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jk333 · 06-09-2012, 06:21 AM

A 16 or 18mm lens makes it pretty difficult but does anyone think the new lens will be Full frame? There may not be a FF coming for a couple years but if they even want the option, don't they need a standard zoom covering at least 24-50?

For that reason, could it be something like a full frame 19-75... 2.8-3.5

elho_cid · 06-09-2012, 07:37 AM

I'm not selling the FA 24-90 so far. Who knows what is behind the corner...

Adam · 06-09-2012, 07:49 AM

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Anvh · 06-09-2012, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by jk333

A 16 or 18mm lens makes it pretty difficult but does anyone think the new lens will be Full frame? There may not be a FF coming for a couple years but if they even want the option, don't they need a standard zoom covering at least 24-50?

For that reason, could it be something like a full frame 19-75... 2.8-3.5

It's put down as DA* not as DFA* so no, not full frame.

Sol Invictus · 06-09-2012, 10:04 AM

I think a replacement will eventually come down the line but not in the near future. The lens on the roadmap will probably be an f/4 or variable aperture.

I'm hoping they designated it a DA instead of DFA just in case they were still hesitant about an FF. Hopefully with the rumoured launch of the FF, the lens turns out to be FF compatible.

northcoastgreg · 06-09-2012, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

Theres apparently a replacement coming, probably next year, with a different focal lenght range. Approximately 18-80; speed unknown but it is a DA* lens.

It doesn't look like it will be a replacement (as it almost certainly won't be an f2.8 lens); an additional choice, rather than a replacement.

**Pål Jensen** · 06-09-2012, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

It doesn't look like it will be a replacement (as it almost certainly won't be an f2.8 lens); an additional choice, rather than a replacement.

The Pentax marketing boss in Japan said it was a replacement.....

JerryLime · 06-09-2012, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

The Pentax marketing boss in Japan said it was a replacement.....

It is a misunderstood.Nobody ever said a replacement of DA*16-50 is coming.
The New DA* is like Canon or Nikon 16-85mm line.I hope it comes with close to optical quality of DA*16-50.Believe me, DA*16-50/2.8 has very superior optical quality if you got a "good" copy.

Mareket · 06-09-2012, 03:57 PM

There's a 100% corner crop from my copy with no sharpening added in PP and with lens distortion correction added in LR4. Not nearly as sharp as the centre, but it's more than sharp enough for me.

**Pål Jensen** · 06-09-2012, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by JerryLime

It is a misunderstood.Nobody ever said a replacement of DA*16-50 is coming.
.

He clearly said so in the interview or was the translation wrong?

elho_cid · 06-10-2012, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by Mareket

Not nearly as sharp as the centre, but it's more than sharp enough for me.

That's about as sharp as mine. More then acceptable for professional use. But maybe not enough for some pixel peepers.

Sandy Hancock · 06-10-2012, 02:53 AM

I agree with the last two posters; the DA*16-50 is an outstanding lens. For those who take photos, rather than obsess about bench testing, a replacement is not needed.

Anvh · 06-10-2012, 03:32 AM

Originally posted by elho_cid

That's about as sharp as mine. More then acceptable for professional use. But maybe not enough for some pixel peepers.

Same as me but this is wide open, when you stop down to f/4 ~ f/5.6 then you're right in the zone.

Anvh · 06-10-2012, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

He clearly said so in the interview or was the translation wrong?

I think that's suggested indeed.
If it's a replacement then the DA*16-50 would go out of production right, beeside that if you think about it a DA*18-85 f/4ish can't replace a DA*16-50 f/2.8 two very different lenses.

It's like the DA*60-250 replacing the DA*50-135 which isn't the case either.

**Pål Jensen** · 06-10-2012, 04:16 AM

Originally posted by Anvh

I think that's suggested indeed.
If it's a replacement then the DA*16-50 would go out of production right, beeside that if you think about it a DA*18-85 f/4ish can't replace a DA*16-50 f/2.8 two very different lenses.

It's like the DA*60-250 replacing the DA*50-135 which isn't the case either.

We don't know the focal lenght range precisely or the speed. It could be 16-80/2.8.

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06-09-2012, 06:21 AM	#16
jk333 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bev Posts: 181	A 16 or 18mm lens makes it pretty difficult but does anyone think the new lens will be Full frame? There may not be a FF coming for a couple years but if they even want the option, don't they need a standard zoom covering at least 24-50? For that reason, could it be something like a full frame 19-75... 2.8-3.5

06-09-2012, 07:37 AM	#17
elho_cid Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199 Original Poster	I'm not selling the FA 24-90 so far. Who knows what is behind the corner...

06-09-2012, 08:29 AM	#19
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Originally posted by jk333 A 16 or 18mm lens makes it pretty difficult but does anyone think the new lens will be Full frame? There may not be a FF coming for a couple years but if they even want the option, don't they need a standard zoom covering at least 24-50? For that reason, could it be something like a full frame 19-75... 2.8-3.5 It's put down as DA* not as DFA* so no, not full frame.

06-09-2012, 10:04 AM	#20
Sol Invictus Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 392	I think a replacement will eventually come down the line but not in the near future. The lens on the roadmap will probably be an f/4 or variable aperture. I'm hoping they designated it a DA instead of DFA just in case they were still hesitant about an FF. Hopefully with the rumoured launch of the FF, the lens turns out to be FF compatible.

06-09-2012, 10:27 AM	#21
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Originally posted by Pål Jensen Theres apparently a replacement coming, probably next year, with a different focal lenght range. Approximately 18-80; speed unknown but it is a DA* lens. It doesn't look like it will be a replacement (as it almost certainly won't be an f2.8 lens); an additional choice, rather than a replacement.

06-09-2012, 11:53 AM	#22
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by northcoastgreg It doesn't look like it will be a replacement (as it almost certainly won't be an f2.8 lens); an additional choice, rather than a replacement. The Pentax marketing boss in Japan said it was a replacement.....

06-09-2012, 02:33 PM	#23
JerryLime Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA Posts: 43	Originally posted by Pål Jensen The Pentax marketing boss in Japan said it was a replacement..... It is a misunderstood.Nobody ever said a replacement of DA16-50 is coming. The New DA is like Canon or Nikon 16-85mm line.I hope it comes with close to optical quality of DA16-50.Believe me, DA16-50/2.8 has very superior optical quality if you got a "good" copy.

06-09-2012, 03:57 PM	#24
Mareket Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 719	There's a 100% corner crop from my copy with no sharpening added in PP and with lens distortion correction added in LR4. Not nearly as sharp as the centre, but it's more than sharp enough for me.

06-09-2012, 04:33 PM	#25
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by JerryLime It is a misunderstood.Nobody ever said a replacement of DA*16-50 is coming. . He clearly said so in the interview or was the translation wrong?

06-10-2012, 02:15 AM	#26
elho_cid Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mareket Not nearly as sharp as the centre, but it's more than sharp enough for me. That's about as sharp as mine. More then acceptable for professional use. But maybe not enough for some pixel peepers.

06-10-2012, 02:53 AM	#27
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	I agree with the last two posters; the DA*16-50 is an outstanding lens. For those who take photos, rather than obsess about bench testing, a replacement is not needed.

06-10-2012, 03:32 AM	#28
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Originally posted by elho_cid That's about as sharp as mine. More then acceptable for professional use. But maybe not enough for some pixel peepers. Same as me but this is wide open, when you stop down to f/4 ~ f/5.6 then you're right in the zone.

06-10-2012, 03:33 AM	#29
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Originally posted by Pål Jensen He clearly said so in the interview or was the translation wrong? I think that's suggested indeed. If it's a replacement then the DA16-50 would go out of production right, beeside that if you think about it a DA18-85 f/4ish can't replace a DA16-50 f/2.8 two very different lenses. It's like the DA60-250 replacing the DA*50-135 which isn't the case either.

06-10-2012, 04:16 AM	#30
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by Anvh I think that's suggested indeed. If it's a replacement then the DA16-50 would go out of production right, beeside that if you think about it a DA18-85 f/4ish can't replace a DA16-50 f/2.8 two very different lenses. It's like the DA60-250 replacing the DA*50-135 which isn't the case either. We don't know the focal lenght range precisely or the speed. It could be 16-80/2.8.

Updated version of DA*16-50 coming?

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