As I noted in response to the other Sigma thread, Sigma stopped making lenses in
Pentax KAF mounts several years back.
They've been selling off their stock of Pentax mount lenses on an "as available"
basis for at least a year & none of their ART lenses have been available in
Pentax mount.
On 9/9/2019 16:10:04, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
Pentax Rumors has posted an information that Sigma will stop making lenses for
Pentax K-mount, quoting Sigma's FB post in Czech:
https://pentaxrumors.com/2019/09/06/sigma-to-stop-making-lenses-for-pentax-k-mount/
If that's true, it is rather unfortunate for the Pentax community:
1. Those people who enjoy Sigma lenses, will not have that option available any
more.
2. Even if you don't like Sigma lenses, this would also mean reduced competition
for Pentax lenses. That means somewhat less pressure
for Pentax to innovate, and probably higher prices for Pentax lenses.
Now, that Tokina and Sigma are out, who's left? Tamron?
There are some non-AF lenses from other manufacturers, but that is a different
market niche.
In any case, - if you were considering buying some Sigma lens, you probably
shouldn't wait too long.
Cheers,
Igor
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