Sigma 50-500mm APO DG

Mr Hyde · 08-16-2007, 08:22 AM

I took a day off today to relax because i have been burning the perverbial candle at both ends lately. After missing out on the discount pricing for the DA* 50-135 eariler in the week I was a bit bummed out, so making the decision to stay home and relax was an easy one.

While checking my email this morning I received notification from Dell Computers that my Bigma had been shipped on Monday. Yes I said Dell Computers. Not B&H, not Tri State Camera, or Adorama. I know that this will need a slight explanation so here goes.

I received an email for a 20% off discount for Dell in the Electronics and Accessories category. On a whim I went to the web site and found that they sell dSLRs and lenses. Searching for lenses for pentax only brought up pentax lenses but I saw that they also sold Sigma lenses. I searched through the Sigma lenses and found that they had the Bigma for pentax mount priced the same as B&H. A 20% discount on the retail of the Bigma is a good chunk of change so I went for it. When all was said and done I had to pay tax but shipping was free so I wound up saving about $150 off the normal price of the lens. Of course it was back ordered but I waited and waited and today I was notified that its on the truck and should be here early next week.

Why am I telling you all this?

First, I'm excited that I'm finally getting my bigma. I really dont have any friends who are camera people so my friends just think I'm nuts for buying it anyway. At least I know you folks will appriciate it.

And second, next time you get a 20% off coupon from dell, check to see if they have that lens you've been saving for before you toss that coupon in the round file.

vievetrick · 08-16-2007, 08:41 AM

Great story. I honestly forgot about Dell and there were many horror stories when the K10 came out with people waiting for ever. But in the long run they saved a good amount of money. I was not one of the

. I am heading to the site now to see what other gems maybe llisted there. Thanks and nice story. You are not crazy to us

blwnhr · 08-16-2007, 08:00 PM

Awesome MR. Hyde. I am sure you'll love the lens.

Mr Hyde · 08-16-2007, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by blwnhr

Awesome MR. Hyde. I am sure you'll love the lens.

thanks. and I do owe you some personal thanks for letting me live vicariously through your bigma as I waited for mine

blwnhr · 08-16-2007, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by Mr Hyde

thanks. and I do owe you some personal thanks for letting me live vicariously through your bigma as I waited for mine

Haha, not that I supplied too many photos. I will get out and take some tomorrow just to get you inspired!

Look forward to seeing your results!

davekimber · 08-20-2007, 09:57 AM

I too owe blwnhr a lot of thanks. Since seeing those fab motorcycle shots you posted I blew the budget and purchased one all £750 ($1400US) i think approx $2100AUS

Lovely Lens I am off to Africa at the end of the week so will post on my return

Mr Hyde · 08-20-2007, 06:30 PM

Bigma Update!!!!!

I came home from work today and the Bigma was here a day early. No photos yet. After unpacking the Bigma I had to run on the treadmill, eat dinner, and then take the kids out shopping. It was raining anyway so no major loss. The darned thing weigs a ton though. If the rain subsides I'll get out and snap some shots. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

vievetrick · 08-21-2007, 05:23 AM

Good for you. Heck take a picture of the cat across the room or the mail box out the window. lololololol

Mr Hyde · 08-21-2007, 08:43 PM

Still no use of the Bigma

it's been raining here since Sunday. I had to work late today as well. When I got home the wife and I took the kids to dinner then out shopping. Arrrrggghghhhghhg......

I had a great time but I want to zoom in on some birds or something and go at it. If it's still raining tomorrow when I get home from work I have another option......

Arpe · 08-22-2007, 02:34 AM

Originally posted by Mr Hyde

After unpacking the Bigma I had to run on the treadmill

Was that because of the size of it? Gotta keep fit!

Mr Hyde · 08-22-2007, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

Was that because of the size of it? Gotta keep fit!

Yes. Due to the enorminty of the lens and the total weight I have started an excersize routine so I could stand to carry it around..... LOL

davekimber · 08-23-2007, 05:16 AM

I was informed by my local Pentax dealer that the Bigma is now discontinued with a Pentax fit

not enough interest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave

rdrum76 · 08-23-2007, 09:07 AM

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chako · 08-23-2007, 10:05 AM

What?!?!

Are they nuts?

vievetrick · 08-23-2007, 11:06 AM

Dave - They probably say that the old Pentax lenses you have do not fit on the new DSLR. I have not heard that about that at all. Was it Ritz?

08-16-2007, 08:22 AM	#1
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760	Sigma 50-500mm APO DG I took a day off today to relax because i have been burning the perverbial candle at both ends lately. After missing out on the discount pricing for the DA* 50-135 eariler in the week I was a bit bummed out, so making the decision to stay home and relax was an easy one. While checking my email this morning I received notification from Dell Computers that my Bigma had been shipped on Monday. Yes I said Dell Computers. Not B&H, not Tri State Camera, or Adorama. I know that this will need a slight explanation so here goes. I received an email for a 20% off discount for Dell in the Electronics and Accessories category. On a whim I went to the web site and found that they sell dSLRs and lenses. Searching for lenses for pentax only brought up pentax lenses but I saw that they also sold Sigma lenses. I searched through the Sigma lenses and found that they had the Bigma for pentax mount priced the same as B&H. A 20% discount on the retail of the Bigma is a good chunk of change so I went for it. When all was said and done I had to pay tax but shipping was free so I wound up saving about $150 off the normal price of the lens. Of course it was back ordered but I waited and waited and today I was notified that its on the truck and should be here early next week. Why am I telling you all this? First, I'm excited that I'm finally getting my bigma. I really dont have any friends who are camera people so my friends just think I'm nuts for buying it anyway. At least I know you folks will appriciate it. And second, next time you get a 20% off coupon from dell, check to see if they have that lens you've been saving for before you toss that coupon in the round file.

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08-16-2007, 08:41 AM	#2
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Great story. I honestly forgot about Dell and there were many horror stories when the K10 came out with people waiting for ever. But in the long run they saved a good amount of money. I was not one of the . I am heading to the site now to see what other gems maybe llisted there. Thanks and nice story. You are not crazy to us

08-16-2007, 08:00 PM	#3
blwnhr Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 663	Awesome MR. Hyde. I am sure you'll love the lens.

08-16-2007, 09:21 PM	#4
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760 Original Poster	Originally posted by blwnhr Awesome MR. Hyde. I am sure you'll love the lens. thanks. and I do owe you some personal thanks for letting me live vicariously through your bigma as I waited for mine

08-16-2007, 09:29 PM	#5
blwnhr Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 663	Originally posted by Mr Hyde thanks. and I do owe you some personal thanks for letting me live vicariously through your bigma as I waited for mine Haha, not that I supplied too many photos. I will get out and take some tomorrow just to get you inspired! Look forward to seeing your results!

08-20-2007, 09:57 AM	#6
davekimber Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Camberley Surrey Photos: Gallery Posts: 53	I too owe blwnhr a lot of thanks. Since seeing those fab motorcycle shots you posted I blew the budget and purchased one all £750 ($1400US) i think approx $2100AUS Lovely Lens I am off to Africa at the end of the week so will post on my return

08-20-2007, 06:30 PM	#7
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760 Original Poster	Bigma Update!!!!! I came home from work today and the Bigma was here a day early. No photos yet. After unpacking the Bigma I had to run on the treadmill, eat dinner, and then take the kids out shopping. It was raining anyway so no major loss. The darned thing weigs a ton though. If the rain subsides I'll get out and snap some shots. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

08-21-2007, 05:23 AM	#8
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Good for you. Heck take a picture of the cat across the room or the mail box out the window. lololololol

08-21-2007, 08:43 PM	#9
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760 Original Poster	Still no use of the Bigma it's been raining here since Sunday. I had to work late today as well. When I got home the wife and I took the kids to dinner then out shopping. Arrrrggghghhhghhg...... I had a great time but I want to zoom in on some birds or something and go at it. If it's still raining tomorrow when I get home from work I have another option......

08-22-2007, 02:34 AM	#10
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by Mr Hyde After unpacking the Bigma I had to run on the treadmill Was that because of the size of it? Gotta keep fit!

08-22-2007, 03:12 PM	#11
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760 Original Poster	Originally posted by Arpe Was that because of the size of it? Gotta keep fit! Yes. Due to the enorminty of the lens and the total weight I have started an excersize routine so I could stand to carry it around..... LOL

08-23-2007, 09:07 AM	#13
rdrum76 Inactive Account Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 221	OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-23-2007, 10:05 AM	#14
Chako Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Canada. Posts: 563	What?!?! Are they nuts?

08-23-2007, 05:16 AM	#12
davekimber Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Camberley Surrey Photos: Gallery Posts: 53	I was informed by my local Pentax dealer that the Bigma is now discontinued with a Pentax fit not enough interest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dave

08-23-2007, 11:06 AM	#15
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Dave - They probably say that the old Pentax lenses you have do not fit on the new DSLR. I have not heard that about that at all. Was it Ritz?