Lenses I Wish Pentax Would Make

shiner · 12-01-2013, 11:02 AM

What lenses would you like to see Ricoh-Pentax make?

I love my old SMC M50 1.7, and I know many do; I'd like to see an updated version. A manual HD M1.7, with nice rounded blades and a lens hood. It could be all metal for a classic feel, and still be produced at a very reasonable price. In fact, most everything could be legacy except for the coatings and the aperture blades... and maybe WR added.

Adam · 12-01-2013, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by shiner

What lenses would you like to see Ricoh-Pentax make?

I love my old SMC M50 1.7, and I know many do; I'd like to see an updated version. A manual HD M1.7, with nice rounded blades and a lens hood. It could be all metal for a classic feel, and still be produced at a very reasonable price. In fact, most everything could be legacy except for the coatings and the aperture blades... and maybe WR added.

Not so much for myself but for the sake of every beginner that's using Pentax, I think Pentax needs to make a 18-55mm DC kit lens so that the AF is silent.

jimr-pdx · 12-01-2013, 11:26 AM

I'd like a DA* or two that are f/4, still excellent optics and decently bright but less bulk. And a lot of folks here want something between the DA21 and FA31, like a 28mm f/2 - and WR please

Personally I'm looking forward to that 17-85 or ?? on the roadmap; I expect weather seals on that one, hopefully DC too. It's not marked as DA* but I'll manage... though in 2012 it was marked a DA*

Apapukas · 12-01-2013, 11:31 AM

I'm pretty humble.
D FA 24mm Ltd f/2 WR DC and D FA 85mm Ltd f/1.4 or 1.8 WR DC.

And please no more than 1k $ each (at least on Black Friday).

**Miguel** · 12-01-2013, 11:33 AM

DA* 80-400mm f4-5.6. A direct copy of Nikon's latest would work fine. I'd pay $2500.

M

aoeu · 12-01-2013, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Not so much for myself but for the sake of every beginner that's using Pentax, I think Pentax needs to make a 18-55mm DC kit lens so that the AF is silent.

I'd buy one and it would probably ruin all the rest of my adequate lenses. If it was a stop faster I'd be drooling.

**savoche** · 12-01-2013, 11:45 AM

I think there's room for a small 27/2.4 Limited, at least in my bag.

The 55-300 is already out with WR, so no point in shouting for that one anymore

shiner · 12-01-2013, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by savoche

I think there's room for a small 27/2.4 Limited, at least in my bag.

The 55-300 is already out with WR, so no point in shouting for that one anymore

Plus one on that one! I'd snap it up!

mtgmansf · 12-01-2013, 11:55 AM

Updated HD and WR version of 16-45mm and a new, Ultra-Wide WR-HD zoom, like a 10-22mm or 10-24 or 10-18mm (best!) for all of us serious, get-down-low and dirty, landscape photographers!

normhead · 12-01-2013, 12:19 PM

I don't need any lenses…. but I bought a Sigma 70 macro, A Sigma 8-16, a Pentax 135-150 macro would be nice…and a Pentax 150-400zoom of some description would be nice. They could have sold me the first two Sigmas, and they probably could sell me the last 2. From my perspective they have the wide end pretty well covered with lots of choices. Them coming out with a 20-40 pretty much blows me away, unless it's an absolutely awesome in design, low heavily corrected for distortion and CA, and very high res.

alamo5000 · 12-01-2013, 12:59 PM

Modern 28mm DA Limited f2.8.

Pancake small design like the rest.

End of story.

normhead · 12-01-2013, 01:02 PM

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.

alamo5000 · 12-01-2013, 01:02 PM

Also a DA Limited built fast 50.

**Rondec** · 12-01-2013, 01:03 PM

I would love it if they weather sealed the DA limiteds and added weather sealing to the FA limiteds, along with quick shift.

As far as zooms goes, they need a replacement for the 16-50 and something like Tokina's 11-16. My bet is that they are working on full frame lenses, meaning that all of this will have to wait.

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

The same lens I (and many others) have been waiting for since...oh, quite a while, now.
The DA (or, D FA) 80-200mm f/2.8 WR zoom?
The Sigma version is about $1,200, Tamron's is $750. Somewhere in that price range would be great. A silver version wouldn't hurt, either!
Built-in tripod mount and quiet focusing? Sure.
Ron

12-01-2013, 11:02 AM	#1
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Lenses I Wish Pentax Would Make What lenses would you like to see Ricoh-Pentax make? I love my old SMC M50 1.7, and I know many do; I'd like to see an updated version. A manual HD M1.7, with nice rounded blades and a lens hood. It could be all metal for a classic feel, and still be produced at a very reasonable price. In fact, most everything could be legacy except for the coatings and the aperture blades... and maybe WR added.

12-01-2013, 11:06 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by shiner What lenses would you like to see Ricoh-Pentax make? I love my old SMC M50 1.7, and I know many do; I'd like to see an updated version. A manual HD M1.7, with nice rounded blades and a lens hood. It could be all metal for a classic feel, and still be produced at a very reasonable price. In fact, most everything could be legacy except for the coatings and the aperture blades... and maybe WR added. Not so much for myself but for the sake of every beginner that's using Pentax, I think Pentax needs to make a 18-55mm DC kit lens so that the AF is silent. 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:

12-01-2013, 11:26 AM	#3
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	I'd like a DA* or two that are f/4, still excellent optics and decently bright but less bulk. And a lot of folks here want something between the DA21 and FA31, like a 28mm f/2 - and WR please Personally I'm looking forward to that 17-85 or ?? on the roadmap; I expect weather seals on that one, hopefully DC too. It's not marked as DA* but I'll manage... though in 2012 it was marked a DA* Last edited by jimr-pdx; 12-01-2013 at 11:41 AM.

12-01-2013, 11:39 AM	#6
aoeu Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 496	That makes sense, Adam. Originally posted by Adam Not so much for myself but for the sake of every beginner that's using Pentax, I think Pentax needs to make a 18-55mm DC kit lens so that the AF is silent. I'd buy one and it would probably ruin all the rest of my adequate lenses. If it was a stop faster I'd be drooling.

12-01-2013, 11:55 AM	#9
mtgmansf Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 321	Updated HD and WR version of 16-45mm and a new, Ultra-Wide WR-HD zoom, like a 10-22mm or 10-24 or 10-18mm (best!) for all of us serious, get-down-low and dirty, landscape photographers! Last edited by mtgmansf; 05-30-2014 at 08:18 AM. Reason: Update!

12-01-2013, 11:31 AM	#4
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627	I'm pretty humble. D FA 24mm Ltd f/2 WR DC and D FA 85mm Ltd f/1.4 or 1.8 WR DC. And please no more than 1k $ each (at least on Black Friday).

12-01-2013, 11:33 AM	#5
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	DA* 80-400mm f4-5.6. A direct copy of Nikon's latest would work fine. I'd pay $2500. M

12-01-2013, 11:45 AM	#7
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	I think there's room for a small 27/2.4 Limited, at least in my bag. The 55-300 is already out with WR, so no point in shouting for that one anymore

12-01-2013, 11:52 AM	#8
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127 Original Poster	Originally posted by savoche I think there's room for a small 27/2.4 Limited, at least in my bag. The 55-300 is already out with WR, so no point in shouting for that one anymore Plus one on that one! I'd snap it up!

12-01-2013, 12:19 PM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I don't need any lenses…. but I bought a Sigma 70 macro, A Sigma 8-16, a Pentax 135-150 macro would be nice…and a Pentax 150-400zoom of some description would be nice. They could have sold me the first two Sigmas, and they probably could sell me the last 2. From my perspective they have the wide end pretty well covered with lots of choices. Them coming out with a 20-40 pretty much blows me away, unless it's an absolutely awesome in design, low heavily corrected for distortion and CA, and very high res.

12-01-2013, 12:59 PM	#11
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	Modern 28mm DA Limited f2.8. Pancake small design like the rest. End of story.

12-01-2013, 01:02 PM	#12
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	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.

12-01-2013, 01:02 PM	#13
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	Also a DA Limited built fast 50.

12-01-2013, 01:03 PM	#14
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	I would love it if they weather sealed the DA limiteds and added weather sealing to the FA limiteds, along with quick shift. As far as zooms goes, they need a replacement for the 16-50 and something like Tokina's 11-16. My bet is that they are working on full frame lenses, meaning that all of this will have to wait.

12-01-2013, 01:03 PM - 1 Like	#15
rbefly Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 2,030	How About.... The same lens I (and many others) have been waiting for since...oh, quite a while, now. The DA (or, D FA) 80-200mm f/2.8 WR zoom? The Sigma version is about $1,200, Tamron's is $750. Somewhere in that price range would be great. A silver version wouldn't hurt, either! Built-in tripod mount and quiet focusing? Sure. Ron

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