On Dec 11, 2011, at 10:24 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > I take it that it's specially designed for the MZ-D, (or K-1 as it was > rebranded by Pentax marketing in Japan or maybe somebody else).
What I don't understand is why the optical stabilization would not work with film DSLRs. > > On 12/12/2011 12:50 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: >> It's kind of funny: >> This description of Sigma 70-200/2.8 (for Pentax!) says that the lens is >> "Optimized for Pentax Full-Frame DSLRs": >> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/833526-REG/Sigma__70_200mm_f_2_8_EX_DG.html/ >> >> Also, I wonder, if there is indeed and optical stabilizer in the Pentax >> version. I suspect B&H just copypasted the description from that for >> other cameras (CaNikon). >> >> Well, and the description tells that >> "Note: This lens is optimized for full-frame Nikon DSLRs and may also be >> used with smaller APS-c size sensors but it will increase focal length >> to about 100-300mm with most cameras." >> >> If it is optimized for Nikons, it won't perform well on Pentax. Right? >> ;-) >> >> Igor >> >> > > > -- > Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a > lengthily search. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Larry Colen [email protected] sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

