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

fyby · 10-24-2013, 09:33 AM

Kmount version wont be released until next year. Confirmed by Sigma of America rep last week by mail.

scole · 10-24-2013, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by fyby

Kmount version wont be released until next year. Confirmed by Sigma of America rep last week by mail.

Well- nuts. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. Thanks for the update!

fyby · 10-24-2013, 11:04 AM

Here is original message:

Quote:

Hello Josef,
The Pentax version of the lens won’t be out until next year but it will have the same build quality as the Canon and Nikon versions. The lens is sealed for dirt and moisture but not waterproof, it lacks the required “Check Valve” needed for air enter and escape while in use.
Yours Truly,
Paul Pizzano
Sigma Corporation of America

goldenarrow · 10-24-2013, 05:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by fyby

Here is original message:

Thanks much. Been watching this lens and drooling. My bank account thanks you as well! Now I can rest and keep using my faithful 16-45 that I bought from a mad scientist......

Last edited by goldenarrow; 10-24-2013 at 05:53 PM. Reason: .

Mock · 10-25-2013, 07:06 PM

The Nikon mount isn't coming until December now. Pentax will announce a full-frame body before this lens ships in Pentax mount, at which point I will have no use for an APS-C lens.

**dadipentak** · 10-25-2013, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by fyby

Kmount version wont be released until next year.

Drat! I was hoping to have it for holiday shooting.

SyncGuy · 10-27-2013, 01:21 AM

Any news on the Art 30/1.4 for us then?

wed7 · 10-27-2013, 07:51 AM

Back to whining "Where is Pantax DA (HD) Limited Zoom Thread, lol

RockvilleBob · 10-27-2013, 12:47 PM

Let's hope the K-3 helps Sigma add Pentax to all the telephoto Primes and Zooms - that would be great.

Tonto · 10-29-2013, 08:34 PM

I'm thinking they may do a back-flip on that release date once the K3 gets some traction, what a great pair they would make!

Newtophotos · 11-01-2013, 05:54 AM

When will it be available? From Sigma:

"Good afternoon,

Unfortunately at this time, we are not expecting our first shipment of this lens until late February at the earliest. I am very sorry for the inconvenience.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day!

Best regards,

Michael Sinnott
Sales Operations Supervisor
Sigma Corp of America"

scole · 11-01-2013, 07:39 AM

A tangible date! Awesome. Thanks for the update.

fyby · 11-01-2013, 10:11 AM

Great,its definitely better than next year statement!

curly · 11-01-2013, 02:16 PM

Look forward to trying this lens.

mythguy9 · 11-02-2013, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by Mock

The Nikon mount isn't coming until December now. Pentax will announce a full-frame body before this lens ships in Pentax mount, at which point I will have no use for an APS-C lens.

Agree, but that only applies to FF buyers. People like me who will still cling on to K5 or K3 for a while until the new FF price drops will need that 18-35.

10-24-2013, 05:52 PM - 1 Like	#484
goldenarrow Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs. Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	Good info Originally posted by fyby Here is original message: Thanks much. Been watching this lens and drooling. My bank account thanks you as well! Now I can rest and keep using my faithful 16-45 that I bought from a mad scientist...... Last edited by goldenarrow; 10-24-2013 at 05:53 PM. Reason: .

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10-24-2013, 09:33 AM	#481
fyby Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	Kmount version wont be released until next year. Confirmed by Sigma of America rep last week by mail.

10-24-2013, 10:16 AM	#482
scole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 216	Originally posted by fyby Kmount version wont be released until next year. Confirmed by Sigma of America rep last week by mail. Well- nuts. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. Thanks for the update!

10-24-2013, 11:04 AM	#483
fyby Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	Here is original message: Quote: Hello Josef, The Pentax version of the lens won’t be out until next year but it will have the same build quality as the Canon and Nikon versions. The lens is sealed for dirt and moisture but not waterproof, it lacks the required “Check Valve” needed for air enter and escape while in use. Yours Truly, Paul Pizzano Sigma Corporation of America

10-25-2013, 07:06 PM	#485
Mock Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 314	The Nikon mount isn't coming until December now. Pentax will announce a full-frame body before this lens ships in Pentax mount, at which point I will have no use for an APS-C lens.

10-25-2013, 07:31 PM	#486
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by fyby Kmount version wont be released until next year. Drat! I was hoping to have it for holiday shooting.

10-27-2013, 01:21 AM	#487
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Any news on the Art 30/1.4 for us then?

10-27-2013, 07:51 AM	#488
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Back to whining "Where is Pantax DA (HD) Limited Zoom Thread, lol

10-27-2013, 12:47 PM	#489
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Let's hope the K-3 helps Sigma add Pentax to all the telephoto Primes and Zooms - that would be great.

10-29-2013, 08:34 PM	#490
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969	I'm thinking they may do a back-flip on that release date once the K3 gets some traction, what a great pair they would make!

11-01-2013, 05:54 AM	#491
Newtophotos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 439	When will it be available? From Sigma: "Good afternoon, Unfortunately at this time, we are not expecting our first shipment of this lens until late February at the earliest. I am very sorry for the inconvenience. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day! Best regards, Michael Sinnott Sales Operations Supervisor Sigma Corp of America"

11-01-2013, 07:39 AM	#492
scole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 216	A tangible date! Awesome. Thanks for the update.

11-01-2013, 10:11 AM	#493
fyby Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	Great,its definitely better than next year statement!

11-01-2013, 02:16 PM	#494
curly New Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2	Look forward to trying this lens.

11-02-2013, 07:10 PM	#495
mythguy9 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 276	Originally posted by Mock The Nikon mount isn't coming until December now. Pentax will announce a full-frame body before this lens ships in Pentax mount, at which point I will have no use for an APS-C lens. Agree, but that only applies to FF buyers. People like me who will still cling on to K5 or K3 for a while until the new FF price drops will need that 18-35.