Transparent Pentax 35-70mm lens

lbam · 01-14-2009, 12:24 AM

check this lens out

Kevin's Cameras :: pentax_35_70_transparent :: pentax_35_70_transparent_1

Maybe a Transparent Pentax K-m is not such a crazy idea after all...

*wallyb* · 01-14-2009, 10:03 AM

I always thought transparent lenses/bodies would be an interesting idea, but I think they might convey a sense of fragility.

Gooshin · 01-14-2009, 10:09 AM

since i was a little kid ive always wanted a car made of clear plexiglass

and before anyone rolls their eyes keep in mind saturns come with plastic body panels

so imagine a steel/aluminium skeleton with clear body panels

lbam · 01-14-2009, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Gooshin

since i was a little kid ive always wanted a car made of clear plexiglass

and before anyone rolls their eyes keep in mind saturns come with plastic body panels

so imagine a steel/aluminium skeleton with clear body panels

I think in such a car it would be a great laugh to drive round in just your underwear.. lol

ftpaddict · 01-14-2009, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by lbam

check this lens out

Kevin's Cameras :: pentax_35_70_transparent :: pentax_35_70_transparent_1

Maybe a Transparent Pentax K-m is not such a crazy idea after all...

That would be such an awesome idea! The little geek in me would kill to have a useable transparent camera.

Imagine seeing all the guts without having to open up the body.. the only thing concealed would be the optical path (mount - mirror - shutter - pentamirror - eyepiece). Then again.. that may ruin most of the effect.

I could see a Panasonic G1 looking like that, though.

Miserere · 01-14-2009, 02:52 PM

This lens was originally a part of a transparent camera+lens combo. I think it was the PZ-10, or maybe the PZ-1p. Anyway, it was a transparent (well, sort of) camera.

How about a transparent 110?

*xs400* · 01-14-2009, 02:56 PM

That's cool. Pentax should make'em. I'd buy one.

Arjay Bee · 01-14-2009, 02:56 PM

Remember Apple Macintosh had that as a style in the late 90s for a couple of years and they were followed by a lot of oher companies. You could get all sorts of computer gear with transparent body shells. - still some around.

Vylen · 01-14-2009, 02:57 PM

hmmm... i dont like it... it might seem cool but transparent plastic just makes it look cheap - that's what i think about it anyway..

*k100d* · 01-14-2009, 03:27 PM

have you ever seen an F 35-70? can't get much cheaper build quality than that

Miserere · 01-14-2009, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by k100d

have you ever seen an F 35-70? can't get much cheaper build quality than that

You make a good point. The transparent version actually adds a bit of class and distinction to the lens, which is otherwise a great optic.

vinzer · 01-14-2009, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by k100d

have you ever seen an F 35-70? can't get much cheaper build quality than that

I have, but I can get a cheaper build quality compared to that. I have a Cosina-branded AF lens.

superbass · 01-14-2009, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by xs400

That's cool. Pentax should make'em. I'd buy one.

They have. Some of their representatives use them for vendor training and presentations. I doubt you could purchase one though. I imagine it's a bit of a collector's item.

gkopeliadis · 01-15-2009, 08:10 AM

Transparent (working) camera ?
Not physicaly possible (in this universe anyway

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VIXIV · 01-15-2009, 04:23 PM

That would be neat until it starts turning yellow