GrumpyGrandPa

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BUMP - £275 inc UK mainland postage

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Sigma 50-500mm DG OS APO HSM at 21/05/2023 - 17:10

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BUMP - £60 inc UK mainland postage

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Jobu Design heavy duty Gimbal at 21/05/2023 - 17:09

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Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on The Value of Pye at 12/04/2023 - 10:34

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Price drop - £80 inc postage to UK mainland
The newer versions on eBay are a lot more and, in my opinion, not necessarily better in terms of value for money.

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Jobu Design heavy duty Gimbal at 09/04/2023 - 17:09

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Now reduced to £325 inc UK mainland delivery AND it has the mount changed by Sigma UK to the new chamfered design so that it is compatible with the K-1 (doesn't scratch the body)

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Sigma 50-500mm DG OS APO HSM at 09/04/2023 - 16:37

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Hi

i have one that I am selling. Had it on here for £450

It's currently at Sigma having the lens mount changed so that it is OK with the K1
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Sigma advise that the "Front optic needs cleaning" and that would cost £160. Happy to knock my asking price down to £300 inc UK mainland delivery if that helps.
It takes great photos. Too heavy for me.
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original advert: Sigma 50-500mm DG OS APO HSM lens with the 2 lens hoods, lens caps x2, 95mm KOOD circular polarising filter and 95-86 step-down ring

Works well BUT I have decided that I don't want to lug a very heavy (c2kg) lens around anymore!
Lens NOT free of dust/marks but - as expected - takes great photos.
£450 inc delivery to UK mainland.

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Wanted : Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 APO EX DG HSM OS at 05/04/2023 - 15:14

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Thanks - will cover with household and contents insurance for this year and then have a think.

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on ?? insurance ?? at 31/03/2023 - 10:50

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Brain picking time: Do you insure your photo equipment and, if so, how?
Do you cover it with your household contents insurance or buy separate cover elsewhere?
I am mindful that as I get back into photography, I am spending more on kit and (always) tempted to spend even more on new fancy kit!
A few websites/firms will not cover items on their policy purchased privately - only items from a shop/manufacturer/website etc!
Another site lists camera makes BUT does not list PENTAX!!!!!

Thoughts, recomendations, experiences welcomed.

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Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on ?? insurance ?? at 25/03/2023 - 16:41

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Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Screwdrivers at 22/03/2023 - 15:52

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Does it include the arco type plate to click into/onto the head pls?

Comment by GrumpyGrandPa posted on Manfrotto BeFree One Aluminium Travel Tripod with Head, red. New and boxed. at 16/03/2023 - 16:10

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