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totsmuyco · 12-02-2017, 07:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rondec

They won't. But Olympus has added stabilization to some lenses and apparently in combination with in body stabilization it gives amazing results -- like a couple of seconds hand holding a night scene.

If that's the goal then it would be a huge advantage to Pentax considering the image quality of the new sensors used in the k-70 and the KP. I can just imagine if they tweak the sensor more on the k-3II replacement. This lens would be something that will maximize the out of the camera. I wish I could use this on my K-5II.

gm4life · 12-02-2017, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by totsmuyco

If that's the goal then it would be a huge advantage to Pentax considering the image quality of the new sensors used in the k-70 and the KP. I can just imagine if they tweak the sensor more on the k-3II replacement. This lens would be something that will maximize the out of the camera. I wish I could use this on my K-5II.

I agree with this comment 100 percent. I would take DUAL I.S. but I doubt we would be THAT lucky. I am just glad to see Pentax committed firmly to crop with this lens. Saving up for it already along with the next flagship crop body whenever it comes in 2018 or 2019. You know Ricoh they aren't ever FAST.

**ffking** · 12-03-2017, 03:14 AM

Originally posted by totsmuyco

I hope they're not going to phase out IBIS. It's like a trade mark or a buy word for Pentax and Olympus. It's one of the.main reasons attracting people into the system. It's a hard core strength that shouldn't be removed

they won't - there are too many other features (pixel shift, AA simulator, astrotracer, horizon correction, image adjustment) that use the same mechanism - it would make no sense

Kunzite · 12-03-2017, 04:39 AM

And there are no optical SR K-mount lens so far.
Even if the DA* 11-18mm would be the first, the others would still rely on the in-body SR. Abandoning in-body SR and starting from scratch with one lens... it won't happen, period.

It's the same as with the KAF3 and screw drive AF: Pentax cameras are supporting both, despite KAF4 and SDM/DC being available.

**shardulm** · 12-04-2017, 09:05 AM

I am thinking O.I.S it is. Whether we like it or not. And if IBIS and OIS work well together then why not have an optically stabilized lens? Its been seen even previously that Pentax bring in improved tech from their higher end lenses to APS-C. This may be just one of them.

photoptimist · 12-04-2017, 10:24 AM - **1 Like**

O.I.S seems the least likely of the many other proposed functions for this feature.

It's much more likely that it is:

* zoom lock
* focus lock
* focus-range setting (full/hyperfocal/macro)
* electronic/mechanical aperture control switch

zapp · 12-04-2017, 10:54 AM

It's the AF/MF button for left handed people.

Nice to see a filter thread - making this lens more interesting than the 15-30 for using normal size filters or filter systems. APS-C is not only an extender for long glass, but also the system that works best with current day wide angles. Funny story.

gm4life · 12-11-2017, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by photoptimist

O.I.S seems the least likely of the many other proposed functions for this feature.

It's much more likely that it is:

* zoom lock
* focus lock
* focus-range setting (full/hyperfocal/macro)
* electronic/mechanical aperture control switch

Something along these lines would be my guess too. Either way I am so excited we are getting it!

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12-02-2017, 07:18 PM - 1 Like	#76
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by Rondec They won't. But Olympus has added stabilization to some lenses and apparently in combination with in body stabilization it gives amazing results -- like a couple of seconds hand holding a night scene. If that's the goal then it would be a huge advantage to Pentax considering the image quality of the new sensors used in the k-70 and the KP. I can just imagine if they tweak the sensor more on the k-3II replacement. This lens would be something that will maximize the out of the camera. I wish I could use this on my K-5II.

12-02-2017, 08:26 PM	#77
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602	Originally posted by totsmuyco If that's the goal then it would be a huge advantage to Pentax considering the image quality of the new sensors used in the k-70 and the KP. I can just imagine if they tweak the sensor more on the k-3II replacement. This lens would be something that will maximize the out of the camera. I wish I could use this on my K-5II. I agree with this comment 100 percent. I would take DUAL I.S. but I doubt we would be THAT lucky. I am just glad to see Pentax committed firmly to crop with this lens. Saving up for it already along with the next flagship crop body whenever it comes in 2018 or 2019. You know Ricoh they aren't ever FAST.

12-03-2017, 03:14 AM	#78
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Originally posted by totsmuyco I hope they're not going to phase out IBIS. It's like a trade mark or a buy word for Pentax and Olympus. It's one of the.main reasons attracting people into the system. It's a hard core strength that shouldn't be removed they won't - there are too many other features (pixel shift, AA simulator, astrotracer, horizon correction, image adjustment) that use the same mechanism - it would make no sense

12-03-2017, 04:39 AM	#79
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	And there are no optical SR K-mount lens so far. Even if the DA* 11-18mm would be the first, the others would still rely on the in-body SR. Abandoning in-body SR and starting from scratch with one lens... it won't happen, period. It's the same as with the KAF3 and screw drive AF: Pentax cameras are supporting both, despite KAF4 and SDM/DC being available.

12-04-2017, 09:05 AM	#80
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	I am thinking O.I.S it is. Whether we like it or not. And if IBIS and OIS work well together then why not have an optically stabilized lens? Its been seen even previously that Pentax bring in improved tech from their higher end lenses to APS-C. This may be just one of them.

12-04-2017, 10:24 AM - 1 Like	#81
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,129	O.I.S seems the least likely of the many other proposed functions for this feature. It's much more likely that it is: * zoom lock * focus lock * focus-range setting (full/hyperfocal/macro) * electronic/mechanical aperture control switch

12-04-2017, 10:54 AM	#82
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,389	It's the AF/MF button for left handed people. Nice to see a filter thread - making this lens more interesting than the 15-30 for using normal size filters or filter systems. APS-C is not only an extender for long glass, but also the system that works best with current day wide angles. Funny story.

12-11-2017, 08:39 PM	#83
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602	Originally posted by photoptimist O.I.S seems the least likely of the many other proposed functions for this feature. It's much more likely that it is: * zoom lock * focus lock * focus-range setting (full/hyperfocal/macro) * electronic/mechanical aperture control switch Something along these lines would be my guess too. Either way I am so excited we are getting it!

The Pentax DA* 11-18mm F2.8

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