[SOLD] SIGMA 180mm Macro F5.6

*HogRider* · 09-29-2008, 07:51 PM

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Item for Sale
SIGMA 180mm Macro F5.6

Asking Price
200.00

Item Description
Just thinning out the lens collection and selling the ones I haven't used in a long time.

SIGMA 180mm Macro F5.6 Manual Focus Lens for Pentax K/A mount. Lens is in excellent to near mint condition. A few little marks around the edges - you really have to look for them. There are a few little rub marks on the lens hood. That's it. I'd say it is probably a 9 out of 10.

The aperture, coating, and glass are in perfect condition.
The lens is a 1:2 Macro but will go 1:1 with Vivitar Macro Focusing Converter (I have tested that).

The lens comes with original box, case and manual

PayPal to US confirmed address only

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition
Used
Excellent

Item Location
Phoenix, AZ

Shipping Charge
Incl in Price

Shipping Services
USPS Priority

Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Additional Details
Sigma 180mm Macro F5.6 MF Lens for Pentax K/A

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

*HogRider* · 10-01-2008, 03:35 PM

Wow - not a single response, not even a lowball offer. I guess everybody already has a 180mm macro in their lineup. Can't be the price - the only one I found on FeeBay that is cheaper, is for a (today unusable) Canon FD mount...

**Buddha Jones** · 10-01-2008, 03:50 PM

I almost pulled the trigger on it, esp for that price but even thought the newer one is about 3x as much I want the 1:1 and AF as well. I can use my DA*200mm in the interim.

creampuff · 10-01-2008, 04:46 PM

This is a pretty rare lens and the last of Sigma's range of manual focus lenses. Got the 90mm f/2.8 Macro version (also goes to 1:2) which is excellent.

I guess perhaps the relatively slow max aperture might be a concern focusing wise.

Perhaps if you consider opening up to would be buyers outside the US you might get a better response.

Gruoso · 10-01-2008, 05:48 PM

You have a PM

Miserere · 10-01-2008, 07:13 PM

I think that's a good price, and a macro without AF is not an issue.

*HogRider* · 10-06-2008, 10:42 AM

Price lowered to 200.00
If it doesn't sell - it will go on eBay.

Gruoso · 10-06-2008, 12:58 PM

Re-PMed........

*Dhruba* · 10-06-2008, 02:15 PM

Did you find the f5.6 makes this lens a bit dark? Is this one of their APO lenses?

*HogRider* · 10-06-2008, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Dhruba

Did you find the f5.6 makes this lens a bit dark? Is this one of their APO lenses?

Yes it is an APO lens. The lens is darker than an 2.8 lens, but I cannot tell much of a difference at all between my 16-45mm which is f4. I would consider this lens a classic Bug lens, which you would use in relatively good lighting situations. Just took a couple of test shots and I don't think it's dark at all.

*HogRider* · 10-07-2008, 10:30 AM

After going through my current lens line-up I have decided to cancel that sale and keep the lens. At least for right now.