Sigma 800mm f5.6

philipweber · 02-16-2008, 11:26 AM - **1 Like**

I am looking at buying this lens and am wondering if anyone in the forum has it and, if so, how they like it. I'll be using it with my K10D and K20D when it arrives.

Additionally, the only place I have found it listed for sale in Henry's for approx $6,500 US. I'd prefer to buy from a US store but haven't found one. Anyone know how Henry's is to buy from?

I originally wanted a Sigma 300-800mm but they don't seem to make it in a Pentax mount.

Thanks!
Phil

tux08902 · 02-16-2008, 01:15 PM

Henry's is a very respectable seller. Go for it!

AndrewShirley · 02-16-2008, 02:21 PM

Henry's is generally very over priced.

- Andrew

philipweber · 02-16-2008, 04:41 PM

That's the problem, I haven't found anyone else that sell the lens!

PW

**Lowell Goudge** · 02-16-2008, 05:57 PM

If you read the fine print, this lens is a special order. I believe no one will stock it. Too specific to single users. If you dont like it you would probably give up 20% in restocking

philipweber · 02-16-2008, 06:42 PM

Yes, I saw that but again, I haven't found anyone else that even shows it as a special order so...it appears it's Henry's or no lens unless someone has another idea.

I'm not too worried about liking it though as the reveiws are very good and I love their 50-500mm. Still, it's a heck of a lot of money!

Phil

falconeye · 02-16-2008, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by philipweber

Still, it's a heck of a lot of money!

Since you're already mentioning it ...

why would a 800 f/4 mirror scope mounted to the body be such a bad thing (cheaper, lighter, faster) ? Naiv question, I know, but since you're spending all the money I'm sure you know the answer...

**Lowell Goudge** · 02-16-2008, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

Since you're already mentioning it ...

why would a 800 f/4 mirror scope mounted to the body be such a bad thing (cheaper, lighter, faster) ? Naiv question, I know, but since you're spending all the money I'm sure you know the answer...

no apature control for depth of field is why you pay the bucks for a big monster.

Also mirrors have those lovely out of focus donuts

angerdan · 01-25-2020, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by philipweber

I am looking at buying this lens and am wondering if anyone in the forum has it and, if so, how they like it. I'll be using it with my K10D and K20D when it arrives.

You could've buy the FA* 600mm 4.0 instead of selling your Pentax gear in 2008.
Now there's the new ultratele DA 560mm 5.6 and the long awaited fullframe K-1.

02-16-2008, 11:26 AM - 1 Like	#1
philipweber New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 20	Sigma 800mm f5.6 I am looking at buying this lens and am wondering if anyone in the forum has it and, if so, how they like it. I'll be using it with my K10D and K20D when it arrives. Additionally, the only place I have found it listed for sale in Henry's for approx $6,500 US. I'd prefer to buy from a US store but haven't found one. Anyone know how Henry's is to buy from? I originally wanted a Sigma 300-800mm but they don't seem to make it in a Pentax mount. Thanks! Phil

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02-16-2008, 01:15 PM	#2
tux08902 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Brunswick, NJ Posts: 473	Henry's is a very respectable seller. Go for it!

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AndrewShirley Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 421	Henry's is generally very over priced. - Andrew

02-16-2008, 04:41 PM	#4
philipweber New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 20 Original Poster	That's the problem, I haven't found anyone else that sell the lens! PW

02-16-2008, 05:57 PM	#5
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	If you read the fine print, this lens is a special order. I believe no one will stock it. Too specific to single users. If you dont like it you would probably give up 20% in restocking

02-16-2008, 06:42 PM	#6
philipweber New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 20 Original Poster	Yes, I saw that but again, I haven't found anyone else that even shows it as a special order so...it appears it's Henry's or no lens unless someone has another idea. I'm not too worried about liking it though as the reveiws are very good and I love their 50-500mm. Still, it's a heck of a lot of money! Phil

02-16-2008, 07:28 PM	#7
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by philipweber Still, it's a heck of a lot of money! Since you're already mentioning it ... why would a 800 f/4 mirror scope mounted to the body be such a bad thing (cheaper, lighter, faster) ? Naiv question, I know, but since you're spending all the money I'm sure you know the answer...

02-16-2008, 08:30 PM	#8
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	Originally posted by falconeye Since you're already mentioning it ... why would a 800 f/4 mirror scope mounted to the body be such a bad thing (cheaper, lighter, faster) ? Naiv question, I know, but since you're spending all the money I'm sure you know the answer... no apature control for depth of field is why you pay the bucks for a big monster. Also mirrors have those lovely out of focus donuts

01-25-2020, 12:34 PM	#9
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by philipweber I am looking at buying this lens and am wondering if anyone in the forum has it and, if so, how they like it. I'll be using it with my K10D and K20D when it arrives. You could've buy the FA* 600mm 4.0 instead of selling your Pentax gear in 2008. Now there's the new ultratele DA 560mm 5.6 and the long awaited fullframe K-1.