K Mount lenses with Image Stabilization?

ZombieArmy · 09-03-2014, 07:54 PM

I know that pentax cameras have in body stabilization (great for my old lenses!) but it just doesn't cut the mustard when I want to do hand held video with my k-01. I know they have like mounts to wear or I could use a monopod but that usually isn't a very usable solution so I'm looking for a good lens with built in IS for a semi reasonable price. I've looked on google but I seemed to only pick up some telephoto zoom lenses which wouldn't be too useful for this purpose.

JinDesu · 09-03-2014, 08:06 PM

Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4, the older pre-C version has IS. I think the new Contemporary version does too.

ZombieArmy · 09-03-2014, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4, the older pre-C version has IS. I think the new Contemporary version does too.

Excellent range on it, I'm gonna have to save up I guess!

**i_trax** · 09-03-2014, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4, the older pre-C version has IS. I think the new Contemporary version does too.

I have ver 1 ( the original) F2.8-4.5 does not have OS, ver 2 HSM F2.8-4.0 did have OS and was sold for rather short time in Pentax mount , I have "C " the latest one and does not have OS, is much smaller and lighter than ver 2 , very close in size to ver 1

ZombieArmy · 09-03-2014, 09:41 PM

Originally posted by i_trax

I have ver 1 ( the original) F2.8-4.5 does not have OS, ver 2 HSM F2.8-4.0 did have OS and was sold for rather short time in Pentax mount , I have "C " the latest one and does not have OS, is much smaller and lighter than ver 2 , very close in size to ver 1

So it might be a bit difficult to track down? Are there any other options?

spinach · 09-03-2014, 09:57 PM

for video, use a monopod (if there's no ground to set it on, clip a pouch to your belt and seat the foot in that), hang a counterweight off the camera body to smooth your motions, or consider a shoulder-mount rig. there isn't an in-camera or in-lens shake reduction system that won't result in garbage footage

stevebrot · 09-03-2014, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

I think the new Contemporary version does too.

Nope...The Pentax and Sony versions lack in-lens OS.

Steve

Adam · 09-03-2014, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

I know that pentax cameras have in body stabilization (great for my old lenses!) but it just doesn't cut the mustard when I want to do hand held video with my k-01. I know they have like mounts to wear or I could use a monopod but that usually isn't a very usable solution so I'm looking for a good lens with built in IS for a semi reasonable price. I've looked on google but I seemed to only pick up some telephoto zoom lenses which wouldn't be too useful for this purpose.

For a short period of time, Sigma OS lenses for Pentax actually had the OS. Yes, they'll be hard to track down, but you should be able to find stabilized 17-50's and 70-200's.

JinDesu · 09-03-2014, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Nope...The Pentax and Sony versions lack in-lens OS.

Steve

That sucks. OP - looks like you'll have to find the pre-Contemporary one specifically. It is the 2.8-4 HSM, not the 2.8-4.5.

abmj · 09-04-2014, 12:14 AM

I had that Sigma 17-70 mm f/2.8 - 4. It had/has OS but frankly it only gave about another half stop over the in-camera stabilization in my K-5. Hardly worth the effort to hunt down a used one.

JinDesu · 09-04-2014, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by abmj

I had that Sigma 17-70 mm f/2.8 - 4. It had/has OS but frankly it only gave about another half stop over the in-camera stabilization in my K-5. Hardly worth the effort to hunt down a used one.

He has a k-01 with digital stabilization in video mode, as opposed to sensor stabilization on the k-5. That's why he wants OS.

09-03-2014, 07:54 PM	#1
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09-03-2014, 10:11 PM	#8
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09-03-2014, 08:06 PM	#2
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4, the older pre-C version has IS. I think the new Contemporary version does too.

09-03-2014, 08:13 PM	#3
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210 Original Poster	Originally posted by JinDesu Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4, the older pre-C version has IS. I think the new Contemporary version does too. Excellent range on it, I'm gonna have to save up I guess!

09-03-2014, 09:24 PM	#4
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Originally posted by JinDesu Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4, the older pre-C version has IS. I think the new Contemporary version does too. I have ver 1 ( the original) F2.8-4.5 does not have OS, ver 2 HSM F2.8-4.0 did have OS and was sold for rather short time in Pentax mount , I have "C " the latest one and does not have OS, is much smaller and lighter than ver 2 , very close in size to ver 1

09-03-2014, 09:41 PM	#5
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210 Original Poster	Originally posted by i_trax I have ver 1 ( the original) F2.8-4.5 does not have OS, ver 2 HSM F2.8-4.0 did have OS and was sold for rather short time in Pentax mount , I have "C " the latest one and does not have OS, is much smaller and lighter than ver 2 , very close in size to ver 1 So it might be a bit difficult to track down? Are there any other options?

09-03-2014, 09:57 PM	#6
spinach Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 114	for video, use a monopod (if there's no ground to set it on, clip a pouch to your belt and seat the foot in that), hang a counterweight off the camera body to smooth your motions, or consider a shoulder-mount rig. there isn't an in-camera or in-lens shake reduction system that won't result in garbage footage

09-03-2014, 10:01 PM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by JinDesu I think the new Contemporary version does too. Nope...The Pentax and Sony versions lack in-lens OS. Steve

09-03-2014, 11:18 PM	#9
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by stevebrot Nope...The Pentax and Sony versions lack in-lens OS. Steve That sucks. OP - looks like you'll have to find the pre-Contemporary one specifically. It is the 2.8-4 HSM, not the 2.8-4.5.

09-04-2014, 12:14 AM	#10
abmj Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 600	I had that Sigma 17-70 mm f/2.8 - 4. It had/has OS but frankly it only gave about another half stop over the in-camera stabilization in my K-5. Hardly worth the effort to hunt down a used one.

09-04-2014, 12:29 AM	#11
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by abmj I had that Sigma 17-70 mm f/2.8 - 4. It had/has OS but frankly it only gave about another half stop over the in-camera stabilization in my K-5. Hardly worth the effort to hunt down a used one. He has a k-01 with digital stabilization in video mode, as opposed to sensor stabilization on the k-5. That's why he wants OS.