Who would bite? DA*135mm F1.8

UserAccessDenied · 12-09-2015, 01:27 PM

I've been looking what what my next purchase will be and I'm really interested in a med/long telephoto lens...
I was just thinking; if Pentax re-made the A* 135/1.8, how many of us would be interested?

I often find myself taking pictures around 135mm, it just seems like a focal length where I'm comfortable.

DA*135mm F1.8

There is a huge gap at this focal length: http://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2213496840/kmount.png

I get it, there are zooms that cover this range and there are old primes, it may be a funky focal length, but I like it a whole lot for portraits and just walking around with.

Anyways, just gauging the community to see who's with me!

If they released such a lens, I would certainly be interested!

Wired · 12-09-2015, 01:34 PM

yup. so very quickly. That would be the lens that would cause me to buy more Pentax gear and the "K1"

FA31
FA43
DA*55
FA77
DFA*135

all under f2.0

yes please!

Vantage-Point · 12-09-2015, 01:35 PM - **3 Likes**

Can I pay for it by selling other peoples kidneys?

UserAccessDenied · 12-09-2015, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by Vantage-Point

Can I pay for it by selling other peoples kidneys?

How ever you purchase your gear is between you and your gear...
Though, I'm sure such a lens would cost a pretty penny!

---------- Post added 12-09-15 at 03:39 PM ----------

Originally posted by Wired

yup. so very quickly. That would be the lens that would cause me to buy more Pentax gear and the "K1"

FA31
FA43
DA*55
FA77
DFA*135

all under f2.0

yes please!

I really think the FA77 is next on my list.
Though, I should probably get a K-3 to truly let that lens excel...
And then to feed my wildlife needs, the DA*300 soon after.

This is how it starts!

Wired · 12-09-2015, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

How ever you purchase your gear is between you and your gear...
Though, I'm sure such a lens would cost a pretty penny!

---------- Post added 12-09-15 at 03:39 PM ----------

I really think the FA77 is next on my list.
Though, I should probably get a K-3 to truly let that lens excel...
And then to feed my wildlife needs, the DA*300 soon after.

This is how it starts!

hahah, my 77 was my fifth acquisition after the two kit zooms, fisheye, and a 40mm f2.8... then the GAS became uncontrollable.

**PKMike** · 12-09-2015, 02:07 PM

This focal length would work well for some of the stuff I do. I considered the DA* 200 and even the 60-250, but I really want smaller and lighter. F 2.8 135 would would work better for me. I will probably end up buying a F or FA 135. I'm sure this dream lens would be fabulous though!

Sandy Hancock · 12-09-2015, 02:10 PM

I'm really enjoying my newly acquired FA135/2.8 - super fast AF, excellent IQ and incredibly compact. Here it is alongside the DFA100WR:

A DFA*135/1.8 would be HUGE by comparison, but WR and the extra speed would be very welcome. I'd be sorely tempted.

Adam · 12-09-2015, 02:13 PM

If it were a D FA I'd probably go for it.

bar_foo · 12-09-2015, 02:25 PM

Why not a 135mm F1.4, like this?

KDD · 12-09-2015, 02:43 PM

I have A* 135 1.8. I would get D F cuz AF!!!

**KC0PET** · 12-09-2015, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by Adam

If it were a D FA I'd probably go for it.

Yes it must be full frame. Because if I could afford the lens, surely I will be able to afford the Pentax FF when it comes out

And along with that bring back the FA 20mm f2.8, a "D FA 28mm f2", a FF version of the DA*55 f1.4, and a "D FA 85mm f2" and I would be good to go.

OK maybe I got a little carried away...

stevebrot · 12-09-2015, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by bar_foo

Why not a 135mm F1.4, like this?

Hmmmm...not me...

Steve

**dadipentak** · 12-09-2015, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by KDD

I have A* 135 1.8. I would get D F cuz AF!!!

I'm with KDD.

Na Horuk · 12-09-2015, 03:11 PM

Id be happy if Pentax just made a deal with Samyang; took their 135mm f2.0 and added DC AF! Compact, fairly good aperture, and great image quality. Or an HD update to one of the previous Pentax 135mm lenses (HD coatings, rounded blades, WR, QS).

Edit: but honestly, Im more interested in the gaps in wide angle lineup

Wired · 12-09-2015, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by bar_foo

Why not a 135mm F1.4, like this?

that may be overkill....

--------

keep in mind how thin depth of field is at f2.0 let alone f1.4 on a 135mm lens. it's already CRAZY thin at minimum focus distance... I couldn't imagine how little would be in focus on a f1.4 variant.

12-09-2015, 01:27 PM	#1
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677	*Who would bite? DA135mm F1.8** I've been looking what what my next purchase will be and I'm really interested in a med/long telephoto lens... I was just thinking; if Pentax re-made the A* 135/1.8, how many of us would be interested? I often find myself taking pictures around 135mm, it just seems like a focal length where I'm comfortable. *DA135mm F1.8** There is a huge gap at this focal length: http://www.dpreview.com/files/p/articles/2213496840/kmount.png I get it, there are zooms that cover this range and there are old primes, it may be a funky focal length, but I like it a whole lot for portraits and just walking around with. Anyways, just gauging the community to see who's with me! If they released such a lens, I would certainly be interested!

12-09-2015, 02:13 PM	#8
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12-09-2015, 03:11 PM	#14
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Id be happy if Pentax just made a deal with Samyang; took their 135mm f2.0 and added DC AF! Compact, fairly good aperture, and great image quality. Or an HD update to one of the previous Pentax 135mm lenses (HD coatings, rounded blades, WR, QS). Edit: but honestly, Im more interested in the gaps in wide angle lineup Last edited by Na Horuk; 12-09-2015 at 03:19 PM.

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Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	yup. so very quickly. That would be the lens that would cause me to buy more Pentax gear and the "K1" FA31 FA43 DA55 FA77 DFA135 all under f2.0 yes please!

12-09-2015, 01:35 PM - 3 Likes	#3
Vantage-Point Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 516	Can I pay for it by selling other peoples kidneys?

12-09-2015, 01:37 PM	#4
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677 Original Poster	Originally posted by Vantage-Point Can I pay for it by selling other peoples kidneys? How ever you purchase your gear is between you and your gear... Though, I'm sure such a lens would cost a pretty penny! ---------- Post added 12-09-15 at 03:39 PM ---------- Originally posted by Wired yup. so very quickly. That would be the lens that would cause me to buy more Pentax gear and the "K1" FA31 FA43 DA55 FA77 DFA135 all under f2.0 yes please! I really think the FA77 is next on my list. Though, I should probably get a K-3 to truly let that lens excel... And then to feed my wildlife needs, the DA*300 soon after. This is how it starts!

12-09-2015, 01:42 PM	#5
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by UserAccessDenied How ever you purchase your gear is between you and your gear... Though, I'm sure such a lens would cost a pretty penny! ---------- Post added 12-09-15 at 03:39 PM ---------- I really think the FA77 is next on my list. Though, I should probably get a K-3 to truly let that lens excel... And then to feed my wildlife needs, the DA*300 soon after. This is how it starts! hahah, my 77 was my fifth acquisition after the two kit zooms, fisheye, and a 40mm f2.8... then the GAS became uncontrollable.

12-09-2015, 02:07 PM	#6
PKMike Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 628	This focal length would work well for some of the stuff I do. I considered the DA* 200 and even the 60-250, but I really want smaller and lighter. F 2.8 135 would would work better for me. I will probably end up buying a F or FA 135. I'm sure this dream lens would be fabulous though!

12-09-2015, 02:10 PM	#7
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I'm really enjoying my newly acquired FA135/2.8 - super fast AF, excellent IQ and incredibly compact. Here it is alongside the DFA100WR: A DFA*135/1.8 would be HUGE by comparison, but WR and the extra speed would be very welcome. I'd be sorely tempted.

12-09-2015, 02:25 PM	#9
bar_foo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 108	Why not a 135mm F1.4, like this?

12-09-2015, 02:43 PM	#10
KDD Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	I have A* 135 1.8. I would get D F cuz AF!!!

12-09-2015, 02:48 PM	#11
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,273	Originally posted by Adam If it were a D FA I'd probably go for it. Yes it must be full frame. Because if I could afford the lens, surely I will be able to afford the Pentax FF when it comes out And along with that bring back the FA 20mm f2.8, a "D FA 28mm f2", a FF version of the DA*55 f1.4, and a "D FA 85mm f2" and I would be good to go. OK maybe I got a little carried away...

12-09-2015, 02:52 PM	#12
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by bar_foo Why not a 135mm F1.4, like this? Hmmmm...not me... Steve

12-09-2015, 02:55 PM	#13
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by KDD I have A* 135 1.8. I would get D F cuz AF!!! I'm with KDD.

12-09-2015, 03:14 PM	#15
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by bar_foo Why not a 135mm F1.4, like this? that may be overkill.... -------- keep in mind how thin depth of field is at f2.0 let alone f1.4 on a 135mm lens. it's already CRAZY thin at minimum focus distance... I couldn't imagine how little would be in focus on a f1.4 variant.