PENTAX Sigma 28mm f/2.8 KA MACRO MC Mini-Wide II

el_brio · 07-13-2010, 09:12 AM

I just snagged this on ebay. I didn't see it in the reviews (not the macro II version anyway). I got into a heated bidding war and ended up winning it for $100 (shipping included). Decent deal? Anyone here have this lens?

bjoneskx · 07-13-2010, 09:30 AM

I had that lens in my watch list, it did climb up there didn't it.

I believe it is the lens reviewed here

el_brio · 07-13-2010, 09:44 AM

You're right. I missed it. Probably not a great deal but I don't think that these come up for auction that often. Hopefully it is a good copy. Thanks.

causey · 07-13-2010, 09:26 PM

Yes, you paid about $30-40 more than it's worth. Otherwise, an excellent lens.

Groucho · 07-14-2010, 06:56 AM

I bought one new back in the day and still have it. I also have a Pentax A 28mm F2.8. One of these days I plan on doing a shootout between them. The Sigma does seem pretty decent, and has more aperture blades than the Pentax (6 vs 5 IIRC.) I don't need both and have to decide which to sell... so maybe one more will show on the marketplace complete with original caps and manual.

Nick Siebers · 07-15-2010, 06:49 PM

Price is a bit high, but it is a great lens. Use it and you will quickly get your money's worth!

**Lowell Goudge** · 07-15-2010, 06:52 PM

Yeah price is a bit high, picked one up for $30 a few weeks ago. Thought it was a pretty good price even though I didn't need it

nedski · 07-15-2010, 07:41 PM

I've got it. I'm quite happy with the images I've gotten out of it.

The thing I dislike about it is the aperture ring. It's obviously where they decided to cut costs: plastic, not at all smooth to turn. Not a big deal if you're putting it on a dslr where you can set it on A and control via dial.

But I'm still a film shooter and that crappy aperture ring is probably why I'll eventually get rid of the lens.

EDIT: Here are a couple of images shot with it.

Nick Siebers · 07-16-2010, 06:20 PM

I've never used my mini-wde off the "A" position. On film, I like the Pentax M 28/3.5 better. The latter never quite works for me on digital; maybe the f.3.5 with the little viewfinder. The Sigma, I like a lot on digital.

07-13-2010, 09:12 AM	#1
el_brio New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 12	PENTAX Sigma 28mm f/2.8 KA MACRO MC Mini-Wide II I just snagged this on ebay. I didn't see it in the reviews (not the macro II version anyway). I got into a heated bidding war and ended up winning it for $100 (shipping included). Decent deal? Anyone here have this lens?

07-15-2010, 07:41 PM	#8
nedski Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 33	I've got it. I'm quite happy with the images I've gotten out of it. The thing I dislike about it is the aperture ring. It's obviously where they decided to cut costs: plastic, not at all smooth to turn. Not a big deal if you're putting it on a dslr where you can set it on A and control via dial. But I'm still a film shooter and that crappy aperture ring is probably why I'll eventually get rid of the lens. EDIT: Here are a couple of images shot with it. Last edited by nedski; 07-16-2010 at 05:42 PM. Reason: Added sample photos

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07-13-2010, 09:30 AM	#2
bjoneskx New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 8	I had that lens in my watch list, it did climb up there didn't it. I believe it is the lens reviewed here

07-13-2010, 09:44 AM	#3
el_brio New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 12 Original Poster	You're right. I missed it. Probably not a great deal but I don't think that these come up for auction that often. Hopefully it is a good copy. Thanks.

07-13-2010, 09:26 PM	#4
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Yes, you paid about $30-40 more than it's worth. Otherwise, an excellent lens.

07-14-2010, 06:56 AM	#5
Groucho Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 416	I bought one new back in the day and still have it. I also have a Pentax A 28mm F2.8. One of these days I plan on doing a shootout between them. The Sigma does seem pretty decent, and has more aperture blades than the Pentax (6 vs 5 IIRC.) I don't need both and have to decide which to sell... so maybe one more will show on the marketplace complete with original caps and manual.

07-15-2010, 06:49 PM	#6
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	Price is a bit high, but it is a great lens. Use it and you will quickly get your money's worth!

07-15-2010, 06:52 PM	#7
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Yeah price is a bit high, picked one up for $30 a few weeks ago. Thought it was a pretty good price even though I didn't need it

07-16-2010, 06:20 PM	#9
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	I've never used my mini-wde off the "A" position. On film, I like the Pentax M 28/3.5 better. The latter never quite works for me on digital; maybe the f.3.5 with the little viewfinder. The Sigma, I like a lot on digital.