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Old 6th January 2005   #1
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Default User review of Sigma 55-200 f/4 - 5.6 on DPreview

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=11712307

Looks like a pretty good lens. I'm still waiting to read more reviews before deciding whether to get this or the Oly one.

Quite surprising that its actually the same size as the kit lens!

++Edit++
Any idea how much the EX-25 extension tube costs? Thinking of getting one for the kit lens.
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Originally Posted by Evilmerlin
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=11712307

Looks like a pretty good lens. I'm still waiting to read more reviews before deciding whether to get this or the Oly one.

Quite surprising that its actually the same size as the kit lens!

++Edit++
Any idea how much the EX-25 extension tube costs? Thinking of getting one for the kit lens.
Dpreview forums also has something abt oly 40~150 failures caused by gear breakage when mounting/dismounting the lens hood.... Do take note.

Sigma also included a warning about setting the Lens to manual when fixing the lens hood.

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Originally Posted by Evilmerlin
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=11712307

Looks like a pretty good lens. I'm still waiting to read more reviews before deciding whether to get this or the Oly one.

Quite surprising that its actually the same size as the kit lens!

++Edit++
Any idea how much the EX-25 extension tube costs? Thinking of getting one for the kit lens.
Dpreview forums also has something abt oly 40~150 failures caused by gear breakage when mounting/dismounting the lens hood.... Do take note.

link - http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=11705610


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Originally Posted by Evilmerlin
++Edit++
Any idea how much the EX-25 extension tube costs? Thinking of getting one for the kit lens.
its $300++ for the ext tube. very exp if u ask me. if i want ext tube, i go for my nikkor accessories ($100+).
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Originally Posted by nightpiper
its $300++ for the ext tube. very exp if u ask me. if i want ext tube, i go for my nikkor accessories ($100+).
some of us dun have the luxury of using 2 platforms
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Wah...$300+ for the extension tube ah...

Read about the lenshood and gear issue as well but I'm hoping that its a one off thing.
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Default What's the best price for the Sigma 55-200

Hi everyone,

I'm from Malaysia and I'll be down in Singapore this Thursday. I'm looking for the Sigma lens mention above. Anyone can help me by telling me which store to go to? What's the best price anyone has gotten out there. Was checking the net and found out on a US online store selling for US139

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Originally Posted by nightpiper
its $300++ for the ext tube. very exp if u ask me. if i want ext tube, i go for my nikkor accessories ($100+).
Not that ex lah ! Got mine from CP for $250 and they are not known to quote the cheapest in the local market. Should be able to get it cheaper than that elsewhere.
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Originally Posted by Mark Lee
Hi everyone,

I'm from Malaysia and I'll be down in Singapore this Thursday. I'm looking for the Sigma lens mention above. Anyone can help me by telling me which store to go to? What's the best price anyone has gotten out there. Was checking the net and found out on a US online store selling for US139

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hi Mark,

Sigma digital 55-200 is not available in singapore yet.

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Originally Posted by bariq
hi Mark,

Sigma digital 55-200 is not available in singapore yet.

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Hi Bariq,

Thanks for the help. I called Max Photo and they said they run out of stock and need to order it. Cost is S320 . Is that the best price?
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Originally Posted by Mark Lee
Hi Bariq,

Thanks for the help. I called Max Photo and they said they run out of stock and need to order it. Cost is S320 . Is that the best price?

Its definately cheaper then the oly 40~150
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Where is this Max Photo?
I might get the Sigma lens instead of the Oly one.
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Originally Posted by Evilmerlin
Where is this Max Photo?
I might get the Sigma lens instead of the Oly one.

No stock in SG yet for oly...
only have stock for canon & nikon
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Sigh.....hopefully it'll be in by the end of the month.
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