DA 50mm, DA 560mm, D-FA 645 90mm to be revealed at CP+

Adam · 02-07-2012, 05:24 PM - **2 Likes**

Pentax Germany has just posted a press release revealing what at least two of the lenses on the 2012-2013 Pentax roadmap will be!

Pentax DA 50mm, DA 560mm F5.6, D-FA 645 90mm at CP+ - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

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GaryH · 02-07-2012, 05:29 PM

Looks like Ricoh is serious and is listening to its customers. the 50mm and 560mm address wishes for a cheap 50mm prime and a telephoto for wildlife.

mccarvindh · 02-07-2012, 05:33 PM

This is great news! We are in for a treat! Thank you for posting this.

timo · 02-07-2012, 05:55 PM

This suggests the new Pentax regime know they have to get a positive message out to the market. Hoya was probably a lifesaver for Pentax, but NOT great on communication.

jimr-pdx · 02-07-2012, 06:09 PM

It will be interesting to see which "astronomical" design converts to the 560mm! Wish I could convert their XL14 eyepiece into camera lens.. their lens expertise covers many bases.

*edit* the pictures are out (assuming they're real

) and it's lenses not mirrors in play. Good call - I like 'em compact, but no doubt the bokeh will be far better with this design.

calculator01 · 02-07-2012, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by GaryH

Looks like Ricoh is serious and is listening to its customers. the 50mm and 560mm address wishes for a cheap 50mm prime and a telephoto for wildlife.

Wildlife... or neighbors

GaryH · 02-07-2012, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by calculator01

Wildlife... or neighbors

LOL!

Docrwm · 02-07-2012, 06:39 PM

The K-01 lens photo looks different than the 40XS to me. Anyone else see it as different? And a new DA50/1.8 that looks incredibly like the DA35/2.4

Let' see:

2 Cameras - K-01 and WG-2
1 645 Lens
4 K-Mount lenses - 40XS, 50/1.8, 560/5.6 + what I think is another pancake lens
Tethering for the 645
A Q - to - K adapter

did I miss anything

Seriously, does this look like the 40XS?

**boriscleto** · 02-07-2012, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Seriously, does this look like the 40XS?

No. But it does look like a lens that will only work with the K-01.

**monochrome** · 02-07-2012, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

The K-01 lens photo looks different than the 40XS to me. Anyone else see it as different? And a new DA50/1.8 that looks incredibly like the DA35/2.4

Let' see:

2 Cameras - K-01 and WG-2
1 645 Lens
4 K-Mount lenses - 40XS, 50/1.8, 560/5.6 + what I think is another pancake lens
Tethering for the 645
A Q - to - K adapter

did I miss anything

Seriously, does this look like the 40XS?

You missed the Q lenses and the Q -> K-mount adapter

2 lenses for the K-01

3 Interchangeable lenses for Q mount digital camera
Model name (tentative): TELEPHOTO ZOOM

Telephoto zoom lens (high-performance-lens series) for use with Q mount interchangeable-lens digital camera
Exceptional image rendition for sharp, high-contrast images, even at the edges of the image field, thanks to the state-of-the-art optical design
Market launch scheduled for 2012

Model name (tentative): MOUNT CAP LENS

Unifocal standard lens (unique-lens series) for use with Q mount interchangeable-lens digital camera
Eye-catching “body mount cap” design, along with a toy-camera-like visual effect
Market launch scheduled for 2012

4 Interchangeable K-mount lens for the PENTAX K-01
Model name: to be announced later

Super-thin interchangeable lens especially designed for PENTAX K-01
Market launch: to be decided

5 Lens adapter
Model name: Adapter Q for K mount lens

Lens adapter for mounting a K mount lens onto a Q mount interchangeable-lens digital camera body
Built-in shutter unit; manual-focus operation only
Market launch scheduled for spring 2012

D0n · 02-07-2012, 06:55 PM

I'm betting it will be a very fast 28mm (f1.8) for k-01 only.

chickenandavocado · 02-07-2012, 06:57 PM

very interested in the 560! hoping it will cost only around USD$2k *fingers crossed*

VoiceOfReason · 02-07-2012, 07:09 PM

I want a cheap and sharp superzoom!

TeaTree · 02-07-2012, 07:27 PM

Looking at the picture of the k-01 lens: If the idea is to use the room in the empty mirror box for the rear elements of the lens it might actually lead to a compact package. The Sony Nex has shown that a small body with large lenses is not exactly pocketable either.

yipchunyu · 02-07-2012, 07:28 PM

Do u think the new Len for K01 can work with the qk mount adapter?

02-07-2012, 05:24 PM - 2 Likes	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	DA 50mm, DA 560mm, D-FA 645 90mm to be revealed at CP+ Pentax Germany has just posted a press release revealing what at least two of the lenses on the 2012-2013 Pentax roadmap will be! Pentax DA 50mm, DA 560mm F5.6, D-FA 645 90mm at CP+ - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com 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:

02-07-2012, 06:09 PM	#5
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	It will be interesting to see which "astronomical" design converts to the 560mm! Wish I could convert their XL14 eyepiece into camera lens.. their lens expertise covers many bases. *edit* the pictures are out (assuming they're real ) and it's lenses not mirrors in play. Good call - I like 'em compact, but no doubt the bokeh will be far better with this design. Last edited by jimr-pdx; 02-07-2012 at 09:02 PM.

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02-07-2012, 05:29 PM	#2
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764	Looks like Ricoh is serious and is listening to its customers. the 50mm and 560mm address wishes for a cheap 50mm prime and a telephoto for wildlife.

02-07-2012, 05:33 PM	#3
mccarvindh Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio, USA/ India Photos: Gallery Posts: 478	This is great news! We are in for a treat! Thank you for posting this.

02-07-2012, 05:55 PM	#4
timo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: former Arsenal football stadium Photos: Gallery Posts: 431	This suggests the new Pentax regime know they have to get a positive message out to the market. Hoya was probably a lifesaver for Pentax, but NOT great on communication.

02-07-2012, 06:19 PM	#6
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	Originally posted by GaryH Looks like Ricoh is serious and is listening to its customers. the 50mm and 560mm address wishes for a cheap 50mm prime and a telephoto for wildlife. Wildlife... or neighbors

02-07-2012, 06:29 PM	#7
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764	Originally posted by calculator01 Wildlife... or neighbors LOL!

02-07-2012, 06:39 PM	#8
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	The K-01 lens photo looks different than the 40XS to me. Anyone else see it as different? And a new DA50/1.8 that looks incredibly like the DA35/2.4 Let' see: 2 Cameras - K-01 and WG-2 1 645 Lens 4 K-Mount lenses - 40XS, 50/1.8, 560/5.6 + what I think is another pancake lens Tethering for the 645 A Q - to - K adapter did I miss anything Seriously, does this look like the 40XS?

02-07-2012, 06:50 PM	#9
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by Docrwm Seriously, does this look like the 40XS? No. But it does look like a lens that will only work with the K-01.

02-07-2012, 06:54 PM	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Docrwm The K-01 lens photo looks different than the 40XS to me. Anyone else see it as different? And a new DA50/1.8 that looks incredibly like the DA35/2.4 Let' see: 2 Cameras - K-01 and WG-2 1 645 Lens 4 K-Mount lenses - 40XS, 50/1.8, 560/5.6 + what I think is another pancake lens Tethering for the 645 A Q - to - K adapter did I miss anything Seriously, does this look like the 40XS? You missed the Q lenses and the Q -> K-mount adapter 2 lenses for the K-01 3 Interchangeable lenses for Q mount digital camera Model name (tentative): TELEPHOTO ZOOM Telephoto zoom lens (high-performance-lens series) for use with Q mount interchangeable-lens digital camera Exceptional image rendition for sharp, high-contrast images, even at the edges of the image field, thanks to the state-of-the-art optical design Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): MOUNT CAP LENS Unifocal standard lens (unique-lens series) for use with Q mount interchangeable-lens digital camera Eye-catching “body mount cap” design, along with a toy-camera-like visual effect Market launch scheduled for 2012 4 Interchangeable K-mount lens for the PENTAX K-01 Model name: to be announced later Super-thin interchangeable lens especially designed for PENTAX K-01 Market launch: to be decided 5 Lens adapter Model name: Adapter Q for K mount lens Lens adapter for mounting a K mount lens onto a Q mount interchangeable-lens digital camera body Built-in shutter unit; manual-focus operation only Market launch scheduled for spring 2012

02-07-2012, 06:55 PM	#11
D0n Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 530	I'm betting it will be a very fast 28mm (f1.8) for k-01 only.

02-07-2012, 06:57 PM	#12
chickenandavocado Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 327	very interested in the 560! hoping it will cost only around USD$2k fingers crossed

02-07-2012, 07:09 PM	#13
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I want a cheap and sharp superzoom!

02-07-2012, 07:27 PM	#14
TeaTree New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 4	Looking at the picture of the k-01 lens: If the idea is to use the room in the empty mirror box for the rear elements of the lens it might actually lead to a compact package. The Sony Nex has shown that a small body with large lenses is not exactly pocketable either.

02-07-2012, 07:28 PM	#15
yipchunyu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: HK Posts: 171	Do u think the new Len for K01 can work with the qk mount adapter?