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Hi folks,

I have a friend who wants to sell his Sigma 150-600 Contemporary lens for Canon AF. I am told this is in mint condition and has been only used for one African safari. He has no use for it and I was wondering where you folks find the actual sales price for this. Any help appreciated.

Everything that came with it is included but no extras.

Thanks a lot in advance.



May 08, 2017 at 04:21 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Pricing a mint Sigma 150-600 Contemporary for Canon


Just do a search on the B&S Forum and eBay. Looks like they go for $750-$850.

A new one for Nikon with the dock sold on B&S for $800.



May 08, 2017 at 05:21 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Pricing a mint Sigma 150-600 Contemporary for Canon


I usually do the following:

1. Research used prices from reputable sites like B&H and KEH. These prices will be on the high side.

2. Research recent sales prices on the FM B&S forum. These will be on the low side.

3. Determine a starting price somewhere in the middle, reflecting the condition and quality of my item.

4. Provide an honest appraisal and complete description noting any defects, with plenty of good photos.

5. If selling privately becomes too onerous, I will sometimes sell to B&H. Painless process and fair values, much better usually than what I could obtain from my local retailers in a trade, especially for higher end gear. Can cut days or weeks out of the process.



May 08, 2017 at 05:22 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Pricing a mint Sigma 150-600 Contemporary for Canon


Thanks guys.


May 09, 2017 at 12:04 AM
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Imagemaster wrote:
Just do a search on the B&S Forum and eBay. Looks like they go for $750-$850.

A new one for Nikon with the dock sold on B&S for $800.


The problem with this is that there is no way to know precisely what they sold for, only what was being asked for them the last time the listing was updated.

Having said that, I agree that this is a good starting point.

Thanks a lot.




May 09, 2017 at 02:38 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Pricing a mint Sigma 150-600 Contemporary for Canon


garyvot wrote:
I usually do the following:

1. Research used prices from reputable sites like B&H and KEH. These prices will be on the high side.

2. Research recent sales prices on the FM B&S forum. These will be on the low side.

3. Determine a starting price somewhere in the middle, reflecting the condition and quality of my item.

4. Provide an honest appraisal and complete description noting any defects, with plenty of good photos.

5. If selling privately becomes too onerous, I will sometimes sell to B&H. Painless process and fair values, much better usually than what I could obtain from my local retailers
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Thank you!




May 09, 2017 at 02:39 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Pricing a mint Sigma 150-600 Contemporary for Canon


Also, on eBay, you can search recently ended listings and filter and show only those that sold.


May 09, 2017 at 04:46 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Pricing a mint Sigma 150-600 Contemporary for Canon


jcolwell that also contributes in these forums does a lot of this footwork for you: http://www.jcolwell.ca/photography/lens$db/

His number for ebay sales & the 150-600 C is $775~845.



May 09, 2017 at 04:52 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Pricing a mint Sigma 150-600 Contemporary for Canon


Vivek-Tell your friend to factor in that if this was taken on a safari, it had a serious dust immersion. That should be disclosed in the ad, and taken into account for pricing purposes.


May 09, 2017 at 06:47 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Pricing a mint Sigma 150-600 Contemporary for Canon


I usually see them on eBay (grey market) New between $800 and 825.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sigma-150-600mm-f-5-6-3-DG-OS-HSM-Contemporary-Lens-for-Canon-EF-745101-/191583782281?hash=item2c9b488589:g:GMwAAOSwpkFY68yf



May 09, 2017 at 08:34 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Pricing a mint Sigma 150-600 Contemporary for Canon


I purchased mine in NYC off craigslist for $600 which seemed low. Saw it again available on CL for that price. When I was looking for it, I was willing to get to $800 based on the research I did. One I purchased was as mint as it can be. Hope this helps.


May 09, 2017 at 08:51 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Pricing a mint Sigma 150-600 Contemporary for Canon


jcolwell has and maintains a superb database of lens pricing data, I always refer to it when contemplating sale or purchase of photo equipment
http://www.jcolwell.ca/photography/lens$db/



May 09, 2017 at 10:02 PM
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ross attix wrote:
Vivek-Tell your friend to factor in that if this was taken on a safari, it had a serious dust immersion. That should be disclosed in the ad, and taken into account for pricing purposes.


Hmm, that depends. I will check it first and then make a call on this.



May 09, 2017 at 10:08 PM
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dtolios wrote:
jcolwell that also contributes in these forums does a lot of this footwork for you: http://www.jcolwell.ca/photography/lens$db/

His number for ebay sales & the 150-600 C is $775~845.


Thanks, this is greatly helpful.



May 09, 2017 at 10:08 PM
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Vivek wrote:
The problem with this is that there is no way to know precisely what they sold for, only what was being asked for them the last time the listing was updated.


Nothing is stopping you from PM'ing both the sellers and buyers. I have no problem telling someone what the final price was.



May 09, 2017 at 10:08 PM
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Imagemaster wrote:
Nothing is stopping you from PM'ing both the sellers and buyers. I have no problem telling someone what the final price was.


Yes, that is a good idea, thank you. I will check that out. The Lens$db database is very useful too. I think I have a reasonable idea now.

Thanks a lot folks, I appreciate it very much.



May 09, 2017 at 10:10 PM





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