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i83N · 11-21-2013, 05:03 AM

Why sigma takes it sweet time to reales 18-35 f1,8 for pentax?

**Kerrowdown** · 11-21-2013, 09:04 AM

I fear it's because the demand for the Pentax mount is not as great as for the other brands, just maybe down to the laws of economics pure and simple.

normhead · 11-21-2013, 09:17 AM

Once they sell everything they make to Canikon types and sales slow down, they'll slap a Pentax mount on a few they don't have orders for. And if you want it, buy it quick when they release it, because it may not last long.

Adam · 11-21-2013, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by i83N

Why sigma takes it sweet time to reales 18-35 f1,8 for pentax?

They're taking so long that I'm starting to question whether or not the lens will even be coming out, despite reading that it will.

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panoguy · 11-21-2013, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by Adam

They're taking so long that I'm starting to question whether or not the lens will even be coming out, despite reading that it will.

My friends at Gentec, the Canadian Sigma distributor, have already done "mount replacement" on three new lenses for someone here in Ontario because they got tired of waiting. There's now a Pentax mount 18-35 f/1.8 and a 120-300 f/2.8 out there, and a 24-105 f/4 mount waiting. The last two aren't even supposed to be available for Pentax! The parts (including ROM chips) in Pentax mount must be available to do this, so my guess is these lenses are ready for production in Pentax mount. Naturally, no distributor is going to say "we're selling every Nikon and Canon mount lens you send us... can you stop and make some in Sony and Pentax?"

i83N · 11-21-2013, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

My friends at Gentec, the Canadian Sigma distributor, have already done "mount replacement" on three new lenses for someone here in Ontario because they got tired of waiting. There's now a Pentax mount 18-35 f/1.8 and a 120-300 f/2.8 out there, and a 24-105 f/4 mount waiting. The last two aren't even supposed to be available for Pentax! The parts (including ROM chips) in Pentax mount must be available to do this, so my guess is these lenses are ready for production in Pentax mount. Naturally, no distributor is going to say "we're selling every Nikon and Canon mount lens you send us... can you stop and make some in Sony and Pentax?"

Good news for them, in my country there are no place to do that /:

normhead · 11-21-2013, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

My friends at Gentec, the Canadian Sigma distributor, have already done "mount replacement" on three new lenses for someone here in Ontario because they got tired of waiting. There's now a Pentax mount 18-35 f/1.8 and a 120-300 f/2.8 out there, and a 24-105 f/4 mount waiting. The last two aren't even supposed to be available for Pentax! The parts (including ROM chips) in Pentax mount must be available to do this, so my guess is these lenses are ready for production in Pentax mount. Naturally, no distributor is going to say "we're selling every Nikon and Canon mount lens you send us... can you stop and make some in Sony and Pentax?"

You supposed the could stick my 70 macro on my DP2?

i83N · 11-21-2013, 12:16 PM

I'm starting to lean to 20-40 Pentax, but must see samples of IQ

panoguy · 11-21-2013, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by normhead

You supposed the could stick my 70 macro on my DP2?

Sure! Only costs $799, and it will say "DP3" on the outside so you know it's been modified. I think the case takes up 20mm of focal length, though...

Kozlok · 11-21-2013, 07:06 PM

I E-mailed Sigma about this, and they said it will be probably March before we see the 18-35!

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815	I fear it's because the demand for the Pentax mount is not as great as for the other brands, just maybe down to the laws of economics pure and simple.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Once they sell everything they make to Canikon types and sales slow down, they'll slap a Pentax mount on a few they don't have orders for. And if you want it, buy it quick when they release it, because it may not last long.

11-21-2013, 10:53 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by i83N Why sigma takes it sweet time to reales 18-35 f1,8 for pentax? They're taking so long that I'm starting to question whether or not the lens will even be coming out, despite reading that it will. 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:

11-21-2013, 11:05 AM	#5
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Adam They're taking so long that I'm starting to question whether or not the lens will even be coming out, despite reading that it will. My friends at Gentec, the Canadian Sigma distributor, have already done "mount replacement" on three new lenses for someone here in Ontario because they got tired of waiting. There's now a Pentax mount 18-35 f/1.8 and a 120-300 f/2.8 out there, and a 24-105 f/4 mount waiting. The last two aren't even supposed to be available for Pentax! The parts (including ROM chips) in Pentax mount must be available to do this, so my guess is these lenses are ready for production in Pentax mount. Naturally, no distributor is going to say "we're selling every Nikon and Canon mount lens you send us... can you stop and make some in Sony and Pentax?"

11-21-2013, 12:11 PM	#6
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by panoguy My friends at Gentec, the Canadian Sigma distributor, have already done "mount replacement" on three new lenses for someone here in Ontario because they got tired of waiting. There's now a Pentax mount 18-35 f/1.8 and a 120-300 f/2.8 out there, and a 24-105 f/4 mount waiting. The last two aren't even supposed to be available for Pentax! The parts (including ROM chips) in Pentax mount must be available to do this, so my guess is these lenses are ready for production in Pentax mount. Naturally, no distributor is going to say "we're selling every Nikon and Canon mount lens you send us... can you stop and make some in Sony and Pentax?" Good news for them, in my country there are no place to do that /:

11-21-2013, 12:13 PM	#7
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by panoguy My friends at Gentec, the Canadian Sigma distributor, have already done "mount replacement" on three new lenses for someone here in Ontario because they got tired of waiting. There's now a Pentax mount 18-35 f/1.8 and a 120-300 f/2.8 out there, and a 24-105 f/4 mount waiting. The last two aren't even supposed to be available for Pentax! The parts (including ROM chips) in Pentax mount must be available to do this, so my guess is these lenses are ready for production in Pentax mount. Naturally, no distributor is going to say "we're selling every Nikon and Canon mount lens you send us... can you stop and make some in Sony and Pentax?" You supposed the could stick my 70 macro on my DP2?

11-21-2013, 12:16 PM	#8
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203 Original Poster	I'm starting to lean to 20-40 Pentax, but must see samples of IQ

11-21-2013, 12:25 PM	#9
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by normhead You supposed the could stick my 70 macro on my DP2? Sure! Only costs $799, and it will say "DP3" on the outside so you know it's been modified. I think the case takes up 20mm of focal length, though...

11-21-2013, 07:06 PM	#10
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I E-mailed Sigma about this, and they said it will be probably March before we see the 18-35!

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