Full Frame Wide Angle Lens List--20mm and Under

pblogic · 01-05-2023, 07:19 AM

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Sad to see in six years nothing new has come up. Why don’t Samyang and Rokinon make auto focus lenses?

**pepperberry farm** · 01-05-2023, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by pblogic

Sad to see in six years nothing new has come up. Why don’t Samyang and Rokinon make auto focus lenses?

they do, but not for k-mount....

pblogic · 01-06-2023, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

they do, but not for k-mount....

Right, that's what I meant. Why not in K mount I wonder?

pschlute · 01-06-2023, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by pblogic

Why not in K mount I wonder?

A simple case of development/manufacturing costs versus anticipated demand/return I would guess.

angerdan · 01-07-2023, 07:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pblogic

Sad to see in six years nothing new has come up.

At least Pentax did bring the D FA 21mm Limited as well as the D FA 15-30mm in the last six years. Thats more than nothing.
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pblogic · 01-08-2023, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by angerdan

At least Pentax did bring the D FA 21mm Limited as well as the D FA 15-30mm in the last six years. Thats more than nothing.
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Very true. I would love the 15-30mm, but it's a little out of my budget at the moment.

angerdan · 01-08-2023, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by pblogic

Very true. I would love the 15-30mm, but it's a little out of my budget at the moment.

One copy was sold for $600 in October 2022.

Last edited by angerdan; 01-09-2023 at 05:08 PM. Reason: direct URL

mikesbike · 01-08-2023, 07:08 PM

I still have from my 35mm film shooting days, my Pentax F 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 fishes zoom lens. A real fun lens. Otherwise, I am happy with my Tokina 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 77mm filter size (actually tested out at 19mm).

But I do agree, Pentax needs a FF ultra-wide zoom lens that is lighter and less expensive than the DFA 15-30mm. Say an updated 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 DC WR would do well. However, the same is now true of their APS-C lineup- something smaller and less expensive than the DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 would be nice, and with WR. A rebadge of the fine Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 with WR would be great!

angerdan · 01-09-2023, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by mikesbike

Pentax needs a FF ultra-wide zoom lens that is lighter and less expensive than the DFA 15-30mm.

I do use the cheaper DA 12-24mm between 18 and 24mm on FF without vignetting.

pblogic · 01-09-2023, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by angerdan

One copy was sold for $600 in October 2022.

I'm keeping my eyes open for it everywhere. I'd snap it up in an instant at that price fore a good copy.

01-08-2023, 07:08 PM	#98
mikesbike Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,316	I still have from my 35mm film shooting days, my Pentax F 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 fishes zoom lens. A real fun lens. Otherwise, I am happy with my Tokina 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 77mm filter size (actually tested out at 19mm). But I do agree, Pentax needs a FF ultra-wide zoom lens that is lighter and less expensive than the DFA 15-30mm. Say an updated 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 DC WR would do well. However, the same is now true of their APS-C lineup- something smaller and less expensive than the DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 would be nice, and with WR. A rebadge of the fine Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 with WR would be great! Last edited by mikesbike; 01-08-2023 at 07:33 PM.

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01-05-2023, 07:19 AM	#91
pblogic Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 66	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Sad to see in six years nothing new has come up. Why don’t Samyang and Rokinon make auto focus lenses?

01-05-2023, 07:28 AM	#92
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 36,529	Originally posted by pblogic Sad to see in six years nothing new has come up. Why don’t Samyang and Rokinon make auto focus lenses? they do, but not for k-mount....

01-06-2023, 03:21 PM	#93
pblogic Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 66	Originally posted by pepperberry farm they do, but not for k-mount.... Right, that's what I meant. Why not in K mount I wonder?

01-06-2023, 03:35 PM	#94
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,522	Originally posted by pblogic Why not in K mount I wonder? A simple case of development/manufacturing costs versus anticipated demand/return I would guess.

01-07-2023, 07:04 AM - 1 Like	#95
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,320	Originally posted by pblogic Sad to see in six years nothing new has come up. At least Pentax did bring the D FA 21mm Limited as well as the D FA 15-30mm in the last six years. Thats more than nothing. Full Frame D FA, FA, FA J Series Lenses with Autofocus \| PentaxForums.com

01-08-2023, 01:51 PM	#96
pblogic Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 66	Originally posted by angerdan At least Pentax did bring the D FA 21mm Limited as well as the D FA 15-30mm in the last six years. Thats more than nothing. Full Frame D FA, FA, FA J Series Lenses with Autofocus \| PentaxForums.com Very true. I would love the 15-30mm, but it's a little out of my budget at the moment.

01-08-2023, 04:39 PM	#97
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,320	Originally posted by pblogic Very true. I would love the 15-30mm, but it's a little out of my budget at the moment. One copy was sold for $600 in October 2022. Last edited by angerdan; 01-09-2023 at 05:08 PM. Reason: direct URL

01-09-2023, 07:52 AM	#99
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,320	Originally posted by mikesbike Pentax needs a FF ultra-wide zoom lens that is lighter and less expensive than the DFA 15-30mm. I do use the cheaper DA 12-24mm between 18 and 24mm on FF without vignetting.

01-09-2023, 03:17 PM	#100
pblogic Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 66	Originally posted by angerdan One copy was sold for $600 in October 2022. I'm keeping my eyes open for it everywhere. I'd snap it up in an instant at that price fore a good copy.

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