DocTock

I would like to sell my spot on the WetPixel Komodo 2014 trip. 

I have a single male spot for Trip 2: February 18 - March 1, 2014 (12 days / 11 nights)

Trip leader: Photographer Jason Bradley
Cost: $5,445.00 USD (including crew tip)

 

I have paid a $1500 deposit.

I would like to sell my spot on the WetPixel Komodo 2014 trip. 

I have a single male spot for Trip 2: February 18 - March 1, 2014 (12 days / 11 nights)

Trip leader: Photographer Jason Bradley
Cost: $5,445.00 USD (including crew tip)

 

I have paid a $1500 deposit.

 

 

 

 

 

For Sale: Sigma 170 mm-500 mm F/5.0-6.3 D Lens - Nikon mount

All original packaging, paperwork, parts included:
- Lens in mint working and cosmetic condition
- Lens hood
- Front and rear lens caps
- “Collar” tripod mount
- Leather(ette?) Lens caddy
- Instruction Manual (English)
- Unfilled, un-stamped, Warranty Card
- Original box

I purchased this lens several years ago and have used it very little since – one air show and 2 MLB baseball games. Most of the time it has sat in the box in a closet.
My photography these days is almost exclusively underwater – this is the wrong type of lens for that!

The images below are of the actual lens for sale including 2 photos taken with the lens at both extremes of distance. No manipulation of images has been done. Images shot with Nikon D90 in full auto mode.



$550
Price includes USA PayPal fees and USPS Priority Shipping within CONUS.

I will sell and ship Internationally, however we would have to discuss additional shipping cost and money fees.


Product Information
This compact ultra telephoto zoom lens covers a range up to 500mm and optimized for digital SLR cameras. The new multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghosting. This lens uses one aspherical lens and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements for excellent correction all types of aberration, resulting in better picture quality on both film and digital SLRs.This compact ultra telephoto zoom lens covers a useful range up to 500mm and is ideal for sports, nature, wildlife, and landscape photography. It lets you bring your far away subject up close. This lens uses one aspherical lens and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements for excellent correction all types of aberration, making high-quality images a reality throughout the entire zoom range.The five-group zoom and rear focus systems ensure high performance stability and ease of use. Since the front of the lens does not rotate, a circular polarizing filter can be easily attached and use. A zoom hood is supplied with this lens to prevent flare and ghosting as well as extraneous light harmful for image quality. A removable tripod collar is also included as a standard component.

Product Identifiers
Model DG
MPN 734306
UPC 0081097000265, 0085126733445, 085126734442

Lens System
Type Telephoto
Focus Type Auto & Manual
Focal Length Zoom
Focal Length (mm) 170-500mm
Aperture F/5.0-6.3

Compatibility
Compatible Brand Nikon
Mount Nikon F

Dimensions
Weight 47.62 oz

I just purchased these from the WetPixel Classified Forum.
Unfortunately they do not work for what I'm planning/ scheming/ DIY-ing.

Never wet - new in bag
Please note, as shown by original seller, foam insert/ throwaway core from arm cut-out, is not present for 2 floats.


$30 inclusive of PayPal fees & standard shipping (CONUS)

I will sell and ship internationally, however additional fees (actual amount) to do so at purchaser's expense.


Picture from original seller (used WITH permission)

I managed to lose the UCLS standard clamp I had attached to my focus light - fortunately I grabbed the light before it too went to the depths...
(Let me know if you find the clamp - it's probably near the deep end of "Sand Chute" just south of the Kittiwake.)

Now I'm looking to replace the clamp, and there seem to be several options:
- Standard UCLS clamp [AC-CS] (therefore interchangeable with the other clamps I have)
- Long Clamp [AC-CSL]
- Slightly longer for the buoyancy arms segments [AC-CSB]

Does anyone have any "real world" experience with the longer clamps?
Are they worth the extra $10 USD?
Or are they too bulky/ difficult to use/ etc?

Thanks in advance.