Sigma DR 28 - 300mm lens
Posted 17/09/2009 - 12:44
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Thank you Davex, know the K mount may increase the value a little but think your estimate may be perhaps too high, may be others will have some suggestions as I was not hoping for anything as high as that although it would be nice.
Jackie H
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
Posted 17/09/2009 - 13:01
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davex wrote:
Perhaps i am too generous
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your estimate may be perhaps too high
your estimate may be perhaps too high
Perhaps i am too generous
Shame your not in the market for it from my point of view, not that I would accept more that it is thought to be worth at least not on the PU forum.
Jackie H
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
Posted 17/09/2009 - 17:13
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davex wrote:
Am surprised they go for such low prices, sorry if I got your hopes up Jackie
Davex.
Am surprised they go for such low prices, sorry if I got your hopes up Jackie
Davex.
Don't be surprised.
1 With such a range, the quality is unlikely to be outstanding.
2 Despite the range, it doesn't cover the most popular focal lengths because it was designed for film and doesn't "work" on digital.
3 It's slow at the long end.
All in all, it will be of interest mainly to film shooters, and digitogs who can't afford the 55-300.
G
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Posted 17/09/2009 - 17:18
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2 Despite the range, it doesn't cover the most popular focal lengths because it was designed for film and doesn't "work" on digital.
G
2 Despite the range, it doesn't cover the most popular focal lengths because it was designed for film and doesn't "work" on digital.
G
True it was not an expensive lens but it was I think designed for digital or it would not be labelled a DG would it?
I bought it and used it for taking dogs in the show ring because of the wide range and light weight; the results are good considering the range.
Jackie H
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
Posted 17/09/2009 - 17:29
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I am sure it was designed for film, or at least a so-called "full-frame" sensor. It might well "perform" very well on digital, but it doesn't "work" as a single all-purpose lens. On film it would.
I'm sure you'll find a buyer on Ebay. After all, 300mm is 300mm, and there are not that many choices.
G
I'm sure you'll find a buyer on Ebay. After all, 300mm is 300mm, and there are not that many choices.
G
Keywords: Charming, polite, and generally agreeable.
Posted 17/09/2009 - 17:43
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I do have a member interested and would prefer it to go to someone on the forum. They say it is designed particularly for digital cameras but I believe they are talking the design of the lens and not if the lengths quoted are those for film or digital sensors - shows how daft I am I thought all distances were quoted in 35mm - you live and learn.
Jackie H
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
Posted 18/09/2009 - 12:47
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Lens and accompanying filters now sold.
Thank you for your help
Thank you for your help
Jackie H
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
Posted 19/09/2009 - 10:05
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Lens arrived at 9am today.
Thanks again Jackie.
Regards John.
Thanks again Jackie.
Regards John.
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PS it has no box, but the lens is as new with both caps and hood.
Thanks,
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500