Sigma Lenses...

PaulAndAPentax · 12-06-2007, 05:47 PM

I emailed Sigma today after seeing the new lenses listed on the DP Review site...disheartening....

My email:

Dear Sir or Ma’am:

I have noticed, increasingly, that all of the new lenses (esp good long glass) being released are for Sigma, Canon and Nikon. Given the popularity of the Pentax cameras as of late, does Sigma intend to start producing K-mount lenses any time soon? I own the 50-500 and the 17-70. I would love more but they’re hard to come by.

Thanks for making sure this email gets to the appropriate decisions makers.

Response:

As of yet I do not have any release dates or production dates for that mount.

They release the others first because they feel there is more of a demand and a bigger market for them.

Best regards,

Customer service/technical assistance
Sigma Corp of America
15 Fleetwood Court
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
631-585-1144
631-585-1895 Fax

blwnhr · 12-06-2007, 07:43 PM

Wouldn't read too much into it, sounds like a defailt response.

roentarre · 12-06-2007, 08:51 PM

Probably these staff have yet heard of the word pentax at all

FotoPete · 12-06-2007, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by PaulAndAPentax

Response:

As of yet I do not have any release dates or production dates for that mount.

They release the others first because they feel there is more of a demand and a bigger market for them.

Best regards,

Customer service/technical assistance
Sigma Corp of America
15 Fleetwood Court
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
631-585-1144
631-585-1895 Fax

haha roentarre, you seem to be right about that one! They don't even identify the K Mount. Perhaps its an opportunity for Tamron to cash in if they are smart!

MichaelFoto · 12-06-2007, 09:49 PM

It is intersting the he uses the adjective "they" to describe the factory.

As a side note, I was looking at a 17-70 f2.8-4.5 DC Macro on the Sigma site just now and the HSM hypersonic motor version was listed as Nikon and the non-HSM is listed as:
SIGMA,
CANON,
NIKON,
SONY/MINOLTA,
PENTAX
In other words, their usual companies that they support. I think when they make a new version of a product, they simply have to start somewhere. Some years ago when I was using Minolta for my 35mm, I noticed the same thing for that brand too. Sigma, Nikon Canon first, depending on resources and demand, and then us guys.

12-06-2007, 05:47 PM	#1
PaulAndAPentax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 390	Sigma Lenses... I emailed Sigma today after seeing the new lenses listed on the DP Review site...disheartening.... My email: Dear Sir or Ma’am: I have noticed, increasingly, that all of the new lenses (esp good long glass) being released are for Sigma, Canon and Nikon. Given the popularity of the Pentax cameras as of late, does Sigma intend to start producing K-mount lenses any time soon? I own the 50-500 and the 17-70. I would love more but they’re hard to come by. Thanks for making sure this email gets to the appropriate decisions makers. Response: As of yet I do not have any release dates or production dates for that mount. They release the others first because they feel there is more of a demand and a bigger market for them. Best regards, Customer service/technical assistance Sigma Corp of America 15 Fleetwood Court Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 631-585-1144 631-585-1895 Fax

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12-06-2007, 07:43 PM	#2
blwnhr Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 663	Wouldn't read too much into it, sounds like a defailt response.

12-06-2007, 08:51 PM	#3
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Probably these staff have yet heard of the word pentax at all

12-06-2007, 09:02 PM	#4
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	Originally posted by PaulAndAPentax Response: As of yet I do not have any release dates or production dates for that mount. They release the others first because they feel there is more of a demand and a bigger market for them. Best regards, Customer service/technical assistance Sigma Corp of America 15 Fleetwood Court Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 631-585-1144 631-585-1895 Fax haha roentarre, you seem to be right about that one! They don't even identify the K Mount. Perhaps its an opportunity for Tamron to cash in if they are smart!

12-06-2007, 09:49 PM	#5
MichaelFoto Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Diego Photos: Albums Posts: 3	It is intersting the he uses the adjective "they" to describe the factory. As a side note, I was looking at a 17-70 f2.8-4.5 DC Macro on the Sigma site just now and the HSM hypersonic motor version was listed as Nikon and the non-HSM is listed as: SIGMA, CANON, NIKON, SONY/MINOLTA, PENTAX In other words, their usual companies that they support. I think when they make a new version of a product, they simply have to start somewhere. Some years ago when I was using Minolta for my 35mm, I noticed the same thing for that brand too. Sigma, Nikon Canon first, depending on resources and demand, and then us guys.

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