Sigma 150-500mm f5-6.3 DG HSM OS and onestop digital

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I'm looking at getting the Sigma 150-500mm f5-6.3 DG HSM OS from onestopdigital as there is a massive saving to be had compared to the best UK price I can find.
However, I know that Sigma UK give a 3 year warranty but onestopdigital state 1 year return to base warranty or for another £15, a 3 year warranty.
Does anyone know if Sigma UK will honour a 3 year warranty if the lens was purchased outside of the UK?

The saving appeals to me but not with the possible hassle of having to send a lens back to HK should a warranty issue arrise.
 
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Having just got one, it has to be a genuine UK dealer for Sigma to give you their extended warranty.
 
I got mine from them, i just bit the bullet as it was nearly £100 cheaper, don't forget £15 Import duty to be paid which is posted soon after you recieve it. I'm not worried about warranty even though i should be.
 
I thought that might be the case, although their website doesn't say that they will not honour a one year warranty.
My main concern is because of their QA issues, as it's beena couple of years since I thought about buying a Sigma lens and that's why I didn't buy their swa lens.

I'd be well hacked off it I had a lens with an issue and I had to send it back to HK.
Looks like the extra cash to replace my knackered car stereo will be going towards a UK stock lens lol.

Just read the small print, one year international warranty if not purchased in the Uk, hmm....
 
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Been there seen it and done it with Onestop

£38 return to send a Tokina 100mm macro back.

Didn't pay any duty when I got it.

They didn't send it back to the manufacturer they used some place in Hong Kong not Tokina.

Pays you money and takes your chance.

On a lens of that value I'd give it a miss.
 
I bought my 150-500 from a UK shop, specifically so that I could trial it, safe in the knowledge that I could swap for another copy, if I found problems.

I did return the first one because of focussing issues, the second version was much better!
 
hashcake said:
I'd be well hacked off it I had a lens with an issue and I had to send it back to HK.
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yep its one of those things, if you get a prob then hacked off, if you do not get a prob you wish you had purchased from HK, its the one thing that so far has stopped buying from HK, but loads of people have.
 
Comfortably Numb said:
I bought my 150-500 from a UK shop, specifically so that I could trial it, safe in the knowledge that I could swap for another copy, if I found problems.

I did return the first one because of focussing issues, the second version was much better!
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Well there goes my faith in Sigma again!
 
Comfortably Numb said:
Hmmm I know what you mean, Darran, but I'm glad I persevered.
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It does make sense to pay the extra and get the three year warranty.
What was the AF issue you had?
 
It was front focussing, only slightly @ 500 but quite badly @ 150.

The new one is also sharper wide open, which was a bonus I hadn't counted on, I say sharper as it is still slightly soft @ 6.3 but takes a big step forward @ 7.1 & even better after that.

I tend to use it @ f8 whenever possible & the OS is remarkable, allowing for crazy low shutter speeds.

The results are getting better as I get more practice.
 
Comfortably Numb said:
It was front focussing, only slightly @ 500 but quite badly @ 150.

The new one is also sharper wide open, which was a bonus I hadn't counted on, I say sharper as it is still slightly soft @ 6.3 but takes a big step forward @ 7.1 & even better after that.

I tend to use it @ f8 whenever possible & the OS is remarkable, allowing for crazy low shutter speeds.

The results are getting better as I get more practice.
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I'm drooling and I also have a wet spot, stop it! :lol:
 
I think Sigma only do the 3 year warranty on the EX range, the 150-500 isn't covered
 
mrgubby said:
I think Sigma only do the 3 year warranty on the EX range, the 150-500 isn't covered
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There is no mention of that on their website or the t&c's.
 
I have just had this lens over the weekend from London Camera Exchange in The Strand, London. It didn't work out for me as I preferred the Nikon 80-400mm and I returned it today for a full refund.

The lens was used, in immaculate condition and was actually only 6 months old.

I had paid £625 for the lens, if you are quick it may still be there - worth calling, especially if you are around London area - though they will also post.
 
wimorrison said:
I have just had this lens over the weekend from London Camera Exchange in The Strand, London. It didn't work out for me as I preferred the Nikon 80-400mm and I returned it today for a full refund.

The lens was used, in immaculate condition and was actually only 6 months old.

I had paid £625 for the lens, if you are quick it may still be there - worth calling, especially if you are around London area - though they will also post.
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Only one slight problem, it's a Nikon fit and I am a Canon user :)
Thanks for the heads up and the pm making me aware.
 
hashcake said:
There is no mention of that on their website or the t&c's.
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It looks like they changed the offer in september 2010.


Mine is 20 months old & is costing me £130 for a new OS & service :(
 
With thanks to DemiLion who have me heads up about a used Canon 100-400L that MPB were selling, I have now bought this lens.
The idea of the Sigma was only because the 100-400L was out of my price range but for £50 more than a new Sigma and my faith in Canon being much better, I feel a lot happier getting this lens.
 
Blimey Darran! We can compare lenses in march. Mind you I only paid £480 for the sigma!
 
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