New Sigma 150mm macro might/will/won't??? come in K-mount

traderdrew · 01-11-2012, 08:50 AM

Maybe this will come in a Pentax mount. Just Maybe:

APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM - Macro Lenses - SigmaPhoto.com

I think it will be a bit pricey at F/2.8 but I would buy one.

thibs · 01-11-2012, 11:15 AM

But why a 180/2.8 AND a 150/2.8 in Sigma lens range ?

falconeye · 01-11-2012, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by thibs

But why a 180/2.8 AND a 150/2.8 in Sigma lens range ?

That's a good question. They have very similiar optical construction and MTF charts. So maybe, they are variants of the same design.

Notable changes:

1. With the addition of the 180mm (in K mount too (PA)), Sigma Germany now eventually dropped the PA variant for the 150mm).

2. The optical stabilization will be absent in Sony and Pentax (SA, PA) mounts. The 150mm in Sony mount has OSS.

So, as far as my LBA is concerned, this gives me reason to own a Pentax 100mm WR and a Sigma 180mm

Pentaxor · 01-11-2012, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by pz1fan

Still not available. Will we see the Sigma 150mm for Pentax before the new Samyang 24mm?

I ran out of patience waiting for it. besides, having seen how the new 150 performs over the old one, I'd rather get the old version on a Nikon or Canon mount. 2 stops is not worth the trouble for macro especially if the background suffers from nervousness.

**NaClH2O** · 01-12-2012, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by traderdrew

Maybe this will come in a Pentax mount. Just Maybe:

APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM - Macro Lenses - SigmaPhoto.com

I think it will be a bit pricey at F/2.8 but I would buy one.

I had the older version and wasn't overwhelmed by it. After a year and little use (it's a monster and the bokeh wasn't much to write home to mom about) I sold it. I'll give you this, it sold quickly and for more than I paid for it.

NaCl(I keep hoping that that the tamron 180macro will come out in K mount)H2O

**Digitalis** · 01-12-2012, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

I had the older version and wasn't overwhelmed by it. After a year and little use (it's a monster and the bokeh wasn't much to write home to mom about) I sold it. I'll give you this, it sold quickly and for more than I paid for it. NaCl(I keep hoping that that the tamron 180macro will come out in K mount)H2O

I still work with the Sigma 180mm f/3.5 APO EX Macro and I think it is a pretty decent lens, I wouldn't call it a "monster" lens considering I work with considerably larger lenses, it is roughly the same size as the canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS.Optically speaking the sigma macro is nothing to write home about but it is quite capable, though the FA*200mm f/4 ED Macro is certainly worth its weight in gold.

Pentax K-5 ISO 3200 Sigma 180mm f/3.5 @ f/3.5 1/500th at 1:2 with some NR and Cropping

traderdrew · 01-13-2012, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by thibs

But why a 180/2.8 AND a 150/2.8 in Sigma lens range ?

I really don't know what Sigma is going to do just give me one or the other. I wish Pentax would resurrect the A* 200mm F/4 macro. There is one on eBay right now for $3,000.00. At that price they can... (you know the rest)

I think I have done a great job with their Sigma 500mm F/4.5. I love that lens.

olenl · 02-18-2012, 04:12 AM

Now in addition to 'yet' unavailable 150mm macro, B&H has 180mm macro listed for Pentax, although like with 150mm it says 'new item, not available yet'.

I wonder if it will stay like that forever like 150mm did...

Sigma 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Lens (for Pentax) B&H

I wonder if those lenses are only made in very limited quantities and then Sigma just cuts them off for some weird reason... Like the old 180mm macro that apparently exists for K mount but you can't find it anywhere except for rare second hand deals... maybe sigma does not want to help the competitor with their optics? then why make them in K mount at all? or they don't sell? then how come they are not listed anywhere at all?

Kunzite · 02-18-2012, 04:41 AM

Digitalis, what's that cute fluffy thing?

garyk · 02-18-2012, 07:09 AM

I was looking today for the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for landscape. A very highly rated lens. I wanted it in Pentax mount and it was not made??? I ended up buying it in Canon mount for my 7D. I want to try some landscape shooting before I dive in with a full frame camera.
A little frustrating some times.

**Digitalis** · 02-18-2012, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Digitalis, what's that cute fluffy thing?

A jumping spider, they are typically only a few millimetres in size and unlike many common Australian spiders are completely harmless to humans.

02-18-2012, 07:09 AM	#145
garyk Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 488	I was looking today for the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for landscape. A very highly rated lens. I wanted it in Pentax mount and it was not made??? I ended up buying it in Canon mount for my 7D. I want to try some landscape shooting before I dive in with a full frame camera. A little frustrating some times. Last edited by garyk; 02-18-2012 at 07:25 AM.

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01-11-2012, 08:50 AM	#136
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 639	Maybe this will come in a Pentax mount. Just Maybe: APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM - Macro Lenses - SigmaPhoto.com I think it will be a bit pricey at F/2.8 but I would buy one.

01-11-2012, 11:15 AM	#137
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	But why a 180/2.8 AND a 150/2.8 in Sigma lens range ?

01-11-2012, 11:57 AM	#138
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by thibs But why a 180/2.8 AND a 150/2.8 in Sigma lens range ? That's a good question. They have very similiar optical construction and MTF charts. So maybe, they are variants of the same design. Notable changes: 1. With the addition of the 180mm (in K mount too (PA)), Sigma Germany now eventually dropped the PA variant for the 150mm). 2. The optical stabilization will be absent in Sony and Pentax (SA, PA) mounts. The 150mm in Sony mount has OSS. So, as far as my LBA is concerned, this gives me reason to own a Pentax 100mm WR and a Sigma 180mm

01-11-2012, 03:34 PM	#139
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by pz1fan Still not available. Will we see the Sigma 150mm for Pentax before the new Samyang 24mm? I ran out of patience waiting for it. besides, having seen how the new 150 performs over the old one, I'd rather get the old version on a Nikon or Canon mount. 2 stops is not worth the trouble for macro especially if the background suffers from nervousness.

01-12-2012, 05:59 AM	#140
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Originally posted by traderdrew Maybe this will come in a Pentax mount. Just Maybe: APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM - Macro Lenses - SigmaPhoto.com I think it will be a bit pricey at F/2.8 but I would buy one. I had the older version and wasn't overwhelmed by it. After a year and little use (it's a monster and the bokeh wasn't much to write home to mom about) I sold it. I'll give you this, it sold quickly and for more than I paid for it. NaCl(I keep hoping that that the tamron 180macro will come out in K mount)H2O

01-12-2012, 04:34 PM	#141
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by NaClH2O I had the older version and wasn't overwhelmed by it. After a year and little use (it's a monster and the bokeh wasn't much to write home to mom about) I sold it. I'll give you this, it sold quickly and for more than I paid for it. NaCl(I keep hoping that that the tamron 180macro will come out in K mount)H2O I still work with the Sigma 180mm f/3.5 APO EX Macro and I think it is a pretty decent lens, I wouldn't call it a "monster" lens considering I work with considerably larger lenses, it is roughly the same size as the canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS.Optically speaking the sigma macro is nothing to write home about but it is quite capable, though the FA*200mm f/4 ED Macro is certainly worth its weight in gold. Pentax K-5 ISO 3200 Sigma 180mm f/3.5 @ f/3.5 1/500th at 1:2 with some NR and Cropping

01-13-2012, 09:21 AM	#142
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by thibs But why a 180/2.8 AND a 150/2.8 in Sigma lens range ? I really don't know what Sigma is going to do just give me one or the other. I wish Pentax would resurrect the A* 200mm F/4 macro. There is one on eBay right now for $3,000.00. At that price they can... (you know the rest) I think I have done a great job with their Sigma 500mm F/4.5. I love that lens.

02-18-2012, 04:12 AM	#143
olenl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 113	Now in addition to 'yet' unavailable 150mm macro, B&H has 180mm macro listed for Pentax, although like with 150mm it says 'new item, not available yet'. I wonder if it will stay like that forever like 150mm did... Sigma 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Lens (for Pentax) B&H I wonder if those lenses are only made in very limited quantities and then Sigma just cuts them off for some weird reason... Like the old 180mm macro that apparently exists for K mount but you can't find it anywhere except for rare second hand deals... maybe sigma does not want to help the competitor with their optics? then why make them in K mount at all? or they don't sell? then how come they are not listed anywhere at all?

02-18-2012, 04:41 AM	#144
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Digitalis, what's that cute fluffy thing?

02-18-2012, 07:55 AM	#146
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Kunzite Digitalis, what's that cute fluffy thing? A jumping spider, they are typically only a few millimetres in size and unlike many common Australian spiders are completely harmless to humans.