New Sigma Macro Flash for Pentax

[calsan]

http://www.sigma-photo.co...ews/080923_EM140_SoPa.htm

[pihe]

The dedicated Pentax ringflash has more power (GN 16) and has greater compatibility of lenses. But only price will tell what the big difference is.

[Gruoso]

Hi Pihe, how is it the pentax more compatible with lenses? I had the flash when I used Canon and it worked with all lenses just fine (considering you have the ring adaptors). I am interested in your opinion cos that flash was in my list. Thanks

[mattdm]

The Sigma flash (and the also-new Metz 15 MS-1) have another advantage: they're designed to work with Pentax's wireless P-TTL system.

[tcom]

This flash was announced for Pentax nearly 5 years ago, two years later Sigma informed me that they will never make a Pentax version of this flash.

[mattdm]

This flash was announced for Pentax nearly 5 years ago, two years later Sigma informed me that they will never make a Pentax version of this flash.

Clearly things change.

[tcom]

Unfortunately yes. I had the Sigma flash on order during 8 months, in fact until Sigma informed me they will never make the Pentax version.

Now, I have the Pentax AF160 ringflash on order. It is now announced possibly for January, but could be later.

[Gruoso]

Does anybody know the release date (or an aproximation) and the price of the Metz? It looks interesting (thought I dont like the AAA battery power too much)

[spyglass]

Does anybody know the release date (or an aproximation) and the price of the Metz? It looks interesting (thought I dont like the AAA battery power too much)

The AAA batteries would be a no deal issue for me. For the slight size difference required to use AA, not to mention the cost of batteries, or available selection of rechargeable batteries, and actual battery life, I am surprised that any manufacture would go with AAA batteries.

Spyglass

[Mike Pearson]

The specs call fro AA batteries NOT AAA.

http://www.sigma-photo.co...ews/080923_EM140_SoPa.htm

Mike

[Gruoso]

The specs call fro AA batteries NOT AAA.

http://www.sigma-photo.co...ews/080923_EM140_SoPa.htm

Mike

Hi Mike, I was referring to the Metz not the sigma. THe sigma has AA batteries. The problem with the metz is that I would have to buy new sets of AAA rechargeable batteries and it would be a waste considering that I already have 6 sets of AA rechargeable ones. Besides, it is my understanding that AAA rechargeable doesnt work as well as the AA ones.

[Mike Pearson]

Gruoso,

My apologies - you're quite right and my understanding is that AAA's are not as good. 

Mike

[Gruoso]

Gruoso,

My apologies - you're quite right and my understanding is that AAA's are not as good. 

Mike

No need to apologize we are all in the same ship .

[spyglass]

No need to apologize we are all in the same ship .

"my bailing bucket is missing, and I have run out of fingers to plug the holes"
(well stated Grusos, we are all on the same ship..... so can we get a few more fingers to plug some of these holes, Mike keep a sharp look out for a new bailer, Calsan man the rudder, pihe & mattdm pull in the main sheet, prepare to come about, a fair wind awaits off the starboard..... give us enough rum and we can sail her straight and narrow to the new world...... a place they call PentaxWorld)

Spyglass

[Mike Pearson]

Music to my ears - oh how I miss my sailboat from another life! 

Mike