pentax K3 firmware 1.30

raslane · 12-04-2016, 03:14 AM

Installed pentax firmware version 1.30 released November 23, 2016. Sigma 150-500mm lense will not autofocus on my pentax k3. Do not know if the lens is damaged or if new firmware is not allowing lens to autofocus. May have to invest new pentax lens 150-450mm cost over $2000 in the United States. Has any one else experienced similar problem.

Unregistered User 8 · 12-04-2016, 03:39 AM

Originally posted by raslane

pentax K3 firmware 1.30

Hi raslane. I have updated the firmware on my K-3 also, but my Sigma 150-500 is not affected and functions normally. Others here may have some ideas as to what you can try. Good luck.

Wild Mark · 12-04-2016, 03:47 AM

I too have had a problem with this lens. Not sure if it happened with a firmware upgrade or not but I suspect it just 'happened'.

Not a Number · 12-04-2016, 11:01 AM

I don't have any Sigma lenses but from my understanding from other posts on the Forum is that Sigma lenses will often require a firmware update after updating the camera's firmware. That's why Sigma has the docking station to facilitate firmware updates.

stevebrot · 12-04-2016, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by raslane

Installed pentax firmware version 1.30 released November 23, 2016. Sigma 150-500mm lense will not autofocus on my pentax k3. Do not know if the lens is damaged or if new firmware is not allowing lens to autofocus. May have to invest new pentax lens 150-450mm cost over $2000 in the United States. Has any one else experienced similar problem.

Welcome to the Pentax Forums!

Did your Sigma work properly on your K-3 before doing the 1.30 firmware upgrade on the camera? As a legacy lens, a reflash using the Sigma dock is not possible, though a similar upgrade may be available from Sigma as a service remedy.

Steve

**boriscleto** · 12-04-2016, 06:01 PM

My 150-500 and 10-20/3.5 both work fine.

Unregistered User 8 · 12-04-2016, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

I don't have any Sigma lenses but from my understanding from other posts on the Forum is that Sigma lenses will often require a firmware update after updating the camera's firmware. That's why Sigma has the docking station to facilitate firmware updates.

Hi Not a Number. Unfortunately the Sigma dock is for " A(rt), S(port) and C(ontemperary) " lenses only. The 50-500, 150-500,etc are not covered by the dock as they are too old and don't contain the necessary internal electronics.

panonski · 12-05-2016, 02:43 AM

Little off topic, but mY sigma lens are not covered in "Lens correction" menu. I have 17-70 2.8-4.5, and 17-50 2.4...

It's a shame really.

Unregistered User 8 · 12-05-2016, 02:47 AM

Originally posted by panonski

Little off topic, but mY sigma lens are not covered in "Lens correction" menu. I have 17-70 2.8-4.5, and 17-50 2.4...

It's a shame really.

No, only Pentax lenses unfortunately.

panonski · 12-05-2016, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by pjv

No, only Pentax lenses unfortunately.

Ricoh ( Pentax ) should (must ) deliver it - I really don't know what is excuse for that

Unregistered User 8 · 12-05-2016, 03:04 AM

Originally posted by panonski

Ricoh ( Pentax ) should (must ) deliver it - I really don't know what is excuse for that

It might be the Sigma lenses, and not Ricoh/Pentax. The Sigma lenses might not have all the internal contacts that the Pentax lenses have.

panonski · 12-05-2016, 03:11 AM

Originally posted by pjv

It might be the Sigma lenses, and not Ricoh/Pentax. The Sigma lenses might not have all the internal contacts that the Pentax lenses have.

hm....

**clackers** · 12-05-2016, 03:18 AM

Originally posted by panonski

Ricoh ( Pentax ) should (must ) deliver it - I really don't know what is excuse for that

Why help your competitors?

You may say that Sigma and Tamron are co-habitants of an ecosystem for the buyer.

But another way of saying that, is they are rivals.

panonski · 12-05-2016, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Why help your competitors?

You may say that Sigma and Tamron are co-habitants of an ecosystem for the buyer.

But another way of saying that, is they are rivals.

yeah, but this is obviously less better for us consumers

Why in hell should someone from serious company think by that ? It's not very wise thinking to make consumers of your techniq inferior .. In any way .

Sigma is very strong in producing good glasses, and Pentax is rely on that, and of course Tamron and others manufacturers which deliver lens with Pentax mount, and spread the offer and usability of our Pentax Cameras.

So,

I really don't think this is the case here, maybe is just Pentax lazyness, or perhaps, as the coleague uphere said before, Sigma don't have proper hardwer

**clackers** · 12-05-2016, 03:41 AM

Originally posted by panonski

yeah, but this is obviously less better for us consumers

Consumers and vendors ultimately have different objectives, Panonski, you know this!

Do you think if you put a Sigma lens on a Canon it will get corrections?

12-04-2016, 03:14 AM	#1
raslane New Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 1	pentax K3 firmware 1.30 Installed pentax firmware version 1.30 released November 23, 2016. Sigma 150-500mm lense will not autofocus on my pentax k3. Do not know if the lens is damaged or if new firmware is not allowing lens to autofocus. May have to invest new pentax lens 150-450mm cost over $2000 in the United States. Has any one else experienced similar problem.

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12-04-2016, 03:39 AM	#2
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by raslane pentax K3 firmware 1.30 Hi raslane. I have updated the firmware on my K-3 also, but my Sigma 150-500 is not affected and functions normally. Others here may have some ideas as to what you can try. Good luck.

12-04-2016, 03:47 AM	#3
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	I too have had a problem with this lens. Not sure if it happened with a firmware upgrade or not but I suspect it just 'happened'.

12-04-2016, 11:01 AM	#4
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,525	I don't have any Sigma lenses but from my understanding from other posts on the Forum is that Sigma lenses will often require a firmware update after updating the camera's firmware. That's why Sigma has the docking station to facilitate firmware updates.

12-04-2016, 05:52 PM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by raslane Installed pentax firmware version 1.30 released November 23, 2016. Sigma 150-500mm lense will not autofocus on my pentax k3. Do not know if the lens is damaged or if new firmware is not allowing lens to autofocus. May have to invest new pentax lens 150-450mm cost over $2000 in the United States. Has any one else experienced similar problem. Welcome to the Pentax Forums! Did your Sigma work properly on your K-3 before doing the 1.30 firmware upgrade on the camera? As a legacy lens, a reflash using the Sigma dock is not possible, though a similar upgrade may be available from Sigma as a service remedy. Steve

12-04-2016, 06:01 PM	#6
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,474	My 150-500 and 10-20/3.5 both work fine.

12-04-2016, 11:01 PM	#7
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Not a Number I don't have any Sigma lenses but from my understanding from other posts on the Forum is that Sigma lenses will often require a firmware update after updating the camera's firmware. That's why Sigma has the docking station to facilitate firmware updates. Hi Not a Number. Unfortunately the Sigma dock is for " A(rt), S(port) and C(ontemperary) " lenses only. The 50-500, 150-500,etc are not covered by the dock as they are too old and don't contain the necessary internal electronics.

12-05-2016, 02:43 AM	#8
panonski Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Zagreb Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 624	Little off topic, but mY sigma lens are not covered in "Lens correction" menu. I have 17-70 2.8-4.5, and 17-50 2.4... It's a shame really.

12-05-2016, 02:47 AM	#9
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by panonski Little off topic, but mY sigma lens are not covered in "Lens correction" menu. I have 17-70 2.8-4.5, and 17-50 2.4... It's a shame really. No, only Pentax lenses unfortunately.

12-05-2016, 02:58 AM	#10
panonski Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Zagreb Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 624	Originally posted by pjv No, only Pentax lenses unfortunately. Ricoh ( Pentax ) should (must ) deliver it - I really don't know what is excuse for that

12-05-2016, 03:04 AM	#11
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by panonski Ricoh ( Pentax ) should (must ) deliver it - I really don't know what is excuse for that It might be the Sigma lenses, and not Ricoh/Pentax. The Sigma lenses might not have all the internal contacts that the Pentax lenses have.

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12-05-2016, 03:11 AM	#12
panonski Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Zagreb Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 624	Originally posted by pjv It might be the Sigma lenses, and not Ricoh/Pentax. The Sigma lenses might not have all the internal contacts that the Pentax lenses have. hm....

12-05-2016, 03:18 AM	#13
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by panonski Ricoh ( Pentax ) should (must ) deliver it - I really don't know what is excuse for that Why help your competitors? You may say that Sigma and Tamron are co-habitants of an ecosystem for the buyer. But another way of saying that, is they are rivals.

12-05-2016, 03:33 AM	#14
panonski Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Zagreb Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 624	Originally posted by clackers Why help your competitors? You may say that Sigma and Tamron are co-habitants of an ecosystem for the buyer. But another way of saying that, is they are rivals. yeah, but this is obviously less better for us consumers Why in hell should someone from serious company think by that ? It's not very wise thinking to make consumers of your techniq inferior .. In any way . Sigma is very strong in producing good glasses, and Pentax is rely on that, and of course Tamron and others manufacturers which deliver lens with Pentax mount, and spread the offer and usability of our Pentax Cameras. So, I really don't think this is the case here, maybe is just Pentax lazyness, or perhaps, as the coleague uphere said before, Sigma don't have proper hardwer

12-05-2016, 03:41 AM	#15
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by panonski yeah, but this is obviously less better for us consumers Consumers and vendors ultimately have different objectives, Panonski, you know this! Do you think if you put a Sigma lens on a Canon it will get corrections?