How's quality control in 2014? I've noticed comments of people saying they didn't get a good copy in the past. How is it now?
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I've had absolutely no issues. This is my second most go to lens when shooting portraits. I prefer the 70-200 more, but that's just my style.
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If you look at my prior answers, you will see that I had to have my lens calibrated to my D800 specifically. I don't know that that makes it of poor quality. Once I got it back from Sigma (who were very helpful and quick, by the way), it is absolutely beastly in focus lock, focus speed, and image quality.
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Mine is excellent. I'd never read anything where this particular lens is bad. Wide open you'll get purple fringe. But you'll get that on most 85mm lenses. Stopped down at a lower f stop is clean. You can always get rid of the fringe in Photoshop if you prefer to shoot wide open. But you may not need to, seeing that the lens is a low light shooting lens. Beautiful lens and a steal compared to the Sony Zeiss version.
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My lens is excellent. Though I think most people don't understand lens/camera relationships. Some people think that if a lens back focusses it must be quality control issues. But ever end will have slightly different behavior focus with different cameras, even if those cameras are the same model. My copy is outstanding, but it has different focus micro adjust on each of my 3 cameras. This will be true of any lens. Not just sigma.
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That is a great question! I've ordered this item 5 times from third party vendors and received the OLDER version all 5 times! I've contacted Amazon a few times and informed them of the incorrect listing. No one seems to care to fix the problem at Amazon. Good luck!
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Thanks BlueDemon.I have actually been following the thread on AVSForum since it began. While there are some reports of loose HDMI connectors, muting, etc; it really isn't much (actual content-wise vs. wishing/hoping-wise). Amazon had a yellow note on their HT-CT500 page for a while saying that no orders were being taken because of Amazon customer-reported issues. I was curious to see what the actual issues were (causing a suspension of sales), in case any of those customers returned here.Thanks~Bill
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Refurbished units are almost always good deals. Except for an insert statement indicating that my 340S was a refurbed unit, it looked brand new. Note that most recent map updates are not part of the refurbed package, but then I avoid the hassle and hazards of such downloads anyway. For the basic purpose of getting from point A to point B such updates are of little value to the vast majority of users.
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Hi Robert, I am puzzled.. are you sure you care contacting the right person? I sold this copy of Final Cut Studio back in July of 2012 on eBay to a user named "atopet". I haven't sold on Amazon since 2010. Coincidentally, or not, I fired up this version Final Cut Studio just two days ago and I was asked to enter in a serial number that I am furiously trying to find myself. We have a weird situation here... can you explain how you got this copy of FCS? - Adam
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Hi Rebecca, my first batch was bad, and they refunded me and the second one was good. It was hassle free. I feel it really help. I hope you have as good experience as I did.
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Great thank you Boon. did you buy by chance and confirm this? How is the item doing since seems you all talked about it in 2010 :)
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I ordered from Creative's site last week. It shipped yesterday but won't be here until Monday, 11/5. I had to pay the tax since I'm from New Jersey, but I'm ok with it. Amazon still doesn't have it in stock, so at least I'm getting it earlier than if I had ordered from Amazon.
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Mine have been fine. I did get one that was broken/defective, but other wise ok.
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Thanks so much for your replies! It seems Amazon is shipping the old version, but it's fine and better yet, the price is good. thanks again!
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I bought it within the last year and have had no problems with it. Guess I should check it for the defects you mentioned.
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Yeah, I have the same question. Quality control has really dropped on this site. Too bad.
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My experience so far has been good. I have done both. Amazon was fine. I hope it continues like that.
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Chriss can you provide update on photo quality etc?????Just unpacked mine and am on hold...L.
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Thanks for the feedback. I bought this model. Love it so far. Beautiful picture on HD cable and no TOC problems...yet. Will follow up if I have any.
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Potential buyer asks... Mind telling me about the many outstanding issues? Thanx!
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I ordered mine on January 15th and haven't heard a peep from Amazon. It used to be that they were good about being able to get new release items out in a competitive manner. It now appears that they have lost whatever edge they might have had. If I see one locally, I will buy it and will cancel my Amazon order.