New Sigma 18-200mm "Contemporary" for Pentax

Adam · 01-07-2014, 03:37 PM - **1 Like**

From CES 2014 - While we dream about the new Sigma 50mm F1.4 A, here's a new lens from Sigma that will actually be coming out for Pentax:

Specs: Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM (Contemporary) Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

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seventysixersfan · 01-07-2014, 04:03 PM

Nice looking lens. Hope this bodes well for Sigma releasing a "contemporary" or "art" version of their 17-50 f/2.8 zoom (and making it compatible for K-mount).

Adam · 01-07-2014, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

Nice looking lens. Hope this bodes well for Sigma releasing a "contemporary" or "art" version of their 17-50 f/2.8 zoom (and making it compatible for K-mount).

That lens is certainly due for an update. An "A" version of it would be awesome!

jimr-pdx · 01-07-2014, 04:28 PM

Curious that Sigma keeps both the 18-200 and 18-250 in play. I liked the original 18-200 but the most-recent longer lens gets nice reviews for a superduperultrazoom.

dansamy · 01-07-2014, 04:33 PM

Cool! I grabbed a bargain 28-105 off eBay for my daughter a walk around. I'd like a superduperultrazoom for me.

Alizarine · 01-07-2014, 05:48 PM

HSM and 39cm MFD, nice... I wonder how it fares vs the Pentax 18-270? Oh, which is a Tamron too...

Pentaxguy22 · 01-08-2014, 01:56 PM

Reminds me of Sony lenses.

Adam · 01-08-2014, 02:32 PM

B&H just announced the price: $399 - that's $100 less than its predecessor at launch.

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Lens For Pentax 885-109

dansamy · 01-08-2014, 04:13 PM

Very cool!

tibbitts · 01-11-2014, 08:57 PM

Although any new lens that's actually available for K mount is welcome and appreciated, I'm not sure whether there's much if any advantage to this lens over the similarly-priced 18-250. One of the disadvantages of the 18-250 is how rapidly the maximum f-stop drops as you zoom, but even if this lens is better in that regard, f6.3 at only 200mm isn't that inspiring.

thibs · 01-12-2014, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by tibbitts

Although any new lens that's actually available for K mount is welcome and appreciated, I'm not sure whether there's much if any advantage to this lens over the similarly-priced 18-250. One of the disadvantages of the 18-250 is how rapidly the maximum f-stop drops as you zoom, but even if this lens is better in that regard, f6.3 at only 200mm isn't that inspiring.

Mmm lets say: the 18-250 is screwdrive and without quickShift.
The Sigma is HSS and QuickShift.

ElJamoquio · 01-12-2014, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by tibbitts

Although any new lens that's actually available for K mount is welcome and appreciated, I'm not sure whether there's much if any advantage to this lens over the similarly-priced 18-250. One of the disadvantages of the 18-250 is how rapidly the maximum f-stop drops as you zoom, but even if this lens is better in that regard, f6.3 at only 200mm isn't that inspiring.

The 18-250 is discontinued. The Tamron/Pentax 18-270 is $800, over twice as expensive.

Who knows about the optical performance of this new lens but Sigma has been putting out some good lenses lately (but so has Tamron).

Adam · 01-12-2014, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by tibbitts

Although any new lens that's actually available for K mount is welcome and appreciated, I'm not sure whether there's much if any advantage to this lens over the similarly-priced 18-250. One of the disadvantages of the 18-250 is how rapidly the maximum f-stop drops as you zoom, but even if this lens is better in that regard, f6.3 at only 200mm isn't that inspiring.

I'm sure consumers will appreciate the fact that it's cheaper (not counting rebates).

Uluru · 01-12-2014, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by tibbitts

Although any new lens that's actually available for K mount is welcome and appreciated..

Only very consumer grade and boring lenses from Sigma, such as this 'new' one, are available for K-mount *without asking*.

thibs · 01-12-2014, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

Only very consumer grade and boring lenses from Sigma, such as this 'new' one, are available for K-mount *without asking*.

What would you do if you were Sigma?
* not that I don't agree with the feeling. A least Sigma seems to release most of them for PK in the end *

01-07-2014, 03:37 PM - 1 Like	#1
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01-07-2014, 04:04 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Originally posted by seventysixersfan Nice looking lens. Hope this bodes well for Sigma releasing a "contemporary" or "art" version of their 17-50 f/2.8 zoom (and making it compatible for K-mount). That lens is certainly due for an update. An "A" version of it would be awesome! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-08-2014, 02:32 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	B&H just announced the price: $399 - that's $100 less than its predecessor at launch. Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Lens For Pentax 885-109 Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-12-2014, 02:13 PM	#13
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Originally posted by tibbitts Although any new lens that's actually available for K mount is welcome and appreciated, I'm not sure whether there's much if any advantage to this lens over the similarly-priced 18-250. One of the disadvantages of the 18-250 is how rapidly the maximum f-stop drops as you zoom, but even if this lens is better in that regard, f6.3 at only 200mm isn't that inspiring. I'm sure consumers will appreciate the fact that it's cheaper (not counting rebates). Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Nice looking lens. Hope this bodes well for Sigma releasing a "contemporary" or "art" version of their 17-50 f/2.8 zoom (and making it compatible for K-mount).

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dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Cool! I grabbed a bargain 28-105 off eBay for my daughter a walk around. I'd like a superduperultrazoom for me.

01-07-2014, 05:48 PM	#6
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	HSM and 39cm MFD, nice... I wonder how it fares vs the Pentax 18-270? Oh, which is a Tamron too...

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Pentaxguy22 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 384	Reminds me of Sony lenses.

01-08-2014, 04:13 PM	#9
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Very cool!

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tibbitts Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 2,196	Although any new lens that's actually available for K mount is welcome and appreciated, I'm not sure whether there's much if any advantage to this lens over the similarly-priced 18-250. One of the disadvantages of the 18-250 is how rapidly the maximum f-stop drops as you zoom, but even if this lens is better in that regard, f6.3 at only 200mm isn't that inspiring.

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thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by tibbitts Although any new lens that's actually available for K mount is welcome and appreciated, I'm not sure whether there's much if any advantage to this lens over the similarly-priced 18-250. One of the disadvantages of the 18-250 is how rapidly the maximum f-stop drops as you zoom, but even if this lens is better in that regard, f6.3 at only 200mm isn't that inspiring. Mmm lets say: the 18-250 is screwdrive and without quickShift. The Sigma is HSS and QuickShift.

01-12-2014, 08:11 AM	#12
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by tibbitts Although any new lens that's actually available for K mount is welcome and appreciated, I'm not sure whether there's much if any advantage to this lens over the similarly-priced 18-250. One of the disadvantages of the 18-250 is how rapidly the maximum f-stop drops as you zoom, but even if this lens is better in that regard, f6.3 at only 200mm isn't that inspiring. The 18-250 is discontinued. The Tamron/Pentax 18-270 is $800, over twice as expensive. Who knows about the optical performance of this new lens but Sigma has been putting out some good lenses lately (but so has Tamron).

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Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Originally posted by tibbitts Although any new lens that's actually available for K mount is welcome and appreciated.. Only very consumer grade and boring lenses from Sigma, such as this 'new' one, are available for K-mount without asking.

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thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Uluru Only very consumer grade and boring lenses from Sigma, such as this 'new' one, are available for K-mount without asking. What would you do if you were Sigma? * not that I don't agree with the feeling. A least Sigma seems to release most of them for PK in the end *