hmmmm... not sure about that, as far as I understand "DG" means full-frame compatible in Sigma-speak.
The only difference between the EX DG and non-DG versions, apart from the look, might be an additional coating on the rear element to avoid reflections from the sensor (which wasn't an issue with film).

EDIT: actually there is another difference. The chips are not the same, so a possible front/back focusing problem will be more difficult to correct at a Sigma service center (I know fron experience). Not really a probable issue with the Bigma, due to the small aperture, that said. I had a massive focusing problem with my EX non-DG 100-300/4 (frontfocusing at the long end, backfocusing at the short end), sent it to Sigma France, I was lucky they had an old chip lying around (that's what they told me at any rate :shock so were able to replace it for free - I would have had to pay 200€ for a more recent version had it been a DG.

I saw one go for £150 on this forum a short while ago, so I'm aiming for something in that ballpark. If I can't find anything better I think my friend will ask me to buy from SRS.

Still looking.

Now sold.

My friend just informed me that he is no longer looking, so I'm out of the race

Hi Soulman,

A friend of mine was looking for one, would you hold it for me until he can confirm that he is still interested (no later than this afternoon)?
In that case I would like it shipped to London.

Thanks

Hi,

On behalf of a friend I'm looking for one of those 85/1.4, whatever the brand, possibly boxed and complete and in excellent condition, with some warranty remaining - although I will consider any offer.
Deliverable in London (or Paris if it comes from outside of the UK).

The Samyang badged version is currently retailing for £189 at SRS.

Thanks.

Hello,

I'm interested in this diffuser, if anyone has one they're not using anymore, deliverable in London.

Thanks

Price drop: £300 shipped and paypaled to anywhere in Europe!! (if you pay me in €, which should be about 341€)

Is this scheduled at all, or even anything more than a rumor?
I'm an avid reader of the Rumors section on Pentaxforums but I haven't seen anything mentioning this (some people talk of a 400mm though).