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blwnhr · 05-26-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally posted by SupremeMoFo

Summer there = winter here. June is winter here/their summer.

Yeah, I knew that, just figured it is practically June now and if there is no word on availability yet then I highly doubt early Summer is an achievable goal.

Originally posted by SupremeMoFo

I've ordered the non-DG version, I really should get in contact with the place I ordered it from to find out what's going on.

That's why I posted this so people who were thinking of getting one, or had ordered one knew where they stood.

little laker · 05-26-2007, 09:01 PM

I don't know if you'd be interested in used glass, but I see that Henry's has a used SIGMA AF 70-210 F4-5.6 in a Pentax mount for $100.00US
here's the link
USED SIGMA AF 70-210 F4-5.6 UCII 8+

HowLowCanYaGo · 05-27-2007, 12:50 PM

^^ I think he's pretty set on getting something with a low aperture. Good deal though.

This is bad news about this lens! I've been holding out for months now waiting on it!

blwnhr · 05-27-2007, 05:13 PM

Thanks Little Laker but as HowLowCanYaGo says I want something f2.8. I would get the 50-500 if I was willing to sacrifice aperture.

SupremeMoFo · 05-28-2007, 05:16 AM

Well I went to Teds today to get them to chase it up. See what the outcome is...

blwnhr · 05-28-2007, 05:31 AM

Yeah, let us know.

HowLowCanYaGo · 05-29-2007, 03:59 PM

Well, Sigma just informed be that this lens will be available in July.

SupremeMoFo · 05-29-2007, 05:28 PM

Do they just? Can they explain how they're getting the HSM/SDM technology to us before Pentax is then? (Adorama still says delivery for the 16-50 and 50-135 is August)

Originally posted by blwnhr

Yeah, let us know.

Order cancelled, the non-DG is out of production for good by the sounds of it. Deliveries of new 70-200 DGs have a date - 20th August - which is simply too late! ie a week before I have to have the lens.

blwnhr · 05-29-2007, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by HowLowCanYaGo

Well, Sigma just informed be that this lens will be available in July.

In Pentax mount?

RussellW · 05-29-2007, 06:21 PM

Adam,

I use the 50-500mm on a DS for motorsport, mainly historics and state series.
I have also covered the A1 GP at Eastern creek. This lens has allowed me to take some great shots.
At some stage I would will obtain a 70-200 as sometimes it gets very dark in areas of the race circuits and maybe the 2.8 would assist with.

I also use a 28-70 f2.8 in the pit areas, as these are generally not well lit.

Russell

blwnhr · 05-29-2007, 07:01 PM

Thanks very much Russel. Do you have an online gallery where I can look at some of your photos?

A lens like the 28-70 f2.8 is on my "to get" list, but I want a nice 10-17mm first.

Arpe · 05-29-2007, 09:21 PM

Hey Mofo, if you care to pop over the ditch you can borrow mine!

I see that new one is HSM. Any guesses if my EX 1.4x and 2x TCs will work with the HSM (once I have a HSM camera of course).

Buddha Jones · 05-29-2007, 11:07 PM

Here is your Pentax option...eBay: SMC Pentax FA* Zoom 80-200mm f/2.8 ED (IF) Lens NIB! (item 160121019584 end time May-31-07 23:10:07 PDT)

SupremeMoFo · 05-30-2007, 12:23 AM

Yep... I'm 16 and don't have a job though. I'm buying this lens out of savings and that is twice what I'd consider is too expensive.

Originally posted by Arpe

Hey Mofo, if you care to pop over the ditch you can borrow mine!

funny thing is I need it because I am popping over the ditch! For the WRC at the very end of August. You probably want it for yourself though then

Arpe · 05-30-2007, 06:58 PM

Nah, the WRC is usually up north, doesn't make it down to Wellington.

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05-26-2007, 07:45 PM	#16
blwnhr Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 663 Original Poster	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by SupremeMoFo Summer there = winter here. June is winter here/their summer. Yeah, I knew that, just figured it is practically June now and if there is no word on availability yet then I highly doubt early Summer is an achievable goal. Originally posted by SupremeMoFo I've ordered the non-DG version, I really should get in contact with the place I ordered it from to find out what's going on. That's why I posted this so people who were thinking of getting one, or had ordered one knew where they stood.

05-26-2007, 09:01 PM	#17
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I don't know if you'd be interested in used glass, but I see that Henry's has a used SIGMA AF 70-210 F4-5.6 in a Pentax mount for $100.00US here's the link USED SIGMA AF 70-210 F4-5.6 UCII 8+

05-27-2007, 12:50 PM	#18
HowLowCanYaGo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 243	^^ I think he's pretty set on getting something with a low aperture. Good deal though. This is bad news about this lens! I've been holding out for months now waiting on it!

05-27-2007, 05:13 PM	#19
blwnhr Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 663 Original Poster	Thanks Little Laker but as HowLowCanYaGo says I want something f2.8. I would get the 50-500 if I was willing to sacrifice aperture.

05-28-2007, 05:16 AM	#20
SupremeMoFo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 668	Well I went to Teds today to get them to chase it up. See what the outcome is...

05-28-2007, 05:31 AM	#21
blwnhr Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 663 Original Poster	Yeah, let us know.

05-29-2007, 03:59 PM	#22
HowLowCanYaGo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 243	Well, Sigma just informed be that this lens will be available in July.

05-29-2007, 05:28 PM	#23
SupremeMoFo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 668	Do they just? Can they explain how they're getting the HSM/SDM technology to us before Pentax is then? (Adorama still says delivery for the 16-50 and 50-135 is August) Originally posted by blwnhr Yeah, let us know. Order cancelled, the non-DG is out of production for good by the sounds of it. Deliveries of new 70-200 DGs have a date - 20th August - which is simply too late! ie a week before I have to have the lens.

05-29-2007, 05:38 PM	#24
blwnhr Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 663 Original Poster	Originally posted by HowLowCanYaGo Well, Sigma just informed be that this lens will be available in July. In Pentax mount?

05-29-2007, 06:21 PM	#25
RussellW Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 198	Adam, I use the 50-500mm on a DS for motorsport, mainly historics and state series. I have also covered the A1 GP at Eastern creek. This lens has allowed me to take some great shots. At some stage I would will obtain a 70-200 as sometimes it gets very dark in areas of the race circuits and maybe the 2.8 would assist with. I also use a 28-70 f2.8 in the pit areas, as these are generally not well lit. Russell

05-29-2007, 07:01 PM	#26
blwnhr Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 663 Original Poster	Thanks very much Russel. Do you have an online gallery where I can look at some of your photos? A lens like the 28-70 f2.8 is on my "to get" list, but I want a nice 10-17mm first.

05-29-2007, 09:21 PM	#27
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Hey Mofo, if you care to pop over the ditch you can borrow mine! I see that new one is HSM. Any guesses if my EX 1.4x and 2x TCs will work with the HSM (once I have a HSM camera of course).

05-29-2007, 11:07 PM	#28
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Here is your Pentax option...eBay: SMC Pentax FA* Zoom 80-200mm f/2.8 ED (IF) Lens NIB! (item 160121019584 end time May-31-07 23:10:07 PDT)

05-30-2007, 12:23 AM	#29
SupremeMoFo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 668	Yep... I'm 16 and don't have a job though. I'm buying this lens out of savings and that is twice what I'd consider is too expensive. Originally posted by Arpe Hey Mofo, if you care to pop over the ditch you can borrow mine! funny thing is I need it because I am popping over the ditch! For the WRC at the very end of August. You probably want it for yourself though then

05-30-2007, 06:58 PM	#30
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Nah, the WRC is usually up north, doesn't make it down to Wellington.

70-200 f2.8 unavailable indefinately!

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