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bladerunner6 · 05-05-2016, 09:15 AM

six more people need to commit to get the lens made. This is really close. It would be a shame to have Pentax users miss out on this.

stevebrot · 05-05-2016, 09:32 AM

Which lens and project might that be?

Steve

Topsy · 05-05-2016, 09:51 AM

I think this one: Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm for Pentax - Photo Industry News | PentaxForums.com

**UncleVanya** · 05-05-2016, 10:27 AM

45 Brass and 3 black pledged. I think that means only 2 more required.

pathdoc · 05-05-2016, 11:02 AM

If I weren't already one of the 48...

6BQ5 · 05-05-2016, 11:45 AM

I think the brass and black versions are separate counts. The description for the black says that if they cant get 50 pledges for black then backers will have a choice to either downgrade to brass or get a refund.

I know many people are hesitant about these "artsy" lenses but I think it's great that Pentax is now big enough to be considered for them. In the past only Canon, Nikon, Sony, and u4/3 would be considered due to the size of the installed based or potential market impact. The K-mount was too small to be profitable in cases like this. Well, not anymore!

**UncleVanya** · 05-05-2016, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

I think the brass and black versions are separate counts. The description for the black says that if they cant get 50 pledges for black then backers will have a choice to either downgrade to brass or get a refund.

I know many people are hesitant about these "artsy" lenses but I think it's great that Pentax is now big enough to be considered for them. In the past only Canon, Nikon, Sony, and u4/3 would be considered due to the size of the installed based or potential market impact. The K-mount was too small to be profitable in cases like this. Well, not anymore!

Actually it is 25 in black. 50 in Brass. I can't imagine them not combining them to make the 50 if they had < 25 black and < 50 brass but combined they had => 50 brass. That would be silly. Of course if someone asking for black backed out rather than allowing it to be brass you are correct.

Adam · 05-05-2016, 12:41 PM

Just got mine in. I'm sure the goal of 50 lenses will be met!

Originally posted by 6BQ5

I know many people are hesitant about these "artsy" lenses but I think it's great that Pentax is now big enough to be considered for them.

Plus it's really nice to be able to try something different for a change

bladerunner6 · 05-05-2016, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by Topsy

I think this one: Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm for Pentax - Photo Industry News | PentaxForums.com

Sorry, I forgot to include the link.

Yes, I meant that one.

**TomTom** · 05-05-2016, 05:17 PM

I'm pledging tomorrow. As of now there are 47 backers for the brass model.

bladerunner6 · 05-05-2016, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Actually it is 25 in black. 50 in Brass. I can't imagine them not combining them to make the 50 if they had < 25 black and < 50 brass but combined they had => 50 brass. That would be silly. Of course if someone asking for black backed out rather than allowing it to be brass you are correct.

Here is what they say:

PENTAX K MOUNT BLACK LENS SPECIAL: Get a Daguerreotype Achromat Black Art Lens with a native Pentax K-mount!
We’re opening an initial 50 pledges. If 25 pledges are met, we’ll be able to offer this bold, brass beauty in Pentax K Mount in Black! If we do not meet 25 pledges, backers will either be refunded after the campaign ends, given the option to downgrade to a Brass Pentax K mount lens (if the goal is met) or a different mount (Canon EF or Nikon

It says they will downgrade to Brass if the goal is met.

Sounds like they need 50 brass. I could be wrong but...

**UncleVanya** · 05-05-2016, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by bladerunner6

Here is what they say:

PENTAX K MOUNT BLACK LENS SPECIAL: Get a Daguerreotype Achromat Black Art Lens with a native Pentax K-mount!
We’re opening an initial 50 pledges. If 25 pledges are met, we’ll be able to offer this bold, brass beauty in Pentax K Mount in Black! If we do not meet 25 pledges, backers will either be refunded after the campaign ends, given the option to downgrade to a Brass Pentax K mount lens (if the goal is met) or a different mount (Canon EF or Nikon

It says they will downgrade to Brass if the goal is met.

Sounds like they need 50 brass. I could be wrong but...

Semantics really - the way I read it was that if say 30 were pledged brass and 10 black then they would not be offering the brass version since they did not make the 50 goal. I would expect that if 49 were pledged brass and 10 black -- they would check to see if at least one of the 10 wanted K mount rather than something else.

One question I have is what anyone else gets from EF mount. The EF mount option isn't going to offer automation - I would think the F or K would open more options for resale since either of those can be adapted to EF as well with simple glassless adapters.

bladerunner6 · 05-05-2016, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Semantics really - the way I read it was that if say 30 were pledged brass and 10 black then they would not be offering the brass version since they did not make the 50 goal. I would expect that if 49 were pledged brass and 10 black -- they would check to see if at least one of the 10 wanted K mount rather than something else.

One question I have is what anyone else gets from EF mount. The EF mount option isn't going to offer automation - I would think the F or K would open more options for resale since either of those can be adapted to EF as well with simple glassless adapters.

I have to disagree. I only make a point of this since people want to know whether or not they will get a lens.

If they don't get 50 brass, it seems like there will be no Pentax version. I encourage people to pledge sooner rather than later.

**UncleVanya** · 05-06-2016, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by bladerunner6

I have to disagree. I only make a point of this since people want to know whether or not they will get a lens.

If they don't get 50 brass, it seems like there will be no Pentax version. I encourage people to pledge sooner rather than later.

Speculation that no longer matters, 50 brass pledged.

pathdoc · 05-06-2016, 05:16 AM

YES! Just went and had a look for myself.

Well done, all you other forty-nine, and thanks for making this happen. Yet another lens under the Christmas tree this year.

05-05-2016, 09:15 AM	#1
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Six more people needed for the Kickstarter campaign! six more people need to commit to get the lens made. This is really close. It would be a shame to have Pentax users miss out on this.

05-05-2016, 12:41 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Just got mine in. I'm sure the goal of 50 lenses will be met! Originally posted by 6BQ5 I know many people are hesitant about these "artsy" lenses but I think it's great that Pentax is now big enough to be considered for them. Plus it's really nice to be able to try something different for a change Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-05-2016, 09:32 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Which lens and project might that be? Steve

05-05-2016, 09:51 AM	#3
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	I think this one: Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm for Pentax - Photo Industry News \| PentaxForums.com

05-05-2016, 10:27 AM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	45 Brass and 3 black pledged. I think that means only 2 more required.

05-05-2016, 11:02 AM	#5
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	If I weren't already one of the 48...

05-05-2016, 11:45 AM	#6
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	I think the brass and black versions are separate counts. The description for the black says that if they cant get 50 pledges for black then backers will have a choice to either downgrade to brass or get a refund. I know many people are hesitant about these "artsy" lenses but I think it's great that Pentax is now big enough to be considered for them. In the past only Canon, Nikon, Sony, and u4/3 would be considered due to the size of the installed based or potential market impact. The K-mount was too small to be profitable in cases like this. Well, not anymore!

05-05-2016, 11:48 AM	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by 6BQ5 I think the brass and black versions are separate counts. The description for the black says that if they cant get 50 pledges for black then backers will have a choice to either downgrade to brass or get a refund. I know many people are hesitant about these "artsy" lenses but I think it's great that Pentax is now big enough to be considered for them. In the past only Canon, Nikon, Sony, and u4/3 would be considered due to the size of the installed based or potential market impact. The K-mount was too small to be profitable in cases like this. Well, not anymore! Actually it is 25 in black. 50 in Brass. I can't imagine them not combining them to make the 50 if they had < 25 black and < 50 brass but combined they had => 50 brass. That would be silly. Of course if someone asking for black backed out rather than allowing it to be brass you are correct.

05-05-2016, 01:01 PM	#9
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080 Original Poster	Originally posted by Topsy I think this one: Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm for Pentax - Photo Industry News \| PentaxForums.com Sorry, I forgot to include the link. Yes, I meant that one.

05-05-2016, 05:17 PM	#10
TomTom Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 539	I'm pledging tomorrow. As of now there are 47 backers for the brass model.

05-05-2016, 09:21 PM	#11
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Actually it is 25 in black. 50 in Brass. I can't imagine them not combining them to make the 50 if they had < 25 black and < 50 brass but combined they had => 50 brass. That would be silly. Of course if someone asking for black backed out rather than allowing it to be brass you are correct. Here is what they say: PENTAX K MOUNT BLACK LENS SPECIAL: Get a Daguerreotype Achromat Black Art Lens with a native Pentax K-mount! We’re opening an initial 50 pledges. If 25 pledges are met, we’ll be able to offer this bold, brass beauty in Pentax K Mount in Black! If we do not meet 25 pledges, backers will either be refunded after the campaign ends, given the option to downgrade to a Brass Pentax K mount lens (if the goal is met) or a different mount (Canon EF or Nikon It says they will downgrade to Brass if the goal is met. Sounds like they need 50 brass. I could be wrong but...

05-05-2016, 09:31 PM	#12
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by bladerunner6 Here is what they say: PENTAX K MOUNT BLACK LENS SPECIAL: Get a Daguerreotype Achromat Black Art Lens with a native Pentax K-mount! We’re opening an initial 50 pledges. If 25 pledges are met, we’ll be able to offer this bold, brass beauty in Pentax K Mount in Black! If we do not meet 25 pledges, backers will either be refunded after the campaign ends, given the option to downgrade to a Brass Pentax K mount lens (if the goal is met) or a different mount (Canon EF or Nikon It says they will downgrade to Brass if the goal is met. Sounds like they need 50 brass. I could be wrong but... Semantics really - the way I read it was that if say 30 were pledged brass and 10 black then they would not be offering the brass version since they did not make the 50 goal. I would expect that if 49 were pledged brass and 10 black -- they would check to see if at least one of the 10 wanted K mount rather than something else. One question I have is what anyone else gets from EF mount. The EF mount option isn't going to offer automation - I would think the F or K would open more options for resale since either of those can be adapted to EF as well with simple glassless adapters.

05-05-2016, 10:14 PM	#13
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Semantics really - the way I read it was that if say 30 were pledged brass and 10 black then they would not be offering the brass version since they did not make the 50 goal. I would expect that if 49 were pledged brass and 10 black -- they would check to see if at least one of the 10 wanted K mount rather than something else. One question I have is what anyone else gets from EF mount. The EF mount option isn't going to offer automation - I would think the F or K would open more options for resale since either of those can be adapted to EF as well with simple glassless adapters. I have to disagree. I only make a point of this since people want to know whether or not they will get a lens. If they don't get 50 brass, it seems like there will be no Pentax version. I encourage people to pledge sooner rather than later.

05-06-2016, 05:06 AM	#14
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by bladerunner6 I have to disagree. I only make a point of this since people want to know whether or not they will get a lens. If they don't get 50 brass, it seems like there will be no Pentax version. I encourage people to pledge sooner rather than later. Speculation that no longer matters, 50 brass pledged.

05-06-2016, 05:16 AM	#15
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	YES! Just went and had a look for myself. Well done, all you other forty-nine, and thanks for making this happen. Yet another lens under the Christmas tree this year.

Six more people needed for the Kickstarter campaign!

Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!