It's BACK! Sigma 50-150mm F/2.8 EX DC HSM II Refurbished- $499 at Sigma Outlet

**seventysixersfan** · 09:52 AM

***EDIT: DEAD LINK *** No longer available!!

Not sure how many they have, but just saw this pop up today. $499 for an excellent fast telephoto lens. Supply may not last long!

50-150mm F2.8 EX DC HSM II Refurbished | Sigma

See previous thread here:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-price-watch/217070-sigma-50-150-f2...ma-outlet.html

jsherman999 · 08-08-2013, 10:04 AM

Jump on that baby!!!!

**seventysixersfan** · 08-08-2013, 10:06 AM

Oh, man, it seems to have already sold out! The "order" link was active when I originally posted this a few minutes ago, but now I see it has changed to "backordered." They must have only had 1 or 2 available. Sorry to raise any hopes!!

**seventysixersfan** · 08-08-2013, 10:08 AM

Here is my recommendation for anyone really determined to get this lens refurbished from Sigma Outlet. Bookmark the Sigma store link above and visit it every morning. One day it might just pop up for you, where the "backorder" button changes to "order"! I check the Sigma Outlet every day and it RARELY has any new offerings, which is why I was surprised this morning to see the 50-150 listed.

kenafein · 08-08-2013, 10:33 AM

I was just able to add it to my cart.

JinDesu · 08-08-2013, 10:37 AM

I was also able to add it to my cart.

Not sure if I want it though... hnnnghhhhh... I prefer the DA*50-135...

**seventysixersfan** · 08-08-2013, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

I was also able to add it to my cart.

You can add it with the backorder button, but when you go to check out, it will say that the Pentax version is sold out and please remove it from your cart...

Kenafein-- did you buy it?

JinDesu · 08-08-2013, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

You can add it with the backorder button, but when you go to check out, it will say that the Pentax version is sold out and please remove it from your cart...

Kenafein-- did you buy it?

You are correct. I was hesitant to try checking out and seeing when it'd say it wasn't available because the last time I did that, I ended up purchasing tickets to a random show just to prove a point.

**seventysixersfan** · 08-08-2013, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Not sure if I want it though... hnnnghhhhh... I prefer the DA*50-135...

If you need WR, then stick with DA 50-135. But numerous comparison tests done by other PF Forum Members show that the Sigma 50-150 has faster AF than the Pentax SDM. plus it's a little longer reach...

kenafein · 08-08-2013, 10:48 AM

I didn't buy it. I am not in the market, but I hope someone grabs it, if it's for grabbing.

Edgar_in_Indy · 08-08-2013, 10:53 AM

Last time Sigma outlet sold a bunch of these, I contacted them and I was assured that it was all of their old inventory and they would not have anymore to list. Anytime a 50-150mm shows up now, I think you can assume it is probably just an odd lens that had already been sold and then returned.

JinDesu · 08-08-2013, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

If you need WR, then stick with DA 50-135. But numerous comparison tests done by other PF Forum Members show that the Sigma 50-150 has faster AF than the Pentax SDM. plus it's a little longer reach...

Yes - it's for the WR. I'm currently juggling between the 50-135 and the 60-250 when I get the k-5IIs.

The Sigma compares wonderfully, and people should jump on this as it becomes available.

**seventysixersfan** · 08-08-2013, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy

Last time Sigma outlet sold a bunch of these, I contacted them and I was assured that it was all of their old inventory and they would not have anymore to list. Anytime a 50-150mm shows up now, I think you can assume it is probably just an odd lens that had already been sold and then returned.

Good to know. I think this may happen also with their Sigma 30mm f/1.4 (original version). I saw one listed briefly but then it was gone in a few hours, so clearly it's just a limited number -- probably NOT old stock. Last time, the 50-150 was available for several days, indicating there were quite a few to be had. It helps to be lucky!!

jsherman999 · 08-08-2013, 11:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JinDesu

... the last time I did that, I ended up purchasing tickets to a random show just to prove a point.

You weren't fired up to see the Fresh Beat Band?

JinDesu · 08-08-2013, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

You weren't fired up to see the Fresh Beat Band?

Well I enjoyed watching the show, but regardless it was an "oh shit" moment when it said "your payment has been approved" when I was expecting to be rejected.

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08-08-2013, 10:04 AM	#2
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Jump on that baby!!!!

08-08-2013, 10:06 AM	#3
seventysixersfan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054 Original Poster	Oh, man, it seems to have already sold out! The "order" link was active when I originally posted this a few minutes ago, but now I see it has changed to "backordered." They must have only had 1 or 2 available. Sorry to raise any hopes!!

08-08-2013, 10:08 AM	#4
seventysixersfan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054 Original Poster	Here is my recommendation for anyone really determined to get this lens refurbished from Sigma Outlet. Bookmark the Sigma store link above and visit it every morning. One day it might just pop up for you, where the "backorder" button changes to "order"! I check the Sigma Outlet every day and it RARELY has any new offerings, which is why I was surprised this morning to see the 50-150 listed.

08-08-2013, 10:33 AM	#5
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	I was just able to add it to my cart.

08-08-2013, 10:37 AM	#6
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I was also able to add it to my cart. Not sure if I want it though... hnnnghhhhh... I prefer the DA*50-135...

08-08-2013, 10:45 AM	#7
seventysixersfan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054 Original Poster	Originally posted by JinDesu I was also able to add it to my cart. You can add it with the backorder button, but when you go to check out, it will say that the Pentax version is sold out and please remove it from your cart... Kenafein-- did you buy it?

08-08-2013, 10:46 AM	#8
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by seventysixersfan You can add it with the backorder button, but when you go to check out, it will say that the Pentax version is sold out and please remove it from your cart... Kenafein-- did you buy it? You are correct. I was hesitant to try checking out and seeing when it'd say it wasn't available because the last time I did that, I ended up purchasing tickets to a random show just to prove a point.

08-08-2013, 10:47 AM	#9
seventysixersfan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054 Original Poster	Originally posted by JinDesu Not sure if I want it though... hnnnghhhhh... I prefer the DA*50-135... If you need WR, then stick with DA 50-135. But numerous comparison tests done by other PF Forum Members show that the Sigma 50-150 has faster AF than the Pentax SDM. plus it's a little longer reach...

08-08-2013, 10:48 AM	#10
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	I didn't buy it. I am not in the market, but I hope someone grabs it, if it's for grabbing.

08-08-2013, 10:53 AM	#11
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Last time Sigma outlet sold a bunch of these, I contacted them and I was assured that it was all of their old inventory and they would not have anymore to list. Anytime a 50-150mm shows up now, I think you can assume it is probably just an odd lens that had already been sold and then returned.

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08-08-2013, 10:54 AM	#12
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by seventysixersfan If you need WR, then stick with DA 50-135. But numerous comparison tests done by other PF Forum Members show that the Sigma 50-150 has faster AF than the Pentax SDM. plus it's a little longer reach... Yes - it's for the WR. I'm currently juggling between the 50-135 and the 60-250 when I get the k-5IIs. The Sigma compares wonderfully, and people should jump on this as it becomes available.

08-08-2013, 10:58 AM	#13
seventysixersfan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054 Original Poster	Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy Last time Sigma outlet sold a bunch of these, I contacted them and I was assured that it was all of their old inventory and they would not have anymore to list. Anytime a 50-150mm shows up now, I think you can assume it is probably just an odd lens that had already been sold and then returned. Good to know. I think this may happen also with their Sigma 30mm f/1.4 (original version). I saw one listed briefly but then it was gone in a few hours, so clearly it's just a limited number -- probably NOT old stock. Last time, the 50-150 was available for several days, indicating there were quite a few to be had. It helps to be lucky!!

08-08-2013, 11:13 AM - 1 Like	#14
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by JinDesu ... the last time I did that, I ended up purchasing tickets to a random show just to prove a point. You weren't fired up to see the Fresh Beat Band?

08-08-2013, 11:21 AM	#15
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by jsherman999 You weren't fired up to see the Fresh Beat Band? Well I enjoyed watching the show, but regardless it was an "oh shit" moment when it said "your payment has been approved" when I was expecting to be rejected.