[stormtech]

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Sigma 50-500mm f4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens for Pentax

Asking Price
1250.00 USD reduced to $1200.00 reduced to $1150.00

Item Location
Pennsylvania (United States)

Item Description
Up for sale is the latest version of the Sigma 50-500mm f4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM zoom lens for Pentax cameras (Bigma BigmaOS). I acquired this lens through a trade with a friend of mine who bought it new from B&H in December 2011.

The lens is super clean and has been very well cared for. No marks at all on the exterior. All lens elements are clean and clear with no visible dust in the lens at all.

Optical Stabilization (OS) works perfectly as if should as well as the Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for focusing. It is amazingly fast and silent.

I took some test shots on my K-5 linked below. The first 3 of the green bird house are taken at 500mm, f6.3, f7.1, f8, and f9 respectively. There are also a couple of random test images in that set.

Bigma Test Images 1

Also in the following link is a set of images I took of a local canoe race recently. This was my first outing with the lens, and probably could have done better with some of my settings. Also I was shooting in harsh conditions with direct noon sun and over open water where a polarizing filter may have helped quite a bit.

Bigma canoe race pics

Here is the Pentax Forum review page for this lens:

Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 OS HSM Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

Included with this sale:

Sigma 50-500 lens with both original lens caps
Original Sigma case with 2 straps
Both original lens hoods (standard + APS-C)
Original box with paperwork
Marumi 95mm UV filter ($115 new)
Arca-swiss lens plate ($45 new)

Shipping: Shipping will be by USPS Priority Mail at the actual cost. The packaged shipping weight of the lens of 9 pounds and will ship from zip 15832.

Payment: Payment will be accepted via PayPal with no fees assessed to the buyer.

If you have any questions, please ask!

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

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
United States

Shipping Charge
Actual USPS Priority Mail (9#)

Shipping Services
USPS Priority Mail

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
If I have not described the lens properly, or it is DOA, buyer may return if notified within 3 days of receipt. Buyer pays return shipping.

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

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Last edited by stormtech; 06-13-2013 at 05:16 AM.

[pearsaab]

a great lens and a great guy!!! thumbs up if you need this lens!!!!

[GaryH]

Bump for a great lens from a great guy.

[LaurenOE]

Great lens! It took some time for me to get used to using mine, but now I love it! Bump for a great lens from a great guy!

This was shot with the Bigma!

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[stormtech]

Thanks for the bumps - what a great community we have here!

My PM inbox has been quiet however - all I hear is.................cricket...................cricket..............................

Reducing the price to $1200 plus actual shipping to US addresses.

[Docrwm]

Stan is one of the good guys. Buy with confidence!

[stormtech]

No love for the Bigma I guess.......

This is the newest version that is sharp right out to 500mm - silent reliable HSM focusing in like-new condition.

Please remember that this lens comes with an expensive Marumi high quality UV/protective filter and an arca-swiss plate.

Reducing the price to $1150 plus actual shipping to US addresses.

[pearsaab]

i can't believe no one wants this lens...it is awesome...bumpity bump!!

[sphenodont]

Wanting it is one thing. Getting spousal approval is quite another.

[windjammer]

wanting it is one thing. Getting spousal approval is quite another.

ditto!

[Jack]

Remember, it's easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission

[MegaPower]

This lens is sharp sharp sharp.
I still own it now.

[Weevil]

i can't believe no one wants this lens...it is awesome...bumpity bump!!

the thing is that one can get a sigma 150-500mm brand new for less than you are asking for. Not sure many would like to pay more for the 50-150mm reach for a super telephoto. And the reviews tend to put them on the same level of IQ etc.
(and in Canada, if it is from a canadian reseller we get the warranty transfer)
that's mabe why ... ???

I am in the market for such a lense, but this is my point of view...
regards

[panoguy]

the thing is that one can get a sigma 150-500mm brand new for less than you are asking for. Not sure many would like to pay more for the 50-150mm reach for a super telephoto. And the reviews tend to put them on the same level of IQ etc.
(and in Canada, if it is from a canadian reseller we get the warranty transfer)
that's mabe why ... ???

I am in the market for such a lense, but this is my point of view...
regards

A 150-500 in Canada (with warranty) is not less, and is also a different lens. [Please note, moderators will soon remove your comment on price, along with my response, so hopefully the rest of this post remains!] I've owned both the 150-500 OS and the 50-500 OS, at the same time, and I only have the 50-500mm now. The 50-500 is lighter, shorter, sharper wide open, far better IQ at ~150mm, and of course can go down to 50mm! If you are in the market for such a lens, you should consider why Sigma makes and sells both models...

[Francis]

Would warranty be void outside of the US?