Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Coming soon

AdrianM · 03-13-2015, 09:08 PM

Full page ad in today's "The Weekend Australian" for the new Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 shows "Pentax ... mount coming soon." Currently available for "the usual suspects". Price is AUD2199 (circa USD1670).

Adam · 03-13-2015, 10:15 PM

Any official announcement / press release about this?

VoiceOfReason · 03-13-2015, 10:53 PM

As soon as it is up at B&H it is on preorder....

Cannikin · 03-13-2015, 11:16 PM

Is this the Sigma Sport or Contemporary 150-600? From what I hear, the S has just slightly better IQ than the C (and better build/weather sealing), but nearly twice the price, and significantly bigger and heavier.

I have the DFA 150-450 on preorder (and my wallet hates me for it), but if the Sigma C (or the Tamron) is coming for Pentax, I might have to reconsider. Unless the DFA has dramatically better IQ over the common range, it's hard to argue with a nearly 60% lower price. As far as build quality/weather sealing, the $1400+ savings would go a long way towards funding a DFA 70-200 f/2.8, which is a focal range and aperture I'd be more likely to use in bad weather.

Last edited by Cannikin; 03-14-2015 at 12:01 AM.

Dave's clichés · 03-14-2015, 02:56 AM

I would wait for official confirmation from Sigma for the 150-600mm sport and contemporay lens before jumping for joy as they have been asked on a few occasions and stated that there were no plans for the PK mount!

AdrianM · 03-14-2015, 03:39 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Any official announcement / press release about this?

The by-line on the advertisement is sigmaphoto.com.au which is really C.R.Kennedy, a company that is also known as Pentax Australia. There is nothing on their web site (that I have found) about this lens at all (even for the other mounts).

---------- Post added 14-03-15 at 20:44 ----------

Originally posted by Cannikin

Is this the Sigma Sport or Contemporary 150-600?

It is the Sports telephoto zoom.

AdrianM · 03-14-2015, 03:47 AM

Here is the ad:

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starjedi · 03-14-2015, 05:10 AM

Originally posted by AdrianM

Full page ad in today's "The Weekend Australian" for the new Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 shows "Pentax ... mount coming soon." Currently available for "the usual suspects". Price is AUD2199 (circa USD1670).

It is a good news... But in most of situations, the advertise has some typos..

VoiceOfReason · 03-14-2015, 09:58 AM

Looks like the sport version

lesmore49 · 03-14-2015, 10:56 AM

I'm pleased with my Sigma 150-500...at about half the price of the 150-600. Pics are very sharp with the 150-500 and of course there is that matter of 100mm more with the 600....but...is it worth it ?

I guess none of us know for sure, till the Pentax mount version comes out and testing commences.

Stavri · 03-14-2015, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by Cannikin

Is this the Sigma Sport or Contemporary 150-600? From what I hear, the S has just slightly better IQ than the C (and better build/weather sealing), but nearly twice the price, and significantly bigger and heavier.

I have the DFA 150-450 on preorder (and my wallet hates me for it), but if the Sigma C (or the Tamron) is coming for Pentax, I might have to reconsider. Unless the DFA has dramatically better IQ over the common range, it's hard to argue with a nearly 60% lower price. As far as build quality/weather sealing, the $1400+ savings would go a long way towards funding a DFA 70-200 f/2.8, which is a focal range and aperture I'd be more likely to use in bad weather.

One forum member who got a chance to try the 150-450 in a camera show in Brussels said the Af on the K3 beat the Sigma on a Nikon D800. We don't know much about IQ but I'd keep the preorder on the D-FA

Adam · 03-14-2015, 01:43 PM

Interesting, but I don't see why they would release the S version without first offering the C version.

**Des** · 03-14-2015, 02:33 PM

As Adrian says, C R Kennedy are the official Australian distributors of both Ricoh and Sigma products. So they would know.

Their advertising lacks a little polish though: "Hand crafted in Japan"

Can you see all those artisans lovingly hand-grinding and polishing every element, like Murano craftsmen fashioning a telescope for Galileo?

Nicolas06 · 03-15-2015, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by Des

As Adrian says, C R Kennedy are the official Australian distributors of both Ricoh and Sigma products. So they would know.

Their advertising lacks a little polish though: "Hand crafted in Japan"

Can you see all those artisans lovingly hand-grinding and polishing every element, like Murano craftsmen fashioning a telescope for Galileo?

I have seen some visit of Sigma factory photos at dpreview... They sure mix by hand and machines while making their lenses. You know if you sell a lense $1500, you can afford to have a few hours of well paid specialized worker in it... Should not something in the range of 50-100€/h in western europe, so really feasible.

Making 'Art': We go inside Sigma's lens factory: Digital Photography Review

**clackers** · 03-15-2015, 01:18 AM

Even some TV ads here for that lens here in Melbourne to coincide with the F1 Grand Prix today.

03-13-2015, 09:08 PM	#1
AdrianM Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 589	Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Coming soon Full page ad in today's "The Weekend Australian" for the new Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 shows "Pentax ... mount coming soon." Currently available for "the usual suspects". Price is AUD2199 (circa USD1670).

03-13-2015, 10:15 PM	#2
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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Interesting, but I don't see why they would release the S version without first offering the C version. 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:

03-15-2015, 01:10 AM	#14
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by Des As Adrian says, C R Kennedy are the official Australian distributors of both Ricoh and Sigma products. So they would know. Their advertising lacks a little polish though: "Hand crafted in Japan" Can you see all those artisans lovingly hand-grinding and polishing every element, like Murano craftsmen fashioning a telescope for Galileo? I have seen some visit of Sigma factory photos at dpreview... They sure mix by hand and machines while making their lenses. You know if you sell a lense $1500, you can afford to have a few hours of well paid specialized worker in it... Should not something in the range of 50-100€/h in western europe, so really feasible. Making 'Art': We go inside Sigma's lens factory: Digital Photography Review Last edited by Nicolas06; 03-15-2015 at 01:24 AM.

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VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	As soon as it is up at B&H it is on preorder....

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Dave's clichés Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 98	I would wait for official confirmation from Sigma for the 150-600mm sport and contemporay lens before jumping for joy as they have been asked on a few occasions and stated that there were no plans for the PK mount!

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AdrianM Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 589 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Any official announcement / press release about this? The by-line on the advertisement is sigmaphoto.com.au which is really C.R.Kennedy, a company that is also known as Pentax Australia. There is nothing on their web site (that I have found) about this lens at all (even for the other mounts). ---------- Post added 14-03-15 at 20:44 ---------- Originally posted by Cannikin Is this the Sigma Sport or Contemporary 150-600? It is the Sports telephoto zoom.

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starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by AdrianM Full page ad in today's "The Weekend Australian" for the new Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 shows "Pentax ... mount coming soon." Currently available for "the usual suspects". Price is AUD2199 (circa USD1670). It is a good news... But in most of situations, the advertise has some typos..

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VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Looks like the sport version

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lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	I'm pleased with my Sigma 150-500...at about half the price of the 150-600. Pics are very sharp with the 150-500 and of course there is that matter of 100mm more with the 600....but...is it worth it ? I guess none of us know for sure, till the Pentax mount version comes out and testing commences.

03-14-2015, 12:14 PM	#11
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by Cannikin Is this the Sigma Sport or Contemporary 150-600? From what I hear, the S has just slightly better IQ than the C (and better build/weather sealing), but nearly twice the price, and significantly bigger and heavier. I have the DFA 150-450 on preorder (and my wallet hates me for it), but if the Sigma C (or the Tamron) is coming for Pentax, I might have to reconsider. Unless the DFA has dramatically better IQ over the common range, it's hard to argue with a nearly 60% lower price. As far as build quality/weather sealing, the $1400+ savings would go a long way towards funding a DFA 70-200 f/2.8, which is a focal range and aperture I'd be more likely to use in bad weather. One forum member who got a chance to try the 150-450 in a camera show in Brussels said the Af on the K3 beat the Sigma on a Nikon D800. We don't know much about IQ but I'd keep the preorder on the D-FA

03-14-2015, 02:33 PM	#13
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	As Adrian says, C R Kennedy are the official Australian distributors of both Ricoh and Sigma products. So they would know. Their advertising lacks a little polish though: "Hand crafted in Japan" Can you see all those artisans lovingly hand-grinding and polishing every element, like Murano craftsmen fashioning a telescope for Galileo?

03-15-2015, 01:18 AM	#15
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Even some TV ads here for that lens here in Melbourne to coincide with the F1 Grand Prix today.