For Sale - Sold: Sigma 100-300mm f/4 APO EX IF

nicolas1970i · 03-31-2012, 03:53 AM

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Item for Sale
Sigma 100-300mm f/4 APO EX IF

Asking Price
825€ ($1,100 / £700)

Item Location
Paris (France)

Item Description
Hello,

To make a long story short, I'm switching most of my tele lenses and macros to Nikon mount (I'll be keeping the K-5 and some limited primes as a high-quality compact and light system).

So I offer here for trade, or sale, my Sigma 100-300mm f/4. I would prefer a trade, with some cash adjustment to be discussed, if need be, against those lenses only:
. FA31 Ltd
. Nikon mount Sigma 150mm f/2.8 macro OS (OS version only)
. Nikon mount Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 OS (OS version only)

Otherwise, the sale price is 825€ / $1,100 / £700, which is close to $400 less than what this one sold for.

The glass is flawless, there's very little internal dust that I can see, if at all, coating seems unblemished, the blades are clean.
The barrel, tripod lens collar and hood are also in pretty good nick, with no scuffs or scratches (the lens has never suffered any knocks), except that in 3 or 4 places some of the painting has started to peel off - that dreaded Sigma EX coating! I can send details pictures of those blemishes to those interested.

Zoom and focus rings turn smoothly, AF is pretty fast for a lens in this category - if memory serves me right, noticeably faster than the Tamron and Sigma 70-200/2.8 I've compared it with.

On my K-5 it needs the AF adjusted to +5, my Tamron 70-200/2.8 needs +6, and the FA*80-200 I sold earlier, +8. So maybe this says more about the body than the lens.
With that adjustment, the 100-300/4 easily beats those 2.8 zooms with 1.4x TC attached.
I also have an FA*300/4.5, I couldn't see any difference in sharpness between the two.

The lens comes with original lens caps and hood, tripod collar, and the Sigma soft pouch.

Here's a picture of a hummingbird I took in Honduras (sorry, ISO 5000 and f/8 only as I needed both the DOF and the speed to freeze the wings - I can send you the originals but if you need others I'lll go shoot some sparrows in the park down the street):

And some pictures of the lens:

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

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling or Trading

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Good

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Shipping Charge
TBD

Shipping Services
La Poste (French Postal Service)

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order Other (Elaborate)

Return Policy & Additional Details
Return whithin 7 days in the case of a sale, buyers pays return postage.

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

**dadipentak** · 03-31-2012, 06:33 AM

Very capable lens!

karsten · 03-31-2012, 08:17 AM

hello

I am very interested in your sigma 100-300. I would like to buy it.

What are your shipping cost to Denmark?

Best regards
Karsten

nicolas1970i · 03-31-2012, 08:35 AM

Hi Karsten,

I've replied by PM: shipping would be 23€, as for most of Europe.
I'll wait for a swap with one of the lenses I mentioned earlier, if that doesn't happen soon then I'll sell the lens.

deadwolfbones · 03-31-2012, 08:53 AM

I absolutely adore this lens (on my D700). Amazing glass!

Good luck with the trade/sale.

nicolas1970i · 03-31-2012, 08:57 AM

Thanks Ben!
So it's good for FF too then... Don't you miss SR on your Nikon?

deadwolfbones · 03-31-2012, 10:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Not at all.

High-ISO performance (and Nikon's auto-ISO implementation) is so good that I just fire away.

Some FF examples:

nicolas1970i · 03-31-2012, 11:37 AM

Very nice!

karsten · 03-31-2012, 01:17 PM

Great pictures. It must be a stunning lens. Have a dog almost identical. Now I only need the lens.

**dadipentak** · 03-31-2012, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by karsten

Have a dog almost identical. Now I only need the lens.

L33tGreg · 04-01-2012, 06:37 AM

Bump for my favorite telephoto. Nice pic too...

nicolas1970i · 04-01-2012, 12:18 PM

Thanks

I am curently considering a couple of offers for a trade.

**Clinton** · 04-03-2012, 06:47 AM

Free bump for a great seller and some epic glass. I haven't seen one of these for sale in forever.

nicolas1970i · 04-03-2012, 07:04 AM

Thanks Clint!

There should (will?) be another Pentax mount Sigma rarity for sale at some point

, but I don't know exactly when.

pghwarrior23 · 04-03-2012, 10:41 AM

If I hadn't recently bought the DA* 60-250 I would be all over this! Such a fantastic lens!!!

03-31-2012, 03:53 AM	#1
nicolas1970i Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 180 Feedback Score: 22 (100%)	Sigma 100-300mm f/4 APO EX IF 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. PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Sigma 100-300mm f/4 APO EX IF Asking Price 825€ ($1,100 / £700) Item Location Paris (France) Item Description Hello, To make a long story short, I'm switching most of my tele lenses and macros to Nikon mount (I'll be keeping the K-5 and some limited primes as a high-quality compact and light system). So I offer here for trade, or sale, my Sigma 100-300mm f/4. I would prefer a trade, with some cash adjustment to be discussed, if need be, against those lenses only: . FA31 Ltd . Nikon mount Sigma 150mm f/2.8 macro OS (OS version only) . Nikon mount Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 OS (OS version only) Otherwise, the sale price is 825€ / $1,100 / £700, which is close to $400 less than what this one sold for. The glass is flawless, there's very little internal dust that I can see, if at all, coating seems unblemished, the blades are clean. The barrel, tripod lens collar and hood are also in pretty good nick, with no scuffs or scratches (the lens has never suffered any knocks), except that in 3 or 4 places some of the painting has started to peel off - that dreaded Sigma EX coating! I can send details pictures of those blemishes to those interested. Zoom and focus rings turn smoothly, AF is pretty fast for a lens in this category - if memory serves me right, noticeably faster than the Tamron and Sigma 70-200/2.8 I've compared it with. On my K-5 it needs the AF adjusted to +5, my Tamron 70-200/2.8 needs +6, and the FA80-200 I sold earlier, +8. So maybe this says more about the body than the lens. With that adjustment, the 100-300/4 easily beats those 2.8 zooms with 1.4x TC attached. I also have an FA300/4.5, I couldn't see any difference in sharpness between the two. The lens comes with original lens caps and hood, tripod collar, and the Sigma soft pouch. Here's a picture of a hummingbird I took in Honduras (sorry, ISO 5000 and f/8 only as I needed both the DOF and the speed to freeze the wings - I can send you the originals but if you need others I'lll go shoot some sparrows in the park down the street): And some pictures of the lens: Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling or Trading Item Condition (Key) Used Good Shipping Destinations Worldwide Shipping Charge TBD Shipping Services La Poste (French Postal Service) Accepted Payment Types PayPal Check/Money Order Other (Elaborate) Return Policy & Additional Details Return whithin 7 days in the case of a sale, buyers pays return postage. Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

03-31-2012, 08:17 AM	#3
karsten New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: arden Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	sigma 100-300mm hello I am very interested in your sigma 100-300. I would like to buy it. What are your shipping cost to Denmark? Best regards Karsten

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03-31-2012, 06:33 AM	#2
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 11,590 Feedback Score: 61 (100%)	Very capable lens!

03-31-2012, 08:35 AM	#4
nicolas1970i Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 180 Feedback Score: 22 (100%) Original Poster	Hi Karsten, I've replied by PM: shipping would be 23€, as for most of Europe. I'll wait for a swap with one of the lenses I mentioned earlier, if that doesn't happen soon then I'll sell the lens.

03-31-2012, 08:53 AM	#5
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450 Feedback Score: 105 (100%)	I absolutely adore this lens (on my D700). Amazing glass! Good luck with the trade/sale.

03-31-2012, 08:57 AM	#6
nicolas1970i Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 180 Feedback Score: 22 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks Ben! So it's good for FF too then... Don't you miss SR on your Nikon?

03-31-2012, 10:58 AM - 2 Likes	#7
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450 Feedback Score: 105 (100%)	Not at all. High-ISO performance (and Nikon's auto-ISO implementation) is so good that I just fire away. Some FF examples:

03-31-2012, 11:37 AM	#8
nicolas1970i Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 180 Feedback Score: 22 (100%) Original Poster	Very nice!

03-31-2012, 01:17 PM	#9
karsten New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: arden Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	Great pictures. It must be a stunning lens. Have a dog almost identical. Now I only need the lens.

03-31-2012, 02:03 PM	#10
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 11,590 Feedback Score: 61 (100%)	Originally posted by karsten Have a dog almost identical. Now I only need the lens.

04-01-2012, 06:37 AM	#11
L33tGreg Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 369 Feedback Score: 20 (100%)	Bump for my favorite telephoto. Nice pic too...

04-01-2012, 12:18 PM	#12
nicolas1970i Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 180 Feedback Score: 22 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks I am curently considering a couple of offers for a trade.

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04-03-2012, 06:47 AM	#13
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 1,910 Feedback Score: 26 (100%)	Free bump for a great seller and some epic glass. I haven't seen one of these for sale in forever.

04-03-2012, 07:04 AM	#14
nicolas1970i Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 180 Feedback Score: 22 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks Clint! There should (will?) be another Pentax mount Sigma rarity for sale at some point , but I don't know exactly when.

04-03-2012, 10:41 AM	#15
pghwarrior23 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 331 Feedback Score: 4 (100%)	If I hadn't recently bought the DA* 60-250 I would be all over this! Such a fantastic lens!!!