Sigma 85mm/1.4 - experience wanted

hoanpham · 01-14-2011, 03:35 AM

I have been looking in this thread
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/114807-test-sa...-85-1-4-a.html

Lovely rending, and about to get one - within this weekend if possible.
Anyone own this piece?

pop4 · 01-14-2011, 04:02 AM

The Sigma 85mm F1.4 isn't available for k-mount yet, so I doubt you'd be able to get your hands on one by this weekend. The B&H website says "approx arrival February", but then again, it was saying "approx arrival November" for a while before that.

Tommot1965 · 01-14-2011, 04:17 AM

check this thread out..Im waiting for it too

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/128284-85mm-f1...x-fa-77-a.html

hoanpham · 01-14-2011, 04:32 AM

It's true. Est arrival at 1st Feb. I have a local dealer that opens for pre-order for K mount this weekend. At first it seems like a regular order. They do have many copies for canon and nikon.

Bokeh and low light, this lens attracts me more than the K5 (LBA again!)

Asahiflex · 01-14-2011, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by hoanpham

It's true. Est arrival at 1st Feb. I have a local dealer that opens for pre-order for K mount this weekend. At first it seems like a regular order. They do have many copies for canon and nikon.

Bokeh and low light, this lens attracts me more than the K5 (LBA again!)

The Sigma is apparently a very fine lens, but for low light work I'd recommend the K-5 over the Sigma

pop4 · 01-14-2011, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

The Sigma is apparently a very fine lens, but for low light work I'd recommend the K-5 over the Sigma

Better yet, I'd recommend the K-5 AND Sigma 85/1.4

**Clinton** · 01-14-2011, 01:17 PM

Cave now and get a FA* 85/1.4 off ebay.

hoanpham · 01-14-2011, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by Clinton

Cave now and get a FA* 85/1.4 off ebay.

Thanks. A bit pricy even used. My LBA rush had calm down a bit ;-)
I m just thinking about the DA*50-135, but it is just too big for party events.

Originally posted by pop4

Better yet, I'd recommend the K-5 AND Sigma 85/1.4

Sure. K5 is waiting in queue.

**Clinton** · 01-15-2011, 10:42 AM

Just go read the reviews for the FA* 85/1.4 SMC Pentax-FA* 85mm F1.4 [IF] Lens Reviews - Pentax Lens Reviews & Pentax Lens Database

You're LBA will come back in a rush.

pop4 · 02-24-2011, 10:33 PM

Just got an email from B&H, looks like they're starting to take pre-orders for this lens in K-mount:

Quote:

You've previously requested to be notified when the following item comes in to stock:
Sigma - SI8514P (USA)
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens For Pentax Digital SLR Cameras

This item did not come in to stock yet, However, we are now accepting pre-orders and the item will be shipped when it comes in to stock

Pentaxor · 02-25-2011, 12:54 AM

I dont need pre-orders. I need something in stock.

pghwarrior23 · 02-25-2011, 12:43 PM

Just saw too that this was available for pre-order now. Have been watching for this lens for some time now!

Just wondering though for the money...this lens or the Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8?

Pentaxor · 02-25-2011, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by pghwarrior23

Just saw too that this was available for pre-order now. Have been watching for this lens for some time now!

Just wondering though for the money...this lens or the Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8?

for someone who is on the budget, the 77 would be a great deal. I have seen some go for $650 on average in the used market. although there are some sellers that sell the Sigma for $800 which makes it a bit more competitive or at the same price range as that of a new 77mm.

perhaps the things to consider on both lenses are:

FA77
1.> small, compact and light
2> 77mm wide

Sigma 85
1.> f1.4 aperture
2.> HSM

01-14-2011, 03:35 AM	#1
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	Sigma 85mm/1.4 - experience wanted I have been looking in this thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/114807-test-sa...-85-1-4-a.html Lovely rending, and about to get one - within this weekend if possible. Anyone own this piece?

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01-14-2011, 04:02 AM	#2
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	The Sigma 85mm F1.4 isn't available for k-mount yet, so I doubt you'd be able to get your hands on one by this weekend. The B&H website says "approx arrival February", but then again, it was saying "approx arrival November" for a while before that.

01-14-2011, 04:17 AM	#3
Tommot1965 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,026	check this thread out..Im waiting for it too https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/128284-85mm-f1...x-fa-77-a.html

01-14-2011, 04:32 AM	#4
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366 Original Poster	It's true. Est arrival at 1st Feb. I have a local dealer that opens for pre-order for K mount this weekend. At first it seems like a regular order. They do have many copies for canon and nikon. Bokeh and low light, this lens attracts me more than the K5 (LBA again!)

01-14-2011, 06:59 AM	#5
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by hoanpham It's true. Est arrival at 1st Feb. I have a local dealer that opens for pre-order for K mount this weekend. At first it seems like a regular order. They do have many copies for canon and nikon. Bokeh and low light, this lens attracts me more than the K5 (LBA again!) The Sigma is apparently a very fine lens, but for low light work I'd recommend the K-5 over the Sigma

01-14-2011, 07:29 AM	#6
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Originally posted by Asahiflex The Sigma is apparently a very fine lens, but for low light work I'd recommend the K-5 over the Sigma Better yet, I'd recommend the K-5 AND Sigma 85/1.4

01-14-2011, 01:17 PM	#7
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,912	Cave now and get a FA* 85/1.4 off ebay.

01-14-2011, 02:44 PM	#8
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366 Original Poster	Originally posted by Clinton Cave now and get a FA* 85/1.4 off ebay. Thanks. A bit pricy even used. My LBA rush had calm down a bit ;-) I m just thinking about the DA*50-135, but it is just too big for party events. Originally posted by pop4 Better yet, I'd recommend the K-5 AND Sigma 85/1.4 Sure. K5 is waiting in queue.

01-15-2011, 10:42 AM	#9
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,912	Just go read the reviews for the FA* 85/1.4 SMC Pentax-FA* 85mm F1.4 [IF] Lens Reviews - Pentax Lens Reviews & Pentax Lens Database You're LBA will come back in a rush.

02-24-2011, 10:33 PM	#10
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Just got an email from B&H, looks like they're starting to take pre-orders for this lens in K-mount: Quote: You've previously requested to be notified when the following item comes in to stock: Sigma - SI8514P (USA) 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens For Pentax Digital SLR Cameras This item did not come in to stock yet, However, we are now accepting pre-orders and the item will be shipped when it comes in to stock

02-25-2011, 12:54 AM	#11
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	I dont need pre-orders. I need something in stock.

02-25-2011, 12:43 PM	#12
pghwarrior23 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 331	Just saw too that this was available for pre-order now. Have been watching for this lens for some time now! Just wondering though for the money...this lens or the Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8?

02-25-2011, 01:52 PM	#13
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by pghwarrior23 Just saw too that this was available for pre-order now. Have been watching for this lens for some time now! Just wondering though for the money...this lens or the Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8? for someone who is on the budget, the 77 would be a great deal. I have seen some go for $650 on average in the used market. although there are some sellers that sell the Sigma for $800 which makes it a bit more competitive or at the same price range as that of a new 77mm. perhaps the things to consider on both lenses are: FA77 1.> small, compact and light 2> 77mm wide Sigma 85 1.> f1.4 aperture 2.> HSM