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

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!

Edgar_in_Indy · 03-15-2013, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by TropicalMonkey

If we just send the lens for firmware update, can't we tune focusing, if needed, ourselves?

Maybe, maybe not. My K-30 doesn't have as much control over autofocus adjustment as I would like. I've seen lenses where the maximum adjustment (-10 or +10) was not enough, and there can also be times when the adjustments aren't precise enough. I think my K-30 only has 10 degrees of adjustment in each direction. For a lens with an extremely thin depth of field, the perfect adjustment may lie between two of the given adjustment points.

Jerome Welch · 03-15-2013, 12:31 PM - **1 Like**

K01 with Sigma 50-150. I'm just starting to mess with the K01 with this lens. Very bright and sunny day here in Florida. I'm a complete Pentax novice. No PP on this.

skamalpreet · 03-15-2013, 12:32 PM

That is correct. I had to dial in -10 when shooting wide open at the long end but even then it was barely there. I had to send my K5 as well with the lens. Just spoke to them and they said it is done and will be shipped today. Unfortunately they do not have Saturday deliveries

**sergysergy** · 03-15-2013, 01:08 PM

any thoughts on why some lenses need a firmware update (to focus in LV) and others don't? can it be related to the camera and its firmware too?

gda13 · 03-15-2013, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by sergysergy

any thoughts on why some lenses need a firmware update (to focus in LV) and others don't? can it be related to the camera and its firmware too?

I tend to agree with the "New Old Stock" hypothesis at least for some of them and as one poster mentioned they had a correspondence with a service rep that seems to back that up. I had my suspicions when I first unboxed my copy because everything in the box looked as I would expect it to if it were brand new...paperwork, accessories etc...it even smelled new

so all in all a superb deal!

skamalpreet · 03-15-2013, 01:57 PM

Guess I recieved a refurbished coipy as LV worked fine on mine and the box was torn from one side...till the time it works I am fine

**sergysergy** · 03-15-2013, 02:20 PM

As long as all of them work I guess it doesn't make a difference

gda13 · 03-15-2013, 02:36 PM

I don't think it does. I purchased this lens with the understanding that it was refurbished and without any reservations as such. I have had very positive and trouble free experiences buying refurbished electronics at substantial savings. In fact I have never had a problem with any refurbished item being defective which is more than I can say for some new items I have bought. Although YMMV.

selar · 03-15-2013, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by gda13

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How do you put those signature banners in Tapatalk

**sergysergy** · 03-15-2013, 02:41 PM

My suggestion: 90 day warranty = 90 days using it (just in case)

gda13 · 03-15-2013, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by selar

How do you put those signature banners in Tapatalk

In the main settings for the app there is a specific setting for the signature which you can customize.

Originally posted by sergysergy

My suggestion: 90 day warranty = 90 days using it (just in case)

Definitely.

skamalpreet · 03-18-2013, 06:57 PM

Received the lens back along with my K5. Apart from the beautiful packaging these sent the two in no change. I am still dialling in -10 to the same effect. Wondows what calibration was carried out by Sigma. Total waste of time and money.

TropicalMonkey · 03-18-2013, 07:10 PM

How do we determine if the lens needs firmware update or not? Is there a way to check the current firmware version of this lens using a K5?
Mine actually focuses pretty close, with very little front focusing.

Edgar_in_Indy · 03-18-2013, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by TropicalMonkey

How do we determine if the lens needs firmware update or not? Is there a way to check the current firmware version of this lens using a K5?
Mine actually focuses pretty close, with very little front focusing.

There is a problem with autofocus in liveview on the old firmware. When you try to autofocus in liveview, the lens will just go all the way through the focus range and then give up without achieving focus. The newer firmware corrects that problem. Some people don't worry about updating the firmware since they don't ever expect to have much need to use the lens in liveview.

gda13 · 03-19-2013, 12:26 PM

Impressive turn around time from Sigma as was mentioned in this thread, just got a notice that my lens and k5 have been shipped out. On the work order it states that the firmware was updated and the AF data was adjusted...fingers crossed.

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03-15-2013, 10:32 AM	#151
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by TropicalMonkey If we just send the lens for firmware update, can't we tune focusing, if needed, ourselves? Maybe, maybe not. My K-30 doesn't have as much control over autofocus adjustment as I would like. I've seen lenses where the maximum adjustment (-10 or +10) was not enough, and there can also be times when the adjustments aren't precise enough. I think my K-30 only has 10 degrees of adjustment in each direction. For a lens with an extremely thin depth of field, the perfect adjustment may lie between two of the given adjustment points.

03-15-2013, 12:32 PM	#153
skamalpreet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 150	That is correct. I had to dial in -10 when shooting wide open at the long end but even then it was barely there. I had to send my K5 as well with the lens. Just spoke to them and they said it is done and will be shipped today. Unfortunately they do not have Saturday deliveries

03-15-2013, 01:08 PM	#154
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	any thoughts on why some lenses need a firmware update (to focus in LV) and others don't? can it be related to the camera and its firmware too?

03-15-2013, 01:31 PM	#155
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by sergysergy any thoughts on why some lenses need a firmware update (to focus in LV) and others don't? can it be related to the camera and its firmware too? I tend to agree with the "New Old Stock" hypothesis at least for some of them and as one poster mentioned they had a correspondence with a service rep that seems to back that up. I had my suspicions when I first unboxed my copy because everything in the box looked as I would expect it to if it were brand new...paperwork, accessories etc...it even smelled new so all in all a superb deal!

03-15-2013, 01:57 PM	#156
skamalpreet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 150	Guess I recieved a refurbished coipy as LV worked fine on mine and the box was torn from one side...till the time it works I am fine

03-15-2013, 02:20 PM	#157
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	As long as all of them work I guess it doesn't make a difference

03-15-2013, 02:36 PM	#158
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	I don't think it does. I purchased this lens with the understanding that it was refurbished and without any reservations as such. I have had very positive and trouble free experiences buying refurbished electronics at substantial savings. In fact I have never had a problem with any refurbished item being defective which is more than I can say for some new items I have bought. Although YMMV.

03-15-2013, 02:39 PM	#159
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by gda13 Sent from my Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 2 How do you put those signature banners in Tapatalk

03-15-2013, 02:41 PM	#160
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	My suggestion: 90 day warranty = 90 days using it (just in case)

03-15-2013, 03:48 PM	#161
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by selar How do you put those signature banners in Tapatalk In the main settings for the app there is a specific setting for the signature which you can customize. Originally posted by sergysergy My suggestion: 90 day warranty = 90 days using it (just in case) Definitely.

03-18-2013, 06:57 PM	#162
skamalpreet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 150	Received the lens back along with my K5. Apart from the beautiful packaging these sent the two in no change. I am still dialling in -10 to the same effect. Wondows what calibration was carried out by Sigma. Total waste of time and money.

03-18-2013, 07:10 PM	#163
TropicalMonkey Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Saint Paul Posts: 304	How do we determine if the lens needs firmware update or not? Is there a way to check the current firmware version of this lens using a K5? Mine actually focuses pretty close, with very little front focusing.

03-18-2013, 07:39 PM	#164
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by TropicalMonkey How do we determine if the lens needs firmware update or not? Is there a way to check the current firmware version of this lens using a K5? Mine actually focuses pretty close, with very little front focusing. There is a problem with autofocus in liveview on the old firmware. When you try to autofocus in liveview, the lens will just go all the way through the focus range and then give up without achieving focus. The newer firmware corrects that problem. Some people don't worry about updating the firmware since they don't ever expect to have much need to use the lens in liveview.

03-19-2013, 12:26 PM	#165
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Impressive turn around time from Sigma as was mentioned in this thread, just got a notice that my lens and k5 have been shipped out. On the work order it states that the firmware was updated and the AF data was adjusted...fingers crossed.