Sigma Normal 30mm f/1.4 EX DC $349 at B&H + FS(USA)

Sigma Normal 30mm f/1.4 EX DC $349 at B&H + FS(USA) · 10:26 AM

Sigma Normal 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Autofocus Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Autofocus Lens for Pentax Digital 300109

Price: $489.00
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You Pay: $349.00 Offer ends DEC 10 '12

metalmania · 12-06-2012, 10:30 AM

You beat me.

Hope mods delete my thread.

Docrwm · 12-06-2012, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by metalmania

You beat me.

Hope mods delete my thread.

No worries. It does seem a good deal if you want a fast 30!

renegadesv · 12-06-2012, 10:51 AM

This is the non HSM version, correct? Some of the reviews state that it's loud, so it sounds like it's screw drive. It's strange that the HSM versions for Canon and Nikon are $349.

seventysixersfan · 12-06-2012, 11:01 AM

if this had HSM, I'd snap it up. even without it, the price makes it very tempting. a poor-man's FA 31.

renegadesv · 12-06-2012, 11:11 AM

Yea same here... If it had HSM I would've bought it already. So are we basically SOL if we want an HSM or SDM fast prime that's normal or wider on APS-C?

I have a 24mm f1.8 and 35mm f2 but both are screw drive and I feel sort of self conscious when using it in quiet museums...

Franky2step · 12-06-2012, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by renegadesv

Yea same here... If it had HSM I would've bought it already. So are we basically SOL if we want an HSM or SDM fast prime that's normal or wider on APS-C?

I have a 24mm f1.8 and 35mm f2 but both are screw drive and I feel sort of self conscious when using it in quiet museums...

you can always manually focus...

pentaxki · 12-06-2012, 01:51 PM

~~B&H appears to have a used copy of the HSM version for $389. Condition 9.~~

My error. It was the Nikon version that got fished up in a "used sigma pentax 30mm" search.

Adam · 12-06-2012, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by pentaxki

B&H appears to have a used copy of the HSM version for $389. Condition 9.

It still doesn't have HSM though, right?

For those desperate to get HSM the new 35mm F1.4 will have it, plus it's a DG lens

pentaxki · 12-06-2012, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Adam

It still doesn't have HSM though, right?

For those desperate to get HSM the new 35mm F1.4 will have it, plus it's a DG lens

Sorry to get everyone's hopes up. My bad!

seventysixersfan · 12-06-2012, 02:06 PM

although I really would like a 30mm for APS-C. really nice focal length. my FA 35 is great but there are times when it's just a touch too long.

renegadesv · 12-06-2012, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by Adam

For those desperate to get HSM the new 35mm F1.4 will have it, plus it's a DG lens

Haha Adam, if you can work some magic to get the price down on that lens, I might end up buying it... I really would like a quiet focusing lens. Manual focus works but I have trouble getting the focus sometimes on my trusty old K20D.

Adam · 12-06-2012, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by renegadesv

Haha Adam, if you can work some magic to get the price down on that lens, I might end up buying it... I really would like a quiet focusing lens. Manual focus works but I have trouble getting the focus sometimes on my trusty old K20D.

Dunno if that's ever going to happen- it's already only about 50% of what Canon and Nikon charge for their 35mm F1.4's...

But there might be $50-100 IRs, who knows.

EarlVonTapia · 12-06-2012, 08:13 PM

Argh!

A fast normie prime was the absolute next thing on my lens list, and I was going to save up for the FA 31 next year, but this deal is way too good to pass up.

No more Christmas money for me.

Designosophy · 12-07-2012, 05:27 AM

It really is a great lens, particularly as a short portrait lens, though I use it for a lot more than that. It has excellent contrast, color, and center sharpness. At this price, if I didn't own it already, I'd buy it in an instant.

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12-06-2012, 01:51 PM	#8
pentaxki Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 31	~~B&H appears to have a used copy of the HSM version for $389. Condition 9.~~ My error. It was the Nikon version that got fished up in a "used sigma pentax 30mm" search. Last edited by pentaxki; 12-06-2012 at 02:02 PM. Reason: Error

12-06-2012, 01:55 PM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by pentaxki B&H appears to have a used copy of the HSM version for $389. Condition 9. It still doesn't have HSM though, right? For those desperate to get HSM the new 35mm F1.4 will have it, plus it's a DG lens 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:

12-06-2012, 02:25 PM	#13
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by renegadesv Haha Adam, if you can work some magic to get the price down on that lens, I might end up buying it... I really would like a quiet focusing lens. Manual focus works but I have trouble getting the focus sometimes on my trusty old K20D. Dunno if that's ever going to happen- it's already only about 50% of what Canon and Nikon charge for their 35mm F1.4's... But there might be $50-100 IRs, who knows. 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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renegadesv Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 34	This is the non HSM version, correct? Some of the reviews state that it's loud, so it sounds like it's screw drive. It's strange that the HSM versions for Canon and Nikon are $349.

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seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	if this had HSM, I'd snap it up. even without it, the price makes it very tempting. a poor-man's FA 31.

12-06-2012, 11:11 AM	#6
renegadesv Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 34	Yea same here... If it had HSM I would've bought it already. So are we basically SOL if we want an HSM or SDM fast prime that's normal or wider on APS-C? I have a 24mm f1.8 and 35mm f2 but both are screw drive and I feel sort of self conscious when using it in quiet museums...

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Franky2step Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 793	Originally posted by renegadesv Yea same here... If it had HSM I would've bought it already. So are we basically SOL if we want an HSM or SDM fast prime that's normal or wider on APS-C? I have a 24mm f1.8 and 35mm f2 but both are screw drive and I feel sort of self conscious when using it in quiet museums... you can always manually focus...

12-06-2012, 01:58 PM	#10
pentaxki Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 31	Originally posted by Adam It still doesn't have HSM though, right? For those desperate to get HSM the new 35mm F1.4 will have it, plus it's a DG lens Sorry to get everyone's hopes up. My bad!

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seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	although I really would like a 30mm for APS-C. really nice focal length. my FA 35 is great but there are times when it's just a touch too long.

12-06-2012, 02:23 PM	#12
renegadesv Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 34	Originally posted by Adam For those desperate to get HSM the new 35mm F1.4 will have it, plus it's a DG lens Haha Adam, if you can work some magic to get the price down on that lens, I might end up buying it... I really would like a quiet focusing lens. Manual focus works but I have trouble getting the focus sometimes on my trusty old K20D.

12-06-2012, 08:13 PM	#14
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	Argh! A fast normie prime was the absolute next thing on my lens list, and I was going to save up for the FA 31 next year, but this deal is way too good to pass up. No more Christmas money for me.

12-07-2012, 05:27 AM	#15
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	It really is a great lens, particularly as a short portrait lens, though I use it for a lot more than that. It has excellent contrast, color, and center sharpness. At this price, if I didn't own it already, I'd buy it in an instant.