Price of Sigma 105 2.8 macro
Jun 5, 2014 08:37:33 #
Hi has anyone any idea why the price of the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens is vastly different at Amazon for the Canon and the Nikon, the Nikon is much more expensive, is it the same Lens or am I missing something, Thanks Jimmy
Jun 5, 2014 08:42:17 #
Supply & demand issue maybe?... They really should not be that much different. Are they both from the same vendor?.... I bought a used one. An older model that did not have the HSM/OS since I don't utilize those features anyway when shooting macro... Saved a lot of money by doing so too... Mind you, my cameras all have built in focus motors so that wasn't a factor.
Jun 5, 2014 08:42:17 #
jimmix7 wrote:
Hi has anyone any idea why the price of the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens is vastly different at Amazon for the Canon and the Nikon, the Nikon is much more expensive, is it the same Lens or am I missing something, Thanks Jimmy
Is this being sold directly by Amazon, or is it from another seller, though Amazon? How does the price compare with Adorama or B&H?
EDIT: Adorama is charging $669 for both the Canon and Nikon versions.
The $999 version is an older lens without OS, and it's being sold by a third party. You will occasionally see very high prices for items that have been discontinued, often way above the original list price. I can't imagine they sell many obsolete lenses above the price of new, improved lenses. You'll see the same pricing phenomenon on ebay.
Jun 5, 2014 08:44:55 #
jimmix7 wrote:
Hi has anyone any idea why the price of the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens is vastly different at Amazon for the Canon and the Nikon, the Nikon is much more expensive, is it the same Lens or am I missing something, Thanks Jimmy
The cheaper one is likely a "gray market" item. That means it does not have the U.S. warranty. Check carefully.
It is legit to sell gray market items but a reputable dealer will make it clear that is what it is.
Jun 5, 2014 09:10:18 #
Amazon , through Prime £377(Canon).. Luzem £437 and £459 (nikon).. is this just different store prices or different lens.. its selling England for £379--£399, thanks again,,
Jun 5, 2014 09:11:46 #
MtnMan wrote:
The cheaper one is likely a "gray market" item. That means it does not have the U.S. warranty. Check carefully.
It is legit to sell gray market items but a reputable dealer will make it clear that is what it is.
It is legit to sell gray market items but a reputable dealer will make it clear that is what it is.
Ask the dealer a direct question, "Does this item have a USA warranty?" If they hem and haw...don't bother.
Jun 5, 2014 09:13:06 #
Likely different store prices & possibly a difference as noted above that one may be a gray market lens... Do they all say the same in terms of having HSM & OS ?
jimmix7 wrote:
Amazon , through Prime £377(Canon).. Luzem £437 and £459 (nikon).. is this just different store prices or different lens.. its selling England for £379--£399, thanks again,,
Jun 5, 2014 09:27:44 #
just found second hand one in my local store immac condition £299 , should I go for it or not,, 6mths warrenty, ???
Jun 5, 2014 09:30:46 #
Jun 5, 2014 09:39:51 #
Jun 5, 2014 10:09:44 #
Sigma has it at $669 any mount. This is a recently reduced price from $969.00. Maybe someone is hoping you won't notice.
Jun 5, 2014 10:12:11 #
Indi wrote:
Ask the dealer a direct question, "Does this item have a USA warranty?" If they hem and haw...don't bother.
The OP isn't in the U.S. and likely wants the International warranty. I don't know if the gray market thing applies in the U.K.
Jun 5, 2014 10:23:06 #
MtnMan wrote:
The OP isn't in the U.S. and likely wants the International warranty. I don't know if the gray market thing applies in the U.K.
Sorry. Didn't notice that. If the manufacturers have restrictions on warranty in the USA, why wouldn't they have similar restrictions in other countries.
Is it US vs the world?
Jun 5, 2014 10:34:11 #
Indi wrote:
Sorry. Didn't notice that. If the manufacturers have restrictions on warranty in the USA, why wouldn't they have similar restrictions in other countries.
Is it US vs the world?
Is it US vs the world?
With Nikon, yes. Not sure about Canon.
Jun 5, 2014 10:34:12 #
MtnMan wrote:
The OP isn't in the U.S. and likely wants the International warranty. I don't know if the gray market thing applies in the U.K.
The other issue is pricing on the international market. The Sigma UK site offers the lens at 969.00GBP!!!!! That is close to $1,600, more than twice the discounted US price. Who needs an international warranty. I have a number of foreign friends who tell me they wait until they can take a trip to the US. Often the savings covers their airfare and some expenses.
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