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seventysixersfan · **5 Likes**

WOW!

These won't last long, I'm sure. $499 for the awesome and rare Sigma 50-150 F2.8 EX DC HSM II.
50-150mm F2.8 EX DC HSM II Refurbished | Sigma

Last time it was offered in the Sigma Outlet Store was for $559.

As discussed here in this thread:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-price-watch/195883-refurbished-si...nses-sale.html

And Edgar does an excellent write-up of this lens here:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/lens-sample-photo-archive/196246-sigma-5...es-thread.html
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/128533-sigma-...lots-pics.html

Run, don't walk, to buy this great zoom lens at an amazing price!

TropicalMonkey · 03-01-2013, 06:30 PM

How does it compare with Tamron SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD [IF] Macro? I was considering this Tamron for some time.

Finger · 03-01-2013, 06:42 PM

Arg no Canada

Money saved I guess

zdwagner · 03-01-2013, 08:00 PM

I was curious about the Tamron myself. It was what I WAS going to buy before this deal popped up. $270 less than that Tamron. I've seen comparisons between the Tamron and the Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8, in which the Tamron rivaled it for sharpness, which is really saying something, as the Nikkor is excellent. But regardless, I jumped on this based on the pics on this site and what people have said, and the price. Also the Tamron's AF is somewhat slow; though I don't know how it compares to this particular Sigma.

sargasa · 03-01-2013, 08:15 PM

Bought one. What a bargain.

Tahts · 03-01-2013, 10:04 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks for posting this. I just bought one. I used to have one and sold it for lack of use since I usually use the 50-135 instead. I've been kicking myself ever since.

**sureshgvv** · 03-03-2013, 07:06 AM

I ordered one, does any one know if it is compatible for K30?

zdwagner · 03-03-2013, 07:58 AM

It's Pentax mount... should be.

jgmankos · 03-03-2013, 02:03 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm in for one as well.

TropicalMonkey · 03-03-2013, 03:20 PM

Are these Full Frame or APS-C format? Wondering if these will be useful with "the upcoming" full frame Pentax :-)

Edit: Wondering if DC stands for APS-C?

furryurry · 03-03-2013, 03:47 PM

AFAIK Sigma's DC lenses are meant to be used on APS-C cameras, DG on FF.
And I am also interested to know if this lens is usable on FF body.

**manishved** · 03-03-2013, 03:51 PM

Nobody knows what will be the mount for the full frame. We are all assuming it will be K-Mount.

joe.penn · 03-03-2013, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by manishved

Nobody knows what will be the mount for the full frame. We are all assuming it will be K-Mount.

Nobody knows if there will be a full-frame as they have not confirmed it - if there is one though can't see it being anything else but a K-Mount...

TropicalMonkey · 03-03-2013, 05:52 PM

If they do something new for full frame that would a huge set back. K-Mount was originally designed for full frame (35mm) films!

panoguy · 03-03-2013, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by Finger

Arg no Canada

Money saved I guess

Don't worry, if the last outlet-sale on these lenses is any indicator, they will start showing up on the PF Marketplace in about a month... for $750 or so!

**sureshgvv** · 03-04-2013, 07:06 AM

Any one got shipping notifications?

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03-01-2013, 06:30 PM	#16
TropicalMonkey Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Saint Paul Posts: 304	How does it compare with Tamron SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD [IF] Macro? I was considering this Tamron for some time.

03-01-2013, 06:42 PM	#17
Finger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Québec Posts: 121	Arg no Canada Money saved I guess

03-01-2013, 08:00 PM	#18
zdwagner Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 136	I was curious about the Tamron myself. It was what I WAS going to buy before this deal popped up. $270 less than that Tamron. I've seen comparisons between the Tamron and the Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8, in which the Tamron rivaled it for sharpness, which is really saying something, as the Nikkor is excellent. But regardless, I jumped on this based on the pics on this site and what people have said, and the price. Also the Tamron's AF is somewhat slow; though I don't know how it compares to this particular Sigma.

03-01-2013, 08:15 PM	#19
sargasa New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 16	Bought one. What a bargain.

03-01-2013, 10:04 PM - 1 Like	#20
Tahts New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 3	Thanks for posting this. I just bought one. I used to have one and sold it for lack of use since I usually use the 50-135 instead. I've been kicking myself ever since.

03-03-2013, 07:06 AM	#21
sureshgvv Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,115	I ordered one, does any one know if it is compatible for K30?

03-03-2013, 07:58 AM	#22
zdwagner Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 136	It's Pentax mount... should be.

03-03-2013, 02:03 PM	#23
jgmankos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 518	Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm in for one as well.

03-03-2013, 03:20 PM	#24
TropicalMonkey Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Saint Paul Posts: 304	Are these Full Frame or APS-C format? Wondering if these will be useful with "the upcoming" full frame Pentax :-) Edit: Wondering if DC stands for APS-C?

03-03-2013, 03:47 PM	#25
furryurry Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 786	AFAIK Sigma's DC lenses are meant to be used on APS-C cameras, DG on FF. And I am also interested to know if this lens is usable on FF body.

03-03-2013, 03:51 PM	#26
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,652	Nobody knows what will be the mount for the full frame. We are all assuming it will be K-Mount.

03-03-2013, 05:24 PM	#27
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by manishved Nobody knows what will be the mount for the full frame. We are all assuming it will be K-Mount. Nobody knows if there will be a full-frame as they have not confirmed it - if there is one though can't see it being anything else but a K-Mount...

03-03-2013, 05:52 PM	#28
TropicalMonkey Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Saint Paul Posts: 304	If they do something new for full frame that would a huge set back. K-Mount was originally designed for full frame (35mm) films!

03-03-2013, 06:52 PM	#29
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Finger Arg no Canada Money saved I guess Don't worry, if the last outlet-sale on these lenses is any indicator, they will start showing up on the PF Marketplace in about a month... for $750 or so!

03-04-2013, 07:06 AM	#30
sureshgvv Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,115	Any one got shipping notifications?

Sigma 50-150 F2.8 EX DC HSM II Refurbished- $499 at Sigma Outlet

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