Teleconvertor

New Topic
This topic has been archived, and won't accept reply postings.
 Bottom Clinger 25 May 2021

First things first - I took a risk that failed. Saw a 1.4x convertor on eBay, as new never been used. Seller said ‘rookie mistake and I needed a Canon fit so never been used.’ So I guessed chances are it’s for a Nikon and seller accepted £120. And I thought hey, at such a cheap price I should be able to recoup my losses etc if it’s the wrong fit.  Anyway, it’s arrived and clearly not for a Nikon. Fairly sure it’s a sigma fit for a sigma camera. Do many folk use Sigma cameras?  Any thoughts on how to sell it? TBH, even though the seller has 100% feedback I think they new it wasn’t for a Nikon (as it would be stamped on the lens) so they’ve been a little bit dodgey (my error though) 

 Marek 25 May 2021
In reply to Bottom Clinger:

Sigma cameras are pretty rare beasts these days I think. Ebay is still your best bet to sell it - just make sure it really is a sigma (SA) mount (as opposed to a sigma TC with some other mount) and advertise it accurately. Decent TCs these days are quite good but they're also carefully matched to specific lenses. Certainly Canon EF TCs have a very specific compatibility list and risk damage if you try and fit them to other EF lenses.

In reply to Marek:

Thanks. I thought similar. It was on for £140 but the seller very quickly accepted £120. When I’ve checked, Sigma TCs have either Canon or Nikon stamped on them underneath the text on my attached photo. The one image of a Sigma TC for a Sigma camera that I could find had nothing stamped on it. 


 Jon Read 25 May 2021
In reply to Bottom Clinger:

Do you want to post a picture of the actual mount? Someone may be able to confirm it is Sigma, or some other brand.

In reply to Jon Read:

Good idea. 


In reply to Bottom Clinger:

Just a thought - Could you contact Sigma UK to get confirmation of the fitting from them by using the serial number on the it?

 Marek 25 May 2021
In reply to Bottom Clinger:

Based on https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4442553 that certainly looks like a Sigma SA mount. The thread does however suggest that the mount type might be changeable? Worth talking to a Sigma dealer?

In reply to Marek and climbing pieman/

Yes, contacting dealer makes sense  

 Blue Straggler 25 May 2021
In reply to Bottom Clinger:

How has the seller been a bit dodgy? Did they at any point imply or suggest that it was for Nikon? (not having a go at you, just that there is a bit of info missing from the OP). Good luck with the sale 

 Myfyr Tomos 25 May 2021
In reply to Bottom Clinger:

If you get a 24" pipe wrench and a bit of grease, I reckon a Sigma teleconverter would fit a Nikon body.

In reply to Blue Straggler:

No, they never suggested it was for a Nikon, but they did say ‘I don’t know which camera it is for.’  Sigma have already got back to me and said ‘Sigma fit for a Sigma camera.’  Didn’t take me long to find out. Should have checked this myself before purchasing. 

 Blue Straggler 26 May 2021
In reply to Bottom Clinger:

OK thanks. Still not sure how this makes them dodgy but it doesn't matter! 

In reply to Blue Straggler:

Dodgey:  because the seller knew it wasn't for a Canon, and it didn't have Canon stamped on it, the fact that it also didn't have Nikon stamped on it means it would be reasonable to assume it is also not a Nikon lens.  Sigma confirmed almost instantly with me it was for a Sigma camera - they only do Canon, Nikon and Sigma fit lenses.  Anyway, that'll learn me.  I will leave it a while and list on Ebay with accurate description but doubt I will get much for it.  Maybe better trying to trade it in.

 Marek 26 May 2021
In reply to Bottom Clinger:

> ... but doubt I will get much for it.  Maybe better trying to trade it in.

It's one of those funny situations: Somewhere out there there may be a Foveon sensor fan who's willing to pay the earth for such a rarity as you have. But perhaps there isn't, in which case it's pretty worthless.

Trade-in is an option - I thought of MPB, but I suspect they won't be interested if it's not Canon/Nikon/M43. Worth a try though. Or try any Sigma camera (not lens) dealer. Wex have SA-mount lenses, so might be interested. Good luck!

Post edited at 18:17
 Blue Straggler 26 May 2021
In reply to Bottom Clinger:

Sorry (not sorry really but just being respectful) but the seller has absolutely not in ANY way been dodgy. I am trying to make you feel better (for not being any kind of mug), FWIW. Both sides look innocent here. These things happen 

Post edited at 20:19

New Topic
This topic has been archived, and won't accept reply postings.
Loading Notifications...