[ddamski]

i used this on my NIkon D7100 and it is indeed a fantastic lens.. now i sold my D7100, returned to pentax with the K-3 and looking forward for this piece of glass again..

Anyway, no rush, still have some nikon equipment for sale

[gri]

Do we have any info when is scheduled to come for Pentax

[pfannkuchen_gesicht]

no, not really, only rough estimates.
According to most sellers I asked it's expected to ship mid-march or eventually in april.

[Edgar_in_Indy]

i used this on my NIkon D7100 and it is indeed a fantastic lens..

That's good to hear. It should be even better on Pentax with Image Stabilization.

[jeanpierre]

I am wondering how good the Sigma 18-35/1.8 will be on the K-3!!
And the new Sigma 50/1.4 DG must be a surprise even to beat the Zeiss Otus!!! Wow!
But I will first test this 2 with my K-3! Afterthan maybe to buy one.
If that 2 sigma lenses works very well with the K-3, so I wish, Pentax will go ahead with weathersealed lenses!
Nowaday it is time to acept other brand, when it works great! Instead of making contest, who makes better lenses......

[leadfoot]

Today, I contacted Sigma USA regarding the 18-35mm f/1.8 lens for Pentax mounts. They responded quickly, so I guess they are listening.

Good afternoon,

Unfortunately the 18-35 has yet to be released in Sony and Pentax mounts. We are currently expecting an early May delivery. I am very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards,

M S
Sales Operations Supervisor
Sigma Corp of America

[DSims]

Today, I contacted Sigma USA regarding the 18-35mm f/1.8 lens for Pentax mounts. They responded quickly, so I guess they are listening.

Good afternoon,

Unfortunately the 18-35 has yet to be released in Sony and Pentax mounts. We are currently expecting an early May delivery. I am very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards,

M S
Sales Operations Supervisor
Sigma Corp of America

It's good to hear they care!

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And the new Sigma 50/1.4 DG must be a surprise even to beat the Zeiss Otus!!! Wow!

By whose reckoning? Sigma is doing great things now, but whoever says so probably isn't looking very closely. Zeiss has a solid track record of delivering subtle imaging characteristics that make a positive difference. Even though they're getting better, Sigma still omits some positive characteristics that many other lenses have (not just Zeiss)!

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[goldenarrow]

Today, I contacted Sigma USA regarding the 18-35mm f/1.8 lens for Pentax mounts. They responded quickly, so I guess they are listening.

Good afternoon,

Unfortunately the 18-35 has yet to be released in Sony and Pentax mounts. We are currently expecting an early May delivery. I am very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards,

M S
Sales Operations Supervisor
Sigma Corp of America

Thanks for the info. Guess I will wait to order until they are actually shipping. Like vaporware in the software industry.....

[Mock]

Thanks for the info. Guess I will wait to order until they are actually shipping. Like vaporware in the software industry.....

They are coming, eventually. Demand from retailers does play a small part in this, so put in your order if you're decided on it.

[hakea]

I emailed digidirect.com.au of australia and they said they are on backorder with a lead time of 3-4weeks.

[Ronin1]

Don't wait buy one you will be happy as hell Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 got one in the UK it a short Zoom some might not like but what i like in Zoom it make up in Sharpness

[Mock]

Don't wait buy one you will be happy as hell Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 got one in the UK it a short Zoom some might not like but what i like in Zoom it make up in Sharpness

Could you spare us some kind of deeper insight beyond the obvious, or a sample image or two made on a Pentax camera? It would be deeply appreciated.

[Edgar_in_Indy]

Gotta love those types of posts. Does he actually have the 18-35mm in K-mount? or any mount? Nobody knows!

[nightfly]

Don't wait buy one you will be happy as hell Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 got one in the UK it a short Zoom some might not like but what i like in Zoom it make up in Sharpness

Saw your review Ronin1.

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM (Art) Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

I sent you a PM to inquire your obtaining this lens weeks ago with no reply. Would you spare a moment to inform us as you seem to be the only Pentax mount owner. Maybe a few examples of this lens on your K-5IIs. If you would be so kind.

[Alex Nostalgix]

Saw your review Ronin1.

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM (Art) Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

I sent you a PM to inquire your obtaining this lens weeks ago with no reply. Would you spare a moment to inform us as you seem to be the only Pentax mount owner. Maybe a few examples of this lens on your K-5IIs. If you would be so kind.

I ask aswell never got a response