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**jkobleur** · 03-11-2011, 09:56 PM

If you could tell Pentax to make one lens it doesn't make now, what would you have them add?

My choice: DA*70-200mm f/2.8 with internal zoom and internal focus.

Adam · 03-11-2011, 10:45 PM

I can second that (as I mentioned in my review of the Sigma 70-200mm)!

I'd also add a DA* 85mm F1.4 [IF] DC WR to the list- I'd buy that in a heartbeat to replace my FA*.

AOShep · 03-12-2011, 05:51 AM

Were to start? Sigma makes a 17-70mm f2.8 but I would like to see Pentax make a DA* 17-70 f2.8 because it would be WR.

**lats** · 03-12-2011, 08:37 AM

24mm shift lens and a wide shift for the 645d.
Don't need to be fast, just Sharp!

panoguy · 03-13-2011, 11:57 AM

I'd love a rectilinear DA 20mm tilt/shift for landscapes (w/ a hartblei-style rotator), since they already offer most everything else I want.

But just to pour cold water on myself and the poster above, convincing any camera manufacturer to make tilt/shift lenses these days is phenomenally tough... just ask Nikonians.

Bramela · 03-13-2011, 12:04 PM

I would like to see pentax issue more in long prime lens , perhaps DA*400 or even 500.

**jeffshaddix** · 03-13-2011, 11:33 PM

SMC Pentax-DA 120-400 4.5-5.6 ED [IF] DC WR for retail at $550 (i.e. the perfect 18-135 compliment). The DA 55-300 is great, but the extra reach, DC, and WR would be phenomenal.

Last edited by jeffshaddix; 03-13-2011 at 11:51 PM.

**jeffshaddix** · 03-13-2011, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by Bramela

I would like to see pentax issue more in long prime lens , perhaps DA*400 or even 500.

Agreed, a DA 400 f/4 at a decent price would make me happy.

Metalwizards · 03-13-2011, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

DA 120-400 4.5-5.8 DC WR for retail at $550 (i.e. the perfect 18-135 compliment). The DA 55-300 is great, but the extra reach, DC, and WR would be phenomenal.

I'd buy this.

I'd add a $100 DAL 50mm 1.7.

K57XR · 03-14-2011, 12:06 PM

DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 (Re-badge another Tammy)

Jamie_S · 03-14-2011, 12:12 PM

I'd buy the 85mm that Adam wants as well, and I'd really like to see an updated (black preferably) version of the FA* 24 2.0, maybe even make it a little faster-1.8 or so?

gnaztee · 03-14-2011, 12:14 PM

DA* 24 f/1.7 or a DA 135 f/3.5 ltd would make me happy

Edit: Damn Jamie S you beat me to it!

HawaiianOnline · 03-14-2011, 04:35 PM

DFA* 600mm f4

03-11-2011, 09:56 PM	#1
jkobleur Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Savannah, GA, USA Posts: 57	Imagilens If you could tell Pentax to make one lens it doesn't make now, what would you have them add? My choice: DA*70-200mm f/2.8 with internal zoom and internal focus.

03-11-2011, 10:45 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	I can second that (as I mentioned in my review of the Sigma 70-200mm)! I'd also add a DA* 85mm F1.4 [IF] DC WR to the list- I'd buy that in a heartbeat to replace my FA. Adam* PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-13-2011, 11:34 PM	#8
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Originally posted by Bramela I would like to see pentax issue more in long prime lens , perhaps DA400 or even 500. Agreed, a DA 400 f/4 at a decent price would make me happy. Last edited by jeffshaddix; 03-13-2011 at 11:44 PM.*

03-14-2011, 12:12 PM	#11
Jamie_S New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huskerland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17	I'd buy the 85mm that Adam wants as well, and I'd really like to see an updated (black preferably) version of the FA* 24 2.0, maybe even make it a little faster-1.8 or so? Last edited by Jamie_S; 03-14-2011 at 12:13 PM. Reason: add text

03-14-2011, 12:14 PM	#12
gnaztee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 772	DA* 24 f/1.7 or a DA 135 f/3.5 ltd would make me happy Edit: Damn Jamie S you beat me to it! Last edited by gnaztee; 03-14-2011 at 12:15 PM. Reason: Jamie S is sneaky

03-12-2011, 05:51 AM	#3
AOShep Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eastern PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 293	Were to start? Sigma makes a 17-70mm f2.8 but I would like to see Pentax make a DA* 17-70 f2.8 because it would be WR.

03-12-2011, 08:37 AM	#4
lats Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Living in Vancouver, BC, born in Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 156	24mm shift lens and a wide shift for the 645d. Don't need to be fast, just Sharp!

03-13-2011, 11:57 AM	#5
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	I'd love a rectilinear DA 20mm tilt/shift for landscapes (w/ a hartblei-style rotator), since they already offer most everything else I want. But just to pour cold water on myself and the poster above, convincing any camera manufacturer to make tilt/shift lenses these days is phenomenally tough... just ask Nikonians.

03-13-2011, 12:04 PM	#6
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	I would like to see pentax issue more in long prime lens , perhaps DA*400 or even 500.

03-13-2011, 11:33 PM	#7
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	SMC Pentax-DA 120-400 4.5-5.6 ED [IF] DC WR for retail at $550 (i.e. the perfect 18-135 compliment). The DA 55-300 is great, but the extra reach, DC, and WR would be phenomenal. Last edited by jeffshaddix; 03-13-2011 at 11:51 PM.

03-13-2011, 11:40 PM	#9
Metalwizards Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Santa Cruz Photos: Albums Posts: 124	Originally posted by jeffshaddix DA 120-400 4.5-5.8 DC WR for retail at $550 (i.e. the perfect 18-135 compliment). The DA 55-300 is great, but the extra reach, DC, and WR would be phenomenal. I'd buy this. I'd add a $100 DAL 50mm 1.7.

03-14-2011, 12:06 PM	#10
K57XR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 830	DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 (Re-badge another Tammy)

03-14-2011, 04:35 PM	#13
HawaiianOnline Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 613	DFA* 600mm f4