Sigma 18-300 in K-mount

JPT · 08-07-2015, 03:27 AM - **2 Likes**

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I'm not sure whether this had been announced before, but there is now a release date of August 21st for the Sigma 18-300 Contemporary in Japan.

SIGMA 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM | Contemporary ??????????????????????????????

desertwalker · 08-07-2015, 03:59 AM

Finally! I have been waiting for this lens to be released since they introduced it for Canon and Nikon. I was feeling left out.
Thank for the info!

**i_trax** · 08-07-2015, 04:05 AM

oh good, I thought that it was due 2016

seventysixersfan · 08-07-2015, 07:11 AM

looks like a very promising super zoom.

thibs · 08-07-2015, 07:45 AM

How good is this lens? Any good enough rest?

Thank you.

normhead · 08-07-2015, 08:09 AM

Excellent at the wide end, good at the long end... according to these guys. It's not a DA*60-250 or DA* 300 ƒ4, but, really? Who expected that?
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/sigma-18-300mm-f-3-5-6-3-macro-os-hsm-c-lens-review-26618

At 300mm the 55-300 is rated much better. That's all I would want to know, myself.

thibs · 08-08-2015, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Excellent at the wide end, good at the long end... according to these guys. It's not a DA*60-250 or DA* 300 ƒ4, but, really? Who expected that?
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/sigma-18-300mm-f-3-5-6-3-macro-os-hsm-c-lens-review-26618

At 300mm the 55-300 is rated much better. That's all I would want to know, myself.

Thanks Norm. It looks quite capable, indeed and has a fair price. I guess the Pentax version will lose OS

I'll keep that one under the radar.

mee · 08-08-2015, 11:14 AM - **1 Like**

I don't understand why Pentax themselves don't release a lens like this with weather seals.. that would make for a really nice travel lens. when you are in an environment where changing lenses isn't an option... be it from challenging terrain, weather, or lack of time (fast paced setting).

normhead · 08-08-2015, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by mee

I don't understand why Pentax themselves don't release a lens like this with weather seals.. that would make for a really nice travel lens. when you are in an environment where changing lenses isn't an option... be it from challenging terrain, weather, or lack of time (fast paced setting).

Take a look here....
SMC Pentax-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

A Tamron zoom rebadged under the Pentax name,
The Tamron is right now 416 CDN, the pentax, the same lens with the Pentax SDM motor, no quick shift and no screw drive is $799 CDN.
http://www.amazon.ca/Pentax-DA-18-270mm-F3-5-6-3-ED-SDM/dp/B0099ORFFG/ref=sr...words=18-270mm

http://www.amazon.ca/Tamron-18-270mm-3-5-6-3-Built-Cameras/dp/B004FN1W2I/ref...words=18-270mm

"Pentaxing" the lens, more than doubled the cost.

But if you were serious about this type of lens.... what's 25mm among friends?

mee · 08-08-2015, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Take a look here....
SMC Pentax-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

A Tamron zoom rebadged under the Pentax name,
The Tamron is right now 416 CDN, the pentax, the same lens with the Pentax SDM motor, no quick shift and no screw drive is $799 CDN.
http://www.amazon.ca/Pentax-DA-18-270mm-F3-5-6-3-ED-SDM/dp/B0099ORFFG/ref=sr...words=18-270mm

http://www.amazon.ca/Tamron-18-270mm-3-5-6-3-Built-Cameras/dp/B004FN1W2I/ref...words=18-270mm

"Pentaxing" the lens, more than doubled the cost.

But if you were serious about this type of lens.... what's 25mm among friends?

No weather seals.

bxf · 08-08-2015, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Excellent at the wide end, good at the long end... according to these guys. It's not a DA*60-250 or DA* 300 ƒ4, but, really? Who expected that?
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/sigma-18-300mm-f-3-5-6-3-macro-os-hsm-c-lens-review-26618

At 300mm the 55-300 is rated much better. That's all I would want to know, myself.

Yeah, exactly.

In spite of all the kind words bestowed upon the 55-300, and although it performs admirably at lower focal lengths, I was not at all impressed with its performance at the upper end. And when I received my DA* 300, I felt that my lack of enthusiasm was vindicated.

I'd be happy to be proven wrong, but I can't imagine an 18-300 that would perform acceptably at all focal lengths.

normhead · 08-08-2015, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by bxf

Yeah, exactly.

In spite of all the kind words bestowed upon the 55-300, and although it performs admirably at lower focal lengths, I was not at all impressed with its performance at the upper end. And when I received my DA* 300, I felt that my lack of enthusiasm was vindicated.

I'd be happy to be proven wrong, but I can't imagine an 18-300 that would perform acceptably at all focal lengths.

Exactly... the 55-300 is just the best of the consumer 300s, and none of those are close to a DA*. The 55-300 is the closest. Expect everything else to be a step down from the 55-300 which is a step down from the 60-250 or 300ƒ4.

**Aristophanes** · 08-08-2015, 10:51 PM

Travel all-in-one zooms sell well for their intended market.

If I was going on a longish trip and changing lenses was going to be an issue, I'd definitely invest in one of these.

totsmuyco · 08-09-2015, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

Travel all-in-one zooms sell well for their intended market.

If I was going on a longish trip and changing lenses was going to be an issue, I'd definitely invest in one of these.

If they made it WR I'd get one. I saw the review in Youtube and Sigma 18-300 has better image quality than Tamron 16-300. Tamron beats Sigma because it's a little wider, weather sealed and has a better AF. Still, if Sigma were WR I'd get one.

bxf · 08-09-2015, 04:35 AM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

Travel all-in-one zooms sell well for their intended market.

If I was going on a longish trip and changing lenses was going to be an issue, I'd definitely invest in one of these.

I basically agree, though I don't often find I need something as long as 300 when walking around. I'd probably be prepared to sacrifice a bit of distance for better overall quality.

08-07-2015, 03:27 AM - 2 Likes	#1
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Sigma 18-300 in K-mount Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I'm not sure whether this had been announced before, but there is now a release date of August 21st for the Sigma 18-300 Contemporary in Japan. SIGMA 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM \| Contemporary ??????????????????????????????

08-07-2015, 08:09 AM	#6
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Excellent at the wide end, good at the long end... according to these guys. It's not a DA60-250 or DA 300 ƒ4, but, really? Who expected that? https://www.ephotozine.com/article/sigma-18-300mm-f-3-5-6-3-macro-os-hsm-c-lens-review-26618 At 300mm the 55-300 is rated much better. That's all I would want to know, myself. Last edited by normhead; 08-07-2015 at 08:16 AM.

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08-07-2015, 03:59 AM	#2
desertwalker Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 29	Finally! I have been waiting for this lens to be released since they introduced it for Canon and Nikon. I was feeling left out. Thank for the info!

08-07-2015, 04:05 AM	#3
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	oh good, I thought that it was due 2016

08-07-2015, 07:11 AM	#4
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	looks like a very promising super zoom.

08-07-2015, 07:45 AM	#5
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	How good is this lens? Any good enough rest? Thank you.

08-08-2015, 12:40 AM	#7
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by normhead Excellent at the wide end, good at the long end... according to these guys. It's not a DA60-250 or DA 300 ƒ4, but, really? Who expected that? https://www.ephotozine.com/article/sigma-18-300mm-f-3-5-6-3-macro-os-hsm-c-lens-review-26618 At 300mm the 55-300 is rated much better. That's all I would want to know, myself. Thanks Norm. It looks quite capable, indeed and has a fair price. I guess the Pentax version will lose OS I'll keep that one under the radar.

08-08-2015, 11:14 AM - 1 Like	#8
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	I don't understand why Pentax themselves don't release a lens like this with weather seals.. that would make for a really nice travel lens. when you are in an environment where changing lenses isn't an option... be it from challenging terrain, weather, or lack of time (fast paced setting).

08-08-2015, 11:34 AM	#9
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by mee I don't understand why Pentax themselves don't release a lens like this with weather seals.. that would make for a really nice travel lens. when you are in an environment where changing lenses isn't an option... be it from challenging terrain, weather, or lack of time (fast paced setting). Take a look here.... SMC Pentax-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database A Tamron zoom rebadged under the Pentax name, The Tamron is right now 416 CDN, the pentax, the same lens with the Pentax SDM motor, no quick shift and no screw drive is $799 CDN. http://www.amazon.ca/Pentax-DA-18-270mm-F3-5-6-3-ED-SDM/dp/B0099ORFFG/ref=sr...words=18-270mm http://www.amazon.ca/Tamron-18-270mm-3-5-6-3-Built-Cameras/dp/B004FN1W2I/ref...words=18-270mm "Pentaxing" the lens, more than doubled the cost. But if you were serious about this type of lens.... what's 25mm among friends?

08-08-2015, 11:43 AM	#10
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by normhead Take a look here.... SMC Pentax-DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 ED SDM Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database A Tamron zoom rebadged under the Pentax name, The Tamron is right now 416 CDN, the pentax, the same lens with the Pentax SDM motor, no quick shift and no screw drive is $799 CDN. http://www.amazon.ca/Pentax-DA-18-270mm-F3-5-6-3-ED-SDM/dp/B0099ORFFG/ref=sr...words=18-270mm http://www.amazon.ca/Tamron-18-270mm-3-5-6-3-Built-Cameras/dp/B004FN1W2I/ref...words=18-270mm "Pentaxing" the lens, more than doubled the cost. But if you were serious about this type of lens.... what's 25mm among friends? No weather seals.

08-08-2015, 11:49 AM	#11
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by normhead Excellent at the wide end, good at the long end... according to these guys. It's not a DA60-250 or DA 300 ƒ4, but, really? Who expected that? https://www.ephotozine.com/article/sigma-18-300mm-f-3-5-6-3-macro-os-hsm-c-lens-review-26618 At 300mm the 55-300 is rated much better. That's all I would want to know, myself. Yeah, exactly. In spite of all the kind words bestowed upon the 55-300, and although it performs admirably at lower focal lengths, I was not at all impressed with its performance at the upper end. And when I received my DA* 300, I felt that my lack of enthusiasm was vindicated. I'd be happy to be proven wrong, but I can't imagine an 18-300 that would perform acceptably at all focal lengths.

08-08-2015, 11:55 AM	#12
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by bxf Yeah, exactly. In spite of all the kind words bestowed upon the 55-300, and although it performs admirably at lower focal lengths, I was not at all impressed with its performance at the upper end. And when I received my DA* 300, I felt that my lack of enthusiasm was vindicated. I'd be happy to be proven wrong, but I can't imagine an 18-300 that would perform acceptably at all focal lengths. Exactly... the 55-300 is just the best of the consumer 300s, and none of those are close to a DA*. The 55-300 is the closest. Expect everything else to be a step down from the 55-300 which is a step down from the 60-250 or 300ƒ4.

08-08-2015, 10:51 PM	#13
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Travel all-in-one zooms sell well for their intended market. If I was going on a longish trip and changing lenses was going to be an issue, I'd definitely invest in one of these.

08-09-2015, 04:01 AM	#14
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by Aristophanes Travel all-in-one zooms sell well for their intended market. If I was going on a longish trip and changing lenses was going to be an issue, I'd definitely invest in one of these. If they made it WR I'd get one. I saw the review in Youtube and Sigma 18-300 has better image quality than Tamron 16-300. Tamron beats Sigma because it's a little wider, weather sealed and has a better AF. Still, if Sigma were WR I'd get one.

08-09-2015, 04:35 AM	#15
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by Aristophanes Travel all-in-one zooms sell well for their intended market. If I was going on a longish trip and changing lenses was going to be an issue, I'd definitely invest in one of these. I basically agree, though I don't often find I need something as long as 300 when walking around. I'd probably be prepared to sacrifice a bit of distance for better overall quality.