Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Coming for Pentax!

Paul the Sunman · 02-21-2014, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by mikemike

I recently got the DA XS 40 and it is such a slight lens that I can really feel the mirror slapping around when I depress the shutter. Does the regular 40 mm feel that way as well or does the extra weight help dampen the mirror?

Which camera? I never felt it on the K-5, even less on the K-3. The weight of the lens is negligible.

mikemike · 02-22-2014, 12:02 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Which camera? I never felt it on the K-5, even less on the K-3. The weight of the lens is negligible.

I am using the K-30. When I take a picture using the DA XS 40, I can really feel the mirror moving, much more so than with any other lens.

Ajinder · 02-23-2014, 11:14 AM

Wow....dat looks an amazing one.....

**Clinton** · 02-23-2014, 12:38 PM

Still no news on this lens...

KevinE · 02-24-2014, 09:05 AM

Have a K-5 and have been awaiting this Sigma 18-35 for a while. Hopefully not too much longer...

devorama · 02-24-2014, 09:22 AM

The thing is, this lens is so unique it's not like Sigma needs to worry about you getting tired of waiting for it and buying a competing product. I'm afraid this won't see a Pentax release until summer.

**seventysixersfan** · 02-24-2014, 09:45 AM

Just noticed there is a new member review of this lens posted:
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM (Art) Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

I'm surprised because I didn't realize it has already been released for K-mount. Is this a genuine review?

KevinE · 02-24-2014, 10:12 AM

The reviews that I've read for this lens make it sound amazing. I was very surprised to see the price and excited to see it offered for Pentax. I am interested to see how well it sells. I don't have much money to spend on lenses at this time so this is definitely going to be my next lens. Now to come up with $800...

MadMathMind · 02-24-2014, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

Just noticed there is a new member review of this lens posted:
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM (Art) Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

I'm surprised because I didn't realize it has already been released for K-mount. Is this a genuine review?

The reviewer is in the UK. Perhaps Ricoh started distribution there already?

---------- Post added 02-24-14 at 12:38 PM ----------

TipTop electronics in the UK claims to have it available for shipping now:
Buy Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Lens for Pentax | TipTopElectronics UK

Don't know a single thing about this store. Any UK posters out there who can tell us something?

devorama · 02-24-2014, 10:51 AM

That review seems pretty general. And that UK website is a mess. I tried to search for the Sigma 30mm for Pentax to see if they claim to have that ready also. But the search page returns an error. I doubt this is available yet.

**manishved** · 02-24-2014, 10:58 AM

Nope - still waiting - it would be great with the K3

Alex Nostalgix · 02-25-2014, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by manishved

Nope - still waiting - it would be great with the K3

This is what Im waiting for, wonder if the 30 & 35mm will be released around the same time.

Cannikin · 02-25-2014, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by Alex Nostalgix

This is what Im waiting for, wonder if the 30 & 35mm will be released around the same time.

The Sigma 35 f/1.4 Art has been out for K-mount since May 2013.

Alex Nostalgix · 02-25-2014, 05:58 AM

oh yeah that right!

ERJ · 03-01-2014, 04:29 PM

Loving this lens and it will be an awesome fit when they finally get it to us

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02-21-2014, 11:48 PM	#586
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by mikemike I recently got the DA XS 40 and it is such a slight lens that I can really feel the mirror slapping around when I depress the shutter. Does the regular 40 mm feel that way as well or does the extra weight help dampen the mirror? Which camera? I never felt it on the K-5, even less on the K-3. The weight of the lens is negligible.

02-22-2014, 12:02 AM	#587
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Which camera? I never felt it on the K-5, even less on the K-3. The weight of the lens is negligible. I am using the K-30. When I take a picture using the DA XS 40, I can really feel the mirror moving, much more so than with any other lens.

02-23-2014, 11:14 AM	#588
Ajinder New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 5	Wow....dat looks an amazing one.....

02-23-2014, 12:38 PM	#589
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,910	Still no news on this lens...

02-24-2014, 09:05 AM	#590
KevinE Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 42	Have a K-5 and have been awaiting this Sigma 18-35 for a while. Hopefully not too much longer...

02-24-2014, 09:22 AM	#591
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	The thing is, this lens is so unique it's not like Sigma needs to worry about you getting tired of waiting for it and buying a competing product. I'm afraid this won't see a Pentax release until summer.

02-24-2014, 09:45 AM	#592
seventysixersfan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Just noticed there is a new member review of this lens posted: Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM (Art) Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database I'm surprised because I didn't realize it has already been released for K-mount. Is this a genuine review?

02-24-2014, 10:12 AM	#593
KevinE Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 42	The reviews that I've read for this lens make it sound amazing. I was very surprised to see the price and excited to see it offered for Pentax. I am interested to see how well it sells. I don't have much money to spend on lenses at this time so this is definitely going to be my next lens. Now to come up with $800...

02-24-2014, 10:33 AM	#594
MadMathMind Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,717	Originally posted by seventysixersfan Just noticed there is a new member review of this lens posted: Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM (Art) Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database I'm surprised because I didn't realize it has already been released for K-mount. Is this a genuine review? The reviewer is in the UK. Perhaps Ricoh started distribution there already? ---------- Post added 02-24-14 at 12:38 PM ---------- TipTop electronics in the UK claims to have it available for shipping now: Buy Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Lens for Pentax \| TipTopElectronics UK Don't know a single thing about this store. Any UK posters out there who can tell us something?

02-24-2014, 10:51 AM	#595
devorama Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 638	That review seems pretty general. And that UK website is a mess. I tried to search for the Sigma 30mm for Pentax to see if they claim to have that ready also. But the search page returns an error. I doubt this is available yet.

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02-24-2014, 10:58 AM	#596
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	Nope - still waiting - it would be great with the K3

02-25-2014, 02:58 AM	#597
Alex Nostalgix Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 60	Originally posted by manishved Nope - still waiting - it would be great with the K3 This is what Im waiting for, wonder if the 30 & 35mm will be released around the same time.

02-25-2014, 04:01 AM	#598
Cannikin Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Washington Posts: 833	Originally posted by Alex Nostalgix This is what Im waiting for, wonder if the 30 & 35mm will be released around the same time. The Sigma 35 f/1.4 Art has been out for K-mount since May 2013.

02-25-2014, 05:58 AM	#599
Alex Nostalgix Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 60	oh yeah that right!

03-01-2014, 04:29 PM	#600
ERJ New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1	Loving this lens and it will be an awesome fit when they finally get it to us