does third party lenses produce weather resistant lenses ?

G.kasm20 · 09-02-2014, 10:37 AM

hello everyone !
i want to ask if any third party lens mekers produce any water/weather resistant lenses.

**jatrax** · 09-02-2014, 10:46 AM - **1 Like**

No, not as far as I know. Still one of the reasons to buy Pentax rather than 3rd party. I'm surprised Sigma has not started that though it seems logical that it would be an advantage for them to push.

Adam · 09-02-2014, 12:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by G.kasm20

hello everyone !
i want to ask if any third party lens mekers produce any water/weather resistant lenses.

There are currently no third-party weather sealed lenses for Pentax. Sigma has been experimenting with a few "splashproof" designs for other mounts, but it doesn't seem to be widespread yet.

Na Horuk · 09-02-2014, 12:18 PM - **1 Like**

Only Pentax makes WR lenses for Pentax cameras.
Some other brands make weather resistant lenses and accessories for their own cameras.

ElJamoquio · 09-02-2014, 12:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by G.kasm20

hello everyone !
i want to ask if any third party lens mekers produce any water/weather resistant lenses.

Yes.

Not for Pentax.

G.kasm20 · 09-02-2014, 03:57 PM

hmm i see, so i am bying pentax lens...
and something else, how can i sync a nikon sb700 speedlight with my pentax k3?

**jatrax** · 09-02-2014, 04:11 PM - **1 Like**

If you mean to communicate via ttl, you cannot. You should be able to use it in manual mode.

**Digitalis** · 09-02-2014, 05:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by G.kasm20

how can i sync a nikon sb700 speedlight with my pentax k3?

Using it as an external dummy wireless flash is simple enough - but using it directly on the camera, no. Nikon flash units communicate differently compared to pentax flash units.

Na Horuk · 09-03-2014, 05:24 AM - **1 Like**

Just remember not all Pentax lenses are WR!

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09-02-2014, 10:46 AM - 1 Like	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	No, not as far as I know. Still one of the reasons to buy Pentax rather than 3rd party. I'm surprised Sigma has not started that though it seems logical that it would be an advantage for them to push.

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Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Only Pentax makes WR lenses for Pentax cameras. Some other brands make weather resistant lenses and accessories for their own cameras.

09-02-2014, 12:19 PM - 1 Like	#5
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by G.kasm20 hello everyone ! i want to ask if any third party lens mekers produce any water/weather resistant lenses. Yes. Not for Pentax.

09-02-2014, 03:57 PM	#6
G.kasm20 New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 9 Original Poster	hmm i see, so i am bying pentax lens... and something else, how can i sync a nikon sb700 speedlight with my pentax k3?

09-02-2014, 04:11 PM - 1 Like	#7
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	If you mean to communicate via ttl, you cannot. You should be able to use it in manual mode.

09-02-2014, 05:44 PM - 1 Like	#8
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by G.kasm20 how can i sync a nikon sb700 speedlight with my pentax k3? Using it as an external dummy wireless flash is simple enough - but using it directly on the camera, no. Nikon flash units communicate differently compared to pentax flash units.

09-03-2014, 05:24 AM - 1 Like	#9
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Just remember not all Pentax lenses are WR!

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