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robjmitchell · 12-10-2014, 03:59 AM

For landscapes you don't need a fast lens generally(which usually struggle with flare), of course for interiors and astro you do! For the price a Nikkor 14-24 you could get Samyang 10/2.8, Samyang 16/2.0 and pentax 15ltd with change to spare!

**clackers** · 12-10-2014, 04:34 AM

Originally posted by Nitrogliserin

Tokina AT-X PRO 11-16mm F2.8 DX Lens
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens

When will we see a good equivalent of those lens for Pentax mount? I'm really sick of seeing UWA lens when it's f3.5 or F4.

There is the autofocus DA14 f2.8, manual focus Samyang 14mm f2.8, and the fastest zoom in the world, the Sigma 18-35 mm f1.8.

Nitrogliserin · 12-10-2014, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by robjmitchell

For landscapes you don't need a fast lens generally(which usually struggle with flare), of course for interiors and astro you do! For the price a Nikkor 14-24 you could get Samyang 10/2.8, Samyang 16/2.0 and pentax 15ltd with change to spare!

Nikkor 14-24 is very expensive. I'm not sure if it's overpriced or not.

I wish to see this lens for K mount

Distagon T* 2,8/15 | ZEISS International

It's one of the best UWA lens on the market. Well expensive too.

**interested_observer** · 12-10-2014, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by Nitrogliserin

Nikkor 14-24 is very expensive. I'm not sure if it's overpriced or not.

I wish to see this lens for K mount

Distagon T* 2,8/15 | ZEISS International

It's one of the best UWA lens on the market. Well expensive too.

It is offered in the M42 screw mount that Pentax supports with the M42/K adapter... You really loose no capability, just the A interface for lens ID and aperture reporting. Well, I take that back - you loose that bulge in your checkbook.

http://www.zeiss.com.br/content/dam/Photography/new/pdf/en/industrial%20appl...tagon_2815.pdf

Nitrogliserin · 12-11-2014, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by interested_observer

Well, I take that back - you loose that bulge in your checkbook.

indeed

Na Horuk · 02-09-2015, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by Nitrogliserin

I wish to see this lens for K mount

Go ahead and buy it, then! But if you want Zeiss quality, with auto aperture, AF, QS and in Pentax K-mount.. and for a good price.. well, that is not happening anytime soon.
But there are plenty of good UWA choices for Q, K, and 645.

Nitrogliserin · 02-09-2015, 05:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Go ahead and buy it, then! But if you want Zeiss quality, with auto aperture, AF, QS and in Pentax K-mount.. and for a good price.. well, that is not happening anytime soon.
But there are plenty of good UWA choices for Q, K, and 645.

Tokina 11-16 on K mount will resolve all of our problems and then there will be no need to open this kind of thread. If it's up to Pentax, they probably make a 11-16 lens with f/4.

Na Horuk · 02-09-2015, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by Nitrogliserin

Tokina 11-16 on K

I hear a lot of people lusting after that lens. Maybe Pentax can reach an agreement with Tokina.

12-10-2014, 07:53 AM	#19
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Originally posted by Nitrogliserin Nikkor 14-24 is very expensive. I'm not sure if it's overpriced or not. I wish to see this lens for K mount Distagon T* 2,8/15 \| ZEISS International It's one of the best UWA lens on the market. Well expensive too. It is offered in the M42 screw mount that Pentax supports with the M42/K adapter... You really loose no capability, just the A interface for lens ID and aperture reporting. Well, I take that back - you loose that bulge in your checkbook. http://www.zeiss.com.br/content/dam/Photography/new/pdf/en/industrial%20appl...tagon_2815.pdf

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12-10-2014, 03:59 AM	#16
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	For landscapes you don't need a fast lens generally(which usually struggle with flare), of course for interiors and astro you do! For the price a Nikkor 14-24 you could get Samyang 10/2.8, Samyang 16/2.0 and pentax 15ltd with change to spare!

12-10-2014, 04:34 AM	#17
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Nitrogliserin Tokina AT-X PRO 11-16mm F2.8 DX Lens Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens When will we see a good equivalent of those lens for Pentax mount? I'm really sick of seeing UWA lens when it's f3.5 or F4. There is the autofocus DA14 f2.8, manual focus Samyang 14mm f2.8, and the fastest zoom in the world, the Sigma 18-35 mm f1.8.

12-10-2014, 04:44 AM	#18
Nitrogliserin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Turkey Posts: 246 Original Poster	Originally posted by robjmitchell For landscapes you don't need a fast lens generally(which usually struggle with flare), of course for interiors and astro you do! For the price a Nikkor 14-24 you could get Samyang 10/2.8, Samyang 16/2.0 and pentax 15ltd with change to spare! Nikkor 14-24 is very expensive. I'm not sure if it's overpriced or not. I wish to see this lens for K mount Distagon T* 2,8/15 \| ZEISS International It's one of the best UWA lens on the market. Well expensive too.

12-11-2014, 06:44 AM	#20
Nitrogliserin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Turkey Posts: 246 Original Poster	Originally posted by interested_observer Well, I take that back - you loose that bulge in your checkbook. indeed

02-09-2015, 05:08 AM	#21
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by Nitrogliserin I wish to see this lens for K mount Go ahead and buy it, then! But if you want Zeiss quality, with auto aperture, AF, QS and in Pentax K-mount.. and for a good price.. well, that is not happening anytime soon. But there are plenty of good UWA choices for Q, K, and 645.

02-09-2015, 05:57 AM - 1 Like	#22
Nitrogliserin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Turkey Posts: 246 Original Poster	Originally posted by Na Horuk Go ahead and buy it, then! But if you want Zeiss quality, with auto aperture, AF, QS and in Pentax K-mount.. and for a good price.. well, that is not happening anytime soon. But there are plenty of good UWA choices for Q, K, and 645. Tokina 11-16 on K mount will resolve all of our problems and then there will be no need to open this kind of thread. If it's up to Pentax, they probably make a 11-16 lens with f/4.

02-09-2015, 08:50 AM	#23
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by Nitrogliserin Tokina 11-16 on K I hear a lot of people lusting after that lens. Maybe Pentax can reach an agreement with Tokina.

Why is Pentax lack of UWA lens at F2.8?

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