SOLD: Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 Apo Ex Dg Hsm

rdlugoszrdlugosz Registered Users Posts: 277 Major grins
edited December 19, 2007 in House of Canon
12/16 - STILL AVAILABLE!!!

I'm selling my used (but not abused!) Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom. It is in like-new condition & includes the hood, case, etc in the original box.

I'm selling because I've upgraded to the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS which fits my shooting style better (due to the Stabilization).

I'm asking $600 out the door - shipping+insurance included. :deal

Please feel free to email me at ryan@rrdphoto.com with any questions!

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  • ElaineElaine Registered Users Posts: 3,532 Major grins
    edited November 28, 2007
    e-mail sent
    Elaine

    Comments and constructive critique always welcome!

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  • urbanariesurbanaries Registered Users Posts: 2,690 Major grins
    edited November 28, 2007
    Is this the macro version? (just wanted to clarify for others:D)
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  • rdlugoszrdlugosz Registered Users Posts: 277 Major grins
    edited November 28, 2007
    urbanaries wrote:
    Is this the macro version? (just wanted to clarify for others:D)

    Good point - *no* it is the standard, not the Macro version.
  • rdlugoszrdlugosz Registered Users Posts: 277 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2007
    Note - email was sent, but Elaine decided not to purchase at this time.

    Lens is still available!!
  • rdlugoszrdlugosz Registered Users Posts: 277 Major grins
    edited December 1, 2007
    Here's a sample image from this lens. Nice and sharp with Good bokeh.

    218774026-M.jpg
  • rdlugoszrdlugosz Registered Users Posts: 277 Major grins
    edited December 3, 2007
    12/3 update: lowered total price to $625.
  • rdlugoszrdlugosz Registered Users Posts: 277 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2007
    12/16 update: price down to $600. Going to eBay next!
  • ShimaShima Registered Users Posts: 2,547 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2007
    rdlugosz wrote:
    12/16 update: price down to $600. Going to eBay next!

    This is pretty tempting as an alternative to my canon 70-200f4/l... (I really want the 70-200 f2.8L IS but that is way out of my price range currently, even with selling my current lens...)

    do you have any photos of the lens itself? also have you used it in any sports settings w/ examples (as that is what I would be buying it to use for)
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  • rdlugoszrdlugosz Registered Users Posts: 277 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2007
    Shima wrote:
    do you have any photos of the lens itself? also have you used it in any sports settings w/ examples (as that is what I would be buying it to use for)

    I've shot some sports with it, though sports shooting isn't really my thing & have also used it quite a bit for portraiture. Browse my Smugmug site for examples such as the following links. All of these galleries should have been shot exclusively with this lens.
    http://gallery.rrdphoto.com/gallery/2749443
    http://gallery.rrdphoto.com/gallery/2455647
    http://gallery.rrdphoto.com/gallery/3635103
    http://gallery.rrdphoto.com/gallery/3797660

    I don't have any pictures of the actual lens itself. You can find those on the sigma website if you're interested! :D I will say that it is in great condition, the glass is clean with no nicks or scratches & the body of the lens doesn't show much if any wear.
  • ShimaShima Registered Users Posts: 2,547 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2007
    rdlugosz wrote:
    I've shot some sports with it, though sports shooting isn't really my thing & have also used it quite a bit for portraiture. Browse my Smugmug site for examples such as the following links. All of these galleries should have been shot exclusively with this lens.
    http://gallery.rrdphoto.com/gallery/2749443
    http://gallery.rrdphoto.com/gallery/2455647
    http://gallery.rrdphoto.com/gallery/3635103
    http://gallery.rrdphoto.com/gallery/3797660

    I don't have any pictures of the actual lens itself. You can find those on the sigma website if you're interested! :D I will say that it is in great condition, the glass is clean with no nicks or scratches & the body of the lens doesn't show much if any wear.

    Do you have any feedback anywhere for other used items you've sold? Since there are no photos of this lens in the condition you say it is in (not that I'm doubting you necessarily, just like to cover my bases) if you've got feedback I could read somewhere (i searched the feedback thread and found none) that would greatly make me feel better before making an offer on this lens. Thanks!
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited December 18, 2007
    as a suggestion to both parties: even the best photos of a lens can be misleading, and while a good thing, feedback doesn't indicate how good one item may be from the next.

    the best course of action is to discuss, well beforehand, a mutually acceptable return policy. agree on the buyer paying all shipping, or maybe even a fraction of the price - that, I leave to you.
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  • rdlugoszrdlugosz Registered Users Posts: 277 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    Hi Shima. I can understand your concerns with buying something from an online forum. It's important that you do your homework.

    Feedback: Anyway, my point about the photos of the lens are that they're kind of silly - if a seller had something to hide they easily could & if you wanted a photo good enough to evaluate the quality of the glass or something like that it'd take so long to set up properly that it isn't worth the seller's time. That's why I see little value in "pictures of the lens".

    If there are any problems with the lens I'll happy accept it back, but I'm confident that I won't see it again.thumb.gif
  • ShimaShima Registered Users Posts: 2,547 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    Alrighty :) Let's move this over to PM shall we?

    Gotta love us ebay oldies who have been on there forever and only do it right on ebay. I myself have been a member since July 1st, 1999 with 100% feedback as well (only as a buyer never a seller though)
    http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=shimamizu&ftab=AllFeedback&sspagename=STRK:ME:UFS

    :) anyhoo to the Private Message world we go!
    rdlugosz wrote:
    Hi Shima. I can understand your concerns with buying something from an online forum. It's important that you do your homework.

    Feedback: Anyway, my point about the photos of the lens are that they're kind of silly - if a seller had something to hide they easily could & if you wanted a photo good enough to evaluate the quality of the glass or something like that it'd take so long to set up properly that it isn't worth the seller's time. That's why I see little value in "pictures of the lens".

    If there are any problems with the lens I'll happy accept it back, but I'm confident that I won't see it again.thumb.gif
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  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    Gotta love it when a plan comes together!!!
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  • John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    Ryan,
    I'm surprised you didn't post this on OVCC.ne_nau.gif
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  • rdlugoszrdlugosz Registered Users Posts: 277 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    John Mueller wrote:
    Ryan,
    I'm surprised you didn't post this on OVCC.ne_nau.gif

    Yea - I guess I didn't think to... boy, that would have made shipping easier! :)

    What's strange is that posting it there or with the CCofC didn't cross my mind... maybe I just don't think of the online v. real-life forums to be different! :)
  • ShimaShima Registered Users Posts: 2,547 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    rdlugosz wrote:
    Yea - I guess I didn't think to... boy, that would have made shipping easier! :)

    What's strange is that posting it there or with the CCofC didn't cross my mind... maybe I just don't think of the online v. real-life forums to be different! :)

    Well I'm glad you didn't as that baby is soon to be mine... Can't wait! It's not going very far though, google maps claims that Cincinnati to Valparaiso is only about 260 miles :)
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