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Info regarding Sigma lenses on a K1

smudge
Posted 13/05/2016 - 10:12 Link
Yes. I have the non HSM version of the 24-70. It is a comfortable fit - no rubbing - and performs very well on the K1
Regards, Philip
bforbes
Posted 13/05/2016 - 10:16 Link
Thanks, I called Sigma UK this morning but they were waiting on further info from the factory.
DaveKitson
Posted 13/05/2016 - 10:55 Link
It seems that Sigma are not hanging around on this:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/3395336918/sigma-offers-part-replacement-to-prevent...

davek
Algernon
Posted 13/05/2016 - 11:15 Link
DaveKitson wrote:
It seems that Sigma are not hanging around on this:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/3395336918/sigma-offers-part-replacement-to-prevent...

davek

Unlike Pentax who are now losing K-1 sales and doing nothing

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RobL
Posted 13/05/2016 - 11:34 Link
Algernon wrote:
DaveKitson wrote:
It seems that Sigma are not hanging around on this:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/3395336918/sigma-offers-part-replacement-to-prevent...

davek

Unlike Pentax who are now losing K-1 sales and doing nothing

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What evidence is there for sales being affected? It is likely that not all Sigma K-mount lenses give this problem, and current models will I guess have the modification done at source.
Algernon
Posted 13/05/2016 - 11:47 Link
If you had say 3 lenses that were effected would you buy a K-1?
They aren't Sigma's lenses..... they are YOUR lenses.

If you can only buy mail order would you buy and hope the lenses fit?

Would you be happy scratching your spanking new body?

Best possible case for Pentax would be that Sigma owners would say.... "I'll hold off until I see what Pentax do..... Maybe they will bring out a K-2...... Maybe they will sell off old stocks of the K-1 at 50% discount to Sigma owners"

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Algi
Edited by Algernon: 13/05/2016 - 11:57
RobL
Posted 13/05/2016 - 11:56 Link
Yes because it is still better than the alternatives and the lenses will be fixed. I have used the Sigma 150-500 which didn't scratch the body and got really sharp results, and compared to my K50 any noise at high ISO or poor light can much more easily be removed in Lightroom without noticeable loss of sharpness.
bforbes
Posted 13/05/2016 - 12:05 Link
Are any Pentax made legacy lenses the wrong size to fit the K-1?
JAK
Posted 13/05/2016 - 12:05 Link
Has anyone worked put where on the K-1 body the potential scratch may be occurring as I cannot detect any evidence of this?
John K
bforbes
Posted 13/05/2016 - 12:13 Link
JAK wrote:
Has anyone worked put where on the K-1 body the potential scratch may be occurring as I cannot detect any evidence of this?

Here are some pictures. link
smudge
Posted 13/05/2016 - 12:15 Link
JAK wrote:
Has anyone worked put where on the K-1 body the potential scratch may be occurring as I cannot detect any evidence of this?

See my post a bit further up this thread. The bit of red tape I put on the camera shows where the mark is (I have since replaced the red tape with black to make it less noticeable).
Regards, Philip
smudge
Posted 13/05/2016 - 12:19 Link
I was watching a K1 review on you tube last night. They were using a Sigma lens on it and the scratch on the housing was clearly visible, although they did not remark on it.
Regards, Philip
RobL
Posted 13/05/2016 - 12:45 Link
Correction - having seen the photo in the link above, yes there is a very faint scratch just above the lens mount of my K-1 from the Sigma 150-500. Not as noticeable as in the photo and cannot be seen with a lens in place. So, Sigma will modify their lenses but who is going to rectify the damaged bodies? I guess Pentax will say they aren't responsible for what third party products do and maybe Sigma weren't given a pre-production model to test, so it's down to goodwill by someone.

Comparing a Pentax lens mount with the Sigma, the Sigma has a much wider plate with countersunk screws near the outer rim. If you run a finger over these you can feel a sharp edge to the hole the screws are set in which is presumably what is causing the problem. So I would say the fault is definitely with Sigma's mount.
Edited by RobL: 13/05/2016 - 12:59
Algernon
Posted 13/05/2016 - 13:22 Link
I'm more concerned about what damage the crow-bar effect of the lens pushing against the mag body will have especially if the lens gets knocked. It certainly won't restrict any damage just to the lens mount.

I'm glad I'm not buying a K-1 I could be tempted if they discount them to about £500 I'd risk my Sigma 150-500mm on that

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RobL
Posted 13/05/2016 - 13:36 Link
Algernon wrote:
I'm more concerned about what damage the crow-bar effect of the lens pushing against the mag body will have especially if the lens gets knocked. It certainly won't restrict any damage just to the lens mount.

I'm glad I'm not buying a K-1 I could be tempted if they discount them to about £500 I'd risk my Sigma 150-500mm on that

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Well I will be swapping my Sigma for a Pentax lens as soon as funds permit.

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