Sigma 150-500mm

[gwilliams]

After a loan of a Sigma 150-500mm f5.6-6.3 Telephoto Zoom Lens from a work colleague I had resigned myself to the fact that I would, in the New Year have to save my money and look to purchase one for myself.

Browsing the web, I decided to look at the price for this item as my colleague had stated that he paid £900+ for his earlier in the year

Imagine my surprise when last night I saw that the price had dropped to around £700

Then I saw that Currys had them on offer for £599.97 down from £769.99 but NOT available for on-line purchase

So today I tried to purchase it from Currys in store! 2 were showing as in stock but after an hour waiting and them searching – no items found!!!! And none in stock in any other store???

Anyone any idea why? Is it being discontinued as the staff stated and if so by what?

Should I wait for Sigma to announce an updated version or surf to find another or buy something else?

Any recommendations please

[Blitz Photography & Prod]

hi gwilliams

if its any thing like the sigma 50 to 500mm that got up dated to having Optical Stabilisation
they might be doing that with the 150 - 500mm version and that means nearly double the price of one with out it

[MachDan]

Have you tried an internet search? There are quite a few on offer at lower prices

[gwilliams]

Found one on the net £609.00 + £19.00 P&P came today WOW

Sorry cant post anything more pff to try it out (evan though its dark outside)

Thanks for the comments/advise