400,500mm ???

**jpzk** · 02-25-2010, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by wildman

About 12x
12x mag would require about a 600mm Fl lens on a full frame.

Thanks Wildman,

In that case, I am saving myself tons of $$ using this set up.
Cheers.

JP

powdablu21 · 02-26-2010, 06:16 PM

I really appreciate you all you guys great input. Your input is well teken! I went to a local camera shop to remain nameless and since i didnt have a Nikon or Canon, they pretty much blew me off not even offering input on the sigma lenses even though they had a wall full of sigma lenses. I thought the arrogance was a little much. I was planning on buying a bit of other stuff, but decided to go online instead. I know it isnt much, but they probably lost a couple grand over the next year or so from me. At any rate, I think for the time being, I will be going with the sigma 150-500 until I can afford a nice 2.8 400...thanks again! Im sure ill be back...

Marc Sabatella · 02-27-2010, 01:23 PM

Well, chances are they didn'*t have* any lenses to offer you. If they don't carry Pentax cameras or lenses, they probably don't carry Sigma lenses for Pentax, either.

**ChipB** · 02-28-2010, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by powdablu21

I really appreciate you all you guys great input. Your input is well teken! I went to a local camera shop to remain nameless and since i didnt have a Nikon or Canon, they pretty much blew me off not even offering input on the sigma lenses even though they had a wall full of sigma lenses. I thought the arrogance was a little much. I was planning on buying a bit of other stuff, but decided to go online instead. I know it isnt much, but they probably lost a couple grand over the next year or so from me. At any rate, I think for the time being, I will be going with the sigma 150-500 until I can afford a nice 2.8 400...thanks again! Im sure ill be back...

Sounds like a certain, un-named, camera shop in Austin (and the only one, I might add) who shall remain un-named to protect the guilty!!

f8orbust · 03-12-2010, 02:48 PM

I,m not sure if I can advertise on behalf of my local camera stores but today I saw a used Sigma EX 500mm/4.5 DG HSM Pentax K AF fit for..........

£2,499

Ouch

But in case you or anybody else is interested:

Tel: 0207 379 0200

strand@Icegroup.co.uk

Phil

**Just1MoreDave** · 03-12-2010, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by f8orbust

I,m not sure if I can advertise on behalf of my local camera stores but today I saw a used Sigma EX 500mm/4.5 DG HSM Pentax K AF fit for..........

£2,499

Not a bad price. The lens is $4700 at B&H, and a currency coverter says your price equals about $3800.

03-12-2010, 02:48 PM	#20
f8orbust Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greenwich, SE London, UK Posts: 36	Sigma EX 500 for sale in Strand LCE London I,m not sure if I can advertise on behalf of my local camera stores but today I saw a used Sigma EX 500mm/4.5 DG HSM Pentax K AF fit for.......... £2,499 Ouch But in case you or anybody else is interested: Tel: 0207 379 0200 strand@Icegroup.co.uk Phil

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powdablu21 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: texas Posts: 25 Original Poster	I really appreciate you all you guys great input. Your input is well teken! I went to a local camera shop to remain nameless and since i didnt have a Nikon or Canon, they pretty much blew me off not even offering input on the sigma lenses even though they had a wall full of sigma lenses. I thought the arrogance was a little much. I was planning on buying a bit of other stuff, but decided to go online instead. I know it isnt much, but they probably lost a couple grand over the next year or so from me. At any rate, I think for the time being, I will be going with the sigma 150-500 until I can afford a nice 2.8 400...thanks again! Im sure ill be back...

02-27-2010, 01:23 PM	#18
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Well, chances are they didn't have any lenses to offer you. If they don't carry Pentax cameras or lenses, they probably don't carry Sigma lenses for Pentax, either.

02-28-2010, 11:07 AM	#19
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,717	Originally posted by powdablu21 I really appreciate you all you guys great input. Your input is well teken! I went to a local camera shop to remain nameless and since i didnt have a Nikon or Canon, they pretty much blew me off not even offering input on the sigma lenses even though they had a wall full of sigma lenses. I thought the arrogance was a little much. I was planning on buying a bit of other stuff, but decided to go online instead. I know it isnt much, but they probably lost a couple grand over the next year or so from me. At any rate, I think for the time being, I will be going with the sigma 150-500 until I can afford a nice 2.8 400...thanks again! Im sure ill be back... Sounds like a certain, un-named, camera shop in Austin (and the only one, I might add) who shall remain un-named to protect the guilty!!

03-12-2010, 02:54 PM	#21
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by f8orbust I,m not sure if I can advertise on behalf of my local camera stores but today I saw a used Sigma EX 500mm/4.5 DG HSM Pentax K AF fit for.......... £2,499 Not a bad price. The lens is $4700 at B&H, and a currency coverter says your price equals about $3800.