Sigma 'Fast Prime' Fan Club

[Dcanoli]

Several of you said you just bought this lens, and frankly, I've been researching my next lens purchase. The kit lens and 50-200mm just won't cut it for night time shots at WDW.

Where did you guys find this lens the cheapest if we go this route? Ebay? Camera sites?

 

[SueInBoston]

I tend to buy my stuff from Amazon for no tax and free ship. I bought it in March for $399.

 

[Dcanoli]

Wow! That's fantastic. I just looked it up on Ebay--$424 cheapest with $15 shipping. Ouch!

I just did a HUGE Mystery Shopping project, and I should earn about $400....Mommy's play money it sounds like!

 

[Dcanoli]

I tend to buy my stuff from Amazon for no tax and free ship. I bought it in March for $399.

Of course, though, I need it for the Pentax, and it's selling on Amazon for $429! That's even more than Ebay! Wow!

 

[Gdad]

Be sure you buy it from an authorized Sigma dealer- in case it needs service. I have read you may have warranty issues otherwise.

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/where/where.asp

 

[Dcanoli]

Good thinking...

Probably won't buy it for a month or two, but the cheapest I can find it is on-line at ibuydigital.com.

Not sure if that's even a good photo site. There are so many bad sites out there; I need to do some research first, but they have it at $399 with free shipping....

That's all I found after a really quick search...

 

[Abby's Dad]

Good thinking...

Probably won't buy it for a month or two, but the cheapest I can find it is on-line at ibuydigital.com.

Not sure if that's even a good photo site. There are so many bad sites out there; I need to do some research first, but they have it at $399 with free shipping....

That's all I found after a really quick search...

Of the reputable online camera stores, B&H Photo has it in stock for $429.00.
Beach Camera/BuyDig, and Adorama did not have the Sigma 30/1.4 in the Pentax mount listed, so presumably they are out of stock currently. I am totally unfamiliar with IbuyDigital.com, but normally B&H prices are about as low as you will find from a legitimate store.

Fred

 

[AndrewWG]

Ibuydigital.com seems rather reputable although I have never heard of them before. Here is their rellerratings page:

http://www.resellerratings.com/seller3385.html

 

[Enkil]

Good thinking...

Probably won't buy it for a month or two, but the cheapest I can find it is on-line at ibuydigital.com.

Not sure if that's even a good photo site. There are so many bad sites out there; I need to do some research first, but they have it at $399 with free shipping....

That's all I found after a really quick search...

Tried to PM this to Dcanoli, but I'm just newb, so I guess it becomes a public question...

Anyone purchase one of these recently ?

If you did, then from where, and what did you think seller and or lens ? About to pull the trigger on buying one, just making sure from where and how soon...

Ibuydigital and Sigma4less both quote $399, at least for now, while B&H wants $499. The difference is a spare battery and a cable release worth.

Thanks,
Enkil

 

[Dcanoli]

Hey there!

I actually bought from Amazon.com because I had a big gift certificate from there.

I talked to Groucho, who steered me in the direction of the Pentax 50mm. It was WAY cheaper than the $400 Sigman one, so that's what I ended up buying for my Disney trip next week.

Good luck! I hope you get some more replies!

Deb

 

[handicap18]

Saw a link for this thread in another thread so I thought I'd keep it going with some pics. I may have posted these in another thread a few months back, but they were both taken with the Sigma 30mm f/1.4:

 

[annnewjerz]

BUMPIN' THIS BABY UP!!!

Seems like a lot of you out there have the "Dirty Thirty"---so let's post some shots. I'm looking forward to sharing some once mine comes in this week, so how about it?

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

 

[Hoan & Poopie]

Got the 30 1.4 last year from Amazon for $381.00. Was a great team with the D300 on our last trip to WDW. First time I got usable pics on SE, POTC, HM, etc.....

 

[annnewjerz]

Some shots using my new "Dirty Thirty" at the US Botanic Gardens in D.C. I'm definitely LOVING IT.

 

[Quicklabs]

Heeeeeeeeerre's Gracie (at about 100% crop)

 

[WDWFigment]

All taken with a D40. I can't wait until we go back and I have the better high ISO capability of the D90!

 

[annnewjerz]

All taken with a D40. I can't wait until we go back and I have the better high ISO capability of the D90!

Very glad to see these. I was sitting here worried that even with the Sigma 30 I may not be able to get good indoor ride pics, but if those were with the D40 I'm sure the D90 will end up being juuuuuuuust fine

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

WDWFigment, I love these photos! But I *really* love your Partners & Icicle Castle Dream Light Bokeh! What lens did you use on that shot? It was at 200mm.