Sigma 70-200/2.8 lens club

gmans · 05-12-2017, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Still giving....

Great series there mate, the last is oustanding.

pentaxk3user · 01-22-2018, 01:52 PM - **1 Like**

I think all the photos you all post are great .

dbs · 12-22-2019, 02:16 AM

Where are they all goin'

HAHA · 12-29-2022, 07:52 AM

I'm contemplating investing in the K-3 III ...

Anyone tried the Sigma 70-200 together with it?

GvilleRick · 12-29-2022, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by HAHA

I'm contemplating investing in the K-3 III ...

Anyone tried the Sigma 70-200 together with it?

I used my K3iii and Sigma 70-200 for a football game earlier this year. Here are a few shots. You can click on them to see the whole gallery.

HAHA · 12-29-2022, 01:26 PM

Looks great!

Did you notice anything different in autofocus speed or anything else compared to earlier Pentax models?

GvilleRick · 12-31-2022, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by HAHA

Looks great!

Did you notice anything different in autofocus speed or anything else compared to earlier Pentax models?

I really haven't spent a lot of time with it. I use my K1 and K1ii more and bought the K3iii to have an APS-C camera as well. It does seem to focus pretty quickly and there are more modes than on the K1 or my old K3 (which I gave to my grandson.)

HAHA · 01-21-2023, 06:28 AM

I have now taken the plunge into K3-III ownership.
Did some quick tests with the Sigma 70-200 and I can confirm that it seems to work fine.

Last year, I contacted the Sigma service organization and asked about any compatibility issues and they hinted that I should send in my Sigma lenses for (free) firmware updates. I haven't done it but it seems to work anyway. The Sigma USB dock only works for the 18-35 F1.8 so updating firmware can't be done at home.

Will test some more as time permits...

12-29-2022, 07:52 AM	#79
HAHA New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 20	Sigma 70-200 / 2.8 with K-3 III I'm contemplating investing in the K-3 III ... Anyone tried the Sigma 70-200 together with it?

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HAHA New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 20	I have now taken the plunge into K3-III ownership. Did some quick tests with the Sigma 70-200 and I can confirm that it seems to work fine. Last year, I contacted the Sigma service organization and asked about any compatibility issues and they hinted that I should send in my Sigma lenses for (free) firmware updates. I haven't done it but it seems to work anyway. The Sigma USB dock only works for the 18-35 F1.8 so updating firmware can't be done at home. Will test some more as time permits...