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

[DoctorIt]

***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)

[DoctorIt]

Photos:

http://doctorit.smugmug.com/photos/56483239-M.jpg

http://doctorit.smugmug.com/photos/56483259-M.jpg

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. :dunno

http://doctorit.smugmug.com/photos/56483265-M.jpg

[DanielB]

damn you erik, why couldn't it have been canon:wxwax


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


good luck with the sale

[Mitchell]

Must have self control...:bash

Don't need any more glass...:bash

[DoctorIt]

self-control? enough glass? can someone translate? :lol3

[ScottMcLeod]

self-control? enough glass? can someone translate? :lol3

Sounds like gibberish to me.

Why the hell can't this lens be Canon? I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[firedancing4life]

damn you erik, why couldn't it have been canon:wxwax


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!

[DoctorIt]

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.

[ziggy53]

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

[Andy]

self-control? enough glass? can someone translate? :lol3

I have no idea what they are talking about.

[DoctorIt]

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!
:scratch

[DanielB]

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, Erik:bad


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 lense:thumb

[3rdPlanetPhotography]

:agree I wonder if I can hack saw off the Nikon end and replace it:scratch




even more testiment that Canon is better than Nikon, Erik:bad


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 lense:thumb

[JimM]

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).

[JimM]

Doc, show 'em some images taken with it!

[DoctorIt]

Final dgrin pricedrop before I accept a lowball FM offer: $525

[wholenewlight]

I'd buy it from you immediately

But.

Just discussed with wife.

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

I'm a whipped man . . . . .

:cry :dunno
:tough
:splat

[ziggy53]

...
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

[DoctorIt]

Or you could do what I do, and just not tell her.

:hide

[dragon300zx]

Well erik if it was canon I'd buy it from you. But well this is what you get for becoming a traitor.

[bwilder10h]

:D This is sold kids....:wink

[Stef]

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

[firedancing4life]

bye bye bye 2.8...why couldn't you have been CANON! :cry