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Eagle_Friends · 02-24-2011, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by aaron.hollows

200mm 2.8L II from Canon - what a steal. That thing is right in my wheelhouse. The search continues for an equivalent....

Also, as a former owner of the Canon 70-200mm f4L, I have to agree with the esteemed earlier poster - great price/IQ/AF.

Also, can a brutha' get a cheap AF 50mm up in here??

The DA* 200mm f2.8 is not too shabby though.

ShowMeTheMoney · 02-25-2011, 01:59 AM

What I'd like to see:

1. An updated version of the FA 31 Limited. With a removable hood, and maybe at least 20% smaller.

2. Something like the Canon 15-85 IS. I'm sure Pentax can make it smaller since we don't need in-lens stabilization. Great if it were WR as well, but then we've already got the 18-135 WR.. just not wide enough sometimes.

3. 135 f/2, 2.8 Prime, maybe screw-driven if necessary to make it as compact as possible

4. a DA* or WR version of the 12-24 f/4

5. Something like the Sigma 8-16mm UWA

Mohawk · 02-25-2011, 03:37 AM

+1 on 8-16mm. But f4 DA* please.

+1 on 60mm f2 macro. Again DA*.

+1 on any TS.

ChopperCharles · 03-22-2011, 09:51 AM

500mm f6.3 *autofocus* mirror lens with actual adjustable aperture. There is no reason that can't be done.

Charles.

paperbag846 · 03-22-2011, 11:08 AM

These would all be non-pancake (we have enough ultra-slow primes)

55mm DA LTD. 1.8 (a smaller brother to the DA*). --> (85mm equiv)

24mm DA LTD. 2.4 --> (35mm equiv)

These two ltds could be paired with the DAL 35mm for the classic 35mm - 50mm - 85mm setup of the yesteryear...

So you would be able to go the "classic" route:

24-35-55 (could be the macro or the DA L)

You could go the "pancake" route:

21-40-70.

Or, of course, you would be able to mix and match.

I would ideally do:

15 - 24 - 35 - 55 - 70

Five primes cover's pretty much everything... pretty cool.

These would fit right into the lineup, I don't think they would step on anyone's toes, and be very, very handy.

twitch · 03-22-2011, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by paperbag846

24mm DA LTD. 2.4 --> (35mm equiv)

Sounds a lot like the FA*24 f/2.

paperbag846 · 03-22-2011, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by twitch

Sounds a lot like the FA*24 f/2.

Yep! A little slower, in a smaller package, with a rear element for digital.

But more importantly, the FA* 24mm is OOP

.

Last edited by paperbag846; 03-22-2011 at 04:51 PM.

Nick Siebers · 03-22-2011, 04:46 PM

I'd love an AF version of the 17mm f/4 fisheye prime.

Pentaxor · 03-22-2011, 07:02 PM

Tokina 11-16.

HGMonaro · 03-22-2011, 09:34 PM

Sigma 100-300/4

It wouldn't be that hard for them to knock out at few more! Actually, I just want 1...

debian6 · 03-22-2011, 10:26 PM

Pentax version of Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF with a price tag of $119.99.

Would work real nice on a Pentax body with SR. Failing that, a reasonably priced Pentax FA 50 f/1.7 would be OK. Oh, yes, mount that on a Pentax FF body.

lguckert79 · 03-24-2011, 09:53 PM

in all truth a cheaper da 50mm f/1.8 or even f/2 something for digital not FF camera's that would be nice i had one of the da 35mm f/2.4 and loved it until some one toke my bag

shadmanaj · 03-26-2011, 12:41 AM

The Nikkor 35mm f/1.8.
I'm curious though, about whether photographers on the dark side are thinking '' Why isn't Tokina releasing the 77mm or 31mm for my D700, or 5D mk ii !?''

Eagle_Friends · 03-26-2011, 01:02 AM

Originally posted by shadmanaj

The Nikkor 35mm f/1.8.
I'm curious though, about whether photographers on the dark side are thinking '' Why isn't Tokina releasing the 77mm or 31mm for my D700, or 5D mk ii !?''

I havd read threads were a few nikon users were wishing they had the 31mm for nikon. Not so much canon users. But now, I've been hearing more praises for the body, specifically the k5

Pentaxor · 03-26-2011, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by shadmanaj

The Nikkor 35mm f/1.8.
I'm curious though, about whether photographers on the dark side are thinking '' Why isn't Tokina releasing the 77mm or 31mm for my D700, or 5D mk ii !?''

or the 43.

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02-24-2011, 07:11 PM	#61
Eagle_Friends Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 971 Original Poster	Originally posted by aaron.hollows 200mm 2.8L II from Canon - what a steal. That thing is right in my wheelhouse. The search continues for an equivalent.... Also, as a former owner of the Canon 70-200mm f4L, I have to agree with the esteemed earlier poster - great price/IQ/AF. Also, can a brutha' get a cheap AF 50mm up in here?? The DA* 200mm f2.8 is not too shabby though.

02-25-2011, 01:59 AM	#62
ShowMeTheMoney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Metro Manila, Philippines Posts: 80	What I'd like to see: 1. An updated version of the FA 31 Limited. With a removable hood, and maybe at least 20% smaller. 2. Something like the Canon 15-85 IS. I'm sure Pentax can make it smaller since we don't need in-lens stabilization. Great if it were WR as well, but then we've already got the 18-135 WR.. just not wide enough sometimes. 3. 135 f/2, 2.8 Prime, maybe screw-driven if necessary to make it as compact as possible 4. a DA* or WR version of the 12-24 f/4 5. Something like the Sigma 8-16mm UWA

02-25-2011, 03:37 AM	#63
Mohawk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 109	+1 on 8-16mm. But f4 DA* please. +1 on 60mm f2 macro. Again DA*. +1 on any TS.

03-22-2011, 09:51 AM	#64
ChopperCharles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Durham, nc Photos: Albums Posts: 958	500mm f6.3 autofocus mirror lens with actual adjustable aperture. There is no reason that can't be done. Charles.

03-22-2011, 11:08 AM	#65
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	These would all be non-pancake (we have enough ultra-slow primes) 55mm DA LTD. 1.8 (a smaller brother to the DA*). --> (85mm equiv) 24mm DA LTD. 2.4 --> (35mm equiv) These two ltds could be paired with the DAL 35mm for the classic 35mm - 50mm - 85mm setup of the yesteryear... So you would be able to go the "classic" route: 24-35-55 (could be the macro or the DA L) You could go the "pancake" route: 21-40-70. Or, of course, you would be able to mix and match. I would ideally do: 15 - 24 - 35 - 55 - 70 Five primes cover's pretty much everything... pretty cool. These would fit right into the lineup, I don't think they would step on anyone's toes, and be very, very handy.

03-22-2011, 03:02 PM	#66
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by paperbag846 24mm DA LTD. 2.4 --> (35mm equiv) Sounds a lot like the FA*24 f/2.

03-22-2011, 03:57 PM	#67
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	Originally posted by twitch Sounds a lot like the FA24 f/2. Yep! A little slower, in a smaller package, with a rear element for digital. But more importantly, the FA 24mm is OOP . Last edited by paperbag846; 03-22-2011 at 04:51 PM.

03-22-2011, 04:46 PM	#68
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	I'd love an AF version of the 17mm f/4 fisheye prime.

03-22-2011, 07:02 PM	#69
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Tokina 11-16.

03-22-2011, 09:34 PM	#70
HGMonaro Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melb. Aust Posts: 840	Sigma 100-300/4 It wouldn't be that hard for them to knock out at few more! Actually, I just want 1...

03-22-2011, 10:26 PM	#71
debian6 New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Posts: 11	Pentax version of Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF with a price tag of $119.99. Would work real nice on a Pentax body with SR. Failing that, a reasonably priced Pentax FA 50 f/1.7 would be OK. Oh, yes, mount that on a Pentax FF body.

03-24-2011, 09:53 PM	#72
lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601	in all truth a cheaper da 50mm f/1.8 or even f/2 something for digital not FF camera's that would be nice i had one of the da 35mm f/2.4 and loved it until some one toke my bag

03-26-2011, 12:41 AM	#73
shadmanaj Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 82	The Nikkor 35mm f/1.8. I'm curious though, about whether photographers on the dark side are thinking '' Why isn't Tokina releasing the 77mm or 31mm for my D700, or 5D mk ii !?''

03-26-2011, 01:02 AM	#74
Eagle_Friends Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 971 Original Poster	Originally posted by shadmanaj The Nikkor 35mm f/1.8. I'm curious though, about whether photographers on the dark side are thinking '' Why isn't Tokina releasing the 77mm or 31mm for my D700, or 5D mk ii !?'' I havd read threads were a few nikon users were wishing they had the 31mm for nikon. Not so much canon users. But now, I've been hearing more praises for the body, specifically the k5

03-26-2011, 09:37 AM	#75
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by shadmanaj The Nikkor 35mm f/1.8. I'm curious though, about whether photographers on the dark side are thinking '' Why isn't Tokina releasing the 77mm or 31mm for my D700, or 5D mk ii !?'' or the 43.

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