Samsung Lenses

qksilver · 04-06-2008, 01:12 AM

I searched google and couldnt find much info. I am assuming we can use samsung lenses (I also assume they are the same as their pentax counterparts). Would they be cheaper?? It might be interesting to see a pentax camera with the blue D-Xenon 12-24 or something like that.
Any Thoughts???

KjetilH · 04-06-2008, 04:52 AM

The Samsung lenses should be exactly the same, so no problem to use. If I remember right, I checked a Samsung/Pentax 50-200mm, and the Samsung was half the price (~$180 converted from NOK) of the Pentax. Eventually chose the Tamron 70-300, though.

aegisphan · 04-06-2008, 09:01 AM

I don't think they would have the SMC coating from Pentax. I could be wrong.

kyrios · 04-06-2008, 09:07 AM

If it didn't have SMC from Pentax, at least it already have it. Schneider Multi Coating.

ivoire · 04-06-2008, 09:23 AM

According to a German forum, they are the same lenses. heres a site that sell them, looks like similar pricing:

D-XENON 18-55 mm

selar · 04-06-2008, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by aegisphan

I don't think they would have the SMC coating from Pentax. I could be wrong.

I would be most surprised, if they didn't, I have both the Schneider Kit zooms, the 18-55 exhibits better resistance to flare than my DA*16-50.

It is my theory that Pentax builds these for Samsung to higher QC than its own kit zooms, because Samsung wants to build a name for its dSLRs. Certainly, most happy with both of mine.

ivoire · 04-06-2008, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by selar

I would be most surprised, if they didn't, I have both the Schneider Kit zooms, the 18-55 exhibits better resistance to flare than my DA*16-50.

It is my theory that Pentax builds these for Samsung to higher QC than its own kit zooms, because Samsung wants to build a name for its dSLRs. Certainly, most happy with both of mine.

makes one wonder if the pentax 18-55II is that lens

Big Dave · 04-06-2008, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by ivoire

makes one wonder if the pentax 18-55II is that lens

The 18-55 II has one less elements, which would help identify it. I don't think that I seen focus motor contacts in the photos of the Samsung kit lens though.

Dave

w6wat · 04-06-2008, 06:50 PM

I have both Samsung and Pentax versions. I'm going to do a comparison sometime this week.

Ed in GA · 04-06-2008, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by w6wat

I have both Samsung and Pentax versions. I'm going to do a comparison sometime this week.

I'd be really interested to see the results of that test.

73,

Ed

aegisphan · 04-06-2008, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by w6wat

I have both Samsung and Pentax versions. I'm going to do a comparison sometime this week.

I would love to see you to include a flare test as well, since this will confirm whether or not the Samsung has SMC coating. SMC coating is usually the superior one.

04-06-2008, 01:12 AM	#1
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 131	Samsung Lenses I searched google and couldnt find much info. I am assuming we can use samsung lenses (I also assume they are the same as their pentax counterparts). Would they be cheaper?? It might be interesting to see a pentax camera with the blue D-Xenon 12-24 or something like that. Any Thoughts???

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04-06-2008, 04:52 AM	#2
KjetilH Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 309	The Samsung lenses should be exactly the same, so no problem to use. If I remember right, I checked a Samsung/Pentax 50-200mm, and the Samsung was half the price (~$180 converted from NOK) of the Pentax. Eventually chose the Tamron 70-300, though.

04-06-2008, 09:01 AM	#3
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815	I don't think they would have the SMC coating from Pentax. I could be wrong.

04-06-2008, 09:07 AM	#4
kyrios Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Indonesia Posts: 123	If it didn't have SMC from Pentax, at least it already have it. Schneider Multi Coating.

04-06-2008, 09:23 AM	#5
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	According to a German forum, they are the same lenses. heres a site that sell them, looks like similar pricing: D-XENON 18-55 mm

04-06-2008, 05:25 PM	#6
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by aegisphan I don't think they would have the SMC coating from Pentax. I could be wrong. I would be most surprised, if they didn't, I have both the Schneider Kit zooms, the 18-55 exhibits better resistance to flare than my DA*16-50. It is my theory that Pentax builds these for Samsung to higher QC than its own kit zooms, because Samsung wants to build a name for its dSLRs. Certainly, most happy with both of mine.

04-06-2008, 05:38 PM	#7
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Originally posted by selar I would be most surprised, if they didn't, I have both the Schneider Kit zooms, the 18-55 exhibits better resistance to flare than my DA*16-50. It is my theory that Pentax builds these for Samsung to higher QC than its own kit zooms, because Samsung wants to build a name for its dSLRs. Certainly, most happy with both of mine. makes one wonder if the pentax 18-55II is that lens

04-06-2008, 06:47 PM	#8
Big Dave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 547	Originally posted by ivoire makes one wonder if the pentax 18-55II is that lens The 18-55 II has one less elements, which would help identify it. I don't think that I seen focus motor contacts in the photos of the Samsung kit lens though. Dave

04-06-2008, 06:50 PM	#9
w6wat Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: left coast Photos: Gallery Posts: 73	I have both Samsung and Pentax versions. I'm going to do a comparison sometime this week.

04-06-2008, 06:53 PM	#10
Ed in GA Guest	Originally posted by w6wat I have both Samsung and Pentax versions. I'm going to do a comparison sometime this week. I'd be really interested to see the results of that test. 73, Ed

04-06-2008, 07:10 PM	#11
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815	Originally posted by w6wat I have both Samsung and Pentax versions. I'm going to do a comparison sometime this week. I would love to see you to include a flare test as well, since this will confirm whether or not the Samsung has SMC coating. SMC coating is usually the superior one.