Before everyone gets all bent out of shape, let's wait to see what sigma will do for their customers on this issue first. They have said they will offer repairs for the issue.
http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/index.php?route=information%2Fnews&news_id=194 Thank you for purchasing and using our products. We have found that some SIGMA interchangeable lenses for Pentax mount could leave a small scratch on part of the camera body when they are attached to the PENTAX K-1, released by RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. on April 28th, 2016. In this circumstance, please do not use the following lenses for Pentax mount on the PENTAX K-1. We are planning to provide a repair service for this issue. We will make a further announcement on our website when specific details, such as the service period, are finalized. In addition, please also refer to the usage notice related to this announcement below. Phenomenon When some SIGMA interchangeable lenses for Pentax mount are attached to the PENTAX K-1, the upper part of the mount can be scratched. ※This phenomenon is due to the interference with the shape of the upper part of the mount on the PENTAX K-1 camera body and it does not occur to any cameras other than PENTAX K-1. Applicable products Current Line-Up 30mm F1.4 DC HSM| Art 35mm F1.4 DG HSM| Art APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Discontinued Lenses 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Usage Notice for customers who are using Pentax mount SIGMA lenses on a PENTAX K-1 In some cases, depending on the lenses to be attached on the camera, the angle-of-view cannot be recognized automatically. Please select an angle-of-view that is appropriate for the lenses to be attached from “Crop” in the camera’s menu. When DG lenses are attached, please select “FF”. When DC lenses are attached, please select “APS-C”. We appreciate your continued support for our company and products. -- 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.
