DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 

DPChallenge Forums >> Hardware and Software >> Help me find........
Pages:  
Showing posts 1 - 22 of 22, (reverse)
AuthorThread
 02/28/2006 02:31:56 PM · #1
The 50-500mm EX DG for a Minolta mount. I've decided this is the lens for me. The older version (RM) can be bought just about anywhere, even EBay.
I have checked B&H ($969.00), Sigma4less ($919.00), Ritz Camera (doesn't have Minolta mount) and any other that showed up when I did a Google search, with no luck.
I passed by the camera store by me and he told me IF he could get it......$1250.
B&H will gladly bill you for it and send it to you when they get it. But, they don't know when they'll get it and won't tell you/me how many people will get their's before me.

My main problem is I don't have a credit card. So, I am limited to either sending a check or using PayPal. So here i am asking if anyone sees one somewhere, please let me know.

Thanks
 02/28/2006 04:57:14 PM · #2
Up
02/28/2006 04:57:49 PM · #3
BIGMA
 02/28/2006 04:59:59 PM · #4
Go to your bank and get a check/debit card. It can be used like a credit card but pulls money from your checking account.
02/28/2006 05:27:47 PM · #5
Originally posted by faidoi:
Go to your bank and get a check/debit card. It can be used like a credit card but pulls money from your checking account.

Thx for the advise. But, my main problem is finding the lens. I always figure out payment later.
 02/28/2006 05:46:40 PM · #6
Maybe Here

Dont know anything about them but they say they got it.

Sorry cant read I guess its special order.

Message edited by author 2006-02-28 17:47:14.
 02/28/2006 05:48:54 PM · #7
Strange. Adorama is also out of stock on the Minolta mount.
 02/28/2006 05:56:48 PM · #8
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Maybe Here

Dont know anything about them but they say they got it.

Sorry cant read I guess its special order.

Called that company. Special order AKA not in stock. Also, the price is $969.00, not $999.000. Thanks for trying.
Faidoi - yep, checked them too.
 02/28/2006 06:03:19 PM · #9
I checked buydig.com, they don't even carry that lens. The closest thing that they have is the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 DI LD.
 02/28/2006 06:11:27 PM · #10
I've got a Sigma 400mm f/5.6 for sale for Minolta mount :-D :-D

And a 50mm f/1.4 for Minolta

and Minolta extention tubes...

:)
 02/28/2006 06:16:05 PM · #11
I have a huge feeling that the Bigmas we're either sold out or pulled because of KM selling their camera business to Sony. Sigma could be relabeling them or something.

You may want to check out the Konica Minolta SLR Talk Forum at Dpreview for suggestions also.

Message edited by author 2006-02-28 18:17:22.
 02/28/2006 06:20:06 PM · #12
Originally posted by faidoi:
I have a huge feeling that the Bigmas we're either sold out or pulled because of KM selling their camera business to Sony. Sigma could be relabeling them or something.

You may want to check out the Konica Minolta SLR Talk Forum at Dpreview for suggestions also.

I don't think they would have pulled them entirely because BHPhoto is still accepting orders. I think they are just sold out for now.
 02/28/2006 06:35:23 PM · #13
Originally posted by Tranquil:
I've got a Sigma 400mm f/5.6 for sale for Minolta mount :-D :-D

And a 50mm f/1.4 for Minolta

and Minolta extention tubes...

:)


Hey Tranquil, I sent you a PM!

(sorry to hijack!)
 02/28/2006 07:45:32 PM · #14
Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
Originally posted by Tranquil:
I've got a Sigma 400mm f/5.6 for sale for Minolta mount :-D :-D

And a 50mm f/1.4 for Minolta

and Minolta extention tubes...

:)


Hey Tranquil, I sent you a PM!

(sorry to hijack!)

replied
 02/28/2006 08:08:23 PM · #15
The DG version is just released if i recall what i read recently, so the canon/nikon versions being tbe more popular are the first off the assumble line. Give it a month.
 02/28/2006 08:19:20 PM · #16
It's available at a couple of these sites:

Check these sites...
 02/28/2006 08:31:49 PM · #17
Originally posted by colyla:
It's available at a couple of these sites:

Check these sites...

Lowest price is $1100....I can wait...lol
Thx anyway

Edit:I looked closer. That price is for the RF (early) version.

Message edited by author 2006-02-28 20:36:59.
 03/01/2006 07:49:40 PM · #18
After trying the other forums, I have gotten responses such as
1. B&H is reputable and I can pay them and they will ship when they get it. But, nobody can give me even an approx. date.
2. Sigma USA ran out and is waiting for a new batch from Japan.
3. They stopped producing them until mid-March.
Here was my response:
Thx for all your responses. I guess I have 2 choices..Wait till I can actually get 1 (I don't like the idea of paying B&H for something even they don't know when I'll get it) or my other option would be the 100-400 f/4. I guess I'll have to see if 100mm is wide enough.
Before responding, I'll tell you that the lens would be used mainly for outdoor sports--approx distances would vary from about 30ft to about 250ft and I'm not so sure 100mm is wide enough at the shorter distances--I do know 70mm is--I would like to get as 'close' to the action as possible, but also for wildlife (anticipating a move to Colorado as soon as a position opens). I'm also not sure 300mm would be long enough.

Any other ideas on lenses?
Tokina AT-X 840 AF-II 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 (I dont know anything about Tokina)
Or something else in that category.

Ca anyone here can help me decide. I'm at my wits end.
 03/01/2006 10:53:58 PM · #19
Even Target is out of stock.
 03/01/2006 11:47:23 PM · #20
Originally posted by faidoi:
Even Target is out of stock.

If I know your personality. I think you're gonna take it personal and find one somewhere.
 03/02/2006 08:25:40 AM · #21
Is this what you are looking for? I didn't go to sites to see if they actually have, but it says they do...

Sigma 50-500
03/02/2006 08:30:47 PM · #22
Originally posted by Skyarcher:
Is this what you are looking for? I didn't go to sites to see if they actually have, but it says they do...

Sigma 50-500

That's the older RF version. Thanks for trying.
Pages:  
Current Server Time: 09/23/2025 01:12:30 PM

Please log in or register to post to the forums.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 09/23/2025 01:12:30 PM EDT.