Sigma has new lenses out - but not Pentax mount

ScooterMaxi Jim · 01-29-2013, 02:15 PM

Two prime lenses just announced by Sigma - a 30mm f/1.4 redesign, and a 60mm for mirrorless. I would guess that leaving off mirrorless was logical given the lack of apparent Pentax commitment to the K-01, but you have to wonder if Sigma is backing away from Pentax for the future. It isn't as though everyone with Pentax interested in a fast normal is going to want to shell out the cash for the 31 Ltd.

pxpaulx · 01-29-2013, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim

Two prime lenses just announced by Sigma - a 30mm f/1.4 redesign, and a 60mm for mirrorless. I would guess that leaving off mirrorless was logical given the lack of apparent Pentax commitment to the K-01, but you have to wonder if Sigma is backing away from Pentax for the future. It isn't as though everyone with Pentax interested in a fast normal is going to want to shell out the cash for the 31 Ltd.

The sigma mirrorless lenses are designed for use with mirrorless cameras that have a short registration distance (i.e. micro 4/3 and nex) - the K-01, while mirrorless, is a normal 35mm registration distance so the lens couldn't be designed to function on it. As for the 30mm redesign, Pentax has always received new/updated lenses late so that isn't too surprising!

Adam · 01-29-2013, 02:22 PM

No, Sigma isn't backing away from Pentax. They're just sticking to making lenses that are in demand

**boriscleto** · 01-29-2013, 02:22 PM

The 28/1.8 and the 35/1.4 are available in Pentax mount. Is the 30 really necessary?

**TER-OR** · 01-29-2013, 02:28 PM

And that 28/1.8 is really nice....

**THoog** · 01-29-2013, 02:29 PM

I was wondering the same thing. They also didn't mention Sony Alpha. Maybe they still have a lot of the first version in stock for those mounts.

I picked up an "old" 30/1.4 during the Christmas sales, so I guess I wasn't going to be in the market for the new one any time soon.

Laurentiu Cristofor · 01-29-2013, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by THoog

I was wondering the same thing. They also didn't mention Sony Alpha.

I expect that they looked at the sales of the first version on each system and then they decided accordingly.

There are probably few people that buy Sony APS-C SLTs these days - the NEX and the A99 are generating more interest.

**THoog** · 01-29-2013, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor

I expect that they looked at the sales of the first version on each system and then they decided accordingly.

There are probably few people that buy Sony APS-C SLTs these days - the NEX and the A99 are generating more interest.

Agreed, but if they are making a second version for the Sigma SA mount, they ought to knock out a few Ks and Alphas...

Laurentiu Cristofor · 01-29-2013, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by THoog

Agreed, but if they are making a second version for the Sigma SA mount, they ought to knock out a few Ks and Alphas...

SA is their puppy - it is special

slip · 01-30-2013, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by Adam

No, Sigma isn't backing away from Pentax. They're just sticking to making lenses that are in demand

I would not be surprised that in less than a couple of years Sigma will be the lens to buy...they're certainly there in the autofocus department

Thanks

Randy

01-29-2013, 02:15 PM	#1
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	Sigma has new lenses out - but not Pentax mount Two prime lenses just announced by Sigma - a 30mm f/1.4 redesign, and a 60mm for mirrorless. I would guess that leaving off mirrorless was logical given the lack of apparent Pentax commitment to the K-01, but you have to wonder if Sigma is backing away from Pentax for the future. It isn't as though everyone with Pentax interested in a fast normal is going to want to shell out the cash for the 31 Ltd.

01-29-2013, 02:22 PM	#3
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01-29-2013, 02:22 PM	#2
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim Two prime lenses just announced by Sigma - a 30mm f/1.4 redesign, and a 60mm for mirrorless. I would guess that leaving off mirrorless was logical given the lack of apparent Pentax commitment to the K-01, but you have to wonder if Sigma is backing away from Pentax for the future. It isn't as though everyone with Pentax interested in a fast normal is going to want to shell out the cash for the 31 Ltd. The sigma mirrorless lenses are designed for use with mirrorless cameras that have a short registration distance (i.e. micro 4/3 and nex) - the K-01, while mirrorless, is a normal 35mm registration distance so the lens couldn't be designed to function on it. As for the 30mm redesign, Pentax has always received new/updated lenses late so that isn't too surprising!

01-29-2013, 02:22 PM	#4
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	The 28/1.8 and the 35/1.4 are available in Pentax mount. Is the 30 really necessary?

01-29-2013, 02:28 PM	#5
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	And that 28/1.8 is really nice....

01-29-2013, 02:29 PM	#6
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I was wondering the same thing. They also didn't mention Sony Alpha. Maybe they still have a lot of the first version in stock for those mounts. I picked up an "old" 30/1.4 during the Christmas sales, so I guess I wasn't going to be in the market for the new one any time soon.

01-29-2013, 03:44 PM	#7
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	Originally posted by THoog I was wondering the same thing. They also didn't mention Sony Alpha. I expect that they looked at the sales of the first version on each system and then they decided accordingly. There are probably few people that buy Sony APS-C SLTs these days - the NEX and the A99 are generating more interest.

01-29-2013, 04:02 PM	#8
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor I expect that they looked at the sales of the first version on each system and then they decided accordingly. There are probably few people that buy Sony APS-C SLTs these days - the NEX and the A99 are generating more interest. Agreed, but if they are making a second version for the Sigma SA mount, they ought to knock out a few Ks and Alphas...

01-29-2013, 04:42 PM	#9
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	Originally posted by THoog Agreed, but if they are making a second version for the Sigma SA mount, they ought to knock out a few Ks and Alphas... SA is their puppy - it is special

01-30-2013, 09:10 AM	#10
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by Adam No, Sigma isn't backing away from Pentax. They're just sticking to making lenses that are in demand I would not be surprised that in less than a couple of years Sigma will be the lens to buy...they're certainly there in the autofocus department Thanks Randy