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Sigma 100-300 F4 - Price Drop - As is - Read Description Carefully
Asking Price
650.00 USD
Item Location
Phoenix, AZ (United States)
Item Description
For Sale:
An early version of the Sigma 100-300 F4 lens.
This is the lens with a great reputation for image sharpness, but it has a quirky side. See link below..
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/288879-sigm...ml#post3161437
This lens is one of "those" lenses that is inconsistent at f4. I'm not a professional, but I do have some paying jobs that require confidence in my equipment. I can no longer use this lens with confidence, so I am selling it at what I consider below market value due to the back focusing issues.
It is important to note, the back focusing is not a 100% miss 100% of the time, but it does happen often enough to frustrate and aggravate me. The final straw was when I was forced to do a reshoot, thus costing me time and money as well. Luckily it was something I COULD reshoot, but I can't take any more chances. When it does perform, it is stellar, to the point I have acquired a newer version to replace this one.
I will note the focus has improved with my K3 as stated in the thread referenced, but I can't, in good conscience, be all praise and hyperbole. So here is you chance to get this out of production and rarely available lens for a little less.
This lens has spent the last 5 years with me in the field chasing critters as well as sports and portrait work. Focus is screw-drive, and fast. The glass is excellent, no cracks, dust, chips, fungus or scratches. It was last cleaned by CRIS about 1 year ago when I attempted to fix the back focus issues. I was not as lucky as others, in that CRIS told me they could not acquire parts. Others have actually had their lens' electronics replaced which resolved the issue.
There is some minor cosmetic wear and tear, but it is limited to minor smudges and scuffs on the lens hood, tripod mount and barrel as well as a little coating deterioration here and there. However, I would still classify it as cosmetically "Good". I will post a couple pictures as I get a chance, but this is not being sold as a museum piece.
I'm selling the lens as-is because I feel my description is accurate with enough information for a buyer to make an informed decision. You get a wonderfully performing fast zoom that rivals many primes at a price that takes in account it's not a perfect copy.
Keep in mind, not ALL camera/lens combos suffer from back focus with this lens, but MY K3 and K5iis did. So, if you feel you can't pass up an amazing lens at a bargain price and you are willing to accept its limitations shoot me a PM.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Good
Shipping Destinations
United States
Shipping Charge
Actual
Shipping Services
USPS Priority Mail Insured
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
Lens being sold as-is. Please read item description carefully.
Please send me a
private message if interested in the item!
Last edited by nomadkng; 11-24-2015 at 09:23 AM.