W/Ex not bad for returns. Tell them what you think is wrong and they'll check it out. I've returned two lens; one they agreed was faulty and I got a full refund (including return postage); the other, I just returned because it was too soft and got a credit note (I had to pay for the return postage).

Thanks for that Mike. Have 'phoned them this morning and they seemed quite happy to replace. Hope I don't end up with one that's worse! Watch this space...........

Just noticed when packaging the lens for return, that it arrived protected only by one sheet of bubblewrap, loose inside a large plastic delivery bag! Not an ideal way for a lens to travel me thinks!!

Amelia

I have same lens Nikon fit. the zoom is quite stiff compared to others, but i felt it as good thing, as a tamron lens i have zooms in/out if i tilt it up/down.
J

If it was an all round, stiff/tight feeling but smooth I probably wouldn't worry too much, but it's as though it is 'catching' as it rotates. I really, really hope that the replacement is not worse!

Are you pleased with your Sigma lens overall Jamie?

Have had my replacement lens back from WE. They needed a bit of a gee-up to get it sent out after receiving the original back - said they hadn't received it etc until I supplied tracking number .........

Anyway, the new lens zoom is quite stiff, but all around - not catching in just one place. I guess it will loosen up in time and I will just have to get used to it. Mustn't compare it to Pentax lenses! Very pleased with the Sigma overall and looking forward to using it.

Amelia

Good news!
Glad you got the right result for you Amelia

Enjoy the lens, look forward to seeing some results.

I think those 70-300 sigmas suffer from this i noticed my one i had was stiff sometimes ended up selling and getting the canon 55-250