The DA limited is 20-40? and WR?!

Andi Lo · 11-01-2013, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

Not convinced it has DC or WR yet, but it wouldn't deter me from buying if it didn't. I'm waiting for the official announcement.

WIthout DC and WR I'm skipping on this lens :x I can live without DC but no WR kind of defeats the purpose

fotogaffer · 11-01-2013, 06:52 AM

This lens looks excellent. This would definitely be my dream travel lens. If it were 49 mm filter threads, DC and WR that would all be icing on the cake. I was starting to be tempted by the Fuji X-E1(E2) mostly for the travel light option with their 18-55 2.8-4.0 zoom. However, this new limited zoom, especially on my K-01, or possibly even on a new mirrorless body definitely keeps me "home and happy" with Pentax! Also makes it a much more travel friendly option just to take it along on the DSLR. That new K3 is a thing of beauty!

rlatjsrud · 11-01-2013, 06:53 AM - **2 Likes**

WR
DC motor
Not sure about compatible for FF camera but maybe possible.
Also It's really small as FA limited 31mm

Edit: Thread merged with the thread started the day before.

cali92rs · 11-01-2013, 07:01 AM

I know it is highly subjective, but I would much prefer a wider lens as a travel option. When I go out with my kit lens it is usually pegged at the 18mm end and i would love a couple more mm.
Now this + the 15mm may be a potent travel kit.

VisualDarkness · 11-01-2013, 07:11 AM

It looks silly good in silver

**LaurenOE** · 11-01-2013, 07:18 AM

The "Takumar" style of the Zoom ring is very nice!
I think those are gorgeous, but why would I buy this instead of the DA*16-50?
It will be interesting. Maybe put one of these on my "soon-to-be-retired" K5 and use it as a walk around?

Hmmm..definitely "sexy-time"

Someone at Ricoh/Pentax is getting it right playing to the Pentax faithful.

carrrlangas · 11-01-2013, 07:19 AM

the zoom ring reminds me of the takumar design... But it doesn´t work with the modern design of the limiteds

VisualDarkness · 11-01-2013, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

The "Takumar" style of the focus rings are very nice!
I think those are gorgeous, but why would I buy this instead of the DA*16-50?
It will be interesting. Maybe put one of these on my "soon-to-be-retired" K5 and use it as a walk around?

Maybe because it won't selfdestruct?

ogl · 11-01-2013, 07:23 AM

Ricoh, I love you.

**LaurenOE** · 11-01-2013, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

Maybe because it won't selfdestruct?

True. I have two DA* 16-50 lenses, and I am waiting for the failure of at least one.

**Rorschach** · 11-01-2013, 07:25 AM

The image angle prevents any insight on whether there's the red o-ring for weather sealing but perhaps you have some other confirmation? Same with DC, can't see the letters in these images.

repaap · 11-01-2013, 07:31 AM

I can see a liitle red tint od that red O ring. Ps. In other thread there was a patent for 20-40/2.8-4 DC WR limited lens. So it might be from that.

ogl · 11-01-2013, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Well this looks like a perfect lens. Can we sell all other lenses in this range and just buy this one? Or should we keep FA31mm?

It seems to me - I will sell FA*24/2, F28/2.8 and DA40/2.8

bdery · 11-01-2013, 07:32 AM

I get that it's compact, and WR, but the range and speed are powerful limitations for me. I could have seen myself replacing the DA21 and DA40 with this, but not at f4.

Darn.

wed7 · 11-01-2013, 07:36 AM

Nice that Ricoh summoned this lens at last, I wish it is straight f2.8 instead. I love the Takumar design and wow, look at the size! Will it have the 49mm filter thread? :-)

11-01-2013, 06:53 AM - 2 Likes	#123
rlatjsrud Guest	DA limited 20-40 f/2.8-4 image WR DC motor Not sure about compatible for FF camera but maybe possible. Also It's really small as FA limited 31mm Edit: Thread merged with the thread started the day before. Attached Images Last edited by Blue; 11-01-2013 at 08:22 AM. Reason: Merged

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11-01-2013, 06:18 AM	#121
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan Not convinced it has DC or WR yet, but it wouldn't deter me from buying if it didn't. I'm waiting for the official announcement. WIthout DC and WR I'm skipping on this lens :x I can live without DC but no WR kind of defeats the purpose

11-01-2013, 06:52 AM	#122
fotogaffer Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 716	This lens looks excellent. This would definitely be my dream travel lens. If it were 49 mm filter threads, DC and WR that would all be icing on the cake. I was starting to be tempted by the Fuji X-E1(E2) mostly for the travel light option with their 18-55 2.8-4.0 zoom. However, this new limited zoom, especially on my K-01, or possibly even on a new mirrorless body definitely keeps me "home and happy" with Pentax! Also makes it a much more travel friendly option just to take it along on the DSLR. That new K3 is a thing of beauty!

11-01-2013, 07:01 AM	#124
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	I know it is highly subjective, but I would much prefer a wider lens as a travel option. When I go out with my kit lens it is usually pegged at the 18mm end and i would love a couple more mm. Now this + the 15mm may be a potent travel kit.

11-01-2013, 07:11 AM	#125
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	It looks silly good in silver

11-01-2013, 07:18 AM	#126
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	The "Takumar" style of the Zoom ring is very nice! I think those are gorgeous, but why would I buy this instead of the DA*16-50? It will be interesting. Maybe put one of these on my "soon-to-be-retired" K5 and use it as a walk around? Hmmm..definitely "sexy-time" Someone at Ricoh/Pentax is getting it right playing to the Pentax faithful.

11-01-2013, 07:19 AM	#127
carrrlangas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Joensuu (Finland) Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,761	the zoom ring reminds me of the takumar design... But it doesn´t work with the modern design of the limiteds

11-01-2013, 07:19 AM	#128
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by LaurenOE The "Takumar" style of the focus rings are very nice! I think those are gorgeous, but why would I buy this instead of the DA*16-50? It will be interesting. Maybe put one of these on my "soon-to-be-retired" K5 and use it as a walk around? Maybe because it won't selfdestruct?

11-01-2013, 07:23 AM	#129
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Ricoh, I love you.

11-01-2013, 07:24 AM	#130
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by VisualDarkness Maybe because it won't selfdestruct? True. I have two DA* 16-50 lenses, and I am waiting for the failure of at least one.

11-01-2013, 07:25 AM	#131
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	The image angle prevents any insight on whether there's the red o-ring for weather sealing but perhaps you have some other confirmation? Same with DC, can't see the letters in these images.

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11-01-2013, 07:31 AM	#132
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	I can see a liitle red tint od that red O ring. Ps. In other thread there was a patent for 20-40/2.8-4 DC WR limited lens. So it might be from that.

11-01-2013, 07:32 AM	#133
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Well this looks like a perfect lens. Can we sell all other lenses in this range and just buy this one? Or should we keep FA31mm? It seems to me - I will sell FA*24/2, F28/2.8 and DA40/2.8

11-01-2013, 07:32 AM	#134
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	I get that it's compact, and WR, but the range and speed are powerful limitations for me. I could have seen myself replacing the DA21 and DA40 with this, but not at f4. Darn.

11-01-2013, 07:36 AM	#135
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Nice that Ricoh summoned this lens at last, I wish it is straight f2.8 instead. I love the Takumar design and wow, look at the size! Will it have the 49mm filter thread? :-)