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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 05-06-2021, 03:36 PM  
Sigma 17-70 "Contemporary": compatibility problems with Shake Reduction
Posted By rayallen
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Get there early and avoid the crowds. K-3, Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.0 DC Macro HSM 013 Contemporary. X-posted.

_IMG0781 by Ray Allen, on Flickr

_IMG0782 by Ray Allen, on Flickr
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-23-2018, 02:27 PM  
Sigma 17-70 "Contemporary": compatibility problems with Shake Reduction
Posted By rayallen
Replies: 151
Views: 26,495
Thank you for that information. I stand corrected and I feel much better now.

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Thanks. I stand corrected.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-22-2018, 10:51 PM  
Sigma 17-70 "Contemporary": compatibility problems with Shake Reduction
Posted By rayallen
Replies: 151
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If you are considering purchasing this lens (I have it and it is one of the best lenses I own!) then I suggest that you hurry and get one that is in stock somewhere because Sigma have discontinued the lens. See here: 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro | Sigma Corporation of America

I have no idea why they would do such a thing. And it is not just Pentax mount, it is all mounts. Very sad. I'm glad that I have mine.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-04-2015, 10:37 PM  
Sigma 17-70 "Contemporary": compatibility problems with Shake Reduction
Posted By rayallen
Replies: 151
Views: 26,495
+1 to that.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 01-28-2015, 07:01 PM  
Sigma 17-70 "Contemporary": compatibility problems with Shake Reduction
Posted By rayallen
Replies: 151
Views: 26,495
I went out today and did some test shots after the firmware update. All images taken at ISO 100, handheld, SR ON with K-3. No processing; just resizing RAW DNG files to JPG using ACDSee Pro 8. All EXIF intact.

At 17mm:

_IMG1773_Sigma_17-70@17mm by Ray Allen, on Flickr

At 28mm:

_IMG1774_Sigma_17-70@28mm by Ray Allen, on Flickr

At 53mm. It was difficult to get it exactly on 50mm. I was getting either 48mm or 53mm.:

_IMG1775_Sigma_17-70@53mm by Ray Allen, on Flickr

At 70mm:

_IMG1776_Sigma_17-70@70mm by Ray Allen, on Flickr

Are these images helpful?
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 01-28-2015, 12:06 AM  
Sigma 17-70 "Contemporary": compatibility problems with Shake Reduction
Posted By rayallen
Replies: 151
Views: 26,495
No problem, Steve. I will do that. I'll cover a range of focal lengths.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 01-26-2015, 07:02 PM  
Sigma 17-70 "Contemporary": compatibility problems with Shake Reduction
Posted By rayallen
Replies: 151
Views: 26,495
No, not yet. Funny thing is that I did not even know that there was a problem that needed fixing. I had always thought of that lens as the best lens I own. It has always performed flawlessly.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 01-24-2015, 04:43 PM  
Sigma 17-70 "Contemporary": compatibility problems with Shake Reduction
Posted By rayallen
Replies: 151
Views: 26,495
First thing, of course, you download and install the software:SIGMA Optimization Pro: Software Download | SIGMA GLOBAL VISION

Then, when you have the dock, you start the software, attach the dock to the lens mount, plug the micro-USB connector end into the dock and the USB end to your computer and the program then checks your firmware version to the current version at the Sigma site. If there is a later version (which there was today) it asks if you wish to update. Naturally, I said YES. Easy, all done.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 01-24-2015, 03:18 PM  
Sigma 17-70 "Contemporary": compatibility problems with Shake Reduction
Posted By rayallen
Replies: 151
Views: 26,495
I have a dock and have just performed the firmware update. Very easy and takes less than a minute.
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