Sigma 300-800/5.6 getting an update in August?

borno · 07-23-2011, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by Stratman

My cousin has the 300-800 in Nikon mount, and he loves it. It's friggin huge, makes his D3X look like a toy, haha. I think he said it weighs 15 lbs.

Heck with the Sigma, I want the 3-wolf-moon shirt!

Seriously though, lack of longer lenses and service of them drove me to Canon. When you are talking about a lens like that it matters little what brand body you have to stick on it. A couple years ago I got a 40d refurb and a 400mm f5.6 for the price of a used (with no service support) FA400 f5.6.

24X36NOW · 08-01-2011, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by Stratman

I think he said it weighs 15 lbs.

It's 13 lbs. (207 ounces, to be precise), actually.

300-800mm F5.6 EX DG APO HSM - Telephoto Zoom Lenses - SigmaPhoto.com

imtheguy · 08-01-2011, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by 24X36NOW

It's 13 lbs. (207 ounces, to be precise), actually.

300-800mm F5.6 EX DG APO HSM - Telephoto Zoom Lenses - SigmaPhoto.com

Thats exactly what the A*400/2.8 weighs (as Clinton well knows too) so I am less impressed by the weight than I thought I would be. Would like to try one someday.

24X36NOW · 08-01-2011, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by imtheguy

Would like to try one someday.

[cue Darth Vader voice]

If only you understood the POWER of the Dark Side, you could try one NOW, my son...

**dadipentak** · 08-01-2011, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by 24X36NOW

Sigma is (unfortunately) replacing their lenses with new "Optical Stabilization" lenses, at prices that are typically at least double the price of their non-OS predecessors.

Yeah, and that's so wrong! I'd be surprised if they offer a K-mount 3-800mm and I'd pass on such a thing in any case.

imtheguy · 08-01-2011, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by 24X36NOW

[cue Darth Vader voice]

If only you understood the POWER of the Dark Side, you could try one NOW, my son...

I don't remember the part where the Dark Side gives me the coin to purchase artillery like that. As far as brand loyalty, its additive, not one or the other. I could weld a 60D to the lens and keep everything else.....if Darth pays me enough.

MegaPower · 08-07-2011, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

35.3 lbs for 1200-1700mm lens only

there's another cannon on the other side of his shoulder.

feishui · 08-12-2011, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by MegaPower

there's another cannon on the other side of his shoulder.

You mean another two?

MegaPower · 08-13-2011, 11:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by feishui

You mean another two?

let me quote the pic again.

check out both of his shoulder

MegaPower · 08-13-2011, 11:14 AM

well, now I see 3... lol

angerdan · 02-07-2021, 01:38 PM

Besides the smaller threads about the Sigma 300-800mm:
Sigma 300-800mm ? - PentaxForums.com (2008-02)
Sigma 300-800 in Australia? - PentaxForums.com (2011-11)
Sigma 300-800 f5.6 canon mt. - PentaxForums.com (2013-03)

I'd like to remind about this nice written review for Nkon-F:
Sigma 300 800mm Review | Sigmonster Lens review

And the Press releases from Sigma for booth Versions of the 300-800mm (IF & DG)
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX IF HSM Launched September 2002 – Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Launched May 2005 – Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd

And the product page:
From 300mm telephoto to 800mm ultra-telephoto APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM - SIGMA CORPORATION
SIGMA APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM - SIGMA CORPORATION

Sigma 300 800mm Review | Sigmonster Lens review

reh321 · 02-07-2021, 01:49 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by angerdan

Besides the smaller threads about the Sigma 300-800mm:
Sigma 300-800mm ? - PentaxForums.com (2008-02)
Sigma 300-800 in Australia? - PentaxForums.com (2011-11)
Sigma 300-800 f5.6 canon mt. - PentaxForums.com (2013-03)

I'd like to remind about this nice written review for Nkon-F:
Sigma 300 800mm Review | Sigmonster Lens review

And the Press releases from Sigma for booth Versions of the 300-800mm (IF & DG)
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX IF HSM Launched September 2002 – Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Launched May 2005 – Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd

And the product page:
From 300mm telephoto to 800mm ultra-telephoto APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM - SIGMA CORPORATION
SIGMA APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM - SIGMA CORPORATION

Sigma 300 800mm Review | Sigmonster Lens review

Why do you keep disinterring very very old news threads???
I will ignore this one after this post unless you have something that really is new news relating to Pentax.

MikeyBugs95 · 02-07-2021, 03:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by angerdan

Besides the smaller threads about the Sigma 300-800mm:
Sigma 300-800mm ? - PentaxForums.com (2008-02)
Sigma 300-800 in Australia? - PentaxForums.com (2011-11)
Sigma 300-800 f5.6 canon mt. - PentaxForums.com (2013-03)

I'd like to remind about this nice written review for Nkon-F:
Sigma 300 800mm Review | Sigmonster Lens review

And the Press releases from Sigma for booth Versions of the 300-800mm (IF & DG)
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX IF HSM Launched September 2002 – Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Launched May 2005 – Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd

And the product page:
From 300mm telephoto to 800mm ultra-telephoto APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM - SIGMA CORPORATION
SIGMA APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM - SIGMA CORPORATION

Sigma 300 800mm Review | Sigmonster Lens review

Considering that Sigma never made the 300-800 in Pentax mount, and they will most likely not make a Pentax mount lens again, why did you bring up this thread?

**Clinton** · 02-08-2021, 09:15 PM - **6 Likes**

Wow I saw this thread resurface and thought "No way". Yup, no way.

totsmuyco · 02-09-2021, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by 24X36NOW

[cue Darth Vader voice]

If only you understood the POWER of the Dark Side, you could try one NOW, my son...

Come back into the light Anikin. The power of the Dark Side has deceived you. Bring back the balance into the Pentax Force.

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07-23-2011, 02:28 AM	#16
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Originally posted by Stratman My cousin has the 300-800 in Nikon mount, and he loves it. It's friggin huge, makes his D3X look like a toy, haha. I think he said it weighs 15 lbs. Heck with the Sigma, I want the 3-wolf-moon shirt! Seriously though, lack of longer lenses and service of them drove me to Canon. When you are talking about a lens like that it matters little what brand body you have to stick on it. A couple years ago I got a 40d refurb and a 400mm f5.6 for the price of a used (with no service support) FA400 f5.6.

08-01-2011, 05:29 PM	#17
24X36NOW Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CT, USA Posts: 498	Originally posted by Stratman I think he said it weighs 15 lbs. It's 13 lbs. (207 ounces, to be precise), actually. 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG APO HSM - Telephoto Zoom Lenses - SigmaPhoto.com

08-01-2011, 05:45 PM	#18
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Originally posted by 24X36NOW It's 13 lbs. (207 ounces, to be precise), actually. 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG APO HSM - Telephoto Zoom Lenses - SigmaPhoto.com Thats exactly what the A*400/2.8 weighs (as Clinton well knows too) so I am less impressed by the weight than I thought I would be. Would like to try one someday.

08-01-2011, 06:05 PM	#19
24X36NOW Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CT, USA Posts: 498	Originally posted by imtheguy Would like to try one someday. [cue Darth Vader voice] If only you understood the POWER of the Dark Side, you could try one NOW, my son...

08-01-2011, 06:24 PM	#20
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by 24X36NOW Sigma is (unfortunately) replacing their lenses with new "Optical Stabilization" lenses, at prices that are typically at least double the price of their non-OS predecessors. Yeah, and that's so wrong! I'd be surprised if they offer a K-mount 3-800mm and I'd pass on such a thing in any case.

08-01-2011, 07:37 PM	#21
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Originally posted by 24X36NOW [cue Darth Vader voice] If only you understood the POWER of the Dark Side, you could try one NOW, my son... I don't remember the part where the Dark Side gives me the coin to purchase artillery like that. As far as brand loyalty, its additive, not one or the other. I could weld a 60D to the lens and keep everything else.....if Darth pays me enough.

08-07-2011, 05:48 AM	#22
MegaPower Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hong Kong / Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 636	Originally posted by jogiba 35.3 lbs for 1200-1700mm lens only there's another cannon on the other side of his shoulder.

08-12-2011, 10:11 PM	#23
feishui Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 94	Originally posted by MegaPower there's another cannon on the other side of his shoulder. You mean another two?

08-13-2011, 11:12 AM - 1 Like	#24
MegaPower Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hong Kong / Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 636	Originally posted by feishui You mean another two? let me quote the pic again. check out both of his shoulder

08-13-2011, 11:14 AM	#25
MegaPower Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hong Kong / Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 636	well, now I see 3... lol

02-07-2021, 01:38 PM	#26
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,642	Besides the smaller threads about the Sigma 300-800mm: Sigma 300-800mm ? - PentaxForums.com (2008-02) Sigma 300-800 in Australia? - PentaxForums.com (2011-11) Sigma 300-800 f5.6 canon mt. - PentaxForums.com (2013-03) I'd like to remind about this nice written review for Nkon-F: Sigma 300 800mm Review \| Sigmonster Lens review And the Press releases from Sigma for booth Versions of the 300-800mm (IF & DG) Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX IF HSM Launched September 2002 – Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Launched May 2005 – Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd And the product page: From 300mm telephoto to 800mm ultra-telephoto APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM - SIGMA CORPORATION SIGMA APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM - SIGMA CORPORATION Sigma 300 800mm Review \| Sigmonster Lens review

02-07-2021, 01:49 PM - 6 Likes	#27
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by angerdan Besides the smaller threads about the Sigma 300-800mm: Sigma 300-800mm ? - PentaxForums.com (2008-02) Sigma 300-800 in Australia? - PentaxForums.com (2011-11) Sigma 300-800 f5.6 canon mt. - PentaxForums.com (2013-03) I'd like to remind about this nice written review for Nkon-F: Sigma 300 800mm Review \| Sigmonster Lens review And the Press releases from Sigma for booth Versions of the 300-800mm (IF & DG) Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX IF HSM Launched September 2002 – Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Launched May 2005 – Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd And the product page: From 300mm telephoto to 800mm ultra-telephoto APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM - SIGMA CORPORATION SIGMA APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM - SIGMA CORPORATION Sigma 300 800mm Review \| Sigmonster Lens review Why do you keep disinterring very very old news threads??? I will ignore this one after this post unless you have something that really is new news relating to Pentax.

02-07-2021, 03:51 PM - 2 Likes	#28
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Originally posted by angerdan Besides the smaller threads about the Sigma 300-800mm: Sigma 300-800mm ? - PentaxForums.com (2008-02) Sigma 300-800 in Australia? - PentaxForums.com (2011-11) Sigma 300-800 f5.6 canon mt. - PentaxForums.com (2013-03) I'd like to remind about this nice written review for Nkon-F: Sigma 300 800mm Review \| Sigmonster Lens review And the Press releases from Sigma for booth Versions of the 300-800mm (IF & DG) Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX IF HSM Launched September 2002 – Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Launched May 2005 – Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd And the product page: From 300mm telephoto to 800mm ultra-telephoto APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM - SIGMA CORPORATION SIGMA APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM - SIGMA CORPORATION Sigma 300 800mm Review \| Sigmonster Lens review Considering that Sigma never made the 300-800 in Pentax mount, and they will most likely not make a Pentax mount lens again, why did you bring up this thread?

02-08-2021, 09:15 PM - 6 Likes	#29
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,912 Original Poster	Wow I saw this thread resurface and thought "No way". Yup, no way.

02-09-2021, 06:05 AM	#30
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by 24X36NOW [cue Darth Vader voice] If only you understood the POWER of the Dark Side, you could try one NOW, my son... Come back into the light Anikin. The power of the Dark Side has deceived you. Bring back the balance into the Pentax Force.