Sigma 35mm f1.4 for Nikon $699.99

[VTHokiEE]

FYI for those interested, the current Amazon lightning deal is the Sigma 35mm f1.4 for Nikon at $699.99.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...veASIN=B00A35X8ZG&linkCode=as2&tag=slicinc-20

 

[kxl]

Ah, more fodder for GAS... Tempting at $200 off the regular price for what is already a very good value high-performing lens.

 

[ChrisLivsey]

That's £430 UK pounds and the cheapest listed here in the UK is at £639, life is not fair.
Mind you that's well down from intro price at £800.

 

[sc_rufctr]

Is it really that good? Doesn't Nikon offer something comparable?

 

[kxl]

Is it really that good? Doesn't Nikon offer something comparable?

Nikon offers a comparable lens, and my understanding is -- it's just that -- comparable, other than better weather sealing. So, nearly $1000 more ($1619) for something that's just comparable doesn't make much sense for me.

However, in the end, I passed on the lightning deal. I have had some bad luck with the lack of consistency in Sigma's products, and my understanding is that this lens is no different, and I don't feel like potentially going through several samples (and paying return shipping fees) just to get a good copy.

 

[raid]

The deal s gone?

 

[furbs]

Is it really that good? Doesn't Nikon offer something comparable?

The Nikon is about the same size and its only positive difference is weather sealing. On a full frame body the Sigma is noticeably sharper than the Nikon lens. Nikon's 35 f/1.4 is getting a bit long in the tooth, and it shows on their newer cameras.

I had the Sigma 35 f/1.4 and it truly is a spectacular lens. It's built very well. Its only real downside was the ribbed rubber grip to the focus barrel, which collected dust very quickly.

 

[kxl]

The deal s gone?

Yeah, it's done. One of those Amazon lightning deals that lasts only for a few hours.

 

[rivercityrocker]

That Sigma is well worth full price. I rarely use any other lens on my Nikon DSLRs.