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WerTicus · 03-31-2009, 08:44 AM

sweet im going to wait for reviews of this one and if its not that great probably pick up the existing lens second hand for cheap

may and $600.. no worries mate :P

jfsavage · 03-31-2009, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by kenyee

FYI, ETA is May and $600 for the new /3.5 model from a post I saw.

I could not find the post or any mention of ETA on the web. Where did you see this?

kenyee · 03-31-2009, 06:19 PM

Someone claimed it was mentioned in a youtube interview. I'm just parroting. :-)

LenWick · 08-19-2009, 09:32 AM

Any new thoughts on the new lens? I had heard August for the pentax version by now cannot find any sources to confirm it.

kenyee · 08-19-2009, 03:36 PM

last I read, it's October for Pentax mount...

Driver3 · 08-19-2009, 03:55 PM

They are taking pre-orders at Adorama.
$649.00 free shipping. No date is mentioned.

RaduA · 08-19-2009, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by LenWick

Any new thoughts on the new lens? I had heard August for the pentax version by now cannot find any sources to confirm it.

Hi,

The launch date is 11th of September at least in Japan: Sigma, the sale day �for 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM� SONY and pen tax decision - digital camera Watch

Regards,
Radu

LenWick · 08-20-2009, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by RaduA

The launch date is 11th of September at least in Japan: Sigma, the sale day �for 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM� SONY and pen tax decision - digital camera Watch

That is very helpful! Thanks

AM2 · 08-20-2009, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Not every wide angle lense is used for landscape photography. Those who can get creative... will.

Fully agreed, landscapes and interiors of homes aren't the only uses for an Ultra Wide. Here's an example:

DA14/2.8 at F2.8 and minimum focus distance:

This also wasn't taken at F11! DA14 again:

This new sigma is a very interesting lens, and if Pentax fails to release the much anticipated DA*11-16/2.8, this Sigma is the lens I will get.

RaduA · 08-20-2009, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by LenWick

That is very helpful! Thanks

You're welcome!

Radu

Shashinki · 08-21-2009, 06:35 AM

Might get my hands on one in K-mount next week. At least according to Sigma.

ghelary · 08-21-2009, 10:04 AM

For those who are interested, French magazine Reponse Photo made a test of this lans on Nikon mount this month and were very pleased.

The zoom is very good at 10mm starting at F4, and much weaker at 20mm, but overall very good quality for the price.

LenWick · 08-21-2009, 10:30 AM

Love the ladybug shot - this is more like what I am after

Originally posted by AM2

Fully agreed, landscapes and interiors of homes aren't the only uses for an Ultra Wide. Here's an example:

DA14/2.8 at F2.8 and minimum focus distance:

This new sigma is a very interesting lens, and if Pentax fails to release the much anticipated DA*11-16/2.8, this Sigma is the lens I will get.

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03-31-2009, 08:44 AM	#31
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	sweet im going to wait for reviews of this one and if its not that great probably pick up the existing lens second hand for cheap may and $600.. no worries mate :P

03-31-2009, 05:25 PM	#32
jfsavage Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 211	Originally posted by kenyee FYI, ETA is May and $600 for the new /3.5 model from a post I saw. I could not find the post or any mention of ETA on the web. Where did you see this?

03-31-2009, 06:19 PM	#33
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	Someone claimed it was mentioned in a youtube interview. I'm just parroting. :-)

08-19-2009, 09:32 AM	#34
LenWick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Front Range, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 113	Any new thoughts on the new lens? I had heard August for the pentax version by now cannot find any sources to confirm it.

08-19-2009, 03:36 PM	#35
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	last I read, it's October for Pentax mount...

08-19-2009, 03:55 PM	#36
Driver3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 202	They are taking pre-orders at Adorama. $649.00 free shipping. No date is mentioned.

08-19-2009, 04:08 PM	#37
RaduA Guest	Originally posted by LenWick Any new thoughts on the new lens? I had heard August for the pentax version by now cannot find any sources to confirm it. Hi, The launch date is 11th of September at least in Japan: Sigma, the sale day �for 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM� SONY and pen tax decision - digital camera Watch Regards, Radu

08-20-2009, 11:48 AM	#38
LenWick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Front Range, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 113	Originally posted by RaduA The launch date is 11th of September at least in Japan: Sigma, the sale day �for 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM� SONY and pen tax decision - digital camera Watch That is very helpful! Thanks

08-20-2009, 01:49 PM	#39
AM2 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 87	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Not every wide angle lense is used for landscape photography. Those who can get creative... will. Fully agreed, landscapes and interiors of homes aren't the only uses for an Ultra Wide. Here's an example: DA14/2.8 at F2.8 and minimum focus distance: This also wasn't taken at F11! DA14 again: This new sigma is a very interesting lens, and if Pentax fails to release the much anticipated DA*11-16/2.8, this Sigma is the lens I will get.

08-20-2009, 02:24 PM	#40
RaduA Guest	Originally posted by LenWick That is very helpful! Thanks You're welcome! Radu

08-21-2009, 06:35 AM	#41
Shashinki Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 355	Might get my hands on one in K-mount next week. At least according to Sigma.

08-21-2009, 10:04 AM	#42
ghelary Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 613	For those who are interested, French magazine Reponse Photo made a test of this lans on Nikon mount this month and were very pleased. The zoom is very good at 10mm starting at F4, and much weaker at 20mm, but overall very good quality for the price.

08-21-2009, 10:30 AM	#43
LenWick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Front Range, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 113	Love the ladybug shot - this is more like what I am after Originally posted by AM2 Fully agreed, landscapes and interiors of homes aren't the only uses for an Ultra Wide. Here's an example: DA14/2.8 at F2.8 and minimum focus distance: This new sigma is a very interesting lens, and if Pentax fails to release the much anticipated DA*11-16/2.8, this Sigma is the lens I will get.

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