Info regarding Sigma lenses on a K1
Posted 14/09/2016 - 22:22
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I have a Sigma 150-500 and I can see that it could be beneficial to have it updated now, even though I have no plans to buy a K1 or sell the lens.
I presume that the modified lens will still work on my K5 after modification?
I presume that the modified lens will still work on my K5 after modification?
Posted 16/09/2016 - 15:36
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SteveF wrote:
I have a Sigma 150-500 and I can see that it could be beneficial to have it updated now, even though I have no plans to buy a K1 or sell the lens.
I presume that the modified lens will still work on my K5 after modification?
I have a Sigma 150-500 and I can see that it could be beneficial to have it updated now, even though I have no plans to buy a K1 or sell the lens.
I presume that the modified lens will still work on my K5 after modification?
No reason to suppose otherwise, the difference is the mount is now on a raised bevel to make the part in contact with the body the same size as a Pentax lens, everything else is the same.
Posted 16/09/2016 - 16:58
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Well I'm happy. Sent the lens back with the Sigma technician telling me over the phone it was £133 for the repair plus the free mount upgrade.
Had an email today saying it's just a firmware fault so with the mount change, firmware update, full check etc and delivery back it's £37.99
Result!!
Had an email today saying it's just a firmware fault so with the mount change, firmware update, full check etc and delivery back it's £37.99
Result!!
Gareth Williams ARPS
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Posted 28/09/2016 - 13:34
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Impressed with the Sigma turn around, my 85 and 70-200 OS were sent last Thursday (delivered Friday) for the lens mount to be replaced. Both lenses returned today (< 1 week) with a new mount. Only cost to me was the initial posting (still £29 for insured to cover both lenses)
Never tried them on the K1 before mount change which I'm glad about because there's very little space between the 70-200 and the camera body so I would imagine the old mount would have exerted quite a bit of pressure on the body.
Regards
George
Never tried them on the K1 before mount change which I'm glad about because there's very little space between the 70-200 and the camera body so I would imagine the old mount would have exerted quite a bit of pressure on the body.
Regards
George
Posted 22/01/2018 - 10:07
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Anyone know is there a deadline on getting these done - was a bout to buy a couple of used Sigmas for my K-1 but current owners haven't had it done - I don't want to buy them if it's too late.
Posted 22/01/2018 - 12:07
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Ping Sigma an email and ask the Question ?
Chris
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" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
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