35mm/2.4 from your perspective

creampuff · 09-16-2010, 08:07 PM

Why you guys wanna mention old junk lenses like the Flektogon when we have this classic.
BTW the difference in viewfinder brightness is there when compared to my DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited.
Large max aperture good, small max aperture bad...

Last edited by creampuff; 09-16-2010 at 08:15 PM.

unfocused · 09-16-2010, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Actually, the K-r and DA 35/2.4 AL were listed on Pentax Imaging with the official specs at the same time. The K-5 has yet to be officially announced and listed. Until that time, its mere existence is just a rumor.

BTW, I fail to see what this lens being developed from the FA 35/2 AL has to do with the old Flektogon. If you want to delve into m42 lenses at that speed lets talk about the Auto Tak 35/2.3. :bigthumbsup:

Somebody else had mentioned the Flektogon, that's why. So tell us about the Auto Tak 2.3/35...

In my Auto Tak days (55mm on an S3) many of us couldn't afford to expand into Tak lens territory so opted for Meyer or CZ or, in my case, Schacht and Schneider. Fond memories there!

unfocused · 09-16-2010, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by mattdm

The relevant point is: the K-r and lens had the ribbon. The K-5 is still on the top shelf of mommy and daddy's closet and we're not supposed to be peeking yet.

The leak came complete with photo, so the K-5 is more than a rumour. Who's to say it wasn't deliberate? It's often done these days. I still say that, as far as public awareness goes, this is a threesome and it was a mistake to include what sounds like a cheapo lens with delicious camera hardware.

unfocused · 09-16-2010, 11:42 PM

Very nice, creampuff - the perfect solution (your 2/35 A). But try and find one... I have the 2/35 M which was magic on my MX but relegated to the drawer when I switched to a DS. Now this cracker has a new lease of life thanks to the K-7's green button, but if I see an A version I shall snap it up.

Last edited by unfocused; 09-16-2010 at 11:45 PM. Reason: quote message

mattdm · 09-17-2010, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by unfocused

The leak came complete with photo, so the K-5 is more than a rumour. Who's to say it wasn't deliberate? It's often done these days. I still say that, as far as public awareness goes, this is a threesome and it was a mistake to include what sounds like a cheapo lens with delicious camera hardware.

I think you're really stretching here. It clearly pairs with the K-r, which was what was officially announced with it.

macTak · 09-17-2010, 08:22 AM

I have the M35/2 also and love it. Scarily sharp lens, and nice and compact. Definitely a good option for MF folks.

**RKKS08** · 09-17-2010, 06:18 PM

About official prices:

Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.4 AL

This is the first german internet shop I found offering the DA 35/2.4.
This shop is not known as a very cheap seller.
The price of € 249.- includes german VAT (19%), but not postage.

**Ash** · 09-17-2010, 06:51 PM

That's more expensive than I thought.
I'd like to see what B&H and Adorama sell them at.

mattdm · 09-17-2010, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by Ash

That's more expensive than I thought.
I'd like to see what B&H and Adorama sell them at.

They'll probably start near list too, but I'll be shocked if it doesn't drop to a 20-30% discount by new year's.

a1uo · 09-17-2010, 09:59 PM

???????????2???????? smc PENTAX-DA 35mm F2.4 AL ?????11?????????????????2?? 9/21 9:59????smtb-u?????????

22300 JPY

ogl · 09-17-2010, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by Ash

That's more expensive than I thought.
I'd like to see what B&H and Adorama sell them at.

Pentax SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.4 AL Wide Angle Auto Focus Lens

montecarlo · 09-18-2010, 02:03 AM

Ha, ha, more expensive than nikon's .. 2183G Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Wide Angle Auto Focus Nikkor Lens - Gray Market 'thank you'.. Pentax

JoepLX3 · 09-18-2010, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by montecarlo

Ha, ha, more expensive than nikon's .. 2183G Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Wide Angle Auto Focus Nikkor Lens - Gray Market 'thank you'.. Pentax

Yeah, I am curious with the effective price will be in a K-r kit.

omega leader · 09-18-2010, 06:51 AM

Of course it's expensive. Adorama can charge full price to get all the preorders at a profit premium. Once they hit shelves, and the people who will pay a premium to be first are done they it will drop to keep pace with other retailers.

Once it hits shelves I expect it to drop under $200.

ogl · 09-18-2010, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by JoepLX3

Yeah, I am curious with the effective price will be in a K-r kit.

There is no such official kit. I think $220 is the price for new product. No doubt the price will drop till $200/190 in 3-4 months.

09-17-2010, 09:59 PM	#160
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09-16-2010, 08:07 PM	#151
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Why you guys wanna mention old junk lenses like the Flektogon when we have this classic. BTW the difference in viewfinder brightness is there when compared to my DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited. Large max aperture good, small max aperture bad... Last edited by creampuff; 09-16-2010 at 08:15 PM.

09-16-2010, 11:20 PM	#152
unfocused Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 85	Originally posted by Blue Actually, the K-r and DA 35/2.4 AL were listed on Pentax Imaging with the official specs at the same time. The K-5 has yet to be officially announced and listed. Until that time, its mere existence is just a rumor. BTW, I fail to see what this lens being developed from the FA 35/2 AL has to do with the old Flektogon. If you want to delve into m42 lenses at that speed lets talk about the Auto Tak 35/2.3. :bigthumbsup: Somebody else had mentioned the Flektogon, that's why. So tell us about the Auto Tak 2.3/35... In my Auto Tak days (55mm on an S3) many of us couldn't afford to expand into Tak lens territory so opted for Meyer or CZ or, in my case, Schacht and Schneider. Fond memories there!

09-16-2010, 11:32 PM	#153
unfocused Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 85	Originally posted by mattdm The relevant point is: the K-r and lens had the ribbon. The K-5 is still on the top shelf of mommy and daddy's closet and we're not supposed to be peeking yet. The leak came complete with photo, so the K-5 is more than a rumour. Who's to say it wasn't deliberate? It's often done these days. I still say that, as far as public awareness goes, this is a threesome and it was a mistake to include what sounds like a cheapo lens with delicious camera hardware.

09-16-2010, 11:42 PM	#154
unfocused Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 85	Very nice, creampuff - the perfect solution (your 2/35 A). But try and find one... I have the 2/35 M which was magic on my MX but relegated to the drawer when I switched to a DS. Now this cracker has a new lease of life thanks to the K-7's green button, but if I see an A version I shall snap it up. Last edited by unfocused; 09-16-2010 at 11:45 PM. Reason: quote message

09-17-2010, 05:41 AM	#155
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by unfocused The leak came complete with photo, so the K-5 is more than a rumour. Who's to say it wasn't deliberate? It's often done these days. I still say that, as far as public awareness goes, this is a threesome and it was a mistake to include what sounds like a cheapo lens with delicious camera hardware. I think you're really stretching here. It clearly pairs with the K-r, which was what was officially announced with it.

09-17-2010, 08:22 AM	#156
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	I have the M35/2 also and love it. Scarily sharp lens, and nice and compact. Definitely a good option for MF folks.

09-17-2010, 06:18 PM	#157
RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	About official prices: Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.4 AL This is the first german internet shop I found offering the DA 35/2.4. This shop is not known as a very cheap seller. The price of € 249.- includes german VAT (19%), but not postage.

09-17-2010, 06:51 PM	#158
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	That's more expensive than I thought. I'd like to see what B&H and Adorama sell them at.

09-17-2010, 08:00 PM	#159
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by Ash That's more expensive than I thought. I'd like to see what B&H and Adorama sell them at. They'll probably start near list too, but I'll be shocked if it doesn't drop to a 20-30% discount by new year's.

09-17-2010, 10:16 PM	#161
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Ash That's more expensive than I thought. I'd like to see what B&H and Adorama sell them at. Pentax SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.4 AL Wide Angle Auto Focus Lens

09-18-2010, 02:03 AM	#162
montecarlo Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 161	Ha, ha, more expensive than nikon's .. 2183G Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Wide Angle Auto Focus Nikkor Lens - Gray Market 'thank you'.. Pentax

09-18-2010, 03:36 AM	#163
JoepLX3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 518	Originally posted by montecarlo Ha, ha, more expensive than nikon's .. 2183G Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Wide Angle Auto Focus Nikkor Lens - Gray Market 'thank you'.. Pentax Yeah, I am curious with the effective price will be in a K-r kit.

09-18-2010, 06:51 AM	#164
omega leader Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	Of course it's expensive. Adorama can charge full price to get all the preorders at a profit premium. Once they hit shelves, and the people who will pay a premium to be first are done they it will drop to keep pace with other retailers. Once it hits shelves I expect it to drop under $200.

09-18-2010, 07:32 AM	#165
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by JoepLX3 Yeah, I am curious with the effective price will be in a K-r kit. There is no such official kit. I think $220 is the price for new product. No doubt the price will drop till $200/190 in 3-4 months.