.4 and a while ago 17-50mm Sigma OS, from when i had a 60D). I never received a call from them or had to call them to verify anything about my order... i bought both using a sigma8 coupon and loyalty15 I used the google checkout option... the first time i bought from them, i called them to check my shipping status a day later, and the rep was nice and friendly... didnt try to sell anything... the copy of my 50mm i got from them was spot on my then 60D and is spot on my 5Dmk2... i had tried 2 other copies from amazon with no luck, both front focused quite a bit (i returned both of those as i didnt want to warranty a brand new lens...) I would def purchase from abes again...

Ghl wrote in post #13555925
B&H had a deal on the 70-200 os last week. $150 off the price, came to 1249.00. I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned here. Did anybody else get this deal?

I got an email about it and now I can't find it. I think I have accidentally deleted it. I'm going to give them a call to see if I can still get the deal. I think I've finally made up my mind to take the plunge on the Sigma 70-200 2.8 os.

You'll love it. Oh buy the way Adorama just put 3 more sigmas on sale. The 85 1.4, and both versions of the 10-20 check out the website.

Ghl wrote in post #13557313
You'll love it. Oh buy the way Adorama just put 3 more sigmas on sale. The 85 1.4, and both versions of the 10-20 check out the website.

where's the 10-20 deal?

The links are on Ken Rockwell's hot deals page.

Ghl wrote in post #13557543
The links are on Ken Rockwell's hot deals page.

Ken Rockwells hot deals for Sigma has the 70-200 for $1259.........Come on hand, push the "add to my cart" button......PUSH IT! Just do it.....

frozenfire wrote in post #13556256
I have bought 2 lenses from abes (most recently a 50mm 1.4 and a while ago 17-50mm Sigma OS, from when i had a 60D). I never received a call from them or had to call them to verify anything about my order...

I must be seeing things

Dear Valued Customer:

Thank you for your recent on-line order with Abe's Of Maine. We appreciate your business!

We need to confirm some of the information on your order. Please call us at 1-800-992-2237 ext. 222. For your security, please also provide us with the confirmation order number that was provided to you.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Morris Katz
Abe's of Maine
1-800-992-2237 ext 222
1-732-225-1777 ext 222 (overseas)
morris@abesofmaine.com

abes has had the 150-500OS for cheaper than anywhere else for a while now...i wouldn't worry about losing money if you have to wait...although prices have gone up in the time since i bought mine from them...i think i paid like 875

Well, I'm taking the plunge. I called B & H to see if they would match the price for the Sigma 70-200 2.8 os, that shows up on Adorama's site from Ken Rockwell's link ($1,259). They could not match it completely, but VERY close. For the small difference and having ordered from B & H in the past, the piece of mind is worth the LITTLE extra. I should have the lens by Friday. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME!!!! I must have been really good this year!

Baseball Nut wrote in post #13563433
.......the piece of mind is worth the LITTLE extra.

I'm concerned that even my continued presence on POTN doesn't give you peace of mind.....

HelenOster wrote in post #13563752
I'm concerned that even my continued presence on POTN doesn't give you peace of mind.....

True^ Adorama is great, even better than BH from my personal experience but I don't want to derail further, carry on.

HelenOster wrote in post #13563752
I'm concerned that even my continued presence on POTN doesn't give you peace of mind.....

No offense intended, so I hope none was taken. I'm just the type of person that if I've ordered / worked with somone or a company before, I'll continue to work with them. I know adorama is reputable, so I hope my comments are not taken out of context.