Nikon sigma 10-20 Price Where to Buy?

**Tikira** · 12-06-2009, 6:12pm

We were quoted what we asked for in the first place (can't remember the quote off hand), but took a week to get back to them, and still waiting on their reply now.
Di

**Seven** · 12-06-2009, 10:26pm

Originally Posted by Bagubun

Should be interesting to see what Tikira gets quoted - maybe its an individual one off thing and theyre starting to balk at multiple requests for price matching on one particular lens.. interesting developments

Bit disappointed as it is kinda of misleading in what they say on the website. I am waiting to a manager gets back on Monday in Melbourne. Its a pretty bold statement on their site and no terms that state other prices other than the price match.

We will match, through our authorised Sigma dealer network, any legitimate advertised internet price on Sigma lenses by these grey importers.

But dont want to create to much of an issue as they could pull the statement and make it harder for others to get similar deals.

**ch00su** · 12-06-2009, 11:26pm

I am going to order mine in next couple of days.
Got reply back from CR Kennedy this afternoon that they'll match the price for Sigma 70-200 f2.8 II plus 1.4x teleconverter.
It was just under $1300 plus shipping, which is pretty good price considering most retailers sell 70-200 lens alone for around that price and you get local warranty.
They can be little slow to respond to your email but it's well worth waiting.

Cheers,
Young.

**David** · 13-06-2009, 7:25am

What Im thinking is that we have a market gap here .

What if people like us could pick a lens we want then go to a website in Australia that promises to deliver within 5 working days and match 'grey' prices and responds to your email within 24 hours and offer an Australia wide warranty.

It would take a big up front investment though to be able to buy in bulk etc to get the products to Australia at a price you can make a reasonable level of profit from to maintain a vibrant business, or would it ?

Maybe if said business owners were prepared to take a smaller profit margin and didnt have the overhead costs of a C R Kennedy, for example, it would be worth looking at.

Hmmm....

Meantime, I am going to whack off an email to C.R Kennedy and see what they can do about matching the grey prices for the Sigma APO 120-400MM F.4.5 -5.6 DG OS HSM lens.

**Tikira** · 16-06-2009, 10:05am

We have now ordered our lens, no problems, but he had quoted us in early June when we first asked if he would price match. We just sent a link to the site we found the lens on and asked for a possinble price match. Clem Kennedy replied. We had to contact him again, (very politely), and he replied within an hour. So now hopefully all goes smoothly for us. The only annoyance is they are posting, so it will be slower than a courier.
Di

**Seven** · 16-06-2009, 2:48pm

Well they rang me again and I am picking one up direct for $660. I am happy with that price and they seem to really try to compete, but think they have alot of stock at some older pricing.

**Turner** · 16-06-2009, 3:24pm

I'm intersted in the outcome of this - am looking for speed in low light and am wondering wether to go the Tokina way - very expensive or go sigma - which is considered low. Just procuring a Nikon D90 and need a lens to attache the sigma could be the one.

**Tikira** · 17-06-2009, 10:15pm

We have just received our new Siggy 10-20 in the mail today from CR Kennedy. We only paid for it on Monday and it arrived today, so can't fault the delivery service. All appears good, but I had to work (bummer) and couldn't try it out, except in the house. We hope to take some photos this weekend.

**David** · 18-06-2009, 7:52am

Ut oh. All these positive outcomes with C R Kennedy are not going to make it any easier for me to be 'responsible' and wait awhile to order a Sigma 10-20mm for my Canon because I only got my Siggy 24-70MM 2.8 a week ago. Hmm, hows that credit card lookin

Good for you guys, bet you cant wait to get out there and get that lens humming.

LETS SEE SOME PICS SOON EH.

**maquilina** · 23-06-2009, 10:01am

I've been looking at the Sigma 150mm MACRO for some time. This thread got me interested if CR Kennedy would price match this lens for me.

I email them last weekend and they sent me an email yesterday that matched the price.

For me that is excellent and shows that they mean what they write.

Cheers,
Michael

**Turner** · 23-06-2009, 5:54pm

Originally Posted by Tikira

We have just received our new Siggy 10-20 in the mail today from CR Kennedy. We only paid for it on Monday and it arrived today, so can't fault the delivery service. All appears good, but I had to work (bummer) and couldn't try it out, except in the house. We hope to take some photos this weekend.

I guess the weekend has come and gone - how did you get on with the lens - meet expectations - i've just invested in an epson r2880 printer and am busy calibrtating screen and printer, looking good just need a wide angle for those landscapes - as a temporary measure i ended up with a nikor 18 - 55

**Tikira** · 23-06-2009, 6:08pm

We managed to get out on Monday and Wayne had a lot of fun playing with his new toy. We tried to upload photo's, but photobucket was in a bad mood, so he will do it tonight or tomorrow. It certainly is different to use, so will be trial and error for a while, but he is very happy with it.
Di

**David** · 23-06-2009, 6:14pm

Good for you Di and Wayne. Lets see some uploads soon-

**Seven** · 23-06-2009, 6:47pm

Just got mine today and wow what a lense. They are very robust and solid. Wait for the photos hopefully soon

**I @ M** · 23-06-2009, 7:59pm

Originally Posted by Seven

Wait for the photos hopefully soon

Over an hour now ------

---- digital images are instant.

**Tikira** · 23-06-2009, 10:10pm

Wayne has posted a couple of shots in the "architectural" area that he took yesterday with the Sigma 10-20
Di

**Seven** · 29-06-2009, 10:18pm

Originally Posted by I @ M

Over an hour now ------

---- digital images are instant.

Lol yeah yeah it took over a week in the end - Some of my shots with the new lens is posted recently in the architectural section too.

**Turner** · 03-07-2009, 12:21pm

Thanks for that guys now I really understand the usefulness of such a wide lens - you can get in real close.

Cheers
Tom

**mcdesign** · 03-07-2009, 1:37pm

It is $850 from European Cameras in Sydney.

http://www.cameras.net.au/index.php?...352eefd0681380

**chicko** · 15-07-2009, 7:51pm

Was about to purchase a Sigma 120-400 lense from an Internet supplier, but decided to check the forum just prior to purchase.

Adelaide quote = $1400
Internet $970 plus delivery
Cr Kennedy with Australian Warranty = $1033.00

Thanks for the info. C R Kennedy very quick (over night) to finalise deal.

Now just awaiting delivery

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