does new "17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS MACRO" available for Pentax mount?

ajaya · 09-17-2012, 09:09 PM

hi

Just came to know that sigma has launched New lens "17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS MACRO" does any one knows if its available with Pentax mount also ?
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**jatrax** · 09-17-2012, 09:16 PM

Is this it? Amazon.com: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics

abmj · 09-17-2012, 09:17 PM

It is not really "new." I have had one for over a year. And yes, it comes in Pentax K mount.

bossa · 09-17-2012, 09:39 PM

Hmm.. that's a different model. There IS a new one just announced. Do people even bother to look around before answering these questions?

**jatrax** · 09-17-2012, 10:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bossa

Do people even bother to look around before answering these questions?

I did. Even googled the exact name and came up with the link which says it is available for Pentax. But the OP is quoting a press release from Photokina which seems to be a new refresh without any additional details. So I provided the information I had and indicated I was unsure by using a question mark. It does appear that the name is exactly the same so I was a little unsure as how to tell which is which. Guess I should have just stayed quiet, sorry to offend you.

bossa · 09-17-2012, 10:19 PM

Sorry, I didn't mean to give the impression that I was offended, especially by you. I was probably bringing some angst from another thread to this one.

abmj · 09-17-2012, 10:30 PM

So it was me that offended. As otherwise stated, I did a search on the exact lens name and came up with the one that has been around for a bit. Exact same specs and branding. Sorry to not measure up to your standards.

abmj · 09-17-2012, 10:39 PM

So, in an attempt to be a little more helpful, here is the announcement of the new lens. No indication yet which mounts will be offered.

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**jatrax** · 09-17-2012, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by bossa

I was probably bringing some angst from another thread to this one.

And I had a long day at work and am feeling cranky too. Didn't mean to sound so snarky.

Going to bed now.......

ajaya · 09-17-2012, 10:46 PM

Thanks for all the comments and updates !

bdery · 09-18-2012, 04:50 AM

Based on the pictures and specs, it looks like a new design. Here are a few key differences:

Smaller maximum magnification
Slightly shorter
Different optical arrangement (16 elements, 14 groups, instead of 17/13)
Rounded aperture blades
Lighter

It also sports a new look for Sigma, actually closer to that of the DFA 100 macro WR. Their lenses have looked the same for quite some time, this is a departure for them. I don't know what the big white C on the side stands for, maybe it's a mention of the mount ? (C would be for Canon)

I reviewed the previous two versions for pentaxforums, I'll be curious to see what differences this design brings! The smaller magnification is a big downside, IMHO.

**arv** · 09-18-2012, 05:56 AM

I suppose C is for "Contemporary"; like new 35mm f1.4 has A for "Art".
A.

Erd§ · 09-18-2012, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by bdery

I don't know what the big white C on the side stands for, maybe it's a mention of the mount ? (C would be for Canon)

It stands for Contemporary...as per their three product lines. Concept | SIGMA GLOBAL VISION

bdery · 09-19-2012, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by Erd§

It stands for Contemporary...as per their three product lines.

Yeah, I saw that later. thanks.

09-17-2012, 09:09 PM	#1
ajaya Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 150	does new "17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS MACRO" available for Pentax mount? hi Just came to know that sigma has launched New lens "17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS MACRO" does any one knows if its available with Pentax mount also ? Product \| SIGMA GLOBAL VISION

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09-17-2012, 09:16 PM	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Is this it? Amazon.com: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics

09-17-2012, 09:17 PM	#3
abmj Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 600	It is not really "new." I have had one for over a year. And yes, it comes in Pentax K mount.

09-17-2012, 09:39 PM	#4
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Hmm.. that's a different model. There IS a new one just announced. Do people even bother to look around before answering these questions?

09-17-2012, 10:02 PM - 1 Like	#5
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by bossa Do people even bother to look around before answering these questions? I did. Even googled the exact name and came up with the link which says it is available for Pentax. But the OP is quoting a press release from Photokina which seems to be a new refresh without any additional details. So I provided the information I had and indicated I was unsure by using a question mark. It does appear that the name is exactly the same so I was a little unsure as how to tell which is which. Guess I should have just stayed quiet, sorry to offend you.

09-17-2012, 10:19 PM	#6
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Sorry, I didn't mean to give the impression that I was offended, especially by you. I was probably bringing some angst from another thread to this one.

09-17-2012, 10:30 PM	#7
abmj Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 600	So it was me that offended. As otherwise stated, I did a search on the exact lens name and came up with the one that has been around for a bit. Exact same specs and branding. Sorry to not measure up to your standards.

09-17-2012, 10:39 PM	#8
abmj Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 600	So, in an attempt to be a little more helpful, here is the announcement of the new lens. No indication yet which mounts will be offered. Product \| SIGMA GLOBAL VISION

09-17-2012, 10:40 PM	#9
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by bossa I was probably bringing some angst from another thread to this one. And I had a long day at work and am feeling cranky too. Didn't mean to sound so snarky. Going to bed now.......

09-17-2012, 10:46 PM	#10
ajaya Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 150 Original Poster	Thanks for all the comments and updates !

09-18-2012, 04:50 AM	#11
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Based on the pictures and specs, it looks like a new design. Here are a few key differences: Smaller maximum magnification Slightly shorter Different optical arrangement (16 elements, 14 groups, instead of 17/13) Rounded aperture blades Lighter It also sports a new look for Sigma, actually closer to that of the DFA 100 macro WR. Their lenses have looked the same for quite some time, this is a departure for them. I don't know what the big white C on the side stands for, maybe it's a mention of the mount ? (C would be for Canon) I reviewed the previous two versions for pentaxforums, I'll be curious to see what differences this design brings! The smaller magnification is a big downside, IMHO.

09-18-2012, 05:56 AM	#12
arv Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 413	I suppose C is for "Contemporary"; like new 35mm f1.4 has A for "Art". A.

09-18-2012, 06:03 AM	#13
Erd§ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SEQ Posts: 323	Originally posted by bdery I don't know what the big white C on the side stands for, maybe it's a mention of the mount ? (C would be for Canon) It stands for Contemporary...as per their three product lines. Concept \| SIGMA GLOBAL VISION

09-19-2012, 05:06 AM	#14
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by Erd§ It stands for Contemporary...as per their three product lines. Yeah, I saw that later. thanks.