Any info on the forthcoming 130-370mm zoom?

SteveTheOldMan · 12-01-2012, 09:33 PM

Hello all,
Just curious...anyone have any info n the 130-370mm zoom coming next year? My biggest question is: is Pentax giving us a big , fast, beautiful, expensive piece of glass? Or will this be a less expensive, slower zoom?
Thanks very much!

Eulogy · 12-01-2012, 10:20 PM

There's a 130-370 coming?

alphanerd · 12-02-2012, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by Eulogy

There's a 130-370 coming?

http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf

There's a telezoom on the roadmap with approximately that range.

SteveTheOldMan · 12-02-2012, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by alphanerd

http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf

There's a telezoom on the roadmap with approximately that range.

Yeah...other than that, it doesn't give much info, though...I was interested to see if there was info out there that I'd missed.

KevinR · 12-02-2012, 07:50 AM

If the accuracy of the lens road map and the color is anything to go by for what became the DA18-270, this could be anything from 100-400. My guess would be to 120/135-400 to follow on from the 18-135. So useful slowish/cheaper lens would be my bet.

audiobomber · 12-02-2012, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by SteveTheOldMan

My biggest question is: is Pentax giving us a big , fast, beautiful, expensive piece of glass? Or will this be a less expensive, slower zoom?

I expect consumer grade, smaller aperture, since it's labelled as a DA lens. I'm guessing 135-400mm f4-5.6.

**boriscleto** · 12-02-2012, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

I expect consumer grade, smaller aperture, since it's labelled as a DA lens. I'm guessing 135-400mm f4-5.6.

I would guess 135-400 f4.5-6.7.

Eulogy · 12-02-2012, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

I would guess 135-400 f4.5-6.7.

Upon looking at the list, this seems the most probable. I'm more curious about the DA* superzoom listed...

Still wish they'd make a limited zoom, though.(IE: All Metal Build, Minimal Optical Defects.)

SteveTheOldMan · 12-03-2012, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by Eulogy

Upon looking at the list, this seems the most probable. I'm more curious about the DA* superzoom listed...

Still wish they'd make a limited zoom, though.(IE: All Metal Build, Minimal Optical Defects.)

Agreed, though I have no idea how the heck I'd pay for it!

audiobomber · 12-03-2012, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by SteveTheOldMan

Agreed, though I have no idea how the heck I'd pay for it!

Lots of people were lusting after the DA 560mm 5.6, that is until they saw the price and pulled their horns in.

Slice Of Light · 12-03-2012, 10:32 AM

B & H Photo shows a new Pentax-DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM Lens at $799.95, pre-order.

Let's wait for the test reviews and see how it performs.

audiobomber · 12-03-2012, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Slice Of Light

Let's wait for the test reviews and see how it performs.

It performs exactly like the Tamron 18-270mm for Sony, because it's the same lens.
http://photo.net/equipment/tamron/18-270vc/review/

Slice Of Light · 12-03-2012, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

It performs exactly like the Tamron 18-270mm for Sony, because it's the same lens.
Tamron 18-270/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Review - photo.net

and at this moment with a $100 rebate at B & H Photo, it's only $ 549.

Tamron doesn't offer this lense with a Pentax mount.

I found 3 reviews, Photoblog, DP Review, Photozone.

Anyone know if Pentax will add their own 'special sauce' to this lense or will it just roll off the Tamron assembly line with a Pentax mount?

Adam · 12-03-2012, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Slice Of Light

and at this moment with a $100 rebate at B & H Photo, it's only $ 549.

Tamron doesn't offer this lense with a Pentax mount.

I found 3 reviews, Photoblog, DP Review, Photozone.

Anyone know if Pentax will add their own 'special sauce' to this lense or will it just roll off the Tamron assembly line with a Pentax mount?

At Photokina someone told me, off the record, that it's literally the same lens.

Adam · 12-03-2012, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by Eulogy

Upon looking at the list, this seems the most probable. I'm more curious about the DA* superzoom listed...

Still wish they'd make a limited zoom, though.(IE: All Metal Build, Minimal Optical Defects.)

Isn't there one on the roadmap, or am I thinking of the DA*?

As for the tele zoom, I think that looking at what Sigma has to offer would be a good indication of what would be realistic for Pentax to make. 120-400, 170-500, etc around 4-5.6/6.3 would be reasonable to expect for $1500 msrp.

Might as well get a Sigma lens now rather than wait IMO

12-01-2012, 09:33 PM	#1
SteveTheOldMan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 63	Any info on the forthcoming 130-370mm zoom? Hello all, Just curious...anyone have any info n the 130-370mm zoom coming next year? My biggest question is: is Pentax giving us a big , fast, beautiful, expensive piece of glass? Or will this be a less expensive, slower zoom? Thanks very much!

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by Slice Of Light and at this moment with a $100 rebate at B & H Photo, it's only $ 549. Tamron doesn't offer this lense with a Pentax mount. I found 3 reviews, Photoblog, DP Review, Photozone. Anyone know if Pentax will add their own 'special sauce' to this lense or will it just roll off the Tamron assembly line with a Pentax mount? At Photokina someone told me, off the record, that it's literally the same lens. 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:

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by Eulogy Upon looking at the list, this seems the most probable. I'm more curious about the DA* superzoom listed... Still wish they'd make a limited zoom, though.(IE: All Metal Build, Minimal Optical Defects.) Isn't there one on the roadmap, or am I thinking of the DA? As for the tele zoom, I think that looking at what Sigma has to offer would be a good indication of what would be realistic for Pentax to make. 120-400, 170-500, etc around 4-5.6/6.3 would be reasonable to expect for $1500 msrp. Might as well get a Sigma lens now rather than wait IMO 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:

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12-01-2012, 10:20 PM	#2
Eulogy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	There's a 130-370 coming?

12-02-2012, 12:27 AM	#3
alphanerd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 119	Originally posted by Eulogy There's a 130-370 coming? http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf There's a telezoom on the roadmap with approximately that range.

12-02-2012, 06:49 AM	#4
SteveTheOldMan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 63 Original Poster	Originally posted by alphanerd http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf There's a telezoom on the roadmap with approximately that range. Yeah...other than that, it doesn't give much info, though...I was interested to see if there was info out there that I'd missed.

12-02-2012, 07:50 AM	#5
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	If the accuracy of the lens road map and the color is anything to go by for what became the DA18-270, this could be anything from 100-400. My guess would be to 120/135-400 to follow on from the 18-135. So useful slowish/cheaper lens would be my bet.

12-02-2012, 08:34 AM	#6
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by SteveTheOldMan My biggest question is: is Pentax giving us a big , fast, beautiful, expensive piece of glass? Or will this be a less expensive, slower zoom? I expect consumer grade, smaller aperture, since it's labelled as a DA lens. I'm guessing 135-400mm f4-5.6.

12-02-2012, 08:51 AM	#7
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by audiobomber I expect consumer grade, smaller aperture, since it's labelled as a DA lens. I'm guessing 135-400mm f4-5.6. I would guess 135-400 f4.5-6.7.

12-02-2012, 11:12 AM	#8
Eulogy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	Originally posted by boriscleto I would guess 135-400 f4.5-6.7. Upon looking at the list, this seems the most probable. I'm more curious about the DA* superzoom listed... Still wish they'd make a limited zoom, though.(IE: All Metal Build, Minimal Optical Defects.)

12-03-2012, 08:38 AM	#9
SteveTheOldMan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 63 Original Poster	Originally posted by Eulogy Upon looking at the list, this seems the most probable. I'm more curious about the DA* superzoom listed... Still wish they'd make a limited zoom, though.(IE: All Metal Build, Minimal Optical Defects.) Agreed, though I have no idea how the heck I'd pay for it!

12-03-2012, 09:58 AM	#10
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by SteveTheOldMan Agreed, though I have no idea how the heck I'd pay for it! Lots of people were lusting after the DA 560mm 5.6, that is until they saw the price and pulled their horns in.

12-03-2012, 10:32 AM	#11
Slice Of Light Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 41	B & H Photo shows a new Pentax-DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM Lens at $799.95, pre-order. Let's wait for the test reviews and see how it performs.

12-03-2012, 10:40 AM	#12
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Slice Of Light Let's wait for the test reviews and see how it performs. It performs exactly like the Tamron 18-270mm for Sony, because it's the same lens. http://photo.net/equipment/tamron/18-270vc/review/

12-03-2012, 11:01 AM	#13
Slice Of Light Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 41	Originally posted by audiobomber It performs exactly like the Tamron 18-270mm for Sony, because it's the same lens. Tamron 18-270/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Review - photo.net and at this moment with a $100 rebate at B & H Photo, it's only $ 549. Tamron doesn't offer this lense with a Pentax mount. I found 3 reviews, Photoblog, DP Review, Photozone. Anyone know if Pentax will add their own 'special sauce' to this lense or will it just roll off the Tamron assembly line with a Pentax mount?