Sigma 150-500 lens
Feb 4, 2014 11:52:47 #
canarywood1
Loc: Sarasota,Florida
I got an email this morning from Sigma saying the 150-500 has dropped in price to $899.00 from $1,069.00,do you suppose the Tamron 150-600 had anything to do with this??
Feb 4, 2014 11:54:52 #
Feb 4, 2014 12:10:57 #
LOL. :thumbup: I was hoping the new Tamron would lead to some price wars.
Feb 4, 2014 12:45:04 #
canarywood1 wrote:
I got an email this morning from Sigma saying the 150-500 has dropped in price to $899.00 from $1,069.00,do you suppose the Tamron 150-600 had anything to do with this??
I got the same email from Sigma. Looks like the new Tamron is having an effect on prices. TNmike
Feb 4, 2014 12:53:36 #
As usual, our friends at 42nd Street are ready to offer a "better" deal. :roll: :roll:
Google Ad at top of page.
Feb 4, 2014 13:35:38 #
Its the same special they ran on it back in November, just s repeat.
The 150-500mm OS HSM is over 4 years old now and has enjoyed wonderful sales success. It is time for an upgrade and I highly suspect Sigma will be revamping it to make it one of their new "Contemporary" models that will be USB Dock compatible to allow for fine tuning the lens to any camera as well as allow for user firmware updates. They may even extend the focal range to 600mm to directly counter the Tamron 150-600mm current reach advantage.
The 150-500mm OS HSM is over 4 years old now and has enjoyed wonderful sales success. It is time for an upgrade and I highly suspect Sigma will be revamping it to make it one of their new "Contemporary" models that will be USB Dock compatible to allow for fine tuning the lens to any camera as well as allow for user firmware updates. They may even extend the focal range to 600mm to directly counter the Tamron 150-600mm current reach advantage.
Feb 4, 2014 13:36:32 #
OddJobber wrote:
As usual, our friends at 42nd Street are ready to offer a "better" deal. :roll: :roll:
Not much of a better deal when you realize you give up the Sigma 5 year USA warranty for that grey market lens! ;-)
Feb 4, 2014 17:49:13 #
The fact that Sigma is touting this lens as "tried & true" in this promotion suggests that they are at least somewhat concerned about all the buzz surrounding Tamron's new (and so as yet largely untested) offering!
Feb 4, 2014 18:23:56 #
And speaking of Sigma lenses . . . .
http://petapixel.com/2011/09/20/hilarious-customer-reviews-for-the-sigma-200-500mm-lens-on-amazon/
http://petapixel.com/2011/09/20/hilarious-customer-reviews-for-the-sigma-200-500mm-lens-on-amazon/
Feb 5, 2014 05:56:41 #
I still use a Nikon 1.4TC on my Nikon 80 to 400 lens. Gives about the same reach.
But glad prices are coming down.
But glad prices are coming down.
Feb 5, 2014 07:34:21 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Not much of a better deal when you realize you give up the Sigma 5 year USA warranty for that grey market lens! ;-)
MT,
Have you received your new 150-600 yet?
I am waiting to hear what you think of it before I take the plunge.
Feb 5, 2014 07:35:54 #
canarywood1 wrote:
I got an email this morning from Sigma saying the 150-500 has dropped in price to $899.00 from $1,069.00,do you suppose the Tamron 150-600 had anything to do with this??
You betcha'!
Feb 5, 2014 08:37:04 #
canarywood1 wrote:
I got an email this morning from Sigma saying the 150-500 has dropped in price to $899.00 from $1,069.00,do you suppose the Tamron 150-600 had anything to do with this??
I purchased my Sigma awhile back & got it for a good price so I am happy& have no desire to purchase anything by Tamron.I'll stick with Nikon & Sigma but that's just my opinion!
Feb 5, 2014 08:56:37 #
I think I'd still buy the Tamron for the extra reach. Besides, I am happy with my current 70-300...although in exchange for months pay, something in the f2.8 would be nice, too :)
Feb 5, 2014 09:39:10 #
planepics wrote:
I think I'd still buy the Tamron for the extra reach. Besides, I am happy with my current 70-300...although in exchange for months pay, something in the f2.8 would be nice, too :)
Yes! A 150-600mm f/2.8 - at a good price. :D
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