Pentax SMCP DA* SDM 500mm f/4.5 first sighting!

cputeq · 05-25-2008, 07:10 PM

It's amazing how little this thing weighs!

I wonder how angry I would make Canon users by scribbling their name on the side of the cup instead?

PentaxPoke · 05-25-2008, 07:14 PM

They can sure build them light because the SR is in the body!

christinelandon · 05-25-2008, 07:32 PM

Sweet! No, really!

little laker · 05-25-2008, 08:36 PM

I say that it's photoshopped, that's definitely a Canon lens with a Pentax body added on

**Eaglerapids** · 05-25-2008, 10:12 PM

Does anybody know when this will be released? The cost?
Mid-summer or a Christmas release?

Dale · 05-26-2008, 02:14 AM

Wait a second,

I think I purchased one of those off fleabay early last month. For a DA* it had massive strange white vignetting...

cputeq · 05-26-2008, 02:14 AM

Originally posted by Eaglerapids

Does anybody know when this will be released? The cost?
Mid-summer or a Christmas release?

I'm not quite sure...I'm actually more worried about cost!

Although, supposedly, if you buy the lens between the hours of 2pm-4pm it's half price!

(Sonic's 'Happy Hour')

AML · 05-26-2008, 02:23 AM

cputeq, if you are mass producing these, i'd definitely pay you 1,000 for this uniquely colourful, waterproof, multi purpose lens.

ftpaddict · 05-26-2008, 03:49 AM

f/4.5 @ 500mm. Where have you been all my life?

ariahspam · 05-26-2008, 08:54 AM

You really got me... before reading the content I actually checked the roadmap =p.

What can I say... nice hood!

squarerigger · 05-26-2008, 09:02 AM

Holy crap! What size filter does that thing take? Does it come in different colors?

clawhammer · 05-26-2008, 02:03 PM

Uber Weiss! It's new! It's German! It's extra-tough!

Dude, that pic just made my day.

Syb · 05-26-2008, 02:16 PM

This is a concept version, right? It certainly lacks a tripod mount. Most necessary with such a lightweight lens :-)

Nice work.

cputeq · 05-26-2008, 02:23 PM

Thanks everyone, I'm glad you enjoyed it

You know, I just realized I missed a comic opportunity -- I could have worked SONIC into a "SuperSonic Drive Motor" branding or something hehe

clawhammer · 05-26-2008, 02:49 PM

I sense a Mark 2 Revision in the making....

05-25-2008, 07:10 PM	#1
cputeq Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 464	*Pentax SMCP DA SDM 500mm f/4.5 first sighting!** It's amazing how little this thing weighs! I wonder how angry I would make Canon users by scribbling their name on the side of the cup instead?

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05-25-2008, 07:14 PM	#2
PentaxPoke Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,411	They can sure build them light because the SR is in the body!

05-25-2008, 07:32 PM	#3
christinelandon Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 812	Sweet! No, really!

05-25-2008, 08:36 PM	#4
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I say that it's photoshopped, that's definitely a Canon lens with a Pentax body added on

05-25-2008, 10:12 PM	#5
Eaglerapids Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho,USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,619	Does anybody know when this will be released? The cost? Mid-summer or a Christmas release?

05-26-2008, 02:14 AM	#6
Dale Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surfcoast Victoria Australia Posts: 560	Wait a second, I think I purchased one of those off fleabay early last month. For a DA* it had massive strange white vignetting...

05-26-2008, 02:14 AM	#7
cputeq Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 464 Original Poster	Originally posted by Eaglerapids Does anybody know when this will be released? The cost? Mid-summer or a Christmas release? I'm not quite sure...I'm actually more worried about cost! Although, supposedly, if you buy the lens between the hours of 2pm-4pm it's half price! (Sonic's 'Happy Hour')

05-26-2008, 02:23 AM	#8
AML Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 212	cputeq, if you are mass producing these, i'd definitely pay you 1,000 for this uniquely colourful, waterproof, multi purpose lens.

05-26-2008, 03:49 AM	#9
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	f/4.5 @ 500mm. Where have you been all my life?

05-26-2008, 08:54 AM	#10
ariahspam Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lima, Peru Posts: 68	You really got me... before reading the content I actually checked the roadmap =p. What can I say... nice hood!

05-26-2008, 09:02 AM	#11
squarerigger Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: James City County, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 322	Holy crap! What size filter does that thing take? Does it come in different colors?

05-26-2008, 02:03 PM	#12
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971	Uber Weiss! It's new! It's German! It's extra-tough! Dude, that pic just made my day.

05-26-2008, 02:16 PM	#13
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	This is a concept version, right? It certainly lacks a tripod mount. Most necessary with such a lightweight lens :-) Nice work.

05-26-2008, 02:23 PM	#14
cputeq Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 464 Original Poster	Thanks everyone, I'm glad you enjoyed it You know, I just realized I missed a comic opportunity -- I could have worked SONIC into a "SuperSonic Drive Motor" branding or something hehe

05-26-2008, 02:49 PM	#15
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971	I sense a Mark 2 Revision in the making....