Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX DC Macro HSM Opinions

[GTi]

Standard Shipping $85 ( UPS Worldwide Saver 1-3 days )
Customs "handling" fee R100 - has some other name
Customs 14% VAT

Example :
Sigma 17-50 2.8 HSM
http://www.adorama.com/SG1750EOS.html

$669 ( R5452.35)
+$85 ( R 692.75 )
+R100
+R763.33 ( 14% VAT )
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= R7008.43

SAcamera = R8,681.00
http://www.sacamera.co.za/product/1016379/Sigma_1750mm_F2.8_EX_DC_OS_HSM_for_Nikon/

So long you dont mind having to ship your stuff back to the US for warranty claims you can save quite a bit, but I would say that know what you want and the check locally for prices.
I was quite impressed the entire deal took 4 days and that includes the day of purchase.

Hey DGremlin, what you eventually get you , was it the Tamron 28-75 2.8? Great service yes.

 

[DGremlin]

@GTi - It was very quick and easy dealing with Adorama. So excellent.

Yep Got the Tamron 28-75.
My current rating on lens 6.5/10