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ZoeB · 12-24-2014, 02:58 AM

Not gonna lie, I've found myself lusting after the sigma art 50mm f1.4, after the aquisition of my K-3 has made me aware of what a sorry state my SMC-M 50 f1.4 is in. I wasn't sure if they actually made it with the K mount, and it isn't listed on their website, but one of the Norwegian web stores that carries pentax gear has it listed, and states that it's coming in on january 13th. I hope this isn't just a slip up!
Sigma 50mm F1.4 A DG HSM+USB-Dock Pentax Normalobjektiv av enestående kvalitet - FotoVideo

Adam · 12-24-2014, 03:32 AM

Originally posted by ZoeB

Not gonna lie, I've found myself lusting after the sigma art 50mm f1.4, after the aquisition of my K-3 has made me aware of what a sorry state my SMC-M 50 f1.4 is in. I wasn't sure if they actually made it with the K mount, and it isn't listed on their website, but one of the Norwegian web stores that carries pentax gear has it listed, and states that it's coming in on january 13th. I hope this isn't just a slip up!
Sigma 50mm F1.4 A DG HSM+USB-Dock Pentax Normalobjektiv av enestående kvalitet - FotoVideo

Haven't heard of any plans of a Pentax version of this lens myself

ZoeB · 12-24-2014, 05:08 AM

I'm certainly hoping it's more than a mistake on the website's part!

**savoche** · 12-24-2014, 05:12 AM

Would be nice! Not sure another 50 is what I need the most though

**Digitalis** · 12-24-2014, 05:13 AM

nope, and they don't intend of giving us the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 or the 120-300mm f/2.8 either, get used to it.

ZoeB · 12-24-2014, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

nope, and they don't intend of giving us the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 or the 120-300mm f/2.8 either, get used to it.

Those I could live without, don't shoot long very much. But that fifty, man...

Paul the Sunman · 12-24-2014, 05:23 AM

Very interesting, especially following the belated arrival of the Sigma 18-35 for Pentax and the similar "leak" from New Zealand (see the 4th item in that thread) that a K-mount 150-600 Sport is on the way. Is Sigma genuinely ramping up its K-mount support? And does it have a curious strategy to leak announcements through far flung markets?

JimmyDranox · 12-24-2014, 05:44 AM

I hope so. Not because I like Sigma lenses, which is true, but because this, if it happens, would reflect a revived interest in Pentax system from one of the most important manufacturer. Maybe they know - and I'm sure that's the case - much more about future Pentax cameras, and they react accordingly.

FantasticMrFox · 12-24-2014, 05:53 AM - **1 Like**

camerahouse.com.au has it on offer too, AUD1,099.

Sigma AF 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Series Lens for Pentax

Docrwm · 12-24-2014, 06:38 AM

Sound hopeful. Remember that Pentax France broke the FF story.

ZoeB · 12-24-2014, 06:49 AM

Seems odd that they're giving us the 18-35, 30 and 35 art series but not the 50...

FantasticMrFox · 12-24-2014, 06:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ZoeB

Seems odd that they're giving us the 18-35, 30 and 35 art series but not the 50...

a) It's the latest 'Art' to be released, maybe they just made the decision to cease production of new Pentax Arts in the meantime.

b) It seems the 'Art' series is selling like hotcakes, the 50 being the latest they might just want to produce enough Canons, Nikons and Sonys first before thinking about whether to do a production run for Pentax. Especially as the 50 Art is FF ready and the other manufacturers offer FF.

If you ask me, it's b) and if Pentax announces the FF in early/mid 2015, Sigma has an additional reason to release the lens for Pentax too.

ZoeB · 12-24-2014, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

a) It's the latest 'Art' to be released, maybe they just made the decision to cease production of new Pentax Arts in the meantime.
b) It seems the 'Art' series is selling like hotcakes, the 50 being the latest they might just want to produce enough Canons, Nikons and Sonys first before thinking about whether to do a production run for Pentax.

Maybe we just haven't cried loud enough about wanting it yet :P

FantasticMrFox · 12-24-2014, 06:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ZoeB

Maybe we just haven't cried loud enough about wanting it yet :P

Isn't that what Pentax users spend half of their life doing - whining about what we don't have and want? FF, more Sigma and Tamron lenses, faster AF, better video, faster flash syncs ...

Docrwm · 12-24-2014, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

a) It's the latest 'Art' to be released, maybe they just made the decision to cease production of new Pentax Arts in the meantime.

b) It seems the 'Art' series is selling like hotcakes, the 50 being the latest they might just want to produce enough Canons, Nikons and Sonys first before thinking about whether to do a production run for Pentax. Especially as the 50 Art is FF ready and the other manufacturers offer FF.

If you ask me, it's b) and if Pentax announces the FF in early/mid 2015, Sigma has an additional reason to release the lens for Pentax too.

Nail -> Head.

12-24-2014, 02:58 AM	#1
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	is sigma giving us the Art 50mm f1.4? Not gonna lie, I've found myself lusting after the sigma art 50mm f1.4, after the aquisition of my K-3 has made me aware of what a sorry state my SMC-M 50 f1.4 is in. I wasn't sure if they actually made it with the K mount, and it isn't listed on their website, but one of the Norwegian web stores that carries pentax gear has it listed, and states that it's coming in on january 13th. I hope this isn't just a slip up! Sigma 50mm F1.4 A DG HSM+USB-Dock Pentax Normalobjektiv av enestående kvalitet - FotoVideo

12-24-2014, 03:32 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by ZoeB Not gonna lie, I've found myself lusting after the sigma art 50mm f1.4, after the aquisition of my K-3 has made me aware of what a sorry state my SMC-M 50 f1.4 is in. I wasn't sure if they actually made it with the K mount, and it isn't listed on their website, but one of the Norwegian web stores that carries pentax gear has it listed, and states that it's coming in on january 13th. I hope this isn't just a slip up! Sigma 50mm F1.4 A DG HSM+USB-Dock Pentax Normalobjektiv av enestående kvalitet - FotoVideo Haven't heard of any plans of a Pentax version of this lens myself Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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12-24-2014, 05:08 AM	#3
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886 Original Poster	I'm certainly hoping it's more than a mistake on the website's part!

12-24-2014, 05:12 AM	#4
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Would be nice! Not sure another 50 is what I need the most though

12-24-2014, 05:13 AM	#5
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	nope, and they don't intend of giving us the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 or the 120-300mm f/2.8 either, get used to it.

12-24-2014, 05:14 AM	#6
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886 Original Poster	Originally posted by Digitalis nope, and they don't intend of giving us the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 or the 120-300mm f/2.8 either, get used to it. Those I could live without, don't shoot long very much. But that fifty, man...

12-24-2014, 05:23 AM	#7
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Very interesting, especially following the belated arrival of the Sigma 18-35 for Pentax and the similar "leak" from New Zealand (see the 4th item in that thread) that a K-mount 150-600 Sport is on the way. Is Sigma genuinely ramping up its K-mount support? And does it have a curious strategy to leak announcements through far flung markets?

12-24-2014, 05:44 AM	#8
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	I hope so. Not because I like Sigma lenses, which is true, but because this, if it happens, would reflect a revived interest in Pentax system from one of the most important manufacturer. Maybe they know - and I'm sure that's the case - much more about future Pentax cameras, and they react accordingly.

12-24-2014, 05:53 AM - 1 Like	#9
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	camerahouse.com.au has it on offer too, AUD1,099. Sigma AF 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Series Lens for Pentax

12-24-2014, 06:38 AM	#10
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Sound hopeful. Remember that Pentax France broke the FF story.

12-24-2014, 06:49 AM	#11
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886 Original Poster	Seems odd that they're giving us the 18-35, 30 and 35 art series but not the 50...

12-24-2014, 06:53 AM - 1 Like	#12
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by ZoeB Seems odd that they're giving us the 18-35, 30 and 35 art series but not the 50... a) It's the latest 'Art' to be released, maybe they just made the decision to cease production of new Pentax Arts in the meantime. b) It seems the 'Art' series is selling like hotcakes, the 50 being the latest they might just want to produce enough Canons, Nikons and Sonys first before thinking about whether to do a production run for Pentax. Especially as the 50 Art is FF ready and the other manufacturers offer FF. If you ask me, it's b) and if Pentax announces the FF in early/mid 2015, Sigma has an additional reason to release the lens for Pentax too.

12-24-2014, 06:54 AM	#13
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886 Original Poster	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox a) It's the latest 'Art' to be released, maybe they just made the decision to cease production of new Pentax Arts in the meantime. b) It seems the 'Art' series is selling like hotcakes, the 50 being the latest they might just want to produce enough Canons, Nikons and Sonys first before thinking about whether to do a production run for Pentax. Maybe we just haven't cried loud enough about wanting it yet :P

12-24-2014, 06:57 AM - 1 Like	#14
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by ZoeB Maybe we just haven't cried loud enough about wanting it yet :P Isn't that what Pentax users spend half of their life doing - whining about what we don't have and want? FF, more Sigma and Tamron lenses, faster AF, better video, faster flash syncs ...

12-24-2014, 06:57 AM	#15
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox a) It's the latest 'Art' to be released, maybe they just made the decision to cease production of new Pentax Arts in the meantime. b) It seems the 'Art' series is selling like hotcakes, the 50 being the latest they might just want to produce enough Canons, Nikons and Sonys first before thinking about whether to do a production run for Pentax. Especially as the 50 Art is FF ready and the other manufacturers offer FF. If you ask me, it's b) and if Pentax announces the FF in early/mid 2015, Sigma has an additional reason to release the lens for Pentax too. Nail -> Head.

is sigma giving us the Art 50mm f1.4?

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