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

**Clinton** · 06-17-2013, 09:04 PM - **1 Like**

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jay_akita · 06-17-2013, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy

I think that other lens makers could also learn something from Sigma's willingness to stand behind their lenses for 3 - 4 years, instead of just 1 year, and to provide quick service when your lens does need work.

Definitely agree although Nikon gives you 5 years warranty (I've heard complaints about their customer service though, hopefully I don't have to find out) and Tamron gives you 5+ I think???

It's pretty astonishing to think you could spend over a thousand dollars on a lens (from multiple brand names) only to have it fail 1 year later and you're on your own

viff · 06-18-2013, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by jay_akita

Definitely agree although Nikon gives you 5 years warranty (I've heard complaints about their customer service though, hopefully I don't have to find out) and Tamron gives you 5+ I think???

It's pretty astonishing to think you could spend over a thousand dollars on a lens (from multiple brand names) only to have it fail 1 year later and you're on your own

LensTip review
Sigma A 18-35 mm f/1.8 DC HSM review - Introduction - Lenstip.com

Seems to be very nice lens

lytrytyr · 06-18-2013, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by viff

LensTip review
Sigma A 18-35 mm f/1.8 DC HSM review - Introduction - Lenstip.com

There are some interesting comments following the original Polish version of this test on "optyczne".
Several posters now thinking about changing from Canon to Pentax
because of the possibility of using this lens on a K5IIs.

Homo_erectus · 06-18-2013, 08:32 AM

I've nearly ordered this lens about a dozen times in the last two days. I *will* get one. Just as soon as I can afford it without selling a kidney.

Class A · 06-18-2013, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by kerrad

Today Polish site optyczne published detailed review of the lens.

Given how they usually tear apart rather decent lenses -- checkout an FA LTD review by them sometime -- this lens must come from another planet.

I've never seen them that enthusiastic.

Cannikin · 06-18-2013, 08:52 AM

Well, if that Lenstip review is anything to go by, this is the best zoom lens in its focal range, and beats many primes as well, even at f/1.8.

Shame about the flare, though. Sure, Sigma lenses have never really been great at handling flare, but I had hoped that they would revamp their coatings for the Art line. Or maybe the 15 limited has just spoiled me.

Quicksand · 06-18-2013, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by Cannikin

Sure, Sigma lenses have never really been great at handling flare

I nominate this for understatement of the decade!

cali92rs · 06-18-2013, 09:58 AM

This lens could be my walk around/landscape/museum/indoor party lens

Question is, what do I sell to fund this

Mistral75 · 06-18-2013, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by cali92rs

This lens could be my walk around/landscape/museum/indoor party lens

Question is, what do I sell to fund this

A kidney?

cali92rs · 06-18-2013, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

A kidney?

After my college days, I don't think they will be much use to anyone

Apapukas · 06-18-2013, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

A kidney?

Kidney may look obvious, but it isn't a good idea really.
A better choice is a part of your liver, because it should restore itself anyway.

areidjr · 06-18-2013, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by Apapukas

Kidney may look obvious, but it isn't a good idea really.
A better choice is a part of your liver, because it should restore itself anyway.

Of course, after his college days, his liver is probably of no use to anyone either

Apapukas · 06-18-2013, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by areidjr

Of course, after his college days, his liver is probably of no use to anyone either

Damn.. I haven't thought about that..
How about blood? Hair?

Edgar_in_Indy · 06-18-2013, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

Question is, what do I sell to fund this

I've been asking myself this same question the last few days as I looked around my house for stuff I don't need. I just sold a couple of my old White Lightning strobes, so I've got $225 so far, and I just listed a like-new Lowepro backpack ($70).

I'm now eyeing my white Olympus XZ-1 (~$200), my Sigma 10-20mm (~$350), Yongnuo YN-560 II flash ($60), a .380 subcompact pistol (~$300), and a vintage IBM PS/1 486SX computer ($200 - $300) as toys I might be able to live without...at least temporarily.

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06-17-2013, 09:29 PM	#122
jay_akita Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 64	Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy I think that other lens makers could also learn something from Sigma's willingness to stand behind their lenses for 3 - 4 years, instead of just 1 year, and to provide quick service when your lens does need work. Definitely agree although Nikon gives you 5 years warranty (I've heard complaints about their customer service though, hopefully I don't have to find out) and Tamron gives you 5+ I think??? It's pretty astonishing to think you could spend over a thousand dollars on a lens (from multiple brand names) only to have it fail 1 year later and you're on your own

06-18-2013, 07:39 AM	#123
viff New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 9	Originally posted by jay_akita Definitely agree although Nikon gives you 5 years warranty (I've heard complaints about their customer service though, hopefully I don't have to find out) and Tamron gives you 5+ I think??? It's pretty astonishing to think you could spend over a thousand dollars on a lens (from multiple brand names) only to have it fail 1 year later and you're on your own LensTip review Sigma A 18-35 mm f/1.8 DC HSM review - Introduction - Lenstip.com Seems to be very nice lens

06-18-2013, 08:11 AM	#124
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by viff LensTip review Sigma A 18-35 mm f/1.8 DC HSM review - Introduction - Lenstip.com There are some interesting comments following the original Polish version of this test on "optyczne". Several posters now thinking about changing from Canon to Pentax because of the possibility of using this lens on a K5IIs.

06-18-2013, 08:32 AM	#125
Homo_erectus Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 410	I've nearly ordered this lens about a dozen times in the last two days. I will get one. Just as soon as I can afford it without selling a kidney.

06-18-2013, 08:36 AM	#126
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by kerrad Today Polish site optyczne published detailed review of the lens. Given how they usually tear apart rather decent lenses -- checkout an FA LTD review by them sometime -- this lens must come from another planet. I've never seen them that enthusiastic.

06-18-2013, 08:52 AM	#127
Cannikin Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Washington Posts: 833	Well, if that Lenstip review is anything to go by, this is the best zoom lens in its focal range, and beats many primes as well, even at f/1.8. Shame about the flare, though. Sure, Sigma lenses have never really been great at handling flare, but I had hoped that they would revamp their coatings for the Art line. Or maybe the 15 limited has just spoiled me.

06-18-2013, 09:46 AM	#128
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by Cannikin Sure, Sigma lenses have never really been great at handling flare I nominate this for understatement of the decade!

06-18-2013, 09:58 AM	#129
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	This lens could be my walk around/landscape/museum/indoor party lens Question is, what do I sell to fund this

06-18-2013, 10:16 AM	#130
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by cali92rs This lens could be my walk around/landscape/museum/indoor party lens Question is, what do I sell to fund this A kidney?

06-18-2013, 10:46 AM	#131
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by Mistral75 A kidney? After my college days, I don't think they will be much use to anyone

06-18-2013, 10:47 AM	#132
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627	Originally posted by Mistral75 A kidney? Kidney may look obvious, but it isn't a good idea really. A better choice is a part of your liver, because it should restore itself anyway.

06-18-2013, 11:01 AM	#133
areidjr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 529	Originally posted by Apapukas Kidney may look obvious, but it isn't a good idea really. A better choice is a part of your liver, because it should restore itself anyway. Of course, after his college days, his liver is probably of no use to anyone either

06-18-2013, 11:04 AM	#134
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627	Originally posted by areidjr Of course, after his college days, his liver is probably of no use to anyone either Damn.. I haven't thought about that.. How about blood? Hair?

06-18-2013, 03:03 PM	#135
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by cali92rs Question is, what do I sell to fund this I've been asking myself this same question the last few days as I looked around my house for stuff I don't need. I just sold a couple of my old White Lightning strobes, so I've got $225 so far, and I just listed a like-new Lowepro backpack ($70). I'm now eyeing my white Olympus XZ-1 (~$200), my Sigma 10-20mm (~$350), Yongnuo YN-560 II flash ($60), a .380 subcompact pistol (~$300), and a vintage IBM PS/1 486SX computer ($200 - $300) as toys I might be able to live without...at least temporarily.