SOLD: Sigma 70-200/2.8 EX HSM, for Nikon

DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
edited February 23, 2006 in Flea Market
***SOLD***

Includes everything: box, case, hood, caps, tripod collar. It is in excellent condition, some very minor scuffs on the body from normal use and some tape marks (not residue, just some marks) where the previous owner (a good FM'er) taped over the sigma logo.
:dunno

Note: This is the "older" non-DG version of this lens. No difference in elements or internal design, only in the coatings. This lens focuses fast on my D2H.

price drop 2.19.06, again 2.22.06:
$525 shipped and paypalled


(photos coming tonight)
Erik
moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited February 15, 2006
    Photos:

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    These are the tape marks on the hood - from where the Sigma logo was taped over, probably with electrical tape. Again, no sticky residue, just some leftover marks. ne_nau.gif

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    Erik
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  • DanielBDanielB Registered Users Posts: 2,362 Major grins
    edited February 15, 2006
    damn you erik, why couldn't it have been canonumph.gif


    all of these on the canon side are in the 600's :cry


    good luck with the sale
    Daniel Bauer
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  • MitchellMitchell Registered Users Posts: 3,503 Major grins
    edited February 16, 2006
    Must have self control...:bash

    Don't need any more glass...:bash
    Mitch
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited February 16, 2006
    self-control? enough glass? can someone translate? lol3.gif
    Erik
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  • ScottMcLeodScottMcLeod Registered Users Posts: 753 Major grins
    edited February 16, 2006
    DoctorIt wrote:
    self-control? enough glass? can someone translate? lol3.gif

    Sounds like gibberish to me.

    Why the hell can't this lens be Canon? I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
    - Scott
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    [Bodies] Canon EOS 20D - Canon EOS 500
    [Lenses] Sigma APO 70-200 f/2.8 - Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 - Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 - Tamron XR Di 28-75mm f/2.8 - Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
    [Flash] Sigma EF500 Super DG Flash
    [Tripod]     Manfrotto 055 Pro Black
    [Head] 484RC2, 200RC2
  • firedancing4lifefiredancing4life Registered Users Posts: 550 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2006
    DanielB wrote:
    damn you erik, why couldn't it have been canonumph.gif


    all of these on the canon side are in the 600's :cry


    good luck with the sale

    THAT WAS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I WANT THAT LENS!
    Kevin
    www.rightangleimages.com
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited February 20, 2006
    I'll drop the price to $535 - that's as low as I can go to get what I need and cover shipping/paypal fees.
    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,127 moderator
    edited February 21, 2006
    Just a lttle bump with some additional input:

    The Sigma EX series are the top of the Sigma line. The lens comes standard with hood, caps, tripod ring and case. The tripod ring alone is one of the best designs I've seen, and it makes rotating the tripod-mounted lens/camera a snap for portraits and scenics.

    HSM motor technology is very similar to Canon's USM, fast and quiet.

    PhotoDO gives this lens very high marks indeed (3.9):

    http://www.photodo.com/prod/lens/sigma.shtml#Sigma

    This lens is in a class close to Canon "L" and Nikkor "ED" lenses, and the price is very attractive.

    DoctorIt is a trusted member and moderator of these DGrin forums, and I would trust him to take superb care of his equipment.

    If you're needing a quality lens in this range, with a Nikon mount, now's your chance.

    ziggy53
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2006
    DoctorIt wrote:
    self-control? enough glass? can someone translate? lol3.gif

    I have no idea what they are talking about.
    Andy

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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited February 21, 2006
    Thanks Ziggy!

    What I don't understand is the huge discrapancy between Nikon and Canon versions of this glass. Daniel has pointed this out before, but over on FM, at my current price I'm getting lowballed left and right, while Canon-mounts are selling for $600!
    headscratch.gif
    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

  • DanielBDanielB Registered Users Posts: 2,362 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2006
    DoctorIt wrote:
    over on FM, at my current price I'm getting lowballed left and right, while Canon-mounts are selling for $600!

    even more testiment that Canon is better than Nikon, Erikblbl.gif


    seriously though, if you can get a 70-200 VR if you sell this one i hope you get rid of this one.... its a good price for a good lensethumb.gif
    Daniel Bauer
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  • 3rdPlanetPhotography3rdPlanetPhotography Banned Posts: 920 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2006
    15524779-Ti.gif I wonder if I can hack saw off the Nikon end and replace itheadscratch.gif



    DanielB wrote:
    even more testiment that Canon is better than Nikon, Erikblbl.gif


    seriously though, if you can get a 70-200 VR if you sell this one i hope you get rid of this one.... its a good price for a good lensethumb.gif
  • JimMJimM Registered Users Posts: 1,389 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2006
    I am pushing for a sale for you over here: http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=253654&posted=1#post253654

    Good luck selling this... it is extremely pretty glass (even if it is for the wrong team).
    Cameras: >(2) Canon 20D .Canon 20D/grip >Canon S200 (p&s)
    Glass: >Sigma 17-35mm,f2.8-4 DG >Tamron 28-75mm,f2.8 >Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro >Canon 70-200mm,f2.8L IS >Canon 200mm,f2.8L
    Flash: >550EX >Sigma EF-500 DG Super >studio strobes

    Sites: Jim Mitte Photography - Livingston Sports Photos - Brighton Football Photos
  • JimMJimM Registered Users Posts: 1,389 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2006
    Doc, show 'em some images taken with it!
    Cameras: >(2) Canon 20D .Canon 20D/grip >Canon S200 (p&s)
    Glass: >Sigma 17-35mm,f2.8-4 DG >Tamron 28-75mm,f2.8 >Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro >Canon 70-200mm,f2.8L IS >Canon 200mm,f2.8L
    Flash: >550EX >Sigma EF-500 DG Super >studio strobes

    Sites: Jim Mitte Photography - Livingston Sports Photos - Brighton Football Photos
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited February 22, 2006
    Final dgrin pricedrop before I accept a lowball FM offer: $525
    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

  • wholenewlightwholenewlight Registered Users Posts: 1,529 Major grins
    edited February 22, 2006
    I'd buy it from you immediately

    But.

    Just discussed with wife.

    Answer is no ( what "discussion" :bash ).

    I'm a whipped man . . . . .

    :cry ne_nau.gif
    :tough
    :splat
    john w
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,127 moderator
    edited February 22, 2006
    wholenewlight wrote:
    ...
    Just discussed with wife.

    Answer is no ( what "discussion" :bash ).

    ...

    John,

    Explain to your DW that this is a great lens for interior wedding work. Church stuff and reception candids are so much easier when you can gain a little distance and use ambient light.

    If you have kids, this makes a great night and indoor sports lens. Large constant f-stop yields more keepers by allowing a faster shutter speed.

    Show her the price of the equivalent Nikkor lens:

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=274780&is=USA&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

    ... and explain that this lens, from Doctor It, will allow you, her, and the checking account much more happiness.

    ziggy53
    ziggy53
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited February 22, 2006
    Or you could do what I do, and just not tell her.

    :hide
    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

  • dragon300zxdragon300zx Registered Users Posts: 2,575 Major grins
    edited February 22, 2006
    Well erik if it was canon I'd buy it from you. But well this is what you get for becoming a traitor.
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  • bwilder10hbwilder10h Registered Users Posts: 36 Big grins
    edited February 22, 2006
    :D This is sold kids....mwink.gif
  • StefStef Registered Users Posts: 225 Major grins
    edited February 22, 2006
    Finally! I have been scraping change out of the sofa trying to figure out how to get this. You just saved me some money. clap.gif
  • firedancing4lifefiredancing4life Registered Users Posts: 550 Major grins
    edited February 23, 2006
    bye bye bye 2.8...why couldn't you have been CANON! :cry
    Kevin
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