new Sigma 30/1.4 "Art" not available for Pentax

JinDesu · 04-08-2013, 03:40 AM

My 50 1.4 runs on HSM on my k-x. It's lovely.

pop4 · 04-08-2013, 05:21 AM

Originally posted by SyncGuy

Does the 50/1.4 and 85/1.4 have HSM for Pentax too? Or they had to revert to screw drive also?

I've got the Sigma 10-20/3.5, 17-50/2.8, 70-200/2.8, 50/1.4 and 85/1.4, and they all have HSM and they work fine on my K-5 bodies.

seventysixersfan · 04-08-2013, 06:57 AM

Not a real review by any means, but I found this article interesting because it looks like they're one of the very first users to get their hands on the new 30mm f/1.4 (for Canon mount):
https://ourshutterjourney.wordpress.com/2013/04/06/2013-sigma-30mm-f1-4-dc-hsm-art-review/

scratchpaddy · 04-08-2013, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

Not a real review by any means, but I found this article interesting because it looks like they're one of the very first users to get their hands on the new 30mm f/1.4 (for Canon mount):
https://ourshutterjourney.wordpress.com/2013/04/06/2013-sigma-30mm-f1-4-dc-hsm-art-review/

I find it interesting that that article repeatedly uses the terms "re-branded" and "re-launch," but never says "re-design." Here are the differences I can find between the old and the new:

EX (old):

7 elements in 7 groups
8-blade aperture
MFD: 15.7 in (40cm)
Max magnification: 1:10.4

ART (new):

9 elements in 8 groups
9-blade aperture
MFD: 11.8 in (30cm)
Max magnification: 1:6.8

Size and weight are almost identical, but the optics inside look very different. I'm looking forward to seeing what difference the new optics make.

SyncGuy · 04-08-2013, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by pop4

I've got the Sigma 10-20/3.5, 17-50/2.8, 70-200/2.8, 50/1.4 and 85/1.4, and they all have HSM and they work fine on my K-5 bodies.

Ah....! Ok! Then my suspicion is wrong... Hmm... C'mon Sigma! Launch it in K mount already!!!

seventysixersfan · 04-20-2013, 06:21 PM

Lenstip has a new review of the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 ART for Canon mount:

Sigma A 30 mm f/1.4 DC HSM review - Introduction - Lenstip.com

Note the conclusion section:
"When the Sigma with the Pentax mount is finally released it can also become quite tempting – the [Pentax] 2.4/35 model, made of plastic, slow and expensive for its parameters, will not be a strong rival or a real alternative."

And a video review:
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Review

Edgar_in_Indy · 04-22-2013, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

Lenstip has a new review of the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 ART for Canon mount:

Sigma A 30 mm f/1.4 DC HSM review - Introduction - Lenstip.com

The review claims that the new 30mm is a slight improvement over the old 30mm, but the sample pictures provided don't convince me at all. The pictures I get at 1.4 on the old 30mm look much sharper than what I saw in the sample photos. I have to wonder if focus was exactly perfect, or if it was not an ideal sample.

Edgar_in_Indy · 04-22-2013, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

I like the old styling better, but they're almost exactly the same. The new one is just missing the gold ring, has an "A" badge, and is missing the crinkle finish.

My "old" 30mm actually has the smooth finish. The 30mm is one of the lenses they transitioned from the crinkle finish to the smooth finish, so you will see both versions out there.

Slice Of Light · 04-23-2013, 05:58 PM

These photographers in the 2 reviews don't have that good of sample pics, (one thru the distortions of an aquarium?!)

The price of the lens is good, let's wait for more reviews.....

Edgar_in_Indy · 04-23-2013, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by Slice Of Light

These photographers in the 2 reviews don't have that good of sample pics, (one thru the distortions of an aquarium?!)

My thoughts too. It's funny, because they both speak positively of the lens, but the pictures don't support their sentiments. The picture of the kid in the stroller was good, but the other picture of the kid wearing a cap was front focused on the brim of the cap. And let's not even mention the pictures of the fish in the aquariums at high ISO.

And the other review, I didn't see a single sharp picture, not even the ones at f5.6 or f8. Strange.

seventysixersfan · 04-25-2013, 03:47 PM

New review here and comparison to old version:
LensRentals.com - Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM vs. Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC

seventysixersfan · 04-26-2013, 08:29 AM

Hoping that the Pentax version of this lens will be offered by Sigma... just saw on a Sony Alpha "rumors" site the following comments:

Quote:

Good morning,
We will still be making Sony mount for some of the new Global Vision lenses. The new 35mm as well as the new 17-70 both have Sony versions. The new 120-300 won’t be in Sony, but the older version wasn’t either. The only upgraded lens that has dropped Sony was the new 30mm and from I can tell, that was due to the older version selling poorly. Our parent company didn’t see the demand for the lens and therefore decided not to produce it.
Please be assured that going forward, Sigma will still be producing lenses for Sony cameras, however which new lenses get made in Sony are determined on a case by case basis.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day!
Sincerely,
——-(name removed)
SIGMA Corporation of America”

Sigma 30mm will not be made for A-mount “due to the older version selling poorly” | sonyalpharumors

I hope the same decision has not been reached for Pentax, because after all, the Pentax version of the old 30mm probably sold pretty well as a cheaper alternative to the FA31, so Sigma would not have the same excuse as it does for not offering the new 30mm in Sony mount....

seventysixersfan · 04-26-2013, 09:04 AM

OK, I just emailed Sigma directly asking about the future release of their 30mm f/1.4 ART lens for K-mount, and they responded in less than 20 minutes! Very impressed and happy with that customer service!

Here is their answer. Interesting how it appears to be a different position from the answer given above to the Sony user, in that it's far less detailed, yet seems to suggest that they're open to releasing the lens for Sony alpha mount "at a later date." In any case, I only care about Pentax mount so hopefully this Sigma representative is correct on that point!

Quote:

Hello Brian,
At the moment we are producing the lens in the mounts with the largest market share, Canon and Nikon, Sony and Pentax should follow at a later date but we don’t have it yet.
Yours Truly,
--- (name removed)
Sigma Corporation of America

milk · 04-26-2013, 09:16 AM

This is the response I got from Sigma about the new 30mm.

Good morning,

Unfortunately, the new 30mm F1.4 is only scheduled to be released in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mount. There are no plans to create one for Pentax or Sony.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards,

"Bob"
Sales Operations Supervisor
Sigma Corp of America

seventysixersfan · 04-26-2013, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by milk

There are no plans to create one for Pentax or Sony.

Well, that really sucks. Confusing, though, to have different opinions offered by Sigma. But yours came from a sales supervisor, whereas my response came from someone who didn't give a title.

Guess I'll have to save even more for that FA 31...

04-08-2013, 07:29 AM	#19
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	Originally posted by seventysixersfan Not a real review by any means, but I found this article interesting because it looks like they're one of the very first users to get their hands on the new 30mm f/1.4 (for Canon mount): https://ourshutterjourney.wordpress.com/2013/04/06/2013-sigma-30mm-f1-4-dc-hsm-art-review/ I find it interesting that that article repeatedly uses the terms "re-branded" and "re-launch," but never says "re-design." Here are the differences I can find between the old and the new: EX (old): 7 elements in 7 groups 8-blade aperture MFD: 15.7 in (40cm) Max magnification: 1:10.4 ART (new): 9 elements in 8 groups 9-blade aperture MFD: 11.8 in (30cm) Max magnification: 1:6.8 Size and weight are almost identical, but the optics inside look very different. I'm looking forward to seeing what difference the new optics make.

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04-08-2013, 03:40 AM	#16
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	My 50 1.4 runs on HSM on my k-x. It's lovely.

04-08-2013, 05:21 AM	#17
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Originally posted by SyncGuy Does the 50/1.4 and 85/1.4 have HSM for Pentax too? Or they had to revert to screw drive also? I've got the Sigma 10-20/3.5, 17-50/2.8, 70-200/2.8, 50/1.4 and 85/1.4, and they all have HSM and they work fine on my K-5 bodies.

04-08-2013, 06:57 AM	#18
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Not a real review by any means, but I found this article interesting because it looks like they're one of the very first users to get their hands on the new 30mm f/1.4 (for Canon mount): https://ourshutterjourney.wordpress.com/2013/04/06/2013-sigma-30mm-f1-4-dc-hsm-art-review/

04-08-2013, 08:03 AM	#20
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Originally posted by pop4 I've got the Sigma 10-20/3.5, 17-50/2.8, 70-200/2.8, 50/1.4 and 85/1.4, and they all have HSM and they work fine on my K-5 bodies. Ah....! Ok! Then my suspicion is wrong... Hmm... C'mon Sigma! Launch it in K mount already!!!

04-20-2013, 06:21 PM	#21
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Lenstip has a new review of the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 ART for Canon mount: Sigma A 30 mm f/1.4 DC HSM review - Introduction - Lenstip.com Note the conclusion section: "When the Sigma with the Pentax mount is finally released it can also become quite tempting – the [Pentax] 2.4/35 model, made of plastic, slow and expensive for its parameters, will not be a strong rival or a real alternative." And a video review: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Review

04-22-2013, 05:05 PM	#22
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by seventysixersfan Lenstip has a new review of the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 ART for Canon mount: Sigma A 30 mm f/1.4 DC HSM review - Introduction - Lenstip.com The review claims that the new 30mm is a slight improvement over the old 30mm, but the sample pictures provided don't convince me at all. The pictures I get at 1.4 on the old 30mm look much sharper than what I saw in the sample photos. I have to wonder if focus was exactly perfect, or if it was not an ideal sample.

04-22-2013, 05:07 PM	#23
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by scratchpaddy I like the old styling better, but they're almost exactly the same. The new one is just missing the gold ring, has an "A" badge, and is missing the crinkle finish. My "old" 30mm actually has the smooth finish. The 30mm is one of the lenses they transitioned from the crinkle finish to the smooth finish, so you will see both versions out there.

04-23-2013, 05:58 PM	#24
Slice Of Light Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 41	These photographers in the 2 reviews don't have that good of sample pics, (one thru the distortions of an aquarium?!) The price of the lens is good, let's wait for more reviews.....

04-23-2013, 06:25 PM	#25
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by Slice Of Light These photographers in the 2 reviews don't have that good of sample pics, (one thru the distortions of an aquarium?!) My thoughts too. It's funny, because they both speak positively of the lens, but the pictures don't support their sentiments. The picture of the kid in the stroller was good, but the other picture of the kid wearing a cap was front focused on the brim of the cap. And let's not even mention the pictures of the fish in the aquariums at high ISO. And the other review, I didn't see a single sharp picture, not even the ones at f5.6 or f8. Strange.

04-25-2013, 03:47 PM	#26
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	New review here and comparison to old version: LensRentals.com - Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM vs. Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC

04-26-2013, 08:29 AM	#27
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Hoping that the Pentax version of this lens will be offered by Sigma... just saw on a Sony Alpha "rumors" site the following comments: Quote: Good morning, We will still be making Sony mount for some of the new Global Vision lenses. The new 35mm as well as the new 17-70 both have Sony versions. The new 120-300 won’t be in Sony, but the older version wasn’t either. The only upgraded lens that has dropped Sony was the new 30mm and from I can tell, that was due to the older version selling poorly. Our parent company didn’t see the demand for the lens and therefore decided not to produce it. Please be assured that going forward, Sigma will still be producing lenses for Sony cameras, however which new lenses get made in Sony are determined on a case by case basis. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day! Sincerely, ——-(name removed) SIGMA Corporation of America” Sigma 30mm will not be made for A-mount “due to the older version selling poorly” \| sonyalpharumors I hope the same decision has not been reached for Pentax, because after all, the Pentax version of the old 30mm probably sold pretty well as a cheaper alternative to the FA31, so Sigma would not have the same excuse as it does for not offering the new 30mm in Sony mount....

04-26-2013, 09:04 AM	#28
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	OK, I just emailed Sigma directly asking about the future release of their 30mm f/1.4 ART lens for K-mount, and they responded in less than 20 minutes! Very impressed and happy with that customer service! Here is their answer. Interesting how it appears to be a different position from the answer given above to the Sony user, in that it's far less detailed, yet seems to suggest that they're open to releasing the lens for Sony alpha mount "at a later date." In any case, I only care about Pentax mount so hopefully this Sigma representative is correct on that point! Quote: Hello Brian, At the moment we are producing the lens in the mounts with the largest market share, Canon and Nikon, Sony and Pentax should follow at a later date but we don’t have it yet. Yours Truly, --- (name removed) Sigma Corporation of America

04-26-2013, 09:16 AM	#29
milk New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1	This is the response I got from Sigma about the new 30mm. Good morning, Unfortunately, the new 30mm F1.4 is only scheduled to be released in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mount. There are no plans to create one for Pentax or Sony. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, "Bob" Sales Operations Supervisor Sigma Corp of America

04-26-2013, 09:31 AM	#30
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by milk There are no plans to create one for Pentax or Sony. Well, that really sucks. Confusing, though, to have different opinions offered by Sigma. But yours came from a sales supervisor, whereas my response came from someone who didn't give a title. Guess I'll have to save even more for that FA 31...