Someone on the other forum did a series of tests with MIJ and AIV examples and found them to be identical results-wise.

He did qualify his findings with an "I don't know how they'll be performing in 2 years' time" comment but to all intents and purposes they're identical.

However, the MIJ versions do command a higher price - they are seen as more desirable. So when you buy or sell one, just bare this in mind.

Sigma announced this lens for the K-mount in August last year, along with the rather interesting-looking 150mm 2.8 macro.
You can see the details of both of them on Sigma's website.

Still waiting however ...

The question is will it break the 2 grand mark?

I sent back two copies of this lens a couple of years ago with the same problem.
A friend of mine had a good copy which I borrowed and which was a different experience altogether, so I suppose it depends on luck (and your camera - no individual lens focus adjust on the K-x meant it was a pain).

Now sold - thanks for looking.

Non-macro indeed!

The (3) offers I've received have been a bit lower than I was hoping for. There's an FA* 200 that needs paying for ...

Any further interest before we try our luck on a more international level?

Mark

Some pictures as promised ...

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Time for an old friend to go. I bought this from the original owner a few years ago and he told me that he’d never used it, and I believe him. I have used it but it’s still in pristine condition – no marks on the body or lens cap, and the optics are flawless. It’s compact and discreet for a short telephoto and the focusing action is very smooth.

I’m not too sure about pricing as they don’t come up very often, but I think £180 delivered to most parts of Europe is about fair. Payment by bank transfer or paypal – the latter if you don't mind picking up the fees.

Pictures to follow.

Well then congratulations are due to the postal service(s) involved as it was only sent on Friday.

Thanks for a pleasant transaction Luka - I hope you have fun with the lens.

I'll be putting my A100 2.8 up for sale soon if you're interested Ian.

If you want something a little cheaper, Ffordes have got the M version for £99 link.