ebay: Sigma AF 400 f5.6 (non-apo) FOR PARTS!!!

ebay: Sigma AF 400 f5.6 (non-apo) FOR PARTS!!! · 09:17 AM

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$200 shipped, not a bad lens for the price, a cheap alternative to birding....

EXC Condition Sigma AF Tele Multi Coated Lens for Pentax w Filter from Japan | eBay

**boriscleto** · 05-04-2015, 09:24 AM

Problem is the non-APO kinda sucks. Beware of element separation too.

Stavri · 05-04-2015, 09:31 AM

I've owned all versions of the sigma 400 f5.6 including the telemacro. the non-apo sigma is the worst performer of the bunch. The AF 72mm models suffer from gear stripping and mid-element lens separation. This sample seems to be in good condition. It think is a good buy for someone who wants to try the range of the lens (400/5.6 FF or 600/f5.6 in Aps-C). You need a good tripod/gimbal head, good light conditions, patience and good post-processing skills to produce nice images..

**crewl1** · 05-04-2015, 09:53 AM

They always look good until you shine a light into it and see the spots of separating elements in the middle that cannot be repaired.

Been there, done that.

Last edited by crewl1; 05-04-2015 at 10:14 AM.

CarlG · 05-04-2015, 10:11 AM

I disagree, USD200 is a lot if "Part of the middle lens has been removed,But no effect photogenic too." This is just a nice looking plastic tube.

**crewl1** · 05-04-2015, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by CarlG

I disagree, USD200 is a lot if "Part of the middle lens has been removed,But no effect photogenic too." This is just a nice looking plastic tube.

HaHa, I did not even read the description - right, not worth it. Will edit above.

Stavri · 05-04-2015, 10:24 AM

That by definition ceases to be a lens..........

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05-04-2015, 09:24 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Problem is the non-APO kinda sucks. Beware of element separation too.

05-04-2015, 09:31 AM	#3
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832 Original Poster	I've owned all versions of the sigma 400 f5.6 including the telemacro. the non-apo sigma is the worst performer of the bunch. The AF 72mm models suffer from gear stripping and mid-element lens separation. This sample seems to be in good condition. It think is a good buy for someone who wants to try the range of the lens (400/5.6 FF or 600/f5.6 in Aps-C). You need a good tripod/gimbal head, good light conditions, patience and good post-processing skills to produce nice images..

05-04-2015, 09:53 AM	#4
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	They always look good until you shine a light into it and see the spots of separating elements in the middle that cannot be repaired. Been there, done that. Last edited by crewl1; 05-04-2015 at 10:14 AM.

05-04-2015, 10:11 AM	#5
CarlG Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 417	I disagree, USD200 is a lot if "Part of the middle lens has been removed,But no effect photogenic too." This is just a nice looking plastic tube.

05-04-2015, 10:14 AM	#6
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by CarlG I disagree, USD200 is a lot if "Part of the middle lens has been removed,But no effect photogenic too." This is just a nice looking plastic tube. HaHa, I did not even read the description - right, not worth it. Will edit above.

05-04-2015, 10:24 AM	#7
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832 Original Poster	That by definition ceases to be a lens..........

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