Sigma Announces 20mm F1.4 "Art" Lens

PF Staff · 10-16-2015, 01:00 PM

Sigma's new 20mm F1.4 "Art" is the world's fastest 20mm full frame lens.

Read more on the PF homepage...

Franc · 10-16-2015, 01:16 PM

why put it on the homepage, its not even Pentax supported!!

I forgot, its not a pentax forum anymore, sorry

Adam · 10-16-2015, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by Franc

why put it on the homepage, its not even Pentax supported!!

I forgot, its not a pentax forum anymore, sorry

Our homepage coverage also includes industry news that might be of interest to our audience (note the "Photo Industry News" category). We can't just tunnel on what is out for Pentax.

Personally I think there is a good chance that we'll see some of Sigma's more recent art lenses (like this, the 50mm and 24-105mm) in the K mount if demand becomes sufficient once the full-frame is out.

**jpzk** · 10-16-2015, 03:58 PM

As I mentioned in the "comments" on the Home Page: Great!! Yet another not-for-Pentax -K-mount lens !

---------- Post added 10-16-15 at 06:58 PM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

Personally I think there is a good chance that we'll see some of Sigma's more recent art lenses (like this, the 50mm and 24-105mm) in the K mount if demand becomes sufficient once the full-frame is out.

Speculation.

Adam · 10-16-2015, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Speculation.

Yes

**monochrome** · 10-17-2015, 06:23 AM

Well we really do need to embrace diverse outlooks, and include elements of different backgrounds in our Forum. Shouldn't we consider our unconscious prejudice when we obligate a lens to have a K-mount before we will permit it to join our camera - or even to discuss it? Lenses with different mounts have much to contribute to our general activities, and can advance our hobbies and businesses if we will just think critically about our assumptions.

When your view of the world is limited to K-mount lenses not only do you exclude the diversity of viewpoints of the rest of the lenses, you limit your chance to see and appreciate other lens' beauty.

Don't you agree?

**Digitalis** · 10-17-2015, 06:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

I think there is a good chance that we'll see some of Sigma's more recent art lenses (like this, the 50mm and 24-105mm) in the K mount if demand becomes sufficient once the full-frame is out.

i'll take the Vegas odds on that happening.

RonHendriks1966 · 10-17-2015, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Well we really do need to embrace diverse outlooks, and include elements of different backgrounds in our Forum. Shouldn't we consider our unconscious prejudice when we obligate a lens to have a K-mount before we will permit it to join our camera - or even to discuss it? Lenses with different mounts have much to contribute to our general activities, and can advance our hobbies and businesses if we will just think critically about our assumptions.

When your view of the world is limited to K-mount lenses not only do you exclude the diversity of viewpoints of the rest of the lenses, you limit your chance to see and appreciate other lens' beauty.

Don't you agree?

I think this is a good way of aproaching photography, so we can even continue with this forum even when Pentax isn't around anymore.

kentishrev · 10-17-2015, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Shouldn't we consider our unconscious prejudice when we obligate a lens to have a K-mount before we will permit it to join our camera - or even to discuss it?

Well, unless you're prepared to put up with an adaptor, we do require K-mount before we can permit it to join our Pentax cameras.

I can see the purpose of telling us it's been released, even if only to stoke the resentment that Sigma clearly see no economic sense in releasing this for Pentax just now. But no-one has trialled it, and certainly no-one has any idea how it might work with an adapter.

Perhaps we just go on hoping that Pentax are developing their own 'Art' style range to complement the FF. Probably working with Leica. Ahem.

**monochrome** · 10-17-2015, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

I think this is a good way of aproaching photography, so we can even continue with this forum even when Pentax isn't around anymore.

Oh dear. Preemptive de-viewing is now in order.

Alizarine · 10-17-2015, 07:20 AM

Sometimes I wish it was Sigma who got Jun Hirakawa, and maybe we'll get to have "his" Art lenses instead of Tamron zooms. Not that I think Tamron's new releases are bad, but Sigma's playing very good cards lately.

6BQ5 · 10-17-2015, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by Franc

why put it on the homepage, its not even Pentax supported!!

I forgot, its not a pentax forum anymore, sorry

Agree. This is a Pentax centric forum so I expect the information here to be focused on the K-mount ecosystem

Originally posted by Adam

Our homepage coverage also includes industry news that might be of interest to our audience (note the "Photo Industry News" category). We can't just tunnel on what is out for Pentax.

Personally I think there is a good chance that we'll see some of Sigma's more recent art lenses (like this, the 50mm and 24-105mm) in the K mount if demand becomes sufficient once the full-frame is out.

Sure you can. Every site from photorumors.com to petapixel.com to dpreview.com have covered this same news. Let them focus on non-Pentax news while you focus on Pentax news. If there isn't any Pentax news then that's OK. Highlight an article written by the PF staff.

When/if the Sigma 20mm lens come out in K-mount then that would be a good time to post something on the front page.

Just my thoughts ...

**RobA_Oz** · 10-17-2015, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Oh dear. Preemptive de-viewing is now in order.

There's no-one quite as zealous as a reformed rake…

…or as melancholy as a disappointed lover.

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10-16-2015, 01:00 PM	#1
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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by Franc why put it on the homepage, its not even Pentax supported!! I forgot, its not a pentax forum anymore, sorry Our homepage coverage also includes industry news that might be of interest to our audience (note the "Photo Industry News" category). We can't just tunnel on what is out for Pentax. Personally I think there is a good chance that we'll see some of Sigma's more recent art lenses (like this, the 50mm and 24-105mm) in the K mount if demand becomes sufficient once the full-frame is out. 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:

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Well we really do need to embrace diverse outlooks, and include elements of different backgrounds in our Forum. Shouldn't we consider our unconscious prejudice when we obligate a lens to have a K-mount before we will permit it to join our camera - or even to discuss it? Lenses with different mounts have much to contribute to our general activities, and can advance our hobbies and businesses if we will just think critically about our assumptions. When your view of the world is limited to K-mount lenses not only do you exclude the diversity of viewpoints of the rest of the lenses, you limit your chance to see and appreciate other lens' beauty. Don't you agree?

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Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Adam I think there is a good chance that we'll see some of Sigma's more recent art lenses (like this, the 50mm and 24-105mm) in the K mount if demand becomes sufficient once the full-frame is out. i'll take the Vegas odds on that happening.

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RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by monochrome Well we really do need to embrace diverse outlooks, and include elements of different backgrounds in our Forum. Shouldn't we consider our unconscious prejudice when we obligate a lens to have a K-mount before we will permit it to join our camera - or even to discuss it? Lenses with different mounts have much to contribute to our general activities, and can advance our hobbies and businesses if we will just think critically about our assumptions. When your view of the world is limited to K-mount lenses not only do you exclude the diversity of viewpoints of the rest of the lenses, you limit your chance to see and appreciate other lens' beauty. Don't you agree? I think this is a good way of aproaching photography, so we can even continue with this forum even when Pentax isn't around anymore.

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kentishrev Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 180	Originally posted by monochrome Shouldn't we consider our unconscious prejudice when we obligate a lens to have a K-mount before we will permit it to join our camera - or even to discuss it? Well, unless you're prepared to put up with an adaptor, we do require K-mount before we can permit it to join our Pentax cameras. I can see the purpose of telling us it's been released, even if only to stoke the resentment that Sigma clearly see no economic sense in releasing this for Pentax just now. But no-one has trialled it, and certainly no-one has any idea how it might work with an adapter. Perhaps we just go on hoping that Pentax are developing their own 'Art' style range to complement the FF. Probably working with Leica. Ahem.

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10-17-2015, 12:08 PM	#12
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by Franc why put it on the homepage, its not even Pentax supported!! I forgot, its not a pentax forum anymore, sorry Agree. This is a Pentax centric forum so I expect the information here to be focused on the K-mount ecosystem Originally posted by Adam Our homepage coverage also includes industry news that might be of interest to our audience (note the "Photo Industry News" category). We can't just tunnel on what is out for Pentax. Personally I think there is a good chance that we'll see some of Sigma's more recent art lenses (like this, the 50mm and 24-105mm) in the K mount if demand becomes sufficient once the full-frame is out. Sure you can. Every site from photorumors.com to petapixel.com to dpreview.com have covered this same news. Let them focus on non-Pentax news while you focus on Pentax news. If there isn't any Pentax news then that's OK. Highlight an article written by the PF staff. When/if the Sigma 20mm lens come out in K-mount then that would be a good time to post something on the front page. Just my thoughts ...