Is this a sham company of is this ligit? Seems to good to be true.
Sigma 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 for $279
hawk911 Cream of the Crop  More info | Aug 10, 2007 13:10 | #1 Is this a sham company of is this ligit? Seems to good to be true. HAWK Photography Gallery
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passwird Member 87 posts Joined Feb 2007 More info | Aug 10, 2007 13:56 | #2  Permanent banCameta is legit.
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AngryCorgi -Bouncing Boy- a POTN peion  11,547 posts Likes: 7 Joined Aug 2005 Location: Surrounded by bunnies, squirrels and a couple of crazy corgis in NoVA... More info | That's an insanely good price on a nice piece of glass! AngryCorgi
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inthegarden Member  248 posts Likes: 4 Joined Jun 2003 More info | Aug 11, 2007 13:23 | #5 I was on the verge of buying this lens, but decided to do some research first. After reading a variety of reviews (many not so good), I changed my mind. I'm now saving my pennies for the 10-20 (Sigma), which gets excellent reviews - but of course is quite a bit more. Amazon has it for around $468.00. "A poorly made picture that moves us is worth hundreds of empty masterpieces of technique. And when good photos are made well, that's even better." David Vestal
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condyk Africa's #1 Tour Guide  20,887 posts Likes: 22 Joined Mar 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK More info | Aug 11, 2007 13:37 | #6 This is a stunning wide angle and from owning one the only downside is size and weight. Personally, I found it almost impossible not to get a decent shot with this lens. On a par with the 17-40mm L and at that price well worth a punt. Any problems then send it back https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php?t=1203740
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Aug 15, 2007 10:33 | #7 Dang it all if my kid didn't need a new bike first. Got to wait on the lens. Seems like it's legit though. HAWK Photography Gallery
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Aug 15, 2007 14:28 | #8 Dropped price to $269 now- same price as on ebay by same seller. HAWK Photography Gallery
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JackProton Goldmember  2,348 posts Joined Feb 2007 More info | Aug 15, 2007 14:55 | #9 hawk911 wrote in post #3733285 Dropped price to $269 now- same price as on ebay by same seller. Postage is a little cheaper through Amazon though (~$9 less I think).
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unix04 a title too 584 posts Joined Oct 2006 Location: City of Angels More info | Aug 22, 2007 13:40 | #10 the lens sold on amazon at $269 is the IF version. there's a DF version that's much more expensive. DF is sigma's designation for dual-focus. The focus ring does not rotate on the DF lens when focusing, and allows for full time manual focus. Currently:
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JackProton Goldmember 2,348 posts Joined Feb 2007 More info | Aug 22, 2007 14:28 | #11 The lens sold at Amazon/Cameta - and now sitting in my camera bag right here - is the 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 EX DG DF version identical to the current Sigma 15-30mm model listed on Sigma's site http://sigmaphoto.com …s.asp?id=3242&navigator=1 DF (Dual Focus) System The DF (Dual Focus) system disengages the linkage between the internal focusing mechanism and outer focusing ring when the focusing ring is moved to the AF position. This system provides easy and precise handling of the lens, since the focusing ring does not rotate during autofocusing. The wide focusing ring also enables easy and accurate manual focusing.
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unix04 a title too 584 posts Joined Oct 2006 Location: City of Angels More info | Aug 22, 2007 15:05 | #12 JackProton wrote in post #3775407 The lens sold at Amazon/Cameta - and now sitting in my camera bag right here - is the 15-30mm F3.5-4.5 EX DG DF version identical to the current Sigma 15-30mm model listed on Sigma's site http://sigmaphoto.com …s.asp?id=3242&navigator=1 . This model is the same one that's currently being sold for $400 and change elsewhere. This lens does not offer full time manual focusing. I don't believe that DF is actually intended to provide full time manual focusing at all but only a means from keeping the focusing ring from rotating during auto-focus. According to Sigma: hmm.. the amazon listing showed the IF version for the one priced at $269. could it be that they made a mistake? or perhaps i couldn't find the DF at the same price? Currently:
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JackProton Goldmember 2,348 posts Joined Feb 2007 More info | Aug 22, 2007 16:01 | #13 unix04 wrote in post #3775648 hmm.. the amazon listing showed the IF version for the one priced at $269. could it be that they made a mistake? or perhaps i couldn't find the DF at the same price? The Amazon photo, text and model numbers in the link above (which I used to buy the lens) indicates that the $269 one is the current model and has DF. Actually, I have not been able to find another version of the Sigma 15-30 without DF anywhere. I know there are two (or more) versions of the Sigma 17-35mm but can't seem to find a non-DF version of the 15-30 in any reviews or listings.
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unix04 a title too 584 posts Joined Oct 2006 Location: City of Angels More info | Aug 22, 2007 16:50 | #14 JackProton wrote in post #3776015 The Amazon photo, text and model numbers in the link above (which I used to buy the lens) indicates that the $269 one is the current model and has DF. Actually, I have not been able to find another version of the Sigma 15-30 without DF anywhere. I know there are two (or more) versions of the Sigma 17-35mm but can't seem to find a non-DF version of the 15-30 in any reviews or listings. really? it reads this on the title for the product: Currently:
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