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disconnekt · 03-31-2012, 11:39 PM

Found this earlier today that Sigma is finally releasing the updated version of their 50-150mm f2.8. So far, it's only being released for Canon (coming out in April), Nikon (coming out in May) and Sigma mounts, hopefully they'll be releasing one for Pentax soon.

B&H are taking pre-orders on their website here:

Sigma 50-150mm OS Lens

**WillWeaverRVA** · 04-01-2012, 12:03 AM

This had been mentioned on Digital Photography Review yesterday, but there was no information about anything other than Canon, Nikon, and Sigma versions.

philbaum · 04-01-2012, 12:47 AM

Wow, what a heavy one.

The 50-135 from Pentax weights 1.67 lbs while the 50-150 weighs 2.9 lbs. looks like the size is larger as well.

liukaitc · 04-01-2012, 03:31 AM

or maybe they will release a non-os one later just like their 17-50 f2.8??

Edgar_in_Indy · 04-01-2012, 12:45 PM

I own and LOVE the non-OS Sigma 50-150mm f2.8, but I predict that this new version will be a flop.

I mean, the new lens is every bit as big and heavy as most of the 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses, but with less reach. Sure, it can go a little wider, but if I was going to lug around a lens that large and heavy, I would rather have a 70-200mm, and keep a small/fast 50mm (or a standard zoom) with me for when 70mm wasn't wide enough.

westmill · 04-01-2012, 12:56 PM

They wont release a lens with OS for a camera with built in SR. Newer is not always better either, the tamron none OS 17-50 performs better than there OS version.

disconnekt · 04-01-2012, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by liukaitc

or maybe they will release a non-os one later just like their 17-50 f2.8??

Good chance they will. I hope they will, and hopefully it'll be a good improvement over the last one.

03-31-2012, 11:39 PM	#1
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,702	Sigma announces updated 50-150 Found this earlier today that Sigma is finally releasing the updated version of their 50-150mm f2.8. So far, it's only being released for Canon (coming out in April), Nikon (coming out in May) and Sigma mounts, hopefully they'll be releasing one for Pentax soon. B&H are taking pre-orders on their website here: Sigma 50-150mm OS Lens

04-01-2012, 12:45 PM	#5
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	I own and LOVE the non-OS Sigma 50-150mm f2.8, but I predict that this new version will be a flop. I mean, the new lens is every bit as big and heavy as most of the 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses, but with less reach. Sure, it can go a little wider, but if I was going to lug around a lens that large and heavy, I would rather have a 70-200mm, and keep a small/fast 50mm (or a standard zoom) with me for when 70mm wasn't wide enough. Last edited by Edgar_in_Indy; 04-01-2012 at 02:11 PM.

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04-01-2012, 12:03 AM	#2
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	This had been mentioned on Digital Photography Review yesterday, but there was no information about anything other than Canon, Nikon, and Sigma versions.

04-01-2012, 12:47 AM	#3
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Wow, what a heavy one. The 50-135 from Pentax weights 1.67 lbs while the 50-150 weighs 2.9 lbs. looks like the size is larger as well.

04-01-2012, 03:31 AM	#4
liukaitc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,008	or maybe they will release a non-os one later just like their 17-50 f2.8??

04-01-2012, 12:56 PM	#6
westmill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stoke on Trent Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	They wont release a lens with OS for a camera with built in SR. Newer is not always better either, the tamron none OS 17-50 performs better than there OS version.

04-01-2012, 06:10 PM	#7
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,702 Original Poster	Originally posted by liukaitc or maybe they will release a non-os one later just like their 17-50 f2.8?? Good chance they will. I hope they will, and hopefully it'll be a good improvement over the last one.

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