Sigma 35mm F1.4 for Pentax: ETA 4/30

cali92rs · 06-04-2013, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by tuco

More Sigma tests. These shots are looking for the onion ring in lights. They are pretty much what I've seen in the numerous examples around. I did a quick garage setup with just a garage light overhead and what you see in the background.

Sheesh, you make the most inane objects into art pieces...I wish I had your eye

tuco · 06-04-2013, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Sheesh, you make the most inane objects into art pieces...I wish I had your eye

Thanks but you're being too kind.

Clavius · 10-23-2013, 12:40 AM

Literally all the sample pictures I see from the Sigma 35mm F1.4 look great to me. Added bonus is that the combination K-5 + Sigma 35/1.4 looks very handsome. And it also looks like something my male hands can balance very comfortably. But now, with all that's happening in photography-land, I have no idea for what system I need to get this lens. For my K-5? For my 5DII? Or do I wait and see if it comes out for the A7r, which I preordered. Dang, I hate proprietary lens mounts. Should be forbidden.

Transit · 10-23-2013, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by Adam

[....... an ETA of 4/30 for this lens!

what is 4/30 ?

Vylen · 10-23-2013, 03:30 AM

Originally posted by Transit

what is 4/30 ?

30th of April

Mr Spocko · 10-24-2013, 12:45 PM

It is a stunning lens IMO probably the best Sigma has done to date. Not cheap granted but it's superb optics wise doesn't really make sense for APS-C users though not at that cost. If Pentax ever do a FF body this will be a must have lens

ElJamoquio · 10-24-2013, 02:52 PM

In my mind the extra aperture (vs the 31mm F/1.8) is more appropriate for APS-C than FF... just 1 person's opinion...

Wired · 10-24-2013, 05:41 PM

the rendering is quite beautiful, dare I say better than the 31mm Limited?

I may look at this for my Nikon kit instead of the 28mm f1.8 G lens... seems like a much better suitor. Especially since I don't really enjoy 30mm lenses on APS-C (yet I love 50mm on FF? figure that out)

Blacknight659 · 02-05-2014, 08:06 AM

Personally the Pentax 35 f2.4 is an amazing lens. I love the detail and the color. The focal length is very appealing. I don't think the sigma lens will take the market with its price tag being so high.

thibs · 02-05-2014, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Blacknight659

Personally the Pentax 35 f2.4 is an amazing lens. I love the detail and the color. The focal length is very appealing. I don't think the sigma lens will take the market with its price tag being so high.

It will not take the lens market but it will take the Pentaxians moaning contest higher, for sure

Fletcher Davies · 02-05-2014, 10:17 AM

I took the plunge and purchased this lens. I grew tired of waiting for the 18mm - 35mm f/1.8 in Pentax mount. Anyway, the f/1.4 35mm is the best lens I own and have ever used, its razor sharp on my K3 and the focus is silent, fast and accurate. I think this lens is worth every penny and it looks superb on the K3. If Sigma make the f/1.4 50mm in a Pentax mount I will be snapping one up. Sigma, hats off to you, you are really producing some excellent glass these days.

Poit · 02-16-2014, 03:05 AM

Originally posted by lescatalpas

What should not be forgotten is that compared to the 31ltd the sigma35 is considerably cheaper, has a modern focussing system ( no noisy screw) and the lenssoftware can be updated. Moreover it is 1.4 in stead of 1.8, quite a difference. That it is built like a tank or motor with glass inside does not bother me at all. Give me a tank anyday!

Agree!

mikemike · 02-16-2014, 09:17 AM

The bokeh on this seems better than it was on the previous generation of Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 but I still think the FA 31's renderings still look nicer.

LeRolls · 02-16-2014, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by mikemike

I still think the FA 31's renderings still look nicer.

Agreed!

Winder · 02-16-2014, 05:48 PM

Right now Fuji is leading the way in lens design. I picked up the 35mm Fuji last year, but I still have not picked up a body. I will order the 56mm F/1.2 and the new Fuji X-T1. Right now the Sigma 85mm is my most used lens on My K-3. I might sell my 31mm and see if Pentax updates the FA LTD line up.

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06-04-2013, 10:28 AM	#166
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by tuco More Sigma tests. These shots are looking for the onion ring in lights. They are pretty much what I've seen in the numerous examples around. I did a quick garage setup with just a garage light overhead and what you see in the background. Sheesh, you make the most inane objects into art pieces...I wish I had your eye

06-04-2013, 03:54 PM	#167
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by cali92rs Sheesh, you make the most inane objects into art pieces...I wish I had your eye Thanks but you're being too kind.

10-23-2013, 12:40 AM	#168
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Literally all the sample pictures I see from the Sigma 35mm F1.4 look great to me. Added bonus is that the combination K-5 + Sigma 35/1.4 looks very handsome. And it also looks like something my male hands can balance very comfortably. But now, with all that's happening in photography-land, I have no idea for what system I need to get this lens. For my K-5? For my 5DII? Or do I wait and see if it comes out for the A7r, which I preordered. Dang, I hate proprietary lens mounts. Should be forbidden.

10-23-2013, 03:19 AM	#169
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by Adam [....... an ETA of 4/30 for this lens! what is 4/30 ?

10-23-2013, 03:30 AM	#170
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Originally posted by Transit what is 4/30 ? 30th of April

10-24-2013, 12:45 PM	#171
Mr Spocko Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 254	It is a stunning lens IMO probably the best Sigma has done to date. Not cheap granted but it's superb optics wise doesn't really make sense for APS-C users though not at that cost. If Pentax ever do a FF body this will be a must have lens

10-24-2013, 02:52 PM	#172
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	In my mind the extra aperture (vs the 31mm F/1.8) is more appropriate for APS-C than FF... just 1 person's opinion...

10-24-2013, 05:41 PM	#173
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	the rendering is quite beautiful, dare I say better than the 31mm Limited? I may look at this for my Nikon kit instead of the 28mm f1.8 G lens... seems like a much better suitor. Especially since I don't really enjoy 30mm lenses on APS-C (yet I love 50mm on FF? figure that out)

02-05-2014, 08:06 AM	#174
Blacknight659 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	Personally the Pentax 35 f2.4 is an amazing lens. I love the detail and the color. The focal length is very appealing. I don't think the sigma lens will take the market with its price tag being so high.

02-05-2014, 08:08 AM	#175
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Blacknight659 Personally the Pentax 35 f2.4 is an amazing lens. I love the detail and the color. The focal length is very appealing. I don't think the sigma lens will take the market with its price tag being so high. It will not take the lens market but it will take the Pentaxians moaning contest higher, for sure

02-05-2014, 10:17 AM	#176
Fletcher Davies Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wakefield Posts: 31	I took the plunge and purchased this lens. I grew tired of waiting for the 18mm - 35mm f/1.8 in Pentax mount. Anyway, the f/1.4 35mm is the best lens I own and have ever used, its razor sharp on my K3 and the focus is silent, fast and accurate. I think this lens is worth every penny and it looks superb on the K3. If Sigma make the f/1.4 50mm in a Pentax mount I will be snapping one up. Sigma, hats off to you, you are really producing some excellent glass these days.

02-16-2014, 03:05 AM	#177
Poit Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 423	Originally posted by lescatalpas What should not be forgotten is that compared to the 31ltd the sigma35 is considerably cheaper, has a modern focussing system ( no noisy screw) and the lenssoftware can be updated. Moreover it is 1.4 in stead of 1.8, quite a difference. That it is built like a tank or motor with glass inside does not bother me at all. Give me a tank anyday! Agree!

02-16-2014, 09:17 AM	#178
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	The bokeh on this seems better than it was on the previous generation of Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 but I still think the FA 31's renderings still look nicer.

02-16-2014, 05:16 PM	#179
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Originally posted by mikemike I still think the FA 31's renderings still look nicer. Agreed!

02-16-2014, 05:48 PM	#180
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Right now Fuji is leading the way in lens design. I picked up the 35mm Fuji last year, but I still have not picked up a body. I will order the 56mm F/1.2 and the new Fuji X-T1. Right now the Sigma 85mm is my most used lens on My K-3. I might sell my 31mm and see if Pentax updates the FA LTD line up.