Sigma 150mm macro

http://www.ephotozineshop.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1007376

I wasn't aware Sigma made the 150mm macro in the Pentax mount

Looks interesting if not a little on the heavy side.

According to the Sigma site they don't. Could be a long wait if you order one

They do make the 180mm in Pentax fit though.

My Sigma 180mm Macro is winging it's way from SRS (I hope) and should be here any day. If I get any decent results to at least match Clarky's, I'll post them.

Just post me the lens instead.

So the 180mm you are getting is it a new version : The reason i ask is i have spoken to my local camera house and he tells me the reason i can't find one in Aust is because they are waiting for the new version to come out some time this month. But i can't find anything on the web about a new version :

I doubt it's a 'new' version, apparantly it was the last one that Sigma (UK) had in stock.

I guess any new version will have HSM focussing. Not much use for macro work as I only ever use manual focus.

The 150mm lens is 1:2.8, the 180mm is a little slower at 1:3.5.

My holy grail was a Pentax 200mm Macro . . . I gave up on that quest and this was the closest I could find.

And . . . there's always a down side . . . my AF140C ring flash doesn't fit it.

I've had the Sigma 180mm for around 6 months now - It's a lovely macro lens, though I'd recommend at least a monopod to save your wrists. Never used AF on it.

Don't be so sure. If shooting digital, you can use a step-down ring, and go quite a long way without vignetting.

G

I think the largest filter mount I have for the AF140C is 58mm. 72mm to 58mm is a pretty big step though. Have you tried the Sigma 180mm + AF140C combination?

I'm not too worried if it doesn't fit because I have a AF540FGZ + Lumiquest Softbox to use. The ring flash will go with the FA100 Macro for when I need to travel light.

I don't have the lens, so I don't know. But my AF080C works fine on my FA 100mm macro, and that requires stepping down from 58mm to 49mm. Proportionally, it's similar.

G

Mannesty wrote

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My holy grail was a Pentax 200mm Macro

Another Aussie forum member (distudio) has one listed on E-bay at the moment. But its a little out of my price range

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SMC-Pentax-A-Macro-1-4-200mm-ED-KA-mount-Lens-Collar_W0QQitemZ120243677574QQihZ002QQcategoryZ4688QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If I had a few spare greenbacks at present I would bid. But sadly I don't.

For those unfamiliar with it, this and the AF successor are amongst the highest regarded Pentax lenses of all.

It's a must for you, though, Clarky. You may never get the chance again. You'll certainly never get a better macro lens. And I think the way you are going, you'll live up to it. In fact, soon, you'll NEED it.

Explain the significance to the boss, and promise no more lenses for two years. She'll come round.

Good luck.

G

Its very tempting George And what makes it all the more appealing is he lives just 15minutes up the road.
So close but a little too far i'm afraid

Ask for credit. Sell the car/wife's wedding ring/barbie/whatever.

You NEED this lens, Clarky.

Go, go, go.

G

STOP IT GEORGE
I have just closed my E-Bay window and won't be opening it up again until the the cravings subside

They'll never subside. Pass this by, and you'll always regret it. You know what I say is true, Clarky. This lens has your name on it. You've worked for it, you deserve no less, and fate has kindly offered it to you on a plate.

But don't listen to me. Listen to what your heart is telling you.

In twenty years time, as you accept your lifetime achievement award for superior macrography, you'll remember this moment, and how you almost let the opportunity slip from your grasp.

G