Why doesn't Pentax work with Voiglander and/or Samyang to make lenses?

Vantage-Point · 04-18-2013, 09:04 AM

Hello Everyone,
I was wondering why Pentax doesn't partner with Voigtlander/ Cosina and or Samyang in order to produce some new high IQ lenses? I especially think Voigtlander would be good fit since they already make good quality small (for their focal length ) lenses like Pentax. Voigtlander and Samyang would make the optics and Pentax could put their coatings on the lens, and Pentax would make the auto focus bodies ( hopefully WR ) either with screw drive or DC motor. What do you think?

Last edited by Vantage-Point; 04-18-2013 at 09:28 AM. Reason: misspelled Voigtlander

Na Horuk · 04-18-2013, 09:14 AM

Mmmh, some WR AF Voigtlanders would be really amazing. We can dream

Adam · 04-18-2013, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by V'cuz

Hello Everyone,
I was wondering why Pentax doesn't partner with Voigtlander/ Cosina and or Samyang in order to produce some new high IQ lenses? I especially think Voigtlander would be good fit since they already make good quality small (for their focal length ) lenses like Pentax. Voigtlander and Samyang would make the optics and Pentax could put their coatings on the lens, and Pentax would make the auto focus bodies ( hopefully WR ) either with screw drive or DC motor. What do you think?

Doesn't sound like a good idea from a business standpoint

enoeske · 04-18-2013, 10:23 AM

I'd rather see them partner up with Sigma. Get all their lenses in K mount and still sell other mounts as well. Steady stream of income from Canikon users -- lots of good lenses for K mount. Team up with the R&D to design new lenses as well. Get that Pentax coating on the front. mmm

reeftool · 04-18-2013, 02:43 PM

Pentax was known and admired for decades for their lenses. They need to get back to their roots rather than sell somebody elses relabeled glass.

lytrytyr · 04-18-2013, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by V'cuz

Voigtlander would be good fit since they already make good quality small (for their focal length ) lenses like Pentax. Pentax would make the auto focus bodies ( hopefully WR ) either with screw drive or DC motor. What do you think?

Part of the attraction of the Voigtlaender lenses
is their smooth, damped, long-throw manual focus.
That would get lost in an AF lens.

04-18-2013, 09:04 AM	#1
Vantage-Point Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 516	Why doesn't Pentax work with Voiglander and/or Samyang to make lenses? Hello Everyone, I was wondering why Pentax doesn't partner with Voigtlander/ Cosina and or Samyang in order to produce some new high IQ lenses? I especially think Voigtlander would be good fit since they already make good quality small (for their focal length ) lenses like Pentax. Voigtlander and Samyang would make the optics and Pentax could put their coatings on the lens, and Pentax would make the auto focus bodies ( hopefully WR ) either with screw drive or DC motor. What do you think? Last edited by Vantage-Point; 04-18-2013 at 09:28 AM. Reason: misspelled Voigtlander

04-18-2013, 09:37 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by V'cuz Hello Everyone, I was wondering why Pentax doesn't partner with Voigtlander/ Cosina and or Samyang in order to produce some new high IQ lenses? I especially think Voigtlander would be good fit since they already make good quality small (for their focal length ) lenses like Pentax. Voigtlander and Samyang would make the optics and Pentax could put their coatings on the lens, and Pentax would make the auto focus bodies ( hopefully WR ) either with screw drive or DC motor. What do you think? Doesn't sound like a good idea from a business standpoint 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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04-18-2013, 09:14 AM	#2
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Mmmh, some WR AF Voigtlanders would be really amazing. We can dream

04-18-2013, 10:23 AM	#4
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	I'd rather see them partner up with Sigma. Get all their lenses in K mount and still sell other mounts as well. Steady stream of income from Canikon users -- lots of good lenses for K mount. Team up with the R&D to design new lenses as well. Get that Pentax coating on the front. mmm

04-18-2013, 02:43 PM	#5
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,553	Pentax was known and admired for decades for their lenses. They need to get back to their roots rather than sell somebody elses relabeled glass.

04-18-2013, 05:16 PM	#6
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by V'cuz Voigtlander would be good fit since they already make good quality small (for their focal length ) lenses like Pentax. Pentax would make the auto focus bodies ( hopefully WR ) either with screw drive or DC motor. What do you think? Part of the attraction of the Voigtlaender lenses is their smooth, damped, long-throw manual focus. That would get lost in an AF lens.