There's a picture I posted on pentaxrumors.com in the comments. It's really minor. On May 11, 2016 10:09 AM, "Zos Xavius" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I know stan. lots of questions. I asked sigma directly. I'll see what they > say. > > On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 9:39 AM, Stanley Halpin > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Zos, I won’t get “all bent out of shape” but I must say there > announcement below leaves me with more questions than answers. I have one > Sigma lens, the APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM, last on their list. > > Today or tomorrow I was going to pull it out of the to-be-sold box, put > it on the K-1 and take some test shots, then get ready to list it for sale. > So, thanks for the heads up, but I wonder: > > > > Does Sigma’s offered repair service mean that they will repair my camera > if their lens damages the camera? Or are they offering to fix/modify the > lens mount so it wont cause damage? Maybe they will offer a buy-back > program… > > > > stan > > > >> On May 11, 2016, at 8:56 AM, Zos Xavius <[email protected]> wrote: > >> > >> 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. > > > > > > -- > > 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. > -- 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.
