Comments on: Sigma also to raise prices http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/ where there’s smoke there’s fire Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:40:02 +0000 hourly 1 By: MB http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-15214 MB Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:05:37 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-15214 Nothing more to add to this, really, just Nikons logical answer to Sigma and Canon success in wide angle APS-C zooms. Something similar to Tamron SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] (now when I think about it maybe to similar). I’ve shouldn’t have mentioned any of this but there you have it. Nothing more to add to this, really, just Nikons logical answer to Sigma and Canon success in wide angle APS-C zooms. Something similar to Tamron SP AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] (now when I think about it maybe to similar). I’ve shouldn’t have mentioned any of this but there you have it.

]]> By: Daf http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-15202 Daf Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:16:52 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-15202 Official: http://www.photographyblog.com/index.php/weblog/comments/sigma_increases_prices/ Sigma Press Release Inc: "As retailers strive to beat the price increase deadline, we have seen tremendous growth in sales in January and as a result our warehouse is very low on stock. Whilst the prices of Sigma products will increase on 1st February, it may be possible for customers to purchase from their local retailers at the original prices for a limited period as long as stocks last." Official:
http://www.photographyblog.com/index.php/weblog/comments/sigma_increases_prices/

Sigma Press Release

Inc:
“As retailers strive to beat the price increase deadline, we have seen tremendous growth in sales in January and as a result our warehouse is very low on stock. Whilst the prices of Sigma products will increase on 1st February, it may be possible for customers to purchase from their local retailers at the original prices for a limited period as long as stocks last.”

]]> By: Matteo http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-15166 Matteo Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:11:26 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-15166 UAU! Let's shopping! UAU! Let’s shopping!

]]> By: [NR] admin http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-15122 [NR] admin Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:17:17 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-15122 tell us more, don't stop here - email me if you want to remain anonymous tell us more, don’t stop here – email me if you want to remain anonymous

]]> By: MB http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-15100 MB Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:45:58 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-15100 It will be 10-24 mm, rumor or not. Wait and see. It will be 10-24 mm, rumor or not. Wait and see.

]]> By: Daf http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-15076 Daf Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:03:08 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-15076 Recently got a trade price quote on some kit (Canon + Sigma lens) for work from one of the main British retailers. Was advised : --------------------------------------------------------- We will try and hold the prices however Canon and other suppliers Liked Sigma have advised that they will be increasing their prices from The 1st February so if the current stock levels need replacing we will have To re-quote ------------------------------------------------------------ Recently got a trade price quote on some kit (Canon + Sigma lens) for work from one of the main British retailers. Was advised :

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We will try and hold the prices however Canon and other suppliers Liked Sigma have advised that they will be increasing their prices from The 1st February so if the current stock levels need replacing we will have To re-quote
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]]> By: Jason http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-15075 Jason Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:22:38 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-15075 Is the Nikkor 10-20mm a "real" rumour or speculation on your part? Sources, my friend, we need sources . . . Is the Nikkor 10-20mm a “real” rumour or speculation on your part? Sources, my friend, we need sources . . .

]]> By: Jason http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-15074 Jason Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:20:52 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-15074 Nikon fan (aren't we all?) - Sigma makes one or two lovely lenses, although their quality control sometimes lets a duff example through to the shops. The 150mm/f2.8 macro is a masterpiece of sharpness, for instance. Nikon fan (aren’t we all?) – Sigma makes one or two lovely lenses, although their quality control sometimes lets a duff example through to the shops. The 150mm/f2.8 macro is a masterpiece of sharpness, for instance.

]]> By: Max http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-15032 Max Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:38:22 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-15032 Is the price change caused by exchange rate change other than anything else? Is the price change caused by exchange rate change other than anything else?

]]> By: MB http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14985 MB Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:13:42 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-14985 When Nikon finally releases Nikorr 10-20 mm in a couple of months that will definitely put Sigma out of wide lenses market (they discontinued every other lens in that category). And if Sigma continues to raise prices and lowers quality, as they are doing now, it will put them out of business for good! When Nikon finally releases Nikorr 10-20 mm in a couple of months that will definitely put Sigma out of wide lenses market (they discontinued every other lens in that category). And if Sigma continues to raise prices and lowers quality, as they are doing now, it will put them out of business for good!

]]> By: JJR http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14927 JJR Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:50:31 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-14927 The Sigma 30mm HSM couldn't take one good picture on my D40. I had one with the bad front focusing problems. The Sigma 30mm HSM couldn’t take one good picture on my D40. I had one with the bad front focusing problems.

]]> By: DNHJR http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14909 DNHJR Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:51:00 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-14909 everything is going up in price. something we have to live with. everything is going up in price. something we have to live with.

]]> By: Bruno http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14906 Bruno Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:18:00 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-14906 With all due respect to "Nikon Fan," this Sigma lens is a jewel. I've found it very useful for available light indoor photography with my D90. The lens produced some excellent shots. I did, however, get a few dog shots because of the narrow depth of field at f/1.4. So I shot mostly at f/2. It didn't behave like a Nikon lens when attmpting to manually override the focus, but it was a minor irritation. With all due respect to “Nikon Fan,” this Sigma lens is a jewel. I’ve found it very useful for available light indoor photography with my D90. The lens produced some excellent shots. I did, however, get a few dog shots because of the narrow depth of field at f/1.4. So I shot mostly at f/2. It didn’t behave like a Nikon lens when attmpting to manually override the focus, but it was a minor irritation.

]]> By: derek http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14903 derek Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:29:19 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-14903 forgot to mention it's 77mm NC Filter forgot to mention it’s 77mm NC Filter

]]> By: derek http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14901 derek Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:28:18 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-14901 Damn, the price of Nikon 77mm Filter has raised from $77 to $97 in BH and is Backordered. Damn, the price of Nikon 77mm Filter has raised from $77 to $97 in BH and is Backordered.

]]> By: Nikon Fan http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14893 Nikon Fan Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:43:22 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-14893 Who cares about Sigma! You can't polish a turd! Who cares about Sigma! You can’t polish a turd!

]]> By: Jason http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14863 Jason Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:10:19 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-14863 . . . or time to be thankful that you shelled out for a 500mm/f4.5 last week when Jessops (in the UK) had it priced at a thieves' bargain! You're probably a better salesman than I am, and you'd have to be to turn a profit with buying Sigma lenses this week and trying to sell them on eBay next week - with one or two exceptions, Sigma re-sale values aren't as good as those of pro Nikkors . . . or time to be thankful that you shelled out for a 500mm/f4.5 last week when Jessops (in the UK) had it priced at a thieves’ bargain!

You’re probably a better salesman than I am, and you’d have to be to turn a profit with buying Sigma lenses this week and trying to sell them on eBay next week – with one or two exceptions, Sigma re-sale values aren’t as good as those of pro Nikkors

]]> By: Camera Talk Blog http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14862 Camera Talk Blog Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:10:14 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-14862 Time to start selling gear! Time to start selling gear!

]]> By: Bob Siegel http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14861 Bob Siegel Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:26:32 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-14861 I just got a Sigma 150-500 from Adorama for the old price of $879. B&H and some other sellers already are charging $979 for the Bigmos.. I just got a Sigma 150-500 from Adorama for the old price of $879. B&H and some other sellers already are charging $979 for the Bigmos..

]]> By: northy http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/22/sigma-also-to-raise-prices.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14859 northy Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:41:54 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2718#comment-14859 since the prices of everything are going up, does it mean i can sell my gear at marginal profit? :D since the prices of everything are going up, does it mean i can sell my gear at marginal profit? :D

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