E500 Lens

[whyalwaysme]

Sigma 55-200mm and zuiko 50-150mm Telescope lens. Which 1 is better?

 

[Blu-By-U]

Sigma 55-200 = S$290
Zuiko 40-150 = S$400
Zuiko 50-200 = S$1620

I am sure you can tell from the price difference which would have better quality then the other.

Always remember Good things, not cheap...and cheap things, not good.

 

[wind30]

Sigma 55-200 = S$290
Zuiko 40-150 = S$400
Zuiko 50-200 = S$1620

I am sure you can tell from the price difference which would have better quality then the other.

Always remember Good things, not cheap...and cheap things, not good.

the point is that the zuiko 40-150 goes for around $200 in B&S so it is kind of a no brainer to get the zuiko over the sigma. Cheaper and better quality.

 

[Blu-By-U]

B&S different It's 2nd hand and a Sigma 55-200 would be half that in B&S.

 

[wind30]

B&S different It's 2nd hand and a Sigma 55-200 would be half that in B&S.

R u sure? I don't think the 55-200 is that cheap in B&S. The reason why the 40-150 is cheap is because it comes with the twin lens kit and cost people only $200 to buy. so they don't mind selling it off at $200.

 

[Blu-By-U]

Would you want the Sigma 55-200 for S$200? I sell you mine.

 

[wind30]

Would you want the Sigma 55-200 for S$200? I sell you mine.

I sold my sigma of for $180 with filter.
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=161030&highlight=sigma

Ya lah, the sigma second hand probably cost like $160-170 odd due to the fact that the 40-150 goes for like $200. So it is A VERY BAD decision to buy the sigma 55-200 brand new as its resale price is very ver BAD. Around 50% of brand new price....

 

[Blu-By-U]

The price of the 55-200 is down due to the fact that it's 50mm extra is nothing compared to the quality of the 40-150. You can actually crop/"digital zoom" and get a better picture with the 40-150.

 

[Blu-By-U]

Found this in another forum

They actually compare the 40-150m 55-200 and the 50-200

http://www.biofos.com/cornucop/telecomp.html

 

[wee_ly]

How about Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Marco.
Anyone have any idea about this lens? Good? How much?

 

[selamatlzh]

What is your budget ? I think is better to be more realistic.

 

[Blu-By-U]

18-50...wouldn't the 14-54 a better choice?

I think I asked the same question sometime back and finally settled for the 14-54. If I am not mistaken, the Sigma is slightly more expensive than the Zuiko 14-54.