Pentax News...Something Interesting..Really! - Page 2

Confused · 10-11-2007, 06:35 PM

Hi PaulAndAPentax

When you said:

I love shooting birds....

I trust that you weren't speaking from a grouse moor somewhere in northern Scotland, with a double-barreled Purdy shotgun ready-cocked at your side.......LOL !

Best regards
Richard

**Marc Langille** · 10-11-2007, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by PaulAndAPentax

Oh what I wouldn't do for a 400 f/2.8 (AF) or a 500 f/4 so you're saying that birders will be happy too...I love shooting birds....

Hi Paul,

I know the designs are done or being completed for certain focal lengths (those above 300mm...). Don't hold your breath for an AF 400/2.8 though! The side bonus is that I suspect with time, those third party manufacturers will take notice of Pentax's success and start producing more options in the Pentax mount.

Besides, I think your listed focal lengths are too short...

Cheers!
Marc

codiac2600 · 10-11-2007, 06:52 PM

Forgot to add that I played with the Pentax 18-250 and it's nothing like the Tamron version. Focus is faster and image quality is top notch, plus it's cheaper than the Tamron. I may actually break down and purchase this as an all around zoom.

AmdamJayne · 10-11-2007, 06:59 PM

Thanks Ben - we can always count on you for the latest ... cheers, we will stay tuned

Jayne and Arie
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macdaddy · 10-11-2007, 06:59 PM

All I care about is whether or not Pentax delivers a true MF Digital camera body (i.e.; the 645D) AND a 12 Mp body to "update" the K10D to compete with Canikon!
Rob W

codiac2600 · 10-11-2007, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by macdaddy

All I care about is whether or not Pentax delivers a true MF Digital camera body (i.e.; the 645D) AND a 12 Mp body to "update" the K10D to compete with Canikon!
Rob W

First part wait and second part is yes but better!

regken · 10-11-2007, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by codiac2600

Forgot to add that I played with the Pentax 18-250 and it's nothing like the Tamron version. Focus is faster and image quality is top notch, plus it's cheaper than the Tamron. I may actually break down and purchase this as an all around zoom.

The rumor is the K100D super will have a $100 rebate. If that proves to be true we could be seeing a kit of the 18-250 and the K100D super being offered for somewhere around $890 to $840. Maybe even a little less. That would, IMO, just sweep the market.

PaulAndAPentax · 10-11-2007, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Confused

Hi PaulAndAPentax

When you said:

I trust that you weren't speaking from a grouse moor somewhere in northern Scotland, with a double-barreled Purdy shotgun ready-cocked at your side.......LOL !

Best regards
Richard

lol.....I actually grew up hunting pheasant....but now just w/ a lens....

PaulAndAPentax · 10-11-2007, 07:48 PM

Very exciting indeed.....sounds like there is going to be a great cam coming....and the updates I want are rather simple ones......can't wait.

*clawhammer* · 10-11-2007, 08:17 PM

drat you ben, you always get us sooooo excited!

Thanks for the insight!

mattdm · 10-11-2007, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by codiac2600

I wish Pentax was a US traded stock, I really do.

As a consolation prize, consider that the fact that they're not gives more credibility to your statements.

I'm still a bit concerned to see how this will all play out. Here's to hoping you optimists are right.

and · 10-11-2007, 10:09 PM

Longer lenses... something along the lines of the seemingly extremely rare FA* 400mm f5.6 would be cool, or f4.5 or whatever keeps the size and price down. On a side note its strange how rare that lens seems to be.

I guess an interesting question re new bodies, especially the one above the k10d is, will all current DA lenses work properly...

Miserere · 10-11-2007, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by and

I guess an interesting question re new bodies, especially the one above the k10d is, will all current DA lenses work properly...

It would seem to me that Pentax have a lot invested in the APS-C format (like, all their eggs

), so the answer would be "yes".

Edvinas · 10-11-2007, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by codiac2600

Forgot to add that I played with the Pentax 18-250 and it's nothing like the Tamron version. Focus is faster and image quality is top notch, plus it's cheaper than the Tamron. I may actually break down and purchase this as an all around zoom.

Does it have Quick-Shift focus?

codiac2600 · 10-11-2007, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Edvinas

Does it have Quick-Shift focus?

Nope, not at all.