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rawr · 11-17-2014, 05:26 AM

According to the Sigma website in Japan, the new APS-C SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM 'Contemporary' lens will be released in Pentax mount on 21 November 2014. (For Pentax optical stabilisation is not included).

The lens reviews well at Lenstip.

6BQ5 · 11-17-2014, 08:05 AM

Is this the link you meant?

Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM review - Introduction - Lenstip.com

It's a review of the lens on a Canon mount.

andini · 11-17-2014, 09:16 AM

nice review

rawr · 11-17-2014, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

It's a review of the lens on a Canon mount.

Yes. But it is still useful.

Lenstip don't do reviews for the same lens on different mounts. However the Canon lens is optically identical to the Pentax one.

BruceStrachan · 11-18-2014, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by rawr

According to the Sigma website in Japan, the new APS-C SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM 'Contemporary' lens will be released in Pentax mount on 21 November 2014. (For Pentax optical stabilisation is not included).

The lens reviews well at Lenstip.

This one is on my shopping list....

stickq · 11-26-2014, 10:48 AM

BandH and the Sigma website have the 18-300mm lens listed instead of the 18-200mm lens for Pentax. Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM Contemporary Lens 886109

Was looking for something for travel so I can't wait to hear if it is worth the price.

rawr · 11-26-2014, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by stickq

BandH and the Sigma website have the 18-300mm lens listed instead of the 18-200mm lens for Pentax

Interesting that they have it listed for pre-order. It's good news that it will be available for Pentax. Haven't seen any tests or reviews for that lens yet.

B&H already have the new 18-200 listed for Canon and Nikon, and stock the older 18-200 for Pentax too. It probably won't be long now before the 18-200 C finds its way from Japan to New York.

**Mikesul** · 11-26-2014, 02:53 PM

What does "Contemporary" mean in the Sigma line? Is it a less expensive line than the "Art" lenses?

Mistral75 · 11-26-2014, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

What does "Contemporary" mean in the Sigma line? Is it a less expensive line than the "Art" lenses?

The latest Sigma lenses are split among three lines: Contemporary, Art and Sport. Sport is pretty self-explanatory, Art is dedicated to high-end non-Sport lenses and Contemporary to entry level.

Adam · 11-26-2014, 03:50 PM

It's been available at B&H since the 23rd for those who are interested:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/280035-sigm...ng-pentax.html

**Mikesul** · 11-26-2014, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

The latest Sigma lenses are split among three lines: Contemporary, Art and Sport. Sport is pretty self-explanatory, Art is dedicated to high-end non-Sport lenses and Contemporary to entry level.

Thanks for the explanation.

aheritage · 12-09-2014, 07:43 PM

I'm trying to look for the best solution for a single "travel" lens for hiking. anything between 18-200 to 18-300mm on my K3 would be great but I'm getting confused about their performance. The 18-300mm from Sigma is due for release in Australia early 2015 and the glass and coatihgs in it sound good. However, thinking that 18-200mm would satisfy my needs, I would have expected the optical results would be better - but the reviews are varied. Any recommendations ... are these lenses available as 'Art' lenses with better performance?

rawr · 12-09-2014, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by aheritage

are these lenses available as 'Art' lenses with better performance

I don't think so. Anyway, an 'Art' 18-200 would probably be a constant f4, and weigh 1.5kg.

Just get the 18-200, or an earlier lens like the Sigma 18-250 HSM OS, and update Lightroom or DxO to make sure they have lens profiles for whatever lens you choose.

11-17-2014, 05:26 AM	#1
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 'Contemporary' for Pentax to be released 21 Nov According to the Sigma website in Japan, the new APS-C SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM 'Contemporary' lens will be released in Pentax mount on 21 November 2014. (For Pentax optical stabilisation is not included). The lens reviews well at Lenstip.

11-17-2014, 09:16 AM	#3
andini Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 5	nice review nice review

11-26-2014, 03:50 PM	#10
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	It's been available at B&H since the 23rd for those who are interested: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/280035-sigm...ng-pentax.html 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:

12-09-2014, 09:47 PM	#13
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913 Original Poster	Originally posted by aheritage are these lenses available as 'Art' lenses with better performance I don't think so. Anyway, an 'Art' 18-200 would probably be a constant f4, and weigh 1.5kg. Just get the 18-200, or an earlier lens like the Sigma 18-250 HSM OS, and update Lightroom or DxO to make sure they have lens profiles for whatever lens you choose. Last edited by rawr; 12-09-2014 at 09:57 PM.

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11-17-2014, 08:05 AM	#2
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Is this the link you meant? Sigma C 18-200 mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM review - Introduction - Lenstip.com It's a review of the lens on a Canon mount.

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913 Original Poster	Originally posted by 6BQ5 It's a review of the lens on a Canon mount. Yes. But it is still useful. Lenstip don't do reviews for the same lens on different mounts. However the Canon lens is optically identical to the Pentax one.

11-18-2014, 01:43 AM	#5
BruceStrachan New Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 13	Originally posted by rawr According to the Sigma website in Japan, the new APS-C SIGMA 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM 'Contemporary' lens will be released in Pentax mount on 21 November 2014. (For Pentax optical stabilisation is not included). The lens reviews well at Lenstip. This one is on my shopping list....

11-26-2014, 10:48 AM	#6
stickq New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 4	BandH and the Sigma website have the 18-300mm lens listed instead of the 18-200mm lens for Pentax. Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM Contemporary Lens 886109 Was looking for something for travel so I can't wait to hear if it is worth the price.

11-26-2014, 12:21 PM	#7
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913 Original Poster	Originally posted by stickq BandH and the Sigma website have the 18-300mm lens listed instead of the 18-200mm lens for Pentax Interesting that they have it listed for pre-order. It's good news that it will be available for Pentax. Haven't seen any tests or reviews for that lens yet. B&H already have the new 18-200 listed for Canon and Nikon, and stock the older 18-200 for Pentax too. It probably won't be long now before the 18-200 C finds its way from Japan to New York.

11-26-2014, 02:53 PM	#8
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	What does "Contemporary" mean in the Sigma line? Is it a less expensive line than the "Art" lenses?

11-26-2014, 03:31 PM	#9
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Mikesul What does "Contemporary" mean in the Sigma line? Is it a less expensive line than the "Art" lenses? The latest Sigma lenses are split among three lines: Contemporary, Art and Sport. Sport is pretty self-explanatory, Art is dedicated to high-end non-Sport lenses and Contemporary to entry level.

11-26-2014, 03:57 PM	#11
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Mistral75 The latest Sigma lenses are split among three lines: Contemporary, Art and Sport. Sport is pretty self-explanatory, Art is dedicated to high-end non-Sport lenses and Contemporary to entry level. Thanks for the explanation.

12-09-2014, 07:43 PM	#12
aheritage Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 34	I'm trying to look for the best solution for a single "travel" lens for hiking. anything between 18-200 to 18-300mm on my K3 would be great but I'm getting confused about their performance. The 18-300mm from Sigma is due for release in Australia early 2015 and the glass and coatihgs in it sound good. However, thinking that 18-200mm would satisfy my needs, I would have expected the optical results would be better - but the reviews are varied. Any recommendations ... are these lenses available as 'Art' lenses with better performance?

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 'Contemporary' for Pentax to be released 21 Nov

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