Originally posted by Sandy Hancock PLM is not powerful enough for the heavy elements in those lenses. A DC motor like the DFA*70-200 and DA560 would be the better option.
As for a 300/2.8, I think a more sports-oriented body would have to come out first.
In regards to the DA* lenses, I think Ricoh has a really easy ability to reinvigorate these lenses.
The DA* 200 f2.8 needs a completely new design, as I found in my experience tgat the optical performance is below modern stardards.
The DA* 300mm f2.8 on the otherhand just needs mostly cosmetic refresh to bring it inline with the new DFA's with a better AF motor, and the same tripod foot as the DFA*70-200/DFA150-450 lenses for compatibility.
As another possibility, they should definitely refresh the DA* 60-250mm f4 in the same way as the DA* 300mm f4, as even though I'm not a fan, it does have a lot of fans with Pentaxians, and would make for a good 70-200mm f4 esque lens.
As for the 300mm f2.8, I have a feeling the upcoming K3iii will be a more speed orientated body, in order to keep the price premium wuth APS-C bodies now that the K1 has been released!
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Originally posted by clackers Very different usages ... you should own both, Joshua.
I may end up doing so, as I'm never gonna be selling of this Tamron 300mm f2.8 AF considering it cost me ~$450 USD to buy 😂
---------- Post added 06-01-17 at 09:40 AM ----------
Originally posted by clackers Very different usages ... you should own both, Joshua.
I may end up doing so, as I'm never gonna be selling of this Tamron 300mm f2.8 AF considering it cost me ~$450 USD to buy 😂