I have a chance to buy a Sigma 150-500, it looks as though it hasn't been used. The person wants $800 firm, Sigma shows suggested retail at $899. Is it worth the risk of no warranty for $100? What would you guys do? Thanks for all input.
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TDIDog Hatchling 7 posts Joined Oct 2013 Location: Comox B.C. More info | Feb 28, 2014 11:03 | #1 I have a chance to buy a Sigma 150-500, it looks as though it hasn't been used. The person wants $800 firm, Sigma shows suggested retail at $899. Is it worth the risk of no warranty for $100? What would you guys do? Thanks for all input.
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1Tanker Goldmember  4,470 posts Likes: 8 Joined Jan 2011 Location: Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction More info | Feb 28, 2014 11:09 | #2 I'd spend $200+ more, and buy a Tamron 150-600. Kel
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Feb 28, 2014 11:11 | #3 Add $ for tax and shipping to the cost of the new one just to make the comparison equal. Also find the real cost of the sigma at a dealer, not the suggested price. Then decide for yourself.
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runninmann what the heck do I know?  More info | Feb 28, 2014 11:17 | #4 Is that Canadian dollars? If so, that's about $720 U.S. That's not a great deal, but certainly not a rip-off. That's 20% off the B&H price of 899 US/1000 CAD
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paul-t Goldmember 1,871 posts Joined Oct 2007 Location: The deep south, that's the deep south of England. More info | Feb 28, 2014 11:31 | #5 My way of thinking is that second hand is second hand, no matter how good it looks. In England looking around in some good camera retailers you can pick them up for about £450.00 with 6 months warranty, new here they are around £699.00. So I would pass for 99.00 bucks.
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runninmann what the heck do I know? More info | Feb 28, 2014 11:34 | #6 paul-t wrote in post #16724305  My way of thinking is that second hand is second hand, no matter how good it looks. In England looking around in some good camera retailers you can pick them up for about £450.00 with 6 months warranty, new here they are around £699.00. So I would pass for 99.00 bucks. Assuming the OP is stating Canadian dollars, the difference is $180, not $99; based on B&H price of $899 US which at current exchange rates is $1001 CAD
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1Tanker Goldmember 4,470 posts Likes: 8 Joined Jan 2011 Location: Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction More info | Feb 28, 2014 11:38 | #7 gonzogolf wrote in post #16724249 Add $ for tax and shipping to the cost of the new one just to make the comparison equal. Also find the real cost of the sigma at a dealer, not the suggested price. Then decide for yourself. Yes, indeed.. but a warranty on a 150-500OS would be worth it... believe me (been there, done that)! Kel
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Feb 28, 2014 11:43 | #8 1Tanker wrote in post #16724335 Yes, indeed.. but a warranty on a 150-500OS would be worth it... believe me (been there, done that)! I'm glad you said it. The sigma lottery is less of an issue than it was before if you believe the posts here, but still something to consider on a fairly complicated lens design. And I would give the new tammy a look as well.
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artyman Sleepless in Hampshire  More info | Feb 28, 2014 11:55 | #9 Bit too pricey for s/h nearer $700 if in good nick Art that takes you there. http://www.artyman.co.uk
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