Buying Sigma 18-125 from HK *Advice Pls!*

cyanwater · 18th January 2005

My friend is visiting Hong Kong and I'm thinking of getting the Sigma 18-125 lens which costs $520 at MS.

I've no idea how much cheaper these gadgets are in HK. Is the warranty international?

How much do you guys think I should pay for if it's without local warranty? Should I get it if it's only $50 cheaper?

Many thanks!

mpenza · 18th January 2005

if it's cheaper by a bit, get it locally. Sigma QC could be a little inconsistent and you won't want to ship back to HK for replacement.

scenic_mmx · 18th January 2005

I've used the 18-125mm before on my previous D70 (Nikon).
Apart from the wide range advantage, there is no other reason in using this lens.
Not "Shiok". And I hate the easily lens creep.

mpenza · 18th January 2005

it has a good range though for travelling and normal day-to-day use

latmo · 18th January 2005

its about HKG$1800 in dcfever.com around S$380
may be even cheapper at tin cheung as they sell grey set
but i am not sure sigma lens have international warrenty or not

Dennis · 18th January 2005

Yes the last time I checked they seems have international warrenty but you must have the receipt as proof.

Originally Posted by latmo

its about HKG$1800 in dcfever.com around S$380
may be even cheapper at tin cheung as they sell grey set
but i am not sure sigma lens have international warrenty or not

cyanwater · 19th January 2005

Thanks a lot guys!

18th January 2005	#1
cyanwater Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 215	Buying Sigma 18-125 from HK Advice Pls! My friend is visiting Hong Kong and I'm thinking of getting the Sigma 18-125 lens which costs $520 at MS. I've no idea how much cheaper these gadgets are in HK. Is the warranty international? How much do you guys think I should pay for if it's without local warranty? Should I get it if it's only $50 cheaper? Many thanks!

18th January 2005	#3
scenic_mmx Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 54	Sigma 18-125 I've used the 18-125mm before on my previous D70 (Nikon). Apart from the wide range advantage, there is no other reason in using this lens. Not "Shiok". And I hate the easily lens creep.

18th January 2005	#2
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	if it's cheaper by a bit, get it locally. Sigma QC could be a little inconsistent and you won't want to ship back to HK for replacement.

18th January 2005	#5
latmo Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hong Kong/Singapore/Brisbane Posts: 796	its about HKG$1800 in dcfever.com around S$380 may be even cheapper at tin cheung as they sell grey set but i am not sure sigma lens have international warrenty or not

19th January 2005	#7
cyanwater Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 215	Thanks a lot guys!