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So I'm going to New York in October, and I was looking for a new walkabout lens, because the 10-20 can be too wide at times, and the 18-55 just doesn't cut it IQ wise.
I was namely looking at a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8, and the cheapest I had found it was £220, imported from hong kong by onestop digital.
So, "I'll save my pennies I think" was the attitude I took, intending on getting it around september time.
I also looked at the Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 but I thought that the macro features and 10mm extra length were worth the extra £30 for the lens (the Sigma 24-60 being around £185).
So, at Jessops (where I work) I was having a look on our stock database, and decided to see how much we were selling the Sigma 24-60mm at.
I have a look, £49.97! Bloody hell, I thought.
Turns out its discontinued. Couldn't believe it.
Thought I'd enquire to see if anywhere has it in stock.
The main warehouse don't, so its not looking hopeful.
And sure enough! Somewhere has it in stock!
Oh my lord!
Set up a transfer to my store, and it should be here by friday
So, by friday, I'll be the proud owner of a brand new Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG canon fit lens, for the gobsmackingly bargain price of £50
(and thats not even taking into account the staff discount I get )
I was namely looking at a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8, and the cheapest I had found it was £220, imported from hong kong by onestop digital.
So, "I'll save my pennies I think" was the attitude I took, intending on getting it around september time.
I also looked at the Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 but I thought that the macro features and 10mm extra length were worth the extra £30 for the lens (the Sigma 24-60 being around £185).
So, at Jessops (where I work) I was having a look on our stock database, and decided to see how much we were selling the Sigma 24-60mm at.
I have a look, £49.97! Bloody hell, I thought.
Turns out its discontinued. Couldn't believe it.
Thought I'd enquire to see if anywhere has it in stock.
The main warehouse don't, so its not looking hopeful.
And sure enough! Somewhere has it in stock!
Oh my lord!
Set up a transfer to my store, and it should be here by friday
So, by friday, I'll be the proud owner of a brand new Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG canon fit lens, for the gobsmackingly bargain price of £50
(and thats not even taking into account the staff discount I get )