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 · 03-30-2013, 05:45 PM

When you are testing focus accuracy, I suggest that you do not shoot at subjects closer than about 3 meters, since focus accuracy can be a bit unpredictable closer than that.

Douge · 03-30-2013, 05:51 PM

Thanks, ya I agree.

I had forgotten about some of the discussion here, and when I got in less than 3 meters the focus was all wonky. Eventually I recalled people mentioning something about this, and moved back a bit. Then I got more consistent results.

wed7 · 03-31-2013, 05:34 PM

will this work with tamron tc's?

**sergysergy** · 03-31-2013, 09:50 PM

It does with the 1.4 Pz-af

skamalpreet · 04-01-2013, 10:54 AM

Thought I should mention it......I have been lugging around this lens on my K5 for the past two weekends and no less than 3 people have commented what a wonderful 'camera' it is...just by looking at it from a distance...
and one was a member of the Boston Photography Club while the other was starting on 'Specialized Photography' Classes and the third said he used a Nikon D90...
Duh.......if all this was true they would know that it is not the 'Camera'

Edgar_in_Indy · 04-01-2013, 12:12 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by skamalpreet

I have been lugging around this lens on my K5 for the past two weekends and no less than 3 people have commented what a wonderful 'camera' it is...just by looking at it from a distance...

I also get regular compliments and questions when using the 50-150mm. I know that opinions are mixed on the Sigma "crinkle" finish, but I've always thought the lens looked very sharp on my camera. The manufacturing of the lens seems to be of very high quality, and people who don't even know much about photography can tell that the lens is a cut above the ordinary. I don't have any pics of the lens on my white K-30 yet, but here are some pics of it on my old K-x:

wed7 · 04-01-2013, 09:07 PM

kindly show with the k-30!

~with that (k-x or k-30) set up, what kind of camera strap would you advise? thank you

Edgar_in_Indy · 04-01-2013, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by wed7

kindly show with the k-30!

I happen to have a Nikon D7000 laying around here (it's for sale!) so I might take advantage of the situation and use the Nikon to take some pictures of the K-30 with the 50-150mm.

Originally posted by wed7

~with that (k-x or k-30) set up, what kind of camera strap would you advise? thank you

I don't use a strap with the K-30. With my K-x I used the original Pentax neck strap, but I never bothered installing the Pentax strap on my K-30. I don't find the combo of the K-30 and 50-150mm difficult to handle at all. I've thought about buying one of the hand-straps, and will probably do so in the future.

Edgar_in_Indy · 04-01-2013, 11:37 PM - **1 Like**

Okay, I just took some shots of my K-30 with the 50-150mm. Photographing something that is 50% glossy white and 50% matte black is rather challenging, but here's what I've got so far.

wed7 · 04-02-2013, 12:48 AM

That was fast Edgar! (Just the exposure, lol.)

re strap: I usually use hand strap on my k-3m but with that size and for my purpose (events) I think I need a reliable/better shoulder strap.

Thanks

skamalpreet · 04-02-2013, 07:39 AM

The results on the K5 are fairly good...the three below which I took last weekend.....cropped to half their original size....a 100% crop would have been just fine......the only concern being with small objects is that the auto-focus it is generally a hit or a miss. Not sure if it is the large sensor problem of the K5 or something with the lens..

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**sureshgvv** · 04-02-2013, 07:49 AM

Nice Shots Kamalpreet and Edgar. I got my camera and lens back yesterday and did some quick tests on a Not So stationary Subject(my kid) and all of them were tack Sharp. After the firm ware upgrade, the focus in live view is working.

Douge · 04-02-2013, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by skamalpreet

The results on the K5 are fairly good...the three below which I took last weekend.....cropped to half their original size....a 100% crop would have been just fine......the only concern being with small objects is that the auto-focus it is generally a hit or a miss. Not sure if it is the large sensor problem of the K5 or something with the lens..

Watching its back | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Spring is here | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Finally! The sun is out | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Love that shot of the gray bird Kamalpree. So sharp!

skamalpreet · 04-02-2013, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by Douge

Love that shot of the gray bird Kamalpree. So sharp!

Thanks Douge...There were a few more including those of seagulls in flight made possible by the K5. Will post them soon

sargasa · 04-02-2013, 04:46 PM

Definitely, I am the last to receive one. Russian express mail is so express

Mine, I guess, has new firmware cause LiveView is working on my K-01. AF speed is fast and on par with original Pentax lenses on K-01. And no calibration needed, contrast af is always accurate. Thanks to OP for posting such a great deal !

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04-01-2013, 11:37 PM - 1 Like	#234
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Okay, I just took some shots of my K-30 with the 50-150mm. Photographing something that is 50% glossy white and 50% matte black is rather challenging, but here's what I've got so far. Last edited by Edgar_in_Indy; 04-02-2013 at 08:22 AM.

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skamalpreet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 150	Thought I should mention it......I have been lugging around this lens on my K5 for the past two weekends and no less than 3 people have commented what a wonderful 'camera' it is...just by looking at it from a distance... and one was a member of the Boston Photography Club while the other was starting on 'Specialized Photography' Classes and the third said he used a Nikon D90... Duh.......if all this was true they would know that it is not the 'Camera'

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Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by skamalpreet I have been lugging around this lens on my K5 for the past two weekends and no less than 3 people have commented what a wonderful 'camera' it is...just by looking at it from a distance... I also get regular compliments and questions when using the 50-150mm. I know that opinions are mixed on the Sigma "crinkle" finish, but I've always thought the lens looked very sharp on my camera. The manufacturing of the lens seems to be of very high quality, and people who don't even know much about photography can tell that the lens is a cut above the ordinary. I don't have any pics of the lens on my white K-30 yet, but here are some pics of it on my old K-x:

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wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	kindly show with the k-30! ~with that (k-x or k-30) set up, what kind of camera strap would you advise? thank you

04-01-2013, 11:05 PM	#233
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by wed7 kindly show with the k-30! I happen to have a Nikon D7000 laying around here (it's for sale!) so I might take advantage of the situation and use the Nikon to take some pictures of the K-30 with the 50-150mm. Originally posted by wed7 ~with that (k-x or k-30) set up, what kind of camera strap would you advise? thank you I don't use a strap with the K-30. With my K-x I used the original Pentax neck strap, but I never bothered installing the Pentax strap on my K-30. I don't find the combo of the K-30 and 50-150mm difficult to handle at all. I've thought about buying one of the hand-straps, and will probably do so in the future.

04-02-2013, 12:48 AM	#235
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	That was fast Edgar! (Just the exposure, lol.) re strap: I usually use hand strap on my k-3m but with that size and for my purpose (events) I think I need a reliable/better shoulder strap. Thanks

04-02-2013, 07:39 AM	#236
skamalpreet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 150	The results on the K5 are fairly good...the three below which I took last weekend.....cropped to half their original size....a 100% crop would have been just fine......the only concern being with small objects is that the auto-focus it is generally a hit or a miss. Not sure if it is the large sensor problem of the K5 or something with the lens.. Watching its back \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Spring is here \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Finally! The sun is out \| Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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sureshgvv Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,115	Nice Shots Kamalpreet and Edgar. I got my camera and lens back yesterday and did some quick tests on a Not So stationary Subject(my kid) and all of them were tack Sharp. After the firm ware upgrade, the focus in live view is working.

04-02-2013, 10:10 AM	#238
Douge Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 301	Originally posted by skamalpreet The results on the K5 are fairly good...the three below which I took last weekend.....cropped to half their original size....a 100% crop would have been just fine......the only concern being with small objects is that the auto-focus it is generally a hit or a miss. Not sure if it is the large sensor problem of the K5 or something with the lens.. Watching its back \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Spring is here \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Finally! The sun is out \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Love that shot of the gray bird Kamalpree. So sharp!

04-02-2013, 11:10 AM	#239
skamalpreet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 150	Originally posted by Douge Love that shot of the gray bird Kamalpree. So sharp! Thanks Douge...There were a few more including those of seagulls in flight made possible by the K5. Will post them soon

04-02-2013, 04:46 PM	#240
sargasa New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 16	Definitely, I am the last to receive one. Russian express mail is so express Mine, I guess, has new firmware cause LiveView is working on my K-01. AF speed is fast and on par with original Pentax lenses on K-01. And no calibration needed, contrast af is always accurate. Thanks to OP for posting such a great deal !