[Docrwm]

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

I'll plead guilty to missing the Q lenses but I DID cite the Q - to - K Adapter.

[JinDesu]

I want a cheap and sharp superzoom!

....and now it starts

[Docrwm]

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

Here's a flowchart to help you solve that problem.

[VoiceOfReason]

....and now it starts

It had to be said!

I know I might get what I want if I eliminated one of the 3 things I want....

Of course I already have a cheap superzoom (Sigma 28-300) that isn't really all that sharp. I an curious as to what the other K mount lens they have planned is though.

[rvannatta]

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

It will be interesting to see what this does to the value of the Pentax-A* 600/f.5.6 on the second hand market.

the press release hints of alternative technology which could mean a mirror lens about the size of a coffee cup.

[bobmaxja]

Here the floor plan at CP+ Pretty good size booth for Pentax
http://www.cpplus.jp/en/press/pdf/CP+2012_layoutplan_EC.pdf

[jimr-pdx]

Saving up for the DA 10ish-20something WR - sure am glad I have a bit more time!

[HawaiianOnline]

Well I was hoping for a 560mm f4 of 4.5, but this will do for now. I hope that Ricoh will support Pentax in filling out both ends of the focal length spectrum as well as the holes in between. I have to wonder... Why 560mm?? Why not an autofocus version of the A* 600 f5.6? Odd that they're using 560mm unless it's an update of the 400 f4 with a permanently attached 1.4 TC? That does work out to 560mm f 5.6. The only thing is the only 400mm f4 lenses I know of is the 67 M*, and a Super Tak. Interesting...

EDIT:

Here's a Luminous Landscape review of the M 67 400mm F4 as well as the entry for it in the review forum. Looks interesting. It already has automatic aperture, all that would be needed would be an autofocusing mechanism and optics that act like a 1.4 TC. Not sure how much this would add to the cost. It was $6000 back in 2002 brand new according to the luminous landscape article...

[ogl]

Pentax Ricoh shows off lenses in development for K, Q and 645 mounts at CP+: Digital Photography Review
1 Interchangeable lens for medium-format digital SLR camera
Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-D FA645 90mm F2.8
Unifocal medium-telephoto lens for use with the PENTAX 645D
Focal length ideal for portraiture and high-quality image reproduction with beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus) effect
Market launch scheduled for 2012

2 Interchangeable lenses for K mount digital cameras
Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6
Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras
Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes
Market launch scheduled for 2012
Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8
Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras
Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect
Market launch scheduled for 2012

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

[LFLee]

I have to salute Pentax designer after seeing this lens (and understand why they say K-01 lens can't use on other camera, except the 40mm that is already shown to work with K5). They use the space vacate with the mirror removed to 'protrude' the lens inside the K-mount, brilliant.

In fact, exciting time. Go Pentax!
Just wish the DA50mm look nicer (the old FA50 lens looks good), and can't wait to see some sample photos from those screaming for year a long lens from Pentax! your wish is fulfilled - now go buy it.

[monochrome]

I'll plead guilty to missing the Q lenses but I DID cite the Q - to - K Adapter.

My bad.

[Steinback]

I'm wondering if the 560mm could be related to the Pentax 75 SDHF telescope?

Pentax Eyepieces and Telescopes

[ogl]

I have to salute Pentax designer after seeing this lens (and understand why they say K-01 lens can't use on other camera, except the 40mm that is already shown to work with K5). They use the space vacate with the mirror removed to 'protrude' the lens inside the K-mount, brilliant.

In fact, exciting time. Go Pentax!
Just wish the DA50mm look nicer (the old FA50 lens looks good), and can't wait to see some sample photos from those screaming for year a long lens from Pentax! your wish is fulfilled - now go buy it.

Any rumors about focal lenght and aperture speed? This lens is not in roadmap.

it seems to me it's retro focal lens ~ 12 mm.

[Greyser]

I'm wondering if the 560mm could be related to the Pentax 75 SDHF telescope?

Pentax Eyepieces and Telescopes

The Pentax 75 SDHF telescope is three lens design. Actually two lenses and a flatter. And the image spot is 4x6cm. What do you think is adopted in 560/5.6; a flatter?

[gtl]

Very interesting lens for the new K-01. Best of both worlds IMO, with the ability to use older K mount lenses and new compact lenses created for it.