Sigma 800mm Discontinued: Why is this lens discontinued? Poor sales? Is something new on the horizon? I'm tempted due to the price ($6600) vs. the Canon 800 for $13k new. It doesn't...

dglueck Loc: Rochester, NY

Why is this lens discontinued? Poor sales? Is something new on the horizon? I'm tempted due to the price ($6600) vs. the Canon 800 for $13k new. It doesn't have IS, but I'd have it on a tripod and gimbal, so no great loss IMO.

The Sigma site lists a number of vendors. B&H and Adorama say Out of Stock. Does anybody know anything about the other vendors listed (TriState, innocinema, Unique Photo, Focus, Samy's Camera)?

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

dglueck wrote:

Why is this lens discontinued? Poor sales? Is something new on the horizon? I'm tempted due to the price ($6600) vs. the Canon 800 for $13k new. It doesn't have IS, but I'd have it on a tripod and gimbal, so no great loss IMO.

The Sigma site lists a number of vendors. B&H and Adorama say Out of Stock. Does anybody know anything about the other vendors listed (TriState, innocinema, Unique Photo, Focus, Samy's Camera)?

Sammy's in CA? They are reputable.

Gatorcoach Loc: New Jersey

I've used Unique Camera several times for used lenses and accessories. Haven't bought any new cameras or lenses from them and they are fine to deal with. They have a phone so you can call them with questions.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

dglueck wrote:

Why is this lens discontinued? Poor sales? Is something new on the horizon? I'm tempted due to the price ($6600) vs. the Canon 800 for $13k new. It doesn't have IS, but I'd have it on a tripod and gimbal, so no great loss IMO.

The Sigma site lists a number of vendors. B&H and Adorama say Out of Stock. Does anybody know anything about the other vendors listed (TriState, innocinema, Unique Photo, Focus, Samy's Camera)?

Most people choose Sigma based on PRICE alone, interesting.

mgoldfield

Who really needs an eleven pound lens?

I'll retire to Bedlam!

anotherview Loc: California

Ditto.

lamiaceae wrote:

Sammy's in CA? They are reputable.

carl hervol Loc: jacksonville florida

call them

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Why is this lens discontinued? You might contact Sigma and ask 'em.
--Bob

dglueck wrote:

Why is this lens discontinued? Poor sales? Is something new on the horizon? I'm tempted due to the price ($6600) vs. the Canon 800 for $13k new. It doesn't have IS, but I'd have it on a tripod and gimbal, so no great loss IMO.

The Sigma site lists a number of vendors. B&H and Adorama say Out of Stock. Does anybody know anything about the other vendors listed (TriState, innocinema, Unique Photo, Focus, Samy's Camera)?

scg3

While Sigma lenses are cheaper than Canon's or Nikon's, I have to say a word in their favor. I'm a stringer for the LA Times and have used a 24-70mm and 70-200mm f/2.8 Sigmas for the past fifteen years with excellent results -- especially the 70-200mm -- and no breakdowns. I paid a third or less of the maker-brand prices and have no regrets, just good pictures.

racerrich3 Loc: Los Angeles, Ca.

anotherview wrote:

Ditto.

double ditto :-)

racerrich3 Loc: Los Angeles, Ca.

lamiaceae wrote:

Sammy's in CA? They are reputable.

we love Samy's but lamiaceae, its only 1 m. lol... (forgive me, just my sense of humor). i'm new and amateur but been going to Samy's since 2012. love their good customer service I have received over the years and the freebies too !

nikondoug

I have used Sigma lens in the past. Problems. Never again

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

nikondoug wrote:

I have used Sigma lens in the past. Problems. Never again

carolh810

I can tell you I wish I would have had @ least 800mm lens when I was shooting the last Discovery launch @ Kennedy Space Visitor Center. We were suppose to be at the VIP Launch area, but some Russian Cosmonaut brought an extra guest & we got bumped to a more distant spot.