FS Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4.5 MACRO nikon fit

[craigieboi]

as above is this a good macro and is £160 delivered okay?


the blurb...........Has always worn a Hoya Pro1 Digital UV filter, which is included in sale. Also included is everything seen in pic: extra pinch cap (makes it possible to remove cap with hood in place), cokin adapter ring and 72mm-77mm adapter ring, instructions and warranty card.

[Frogfone]

second hand that's a bit expensive. there only £212 new from warehouse express. so you should be looking at about 2/3rds value which is £140 tops.
Obviously the extra's help, If you want the cokin filter holder then it may be worth it. Is it local or from ebay. if it's local and you can try the lens then it's worth a bit extra as well. for that kind of money i would expect a lens in mint condition. also the new ones should all be HSM which makes them quicker to focus but it's not a slow lens anyway so non HSM is fine for most stuff especially on a wide angle zoom.

best price i can find is here.

http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mainproduct.php?pid=5798&sd=specs

overall it's a fantastic lens, i use mine about 75% of the time. it's not the best macro in the world but for most tank stuff it's plenty close gives 1:2.3 macro, once you add a 20mm extension tube this gets you to about 1:1 IIRC

Roddy

[craigieboi]

thanks roddy..............

knew you or simon ( wookie) would get back to me :D

i thought was a tad expensive but didnt know if was the scottish in me :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Frogfone]

sorry just realised it's a nikon fit so ignore the link (or find the nikon one)

It's not vastly overpriced as the filters are expensive as is cokin stuff, if you could try it first i would be tempted as they are much better than kit lenses and a good all round lens that you will get a lot of use out of.

Roddy

[craigieboi]

:o

so did i.............:whistling:

only been chatting with the guy for a few days :o