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NicholasN · 06-30-2008, 04:19 PM

Can someone advise which Sigma HSM Tele-Zooms are made for Pentax mount at the moment. I see alot with HSM for C***n and N***n mount but hardly anything for Pentax.

I really want the Sigma 100-300mm f/4 but doesn't look like it comes with HSM in a Pentax mount.

danielchtong · 06-30-2008, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by NicholasN

Can someone advise which Sigma HSM Tele-Zooms are made for Pentax mount at the moment. I see alot with HSM for C***n and N***n mount but hardly anything for Pentax.

Nothing yet. Only 70-200mmF2.8 is supposed to be HSM enabled. But do not bet that it will be out soon. My guess is at least mid 09.
Tamron 70-200mmF2.8 (with no HSM) was supposed to be out in March and a lot of people were ordering. Well it has been pushed back to Aug. And there were talk that it will be 09.

Daniel

NicholasN · 06-30-2008, 04:38 PM

Oh well looks like I'll just have to take the non-HSM version.

At least I know my Pentax is a better body than their 450D/40D and the D80.

I sleep good at night.

Shashinki · 06-30-2008, 04:42 PM

It's sad but true: Sigma does not have any lenses available with HSM for Pentax yet.

This will most likely be corrected (yesh.) this fall when their 50-150mm f/2.8 HSM and 70-200mm f/2.8 HSM becomes available.

Theres also 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 HSM and 150-500mm F5-6.3 HSM coming soon-ish.

They have not announced a HSM version of the 100-300mm f/4 yet. (maybe never?)

I would rather they make the 120-300mm f/2.8 HSM with Pentax mount first though

06-30-2008, 04:19 PM	#1
NicholasN Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 301	Sigma Telephoto Zooms with HSM for Pentax? Can someone advise which Sigma HSM Tele-Zooms are made for Pentax mount at the moment. I see alot with HSM for C*n and N*n mount but hardly anything for Pentax. I really want the Sigma 100-300mm f/4 but doesn't look like it comes with HSM in a Pentax mount.

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06-30-2008, 04:36 PM	#2
danielchtong Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 885	Originally posted by NicholasN Can someone advise which Sigma HSM Tele-Zooms are made for Pentax mount at the moment. I see alot with HSM for C*n and N*n mount but hardly anything for Pentax. Nothing yet. Only 70-200mmF2.8 is supposed to be HSM enabled. But do not bet that it will be out soon. My guess is at least mid 09. Tamron 70-200mmF2.8 (with no HSM) was supposed to be out in March and a lot of people were ordering. Well it has been pushed back to Aug. And there were talk that it will be 09. Daniel

06-30-2008, 04:38 PM	#3
NicholasN Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 301 Original Poster	Oh well looks like I'll just have to take the non-HSM version. At least I know my Pentax is a better body than their 450D/40D and the D80. I sleep good at night.

06-30-2008, 04:42 PM	#4
Shashinki Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 355	It's sad but true: Sigma does not have any lenses available with HSM for Pentax yet. This will most likely be corrected (yesh.) this fall when their 50-150mm f/2.8 HSM and 70-200mm f/2.8 HSM becomes available. Theres also 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 HSM and 150-500mm F5-6.3 HSM coming soon-ish. They have not announced a HSM version of the 100-300mm f/4 yet. (maybe never?) I would rather they make the 120-300mm f/2.8 HSM with Pentax mount first though

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