Sigma Starting to Produce Weather Sealed Lenses?

Loren E · 02-08-2011, 09:44 PM

Just saw the announcement on the forum home page.... sigma is getting into the weather sealed game. i wonder how it will compare to the DA* or WR sealing. Will be really nice to have some sealed options from sigma though. They are doing a 12-24, wish they would have done the sealing for the recent 8-16. Glad to we will have the option of quality sealed lenses without SDM here pretty soon though!

-LE

lithos · 02-09-2011, 03:40 AM

Quality? Sigma?

lol101 · 02-09-2011, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by lithos

Quality? Sigma?

I have only one Sigma lens (12-24 4,5/5,6) and it is a quality lens indeed.

JHD · 02-09-2011, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by lithos

Quality? Sigma?

Absolutely!

Now here's a pertinent question... HSM or SDM? Pentax is a joke. Wretched quality with a pathetic matching warranty.

thibs · 02-09-2011, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by JHD

Absolutely!

Now here's a pertinent question... HSM or SDM? Pentax is a joke. Wretched quality with a pathetic matching warranty.

That comment isn't any better than the one you were replying to.

kenyee · 02-09-2011, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by lithos

Quality? Sigma?

lol...that was my first thought as well.
Had to go through 3 copies of the 17-70 to find a good one. Had to return a 70-200/2.8 because the front lens coating had seltzer bubbles in it. Only thing that hasn't given me issues is their 10-20.
They do have a better 3yr warranty on their EX lenses though...

HawaiianOnline · 02-09-2011, 09:06 AM

They're bringing out the 120-300mm f2.8 for K-Mount. Maybe they will produce their higher end super-teles like the 300-800mm f5.6 and 800mm f5.6?

As for Sigma quality, they've come a long way. They still have issues, but when you get a good copy, it's really good. I own several Sigma zooms and have found them all to be very good with the first copy I received. The exception to that was first copy of the 18-50mm f2.8. The second one was very good.

jmbradd · 02-09-2011, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by HawaiianOnline

They're bringing out the 120-300mm f2.8 for K-Mount. Maybe they will produce their higher end super-teles like the 300-800mm f5.6 and 800mm f5.6?

As for Sigma quality, they've come a long way. They still have issues, but when you get a good copy, it's really good. I own several Sigma zooms and have found them all to be very good with the first copy I received. The exception to that was first copy of the 18-50mm f2.8. The second one was very good.

that is fantastic news, where did you hear that?

RonHendriks1966 · 02-09-2011, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by HawaiianOnline

They're bringing out the 120-300mm f2.8 for K-Mount

This is NOT true. Just got an answer from Sigma USA since I'm struggling with this question:

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your e-mail and inquiry.

1) There is no information about Pentax AF mount for the new 120-300mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens at this point.

2) Also there is no information for new 300mm f2.8 lens.

Sincerely,

Customer Service

SIGMA Corporation of America

jmbradd · 02-09-2011, 12:04 PM

=( first they take away the 100-300mm right before I can afford it and now they won't replace it.

Frogfish · 02-09-2011, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

This is NOT true. Just got an answer from Sigma USA since I'm struggling with this question:

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your e-mail and inquiry.

1) There is no information about Pentax AF mount for the new 120-300mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens at this point.

2) Also there is no information for new 300mm f2.8 lens.

Sincerely,

Customer Service

SIGMA Corporation of America

Actually yes, it IS true !

Sigma announces new lenses for Pentax
120-300mm/2.8, 150mm F2.8, 12-24mm, 105mm macro

In a press release today, Sigma announced that it is upgrading its existing 120-300mm F2.8 and Macro 150mm F2.8 lenses with the latest OS and HSM technologies. In addition, these lenses will become weather-sealed and will finally be made available in the Pentax mount. Furthermore, a new weather-sealed 12-24mm wide-angle zoom was announced. These lenses will be launched in April, and we expect to see their K-mount variants to surface in May.

In the press release, Sigma also revealed plans of updating its 50-150mm F2.8 and Macro 105mm F2.8 lenses with the latest technologies.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/index.php

RonHendriks1966 · 02-09-2011, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by Frogfish

The Largest Pentax Camera & Photography Forum and Review Site - PentaxForums.com Home

You are basing this upon a second hand message not original Press releave from Sigma.

I sendet a pm to Adam to read the press message again.

**Kammerer** · 02-09-2011, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

You are basing this upon a second hand message not original Press releave from Sigma.

I sendet a pm to Adam to read the press message again.

Ron, here is the official PR:

Sigma Corporation shares pricing, availability for three weather-resistant lenses | sigmaphoto.com
All lenses will be released in Nikon and Canon mounts first, and will be available in Sigma, Pentax and Sony mounts shortly thereafter.

I wonder if the 12-24mm is going to be any good.

RonHendriks1966 · 02-09-2011, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by Kammerer

Ron, here is the official PR:

Sigma Corporation shares pricing, availability for three weather-resistant lenses | sigmaphoto.com
All lenses will be released in Nikon and Canon mounts first, and will be available in Sigma, Pentax and Sony mounts shortly thereafter.

I wonder if the 12-24mm is going to be any good.

wow what a service of Sigma to tell me today that there are no plans on a K-mount

HawaiianOnline · 02-09-2011, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

wow what a service of Sigma to tell me today that there are no plans on a K-mount

The news probably hasn't gotten to the person you talked to...

02-08-2011, 09:44 PM	#1
Loren E Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington and California Posts: 274	Sigma Starting to Produce Weather Sealed Lenses? Just saw the announcement on the forum home page.... sigma is getting into the weather sealed game. i wonder how it will compare to the DA* or WR sealing. Will be really nice to have some sealed options from sigma though. They are doing a 12-24, wish they would have done the sealing for the recent 8-16. Glad to we will have the option of quality sealed lenses without SDM here pretty soon though! -LE

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02-09-2011, 03:40 AM	#2
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Quality? Sigma?

02-09-2011, 04:07 AM	#3
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by lithos Quality? Sigma? I have only one Sigma lens (12-24 4,5/5,6) and it is a quality lens indeed.

02-09-2011, 05:14 AM	#4
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Originally posted by lithos Quality? Sigma? Absolutely! Now here's a pertinent question... HSM or SDM? Pentax is a joke. Wretched quality with a pathetic matching warranty.

02-09-2011, 05:51 AM	#5
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by JHD Absolutely! Now here's a pertinent question... HSM or SDM? Pentax is a joke. Wretched quality with a pathetic matching warranty. That comment isn't any better than the one you were replying to.

02-09-2011, 06:49 AM	#6
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	Originally posted by lithos Quality? Sigma? lol...that was my first thought as well. Had to go through 3 copies of the 17-70 to find a good one. Had to return a 70-200/2.8 because the front lens coating had seltzer bubbles in it. Only thing that hasn't given me issues is their 10-20. They do have a better 3yr warranty on their EX lenses though...

02-09-2011, 09:06 AM	#7
HawaiianOnline Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 613	They're bringing out the 120-300mm f2.8 for K-Mount. Maybe they will produce their higher end super-teles like the 300-800mm f5.6 and 800mm f5.6? As for Sigma quality, they've come a long way. They still have issues, but when you get a good copy, it's really good. I own several Sigma zooms and have found them all to be very good with the first copy I received. The exception to that was first copy of the 18-50mm f2.8. The second one was very good.

02-09-2011, 10:06 AM	#8
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	Originally posted by HawaiianOnline They're bringing out the 120-300mm f2.8 for K-Mount. Maybe they will produce their higher end super-teles like the 300-800mm f5.6 and 800mm f5.6? As for Sigma quality, they've come a long way. They still have issues, but when you get a good copy, it's really good. I own several Sigma zooms and have found them all to be very good with the first copy I received. The exception to that was first copy of the 18-50mm f2.8. The second one was very good. that is fantastic news, where did you hear that?

02-09-2011, 11:55 AM	#9
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by HawaiianOnline They're bringing out the 120-300mm f2.8 for K-Mount This is NOT true. Just got an answer from Sigma USA since I'm struggling with this question: Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your e-mail and inquiry. 1) There is no information about Pentax AF mount for the new 120-300mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens at this point. 2) Also there is no information for new 300mm f2.8 lens. Sincerely, Customer Service SIGMA Corporation of America

02-09-2011, 12:04 PM	#10
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	=( first they take away the 100-300mm right before I can afford it and now they won't replace it.

02-09-2011, 12:43 PM	#11
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 This is NOT true. Just got an answer from Sigma USA since I'm struggling with this question: Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your e-mail and inquiry. 1) There is no information about Pentax AF mount for the new 120-300mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens at this point. 2) Also there is no information for new 300mm f2.8 lens. Sincerely, Customer Service SIGMA Corporation of America Actually yes, it IS true ! Sigma announces new lenses for Pentax 120-300mm/2.8, 150mm F2.8, 12-24mm, 105mm macro In a press release today, Sigma announced that it is upgrading its existing 120-300mm F2.8 and Macro 150mm F2.8 lenses with the latest OS and HSM technologies. In addition, these lenses will become weather-sealed and will finally be made available in the Pentax mount. Furthermore, a new weather-sealed 12-24mm wide-angle zoom was announced. These lenses will be launched in April, and we expect to see their K-mount variants to surface in May. In the press release, Sigma also revealed plans of updating its 50-150mm F2.8 and Macro 105mm F2.8 lenses with the latest technologies. https://www.pentaxforums.com/index.php

02-09-2011, 02:13 PM	#12
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Frogfish The Largest Pentax Camera & Photography Forum and Review Site - PentaxForums.com Home You are basing this upon a second hand message not original Press releave from Sigma. I sendet a pm to Adam to read the press message again.

02-09-2011, 03:02 PM	#13
Kammerer Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hampton Roads Photos: Albums Posts: 367	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 You are basing this upon a second hand message not original Press releave from Sigma. I sendet a pm to Adam to read the press message again. Ron, here is the official PR: Sigma Corporation shares pricing, availability for three weather-resistant lenses \| sigmaphoto.com All lenses will be released in Nikon and Canon mounts first, and will be available in Sigma, Pentax and Sony mounts shortly thereafter. I wonder if the 12-24mm is going to be any good.

02-09-2011, 03:08 PM	#14
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Kammerer Ron, here is the official PR: Sigma Corporation shares pricing, availability for three weather-resistant lenses \| sigmaphoto.com All lenses will be released in Nikon and Canon mounts first, and will be available in Sigma, Pentax and Sony mounts shortly thereafter. I wonder if the 12-24mm is going to be any good. wow what a service of Sigma to tell me today that there are no plans on a K-mount

02-09-2011, 07:33 PM	#15
HawaiianOnline Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 613	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 wow what a service of Sigma to tell me today that there are no plans on a K-mount The news probably hasn't gotten to the person you talked to...