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mee · 08-19-2014, 06:14 AM

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2X Sigma 50 500mm F4 6 3 DG APO HSM Lens Pentax Sony Canon Nikon Part Repair Lot | eBay

Both copies are missing the rear mount and possibly some of the electronics... it appears the glass itself is there though.. .

Na Horuk · 08-19-2014, 07:14 AM

Um.. well,... if you can find those parts, align them properly, mount them at the correct register distance to allow full focus range.. its a good deal. But only if you enjoy doing this kind of stuff and have some tools already. I personally wouldn't buy a damaged lens, because I can't fix it

DeadJohn · 08-19-2014, 07:15 AM

Great price if you have several broken or fungus'ed Bigmas that need repair, plus the skill to swap elements or other parts between lenses. Both lenses in the lot were missing the same parts so you couldn't take the $78 in parts and make your own $1500 lens.

I wonder if those lenses "fell off a truck" in the middle of the assembly process before mounts were attached.

Stavri · 08-19-2014, 07:21 AM

This seller lists bundles of lenses "for parts-not working" he had at one point 4 sigma 70-200mm f2.8 HSM in PK mount. The price is great if you could repair the lenses obviously. It will be a challenge that's certain.

mee · 08-19-2014, 04:08 PM

Phew ok thanks.. won't kick myself for not bidding.. I was thinking.. buy this.. send it to C.R.I.S. who will repair it for a few hundred dollars and bingo bango a shiny 'new' Bigma for a third of the cost. haha

Stavri · 08-19-2014, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by mysterick

Just heard from CRIS and United Camera:

As of August 1st we will no longer be the Pentax service center, they are changing facilities, for repairs please contact Precision Camera at 1-800-665-6515.

I found this on the forum...

08-19-2014, 06:14 AM	#1
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Was this a good deal? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. 2X Sigma 50 500mm F4 6 3 DG APO HSM Lens Pentax Sony Canon Nikon Part Repair Lot \| eBay Both copies are missing the rear mount and possibly some of the electronics... it appears the glass itself is there though.. .

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08-19-2014, 07:14 AM	#2
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Um.. well,... if you can find those parts, align them properly, mount them at the correct register distance to allow full focus range.. its a good deal. But only if you enjoy doing this kind of stuff and have some tools already. I personally wouldn't buy a damaged lens, because I can't fix it

08-19-2014, 07:15 AM	#3
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Great price if you have several broken or fungus'ed Bigmas that need repair, plus the skill to swap elements or other parts between lenses. Both lenses in the lot were missing the same parts so you couldn't take the $78 in parts and make your own $1500 lens. I wonder if those lenses "fell off a truck" in the middle of the assembly process before mounts were attached.

08-19-2014, 07:21 AM	#4
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	This seller lists bundles of lenses "for parts-not working" he had at one point 4 sigma 70-200mm f2.8 HSM in PK mount. The price is great if you could repair the lenses obviously. It will be a challenge that's certain.

08-19-2014, 04:08 PM	#5
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403 Original Poster	Phew ok thanks.. won't kick myself for not bidding.. I was thinking.. buy this.. send it to C.R.I.S. who will repair it for a few hundred dollars and bingo bango a shiny 'new' Bigma for a third of the cost. haha

08-19-2014, 07:46 PM	#6
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by mysterick Just heard from CRIS and United Camera: As of August 1st we will no longer be the Pentax service center, they are changing facilities, for repairs please contact Precision Camera at 1-800-665-6515. I found this on the forum...

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