Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro HSM

deadwolfbones · 02-02-2013, 01:30 AM

When I met with Sigma at CES I got to play with this one, the 35/1.4, and their updated 120-300/2.8. They all feel really fantastic—right up there in terms of build and physical quality with Canon L lenses, etc. Can't say anything about the optical performance, but the 35/1.4 at least seems to be a winner based on what I'm seeing elsewhere.

Ayoh · 02-02-2013, 05:19 AM

Would you mind asking at Sigma at CP+ if they intend to release the new 30mm 1.4 APSC HSM lens in Pentax mount? Thanks.

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

When I met with Sigma at CES I got to play with this one, the 35/1.4, and their updated 120-300/2.8. They all feel really fantastic—right up there in terms of build and physical quality with Canon L lenses, etc. Can't say anything about the optical performance, but the 35/1.4 at least seems to be a winner based on what I'm seeing elsewhere.

deadwolfbones · 02-02-2013, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by Ayoh

Would you mind asking at Sigma at CP+ if they intend to release the new 30mm 1.4 APSC HSM lens in Pentax mount? Thanks.

If I can find someone who speaks English tomorrow, I'll give it a go.

SyncGuy · 02-02-2013, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by Ayoh

Would you mind asking at Sigma at CP+ if they intend to release the new 30mm 1.4 APSC HSM lens in Pentax mount? Thanks.

I'm pretty sure they will, my friend. Be patient a lil bit..
They're having the FF 35/1.4 and now, the updated 17-70/2.8-4, in Pentax mount.

They'll definitely launch the updated 30/1.4 in Pentax mount.. Be patient....

What would be most exciting is having the 120-300/2.8 in Pentax mount!
Why? Coz it has quickshift AND WR! Sweet isn't it?

thibs · 02-02-2013, 11:58 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

If I can find someone who speaks English tomorrow, I'll give it a go.

That would be nice.
Oh, and if you could ask about Sigma reverse engineering mounts vs licensing mounts, I'd be happy to know.

christiansen · 02-07-2013, 02:58 PM

Come on with the updated news!
As a side note, there is no other WR lens from 3rd party?

JeffP3456 · 03-23-2013, 12:25 AM

Anyone heard anything about the availability date of this lens in the pentax mount?

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02-02-2013, 01:30 AM	#16
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	When I met with Sigma at CES I got to play with this one, the 35/1.4, and their updated 120-300/2.8. They all feel really fantastic—right up there in terms of build and physical quality with Canon L lenses, etc. Can't say anything about the optical performance, but the 35/1.4 at least seems to be a winner based on what I'm seeing elsewhere.

02-02-2013, 05:19 AM	#17
Ayoh Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 341	Would you mind asking at Sigma at CP+ if they intend to release the new 30mm 1.4 APSC HSM lens in Pentax mount? Thanks. Originally posted by deadwolfbones When I met with Sigma at CES I got to play with this one, the 35/1.4, and their updated 120-300/2.8. They all feel really fantastic—right up there in terms of build and physical quality with Canon L lenses, etc. Can't say anything about the optical performance, but the 35/1.4 at least seems to be a winner based on what I'm seeing elsewhere.

02-02-2013, 08:56 AM	#18
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Originally posted by Ayoh Would you mind asking at Sigma at CP+ if they intend to release the new 30mm 1.4 APSC HSM lens in Pentax mount? Thanks. If I can find someone who speaks English tomorrow, I'll give it a go.

02-02-2013, 05:38 PM	#19
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Originally posted by Ayoh Would you mind asking at Sigma at CP+ if they intend to release the new 30mm 1.4 APSC HSM lens in Pentax mount? Thanks. I'm pretty sure they will, my friend. Be patient a lil bit.. They're having the FF 35/1.4 and now, the updated 17-70/2.8-4, in Pentax mount. They'll definitely launch the updated 30/1.4 in Pentax mount.. Be patient.... What would be most exciting is having the 120-300/2.8 in Pentax mount! Why? Coz it has quickshift AND WR! Sweet isn't it?

02-02-2013, 11:58 PM	#20
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by deadwolfbones If I can find someone who speaks English tomorrow, I'll give it a go. That would be nice. Oh, and if you could ask about Sigma reverse engineering mounts vs licensing mounts, I'd be happy to know.

02-07-2013, 02:58 PM	#21
christiansen New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: blaxxy Posts: 17	Come on with the updated news! As a side note, there is no other WR lens from 3rd party?

03-23-2013, 12:25 AM	#22
JeffP3456 Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 64	Anyone heard anything about the availability date of this lens in the pentax mount?