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**jackassp** · 06-18-2016, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

I dropped my Sigma 70-200/2.8 into CRK in Wright St Adelaide 10 or so days ago and got a call yesterday saying it's ready to be picked up.....no fee...... (back from Port Melbourne repair centre).... probably will get in to get it on Tuesday.

Thanks, I got 4 lenses to have fixed

Hildalill · 06-21-2016, 06:56 AM

I love my sigma 120-400, but will it work on a k-1? Has anyone tried the combination120-400 and k-1?

rawr · 06-21-2016, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Hildalill

I love my sigma 120-400, but will it work on a k-1? Has anyone tried the combination120-400 and k-1?

I haven't seen any user reports about that lens. The APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM is certainly on the Sigma list of lenses that they will fix though, if need be.

**wtlwdwgn** · 06-21-2016, 08:25 AM

I sent my 150-500 to Sigma last week and it's due to be delivered tomorrow. I'll shoot some pics of the mod when it arrives. Talking with my local dealer he said that Sigma is now making their new lenses with a more conical shape for Canikons as well.

noelpolar · 06-22-2016, 05:24 PM - **2 Likes**

Got my Sigma 70-200/2.8 OS HSM (last model) back the other day.... all working well.

Before photo is up in post no 3.

Now photo..... no gap now between metal lens base and camera mount...... the metal lens base plate was touching the K-1 previously..... causing the mark. Now, the metal lens plate doesn't touch the K-1...... however there still is contact between camera and the plastic outer ring of the lens. This seems minor....... I'll probably file a bevel on the lens collar to get some clearance.

Must now check if lens now needs different micro focus adjustment.

Sandy Hancock · 06-22-2016, 05:32 PM

Does it look like a new base plate, or might they just have bevelled the old one?

noelpolar · 06-22-2016, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Does it look like a new base plate, or might they just have bevelled the old one?

New I reckon..... really it seems all good........one would probably never normally look at things so closely......focus offset seemed to still be +4 on the K-1

This guy was wondering what all the fuss is about?

Last edited by noelpolar; 06-22-2016 at 09:16 PM.

ahw · 06-22-2016, 07:13 PM

Is there a way to tell if the lens has already been repaired? I purchased a Sigma 35mm Art via eBay (6th Ave) today and was wondering if I should send it in for the repair before using it. Am I going to have issues because 6th Ave isn't an authorized reseller?

Sandy Hancock · 06-22-2016, 07:38 PM

Un-repaired Sigma lenses have a square edge on their metal base plates. As you can see in Noel's photograph, the new one has a significantly bevelled edge.
If it has the square edge (most likely) and you are shooting a K-1 (or plan to in the future), you should get it fixed.

rawr · 06-22-2016, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by ahw

and was wondering if I should send it in for the repair before using it.

Just try it on your K-1. My 35 f1.4 has no contact with the K-1 camera body at all - there's about 1.5mm clearance between lens and body.

**jackassp** · 06-23-2016, 12:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Un-repaired Sigma lenses have a square edge on their metal base plates. As you can see in Noel's photograph, the new one has a significantly bevelled edge.
If it has the square edge (most likely) and you are shooting a K-1 (or plan to in the future), you should get it fixed.

The original Sigma bases had a small bevel, they weren't square. Looking at the above photo, the bevel is much more pronounced after modification.

JP

Sandy Hancock · 06-23-2016, 01:31 AM

I stand corrected. Squarish then

funktionsfrei · 06-23-2016, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Does it look like a new base plate, or might they just have bevelled the old one?

Should be a new one; the base is made from brass which is nickel-plated (the silver metal covering the surface).

That nickel-plating rubs down with older lenses.

Had they just bevelled the old bayonet ring, they'd had to re-plate the nickel. Far too much effort, far too expensive.

So in all probability it's a new ring.

(I'm waiting for my 70-200 to be repaired and might post some before/after shots)

**eaglem** · 06-24-2016, 12:53 AM

I sent off through CRK 3 Sigma lenses today, 105 F2.8 Macro, 70-200 F2.8 and the 150-500 DG Bigma. They said it is about 10 days turn around and no costs to me.

**nater** · 06-26-2016, 07:20 PM

I haven't bought a K-1 yet, but plan to. I own a number of pre-HSM (EX and EX DG) Sigma lenses, and they all have aperture rings. I wrote to Sigma asking them if they either knew if they were compatible and if they had any plans to to offer a repair service for those lenses. Their response was, "As after service period for some models have been expired already, we haven't checked for those model." Does anyone have any experience with pre-HSM Sigma EX and EX DG lenses on the K-1?

06-22-2016, 05:24 PM - 2 Likes	#20
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Got my Sigma 70-200/2.8 OS HSM (last model) back the other day.... all working well. Before photo is up in post no 3. Now photo..... no gap now between metal lens base and camera mount...... the metal lens base plate was touching the K-1 previously..... causing the mark. Now, the metal lens plate doesn't touch the K-1...... however there still is contact between camera and the plastic outer ring of the lens. This seems minor....... I'll probably file a bevel on the lens collar to get some clearance. Must now check if lens now needs different micro focus adjustment. Last edited by noelpolar; 06-22-2016 at 05:38 PM.

06-23-2016, 12:53 AM - 1 Like	#26
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Un-repaired Sigma lenses have a square edge on their metal base plates. As you can see in Noel's photograph, the new one has a significantly bevelled edge. If it has the square edge (most likely) and you are shooting a K-1 (or plan to in the future), you should get it fixed. The original Sigma bases had a small bevel, they weren't square. Looking at the above photo, the bevel is much more pronounced after modification. JP Last edited by jackassp; 06-23-2016 at 12:58 AM.

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06-18-2016, 02:25 AM	#16
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Originally posted by noelpolar I dropped my Sigma 70-200/2.8 into CRK in Wright St Adelaide 10 or so days ago and got a call yesterday saying it's ready to be picked up.....no fee...... (back from Port Melbourne repair centre).... probably will get in to get it on Tuesday. Thanks, I got 4 lenses to have fixed

06-21-2016, 06:56 AM	#17
Hildalill Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 29	I love my sigma 120-400, but will it work on a k-1? Has anyone tried the combination120-400 and k-1?

06-21-2016, 08:13 AM	#18
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Hildalill I love my sigma 120-400, but will it work on a k-1? Has anyone tried the combination120-400 and k-1? I haven't seen any user reports about that lens. The APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM is certainly on the Sigma list of lenses that they will fix though, if need be.

06-21-2016, 08:25 AM	#19
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	I sent my 150-500 to Sigma last week and it's due to be delivered tomorrow. I'll shoot some pics of the mod when it arrives. Talking with my local dealer he said that Sigma is now making their new lenses with a more conical shape for Canikons as well.

06-22-2016, 05:32 PM	#21
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Does it look like a new base plate, or might they just have bevelled the old one?

06-22-2016, 05:42 PM	#22
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Does it look like a new base plate, or might they just have bevelled the old one? New I reckon..... really it seems all good........one would probably never normally look at things so closely......focus offset seemed to still be +4 on the K-1 This guy was wondering what all the fuss is about? Last edited by noelpolar; 06-22-2016 at 09:16 PM.

06-22-2016, 07:13 PM	#23
ahw Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 33	Is there a way to tell if the lens has already been repaired? I purchased a Sigma 35mm Art via eBay (6th Ave) today and was wondering if I should send it in for the repair before using it. Am I going to have issues because 6th Ave isn't an authorized reseller?

06-22-2016, 07:38 PM	#24
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Un-repaired Sigma lenses have a square edge on their metal base plates. As you can see in Noel's photograph, the new one has a significantly bevelled edge. If it has the square edge (most likely) and you are shooting a K-1 (or plan to in the future), you should get it fixed.

06-22-2016, 08:13 PM	#25
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by ahw and was wondering if I should send it in for the repair before using it. Just try it on your K-1. My 35 f1.4 has no contact with the K-1 camera body at all - there's about 1.5mm clearance between lens and body.

06-23-2016, 01:31 AM	#27
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	I stand corrected. Squarish then

06-23-2016, 09:51 AM	#28
funktionsfrei Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 183	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Does it look like a new base plate, or might they just have bevelled the old one? Should be a new one; the base is made from brass which is nickel-plated (the silver metal covering the surface). That nickel-plating rubs down with older lenses. Had they just bevelled the old bayonet ring, they'd had to re-plate the nickel. Far too much effort, far too expensive. So in all probability it's a new ring. (I'm waiting for my 70-200 to be repaired and might post some before/after shots)

06-24-2016, 12:53 AM	#29
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,166	I sent off through CRK 3 Sigma lenses today, 105 F2.8 Macro, 70-200 F2.8 and the 150-500 DG Bigma. They said it is about 10 days turn around and no costs to me.

06-26-2016, 07:20 PM	#30
nater Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Photos: Albums Posts: 706	I haven't bought a K-1 yet, but plan to. I own a number of pre-HSM (EX and EX DG) Sigma lenses, and they all have aperture rings. I wrote to Sigma asking them if they either knew if they were compatible and if they had any plans to to offer a repair service for those lenses. Their response was, "As after service period for some models have been expired already, we haven't checked for those model." Does anyone have any experience with pre-HSM Sigma EX and EX DG lenses on the K-1?

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