50mm f/1.4: Canon or Sigma?

[LimTH]

I gotten my 50mm f1.4 from Tin Cheung 3mths ago, super impressed by their service.
I received the lens within 48hours upon payment.
You might just want to give them a courtesy call after you've made the payment, then they would despatch it out the same evening.
Total spent $630 (includes shipping + GST).
Hope this helps.

 

[Far far away]

I gotten my 50mm f1.4 from Tin Cheung 3mths ago, super impressed by their service.
I received the lens within 48hours upon payment.
You might just want to give them a courtesy call after you've made the payment, then they would despatch it out the same evening.
Total spent $630 (includes shipping + GST).
Hope this helps.

Hey good to hear someone bought online with Tin Cheung!

How was the lens? Do you need calibration to resolve any issues? How about the warranty? Is it honoured in Singapore?

Hehe... Sorry for bombarding you with so many questions bro! Super excited!

 

[enzeru21]

go with the sigma if you really want something to last...

the canon one seems to keep having problems.. my frens one send repair dont know how many times le..

or if you have $$ just take the 50 1.2... and thats a BIG if...

 

[Anson]

I gotten my 50mm f1.4 from Tin Cheung 3mths ago, super impressed by their service.
I received the lens within 48hours upon payment.
You might just want to give them a courtesy call after you've made the payment, then they would despatch it out the same evening.
Total spent $630 (includes shipping + GST).
Hope this helps.

May I ask did you choose or Speedpost EMS from Hongkong Post for your shipment? :dunno:

 

[sfoto100]

I gotten my 50mm f1.4 from Tin Cheung 3mths ago, super impressed by their service.
I received the lens within 48hours upon payment.
You might just want to give them a courtesy call after you've made the payment, then they would despatch it out the same evening.
Total spent $630 (includes shipping + GST).
Hope this helps.

tks alot for sharing...

time to boycott local sigma!!! haha...

 

[Far far away]

Anybody else who got their lenses from Tin Cheung in HK? Care to share about the following:

1) Does the set come with international warranty that will be honoured by Sigma Singapore, and that we will be receiving international warranty card together with the official receipt and properly stamped and official?

2) The return policy for the lens should there be anything wrong with it.

If the set comes with international warranty that is honoured in Singapore, mayhaps we can do a bulk order so as to save on the shipping cost also. Anyone interested in that?

 

[dookiedookdook]

thumbs up for bulk order!

 

[fudoushin]

Anybody else who got their lenses from Tin Cheung in HK? Care to share about the following:

1) Does the set come with international warranty that will be honoured by Sigma Singapore, and that we will be receiving international warranty card together with the official receipt and properly stamped and official?

2) The return policy for the lens should there be anything wrong with it.

If the set comes with international warranty that is honoured in Singapore, mayhaps we can do a bulk order so as to save on the shipping cost also. Anyone interested in that?

I think Tin Cheung sells both warranty sets as well as grey sets. i'm not too sure about the ones that on their online shop. You should ask bro LimTH.

However, do note that Sigma Singapore will charge $80 for calibration as warranty does not cover calibration over here. (Weird i know, but true) Read this somewhere in the Sigma 50 1.4 thread on our forums... thats the main reason why i wanna get it when im in HK (so that i can test for a sharp copy.)

 

[Far far away]

I gotten my 50mm f1.4 from Tin Cheung 3mths ago, super impressed by their service.
I received the lens within 48hours upon payment.
You might just want to give them a courtesy call after you've made the payment, then they would despatch it out the same evening.
Total spent $630 (includes shipping + GST).
Hope this helps.

Hey good to hear someone bought online with Tin Cheung!

How was the lens? Do you need calibration to resolve any issues? How about the warranty? Is it honoured in Singapore?

Hehe... Sorry for bombarding you with so many questions bro! Super excited!

Anybody else who got their lenses from Tin Cheung in HK? Care to share about the following:

1) Does the set come with international warranty that will be honoured by Sigma Singapore, and that we will be receiving international warranty card together with the official receipt and properly stamped and official?

2) The return policy for the lens should there be anything wrong with it.

If the set comes with international warranty that is honoured in Singapore, mayhaps we can do a bulk order so as to save on the shipping cost also. Anyone interested in that?

Hey Bro,

Can you please advise us more about your purchase from Tin Cheung in HK? The above questions. Thanks so much in advanced!

FFA

 

[LimTH]

Halo Everyone, in summary, i had a great experience with Tin Cheung, would be buying other things from them very soon. just remember, not all lens are cheaper there, compare with Sin prices would help.

Hey good to hear someone bought online with Tin Cheung!

How was the lens? Do you need calibration to resolve any issues? How about the warranty? Is it honoured in Singapore?

Hehe... Sorry for bombarding you with so many questions bro! Super excited!

Hi FFA,
The lens has been GREAT, no regrets, still keeping it. Warranty-wise, it's NOT covered in Sin.
Worst case, pay $80 for calibration in Sin if it's not focusing well.

May I ask did you choose or Speedpost EMS from Hongkong Post for your shipment? :dunno:

It was sent to me by Speedpost. delivered to my doorstep with GST invoice too. haha

tks alot for sharing...
time to boycott local sigma!!! haha...

Don't say that lah, think about it, if really Sigma Singapore were to be out of business, where are we going to calibrate our lens??

Anybody else who got their lenses from Tin Cheung in HK? Care to share about the following:
1) Does the set come with international warranty that will be honoured by Sigma Singapore, and that we will be receiving international warranty card together with the official receipt and properly stamped and official?
2) The return policy for the lens should there be anything wrong with it.
If the set comes with international warranty that is honoured in Singapore, mayhaps we can do a bulk order so as to save on the shipping cost also. Anyone interested in that?

Sometimes, Mass Orders have it's headaches too, the people itself..hehe

I think Tin Cheung sells both warranty sets as well as grey sets. i'm not too sure about the ones that on their online shop. You should ask bro LimTH.
However, do note that Sigma Singapore will charge $80 for calibration as warranty does not cover calibration over here. (Weird i know, but true) Read this somewhere in the Sigma 50 1.4 thread on our forums... thats the main reason why i wanna get it when im in HK (so that i can test for a sharp copy.)

Mine was without warranty, IMO, what could go "So Wrong" with a lens other than focusing issues? Again be prepared to pay $80 for calibration.

 

[spawnx]

Just to side track a bit... does anyone have experience with the Sigma 85 f1.4? That seems to be another great lens by Sigma but so far there isnt much reviews/fan fare for this lens...

 

[pattanct]

Just to side track a bit... does anyone have experience with the Sigma 85 f1.4? That seems to be another great lens by Sigma but so far there isnt much reviews/fan fare for this lens...

not available yet...

 

[magicianhisoka]

think can pre order but thats for USA

 

[spawnx]

thanks for the info... sads, taking so long to reach our region...

 

[Far far away]

Halo Everyone, in summary, i had a great experience with Tin Cheung, would be buying other things from them very soon. just remember, not all lens are cheaper there, compare with Sin prices would help.


Hi FFA,
The lens has been GREAT, no regrets, still keeping it. Warranty-wise, it's NOT covered in Sin.
Worst case, pay $80 for calibration in Sin if it's not focusing well.


It was sent to me by Speedpost. delivered to my doorstep with GST invoice too. haha


Don't say that lah, think about it, if really Sigma Singapore were to be out of business, where are we going to calibrate our lens??


Sometimes, Mass Orders have it's headaches too, the people itself..hehe


Mine was without warranty, IMO, what could go "So Wrong" with a lens other than focusing issues? Again be prepared to pay $80 for calibration.

Thanks for the detailed reply Bro! I am asking more questions with Sigma HK and Tin Cheung now. Will see how it goes. Thanks again!

Anybody else have good experience buying over the net with Tin Cheung HK? Can come in and share your experience?

FFA

 

[HVB88]

After calibration, sigma really shines!

 

[Light Hunter]

Thanks for the detailed reply Bro! I am asking more questions with Sigma HK and Tin Cheung now. Will see how it goes. Thanks again!

Anybody else have good experience buying over the net with Tin Cheung HK? Can come in and share your experience?

FFA

Did they get back to you?

 

[Far far away]

Did they get back to you?

Hi Bro,

So far, Tin Cheung has replied:

"The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens is now available for a price of HK$3307.5. Postage to Singapore via EMS will be HK$134.

A Sigma one year international warranty card is going to be included in the box but please check with your local Sigma to see if that warranty applies at country and a stamped receipt will be provided to you upon request.

Item can be exchanged within 14 days of purchase if there is any thing wrong with the lens."

I am checking with Sigma HK whether Tin Cheung is an authorized reseller of Sigma and whether the International Warranty will be useful in Singapore or not. So far no reply from them yet.

Have to check with Sigma Singapore also I think.

Let you know again. If everything is fine, maybe we can buy together and hopefully get more discount/save on freight costs.

FFA

 

[magicianhisoka]

you save about 130 dollars...im guessing its not that big a difference considering you get 1.5 years more warranty + peace of mind during that period

 

[Far far away]

you save about 130 dollars...im guessing its not that big a difference considering you get 1.5 years more warranty + peace of mind during that period

Hi there,

Think the savings about $185 (price + Freight + GST). I got a quote for the same lens at Alan Photo for $830 w GST.

Hmmm.. Newbie question. Do you think that the additional 1.5 years warranty is required? Canon and Nikon is both 1 year, + 3 months if register online. Just thinking whether do the lens really fall apart during the 1 year?

FFA