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jeverettfine · 05-25-2016, 10:16 AM

Does Sigma plan on producing the 24-35 f/2.0 Art lens in a Pentax mount? I know they have the "scratch" problem on the K-1 with some of their lenses. That would be a wonderful zoom range on the K-1
Then again, the D-FA 24-70 f/2.8 is a pretty good choice...give up a stop for more range.

Venom3300 · 05-25-2016, 10:29 AM

sigma has no plans to produce anything new in K mount...

Na Horuk · 05-25-2016, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by jeverettfine

That would be a wonderful zoom range on the K-1

I agree. Given how much buzz the K-1 caused, Sigma might reconsider and produce more lenses in K. But as far as I know, they have not mentioned any such plans yet

jeverettfine · 05-25-2016, 11:53 AM

Saw the Nikon version on the shelf at my camera store...looked like a nice lens.

disconnekt · 05-25-2016, 12:23 PM

Not likely, but depends on how much demand there is now for Sigma to release FF K-mount lenses now that the K-1 has been released.

**boriscleto** · 05-25-2016, 12:48 PM

Don't hold your breath.

Adam · 05-25-2016, 07:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Na Horuk

I agree. Given how much buzz the K-1 caused, Sigma might reconsider and produce more lenses in K. But as far as I know, they have not mentioned any such plans yet

They need sales, not buzz.

I wish buzz is all it took!

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jeverettfine · 05-26-2016, 08:36 AM

Pentax seems to be keeping up with the need for lenses to go on the new K-1. The 24-70 is a good example. So, why would Sigma even bother?

My local, "largest camera store in Texas", recently had a big weekend event with camera reps etc attending. The big ads in the newspaper were dominated by Canikon followed by Sony, Fuji, Olympus with Pentax/Ricoh having the smallest promotion (most ads through the year never mention Pentax). Canikon I am sure pays for a big part of the ad cost and certainly have the largest sales. Sigma, Tamron, etc are promoted as lenses for Canikon bodies. That is where the money is.

Caat · 05-26-2016, 09:32 AM

There's got to be a lag of about a year at least before Sigma would be able to garner enough sales data to see whether it makes financial sense for them to make more K-mount lenses. Although, it's not just the K-1 of course. The success of Pentax's APS-C bodies would be taken into account as well - some lenses do cross the divide between the two formats.

cali92rs · 05-26-2016, 01:51 PM

The 18-35 f1.8 really turned me off of the newer Sigma zooms

I really wanted to make it work because it is such a useful range for me on APS-C. But i could not get it to focus consistently with PDAF, even after hours of screwing around with the dock (which is another trial).

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jeverettfine Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 328	Sigma 24-35 f/2 for Pentax? Does Sigma plan on producing the 24-35 f/2.0 Art lens in a Pentax mount? I know they have the "scratch" problem on the K-1 with some of their lenses. That would be a wonderful zoom range on the K-1 Then again, the D-FA 24-70 f/2.8 is a pretty good choice...give up a stop for more range.

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Venom3300 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 714	sigma has no plans to produce anything new in K mount...

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Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by jeverettfine That would be a wonderful zoom range on the K-1 I agree. Given how much buzz the K-1 caused, Sigma might reconsider and produce more lenses in K. But as far as I know, they have not mentioned any such plans yet

05-25-2016, 11:53 AM	#4
jeverettfine Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 328 Original Poster	Saw the Nikon version on the shelf at my camera store...looked like a nice lens.

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disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,702	Not likely, but depends on how much demand there is now for Sigma to release FF K-mount lenses now that the K-1 has been released.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Don't hold your breath.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Na Horuk I agree. Given how much buzz the K-1 caused, Sigma might reconsider and produce more lenses in K. But as far as I know, they have not mentioned any such plans yet They need sales, not buzz. I wish buzz is all it took! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-26-2016, 08:36 AM	#8
jeverettfine Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 328 Original Poster	Pentax seems to be keeping up with the need for lenses to go on the new K-1. The 24-70 is a good example. So, why would Sigma even bother? My local, "largest camera store in Texas", recently had a big weekend event with camera reps etc attending. The big ads in the newspaper were dominated by Canikon followed by Sony, Fuji, Olympus with Pentax/Ricoh having the smallest promotion (most ads through the year never mention Pentax). Canikon I am sure pays for a big part of the ad cost and certainly have the largest sales. Sigma, Tamron, etc are promoted as lenses for Canikon bodies. That is where the money is.

05-26-2016, 09:32 AM	#9
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	There's got to be a lag of about a year at least before Sigma would be able to garner enough sales data to see whether it makes financial sense for them to make more K-mount lenses. Although, it's not just the K-1 of course. The success of Pentax's APS-C bodies would be taken into account as well - some lenses do cross the divide between the two formats.

05-26-2016, 01:51 PM	#10
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	The 18-35 f1.8 really turned me off of the newer Sigma zooms I really wanted to make it work because it is such a useful range for me on APS-C. But i could not get it to focus consistently with PDAF, even after hours of screwing around with the dock (which is another trial).

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