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alamo5000 · 12-01-2013, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I just think having such a great lens at 31, makes putting out one at 28 less appealing. And matching the 31 in IQ would be a chore. In fact, it has been a while since Pentax released a lens with the Rep of the 31. Sometimes having been really good in the past, limits your future.

I am on the virge of saving up and getting the 31mm... at present that is my holy grail of lenses... but I won't pay that MAP price. I have gone through tons of lenses to learn what I like but I still think a 28mm designed for the crop sensor in a small 'travel' compact package would be good.

It's the focal length primarily but it is also the size that matters...

They make an awesome 77mm... but that didn't stop anyone from making a 70mm...

Last edited by alamo5000; 12-01-2013 at 01:33 PM.

Alcazar · 12-01-2013, 01:23 PM

- a Limited 10mm as an alternative to the Sigma ultra wide angle zooms
- an update of the 77mm, with DC motor (i use this as my portrait lens and the noise is irritating people), and less purple fringing if possible

**Kerrowdown** · 12-01-2013, 01:29 PM - **1 Like**

For me, more really fast prime lenses like some of the other brands do.

Gerbermiester · 12-01-2013, 01:36 PM

I'd love to see:
1) HD Pentax-Da* 50-135mm f/2 WR DC. Price point: ~$2200.
2) HD Pentax-Da Ltd. 24mm f/1.8 WR. (Smaller than the Sigma version and with way better performance).
3) HD Pentax-Da* 85mm f/1.4.

Last edited by Gerbermiester; 12-01-2013 at 01:41 PM.

**Just1MoreDave** · 12-01-2013, 01:38 PM - **1 Like**

How about a 400mm f5.6? I don't care what features it has, but if they can't make it for less than $1200, don't make it at all.

**mobil1** · 12-01-2013, 02:04 PM - **1 Like**

How about a DA100-400 WR and a 1.4TC WR to match up with it.

ElJamoquio · 12-01-2013, 02:29 PM

12-24mm F/4
24-70mm F/2.8
24mm F/2.0 or 1.4

135mm F/2.0 or 1.8 or 1.4
500mm F/4

In reality though Pentax's lens prices have been so silly lately I likely might not purchase any of them.

Reptilezz · 12-01-2013, 03:07 PM

I would love a DA 100-400 f5.6 WR DC lens and a DA*400 f5.6 with a DC motor

lytrytyr · 12-01-2013, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

I would love it if they weather sealed the DA limiteds

Well, they've already started:

HD Pentax-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

. . . but that hasn't stopped the complaints:

Originally posted by normhead

Them coming out with a 20-40 pretty much blows me away

Nass · 12-01-2013, 03:39 PM - **1 Like**

I would give my left testicle for a Pentax MPE65 type lens, or rather one that's better. Ie a lens that'd go from 1:2 to 4:1

ElJamoquio · 12-01-2013, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

Well, they've already started:

Hmmm.... you'd think that if they planned to change the existing lenses to WR that they'd bundle that with the change to HD.

lytrytyr · 12-01-2013, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

Hmmm.... you'd think that if they planned to change the existing lenses to WR that they'd bundle that with the change to HD.

No, the existing lenses will be changed to WR when they're ready for another price increase!

ElJamoquio · 12-01-2013, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

No, the existing lenses will be changed to WR when they're ready for another price increase!

**7samurai** · 12-01-2013, 06:07 PM

Would love them all to go DC.

Apapukas · 12-01-2013, 06:11 PM

I wish Pentax will go AC/DC way.

All Conditions, Direct Current.

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12-01-2013, 01:12 PM	#16
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	Originally posted by normhead I just think having such a great lens at 31, makes putting out one at 28 less appealing. And matching the 31 in IQ would be a chore. In fact, it has been a while since Pentax released a lens with the Rep of the 31. Sometimes having been really good in the past, limits your future. I am on the virge of saving up and getting the 31mm... at present that is my holy grail of lenses... but I won't pay that MAP price. I have gone through tons of lenses to learn what I like but I still think a 28mm designed for the crop sensor in a small 'travel' compact package would be good. It's the focal length primarily but it is also the size that matters... They make an awesome 77mm... but that didn't stop anyone from making a 70mm... Last edited by alamo5000; 12-01-2013 at 01:33 PM.

12-01-2013, 01:23 PM	#17
Alcazar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 210	- a Limited 10mm as an alternative to the Sigma ultra wide angle zooms - an update of the 77mm, with DC motor (i use this as my portrait lens and the noise is irritating people), and less purple fringing if possible

12-01-2013, 01:36 PM	#19
Gerbermiester Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: British Columbia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377	I'd love to see: 1) HD Pentax-Da* 50-135mm f/2 WR DC. Price point: ~$2200. 2) HD Pentax-Da Ltd. 24mm f/1.8 WR. (Smaller than the Sigma version and with way better performance). 3) HD Pentax-Da* 85mm f/1.4. Last edited by Gerbermiester; 12-01-2013 at 01:41 PM.

12-01-2013, 01:38 PM - 1 Like	#20
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	How about a 400mm f5.6? I don't care what features it has, but if they can't make it for less than $1200, don't make it at all.

12-01-2013, 02:04 PM - 1 Like	#21
mobil1 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Louisville, Ohio Posts: 58	How about a DA100-400 WR and a 1.4TC WR to match up with it.

12-01-2013, 02:29 PM	#22
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	12-24mm F/4 24-70mm F/2.8 24mm F/2.0 or 1.4 135mm F/2.0 or 1.8 or 1.4 500mm F/4 In reality though Pentax's lens prices have been so silly lately I likely might not purchase any of them.

12-01-2013, 03:07 PM	#23
Reptilezz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 206	I would love a DA 100-400 f5.6 WR DC lens and a DA*400 f5.6 with a DC motor

12-01-2013, 03:34 PM	#24
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Rondec I would love it if they weather sealed the DA limiteds Well, they've already started: HD Pentax-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Reviews - DA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database . . . but that hasn't stopped the complaints: Originally posted by normhead Them coming out with a 20-40 pretty much blows me away

12-01-2013, 03:39 PM - 1 Like	#25
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	I would give my left testicle for a Pentax MPE65 type lens, or rather one that's better. Ie a lens that'd go from 1:2 to 4:1

12-01-2013, 04:17 PM	#26
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by lytrytyr Well, they've already started: Hmmm.... you'd think that if they planned to change the existing lenses to WR that they'd bundle that with the change to HD.

12-01-2013, 04:52 PM	#27
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by ElJamoquio Hmmm.... you'd think that if they planned to change the existing lenses to WR that they'd bundle that with the change to HD. No, the existing lenses will be changed to WR when they're ready for another price increase!

12-01-2013, 05:24 PM	#28
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by lytrytyr No, the existing lenses will be changed to WR when they're ready for another price increase!

12-01-2013, 06:07 PM	#29
7samurai Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 474	Would love them all to go DC.

12-01-2013, 06:11 PM	#30
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627	I wish Pentax will go AC/DC way. All Conditions, Direct Current.

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