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BrianR · 07-05-2018, 06:35 AM - **1 Like**

Can I go off script and ask for the closest accessory you can get to being a lens without any glass in it? I would plunk cash down now for an extension tube (or set of tubes) if Pentax released one with all the modern amenities - contacts, aperture lever, WR, etc.

I have a few lenses on my dream list (like a DFA200mm macro), but my change jar is not yet full enough to buy it if it were released anytime soon.

**Mikesul** · 07-05-2018, 08:08 AM

I would probably go for a new 85 1.4 but it would have to be a big improvement over the FA*85 1.4 which is still going strong.

MJKoski · 07-05-2018, 08:37 AM - **1 Like**

21mm f/2.8 Pentax Distagon of course. I would not mind if it is rebadged Zeiss in this case.

Pentikonian · 07-06-2018, 03:15 PM

Dreaming...

Modern, compact (in comparison to most new lenses), WR D FA 24/2.8, 35/2, 85/2 and 135/2.8.

**jatrax** · 10-27-2019, 03:46 PM

Over a year ago for this thread and we are still waiting for the DFA 70-200 f/4. I would still like to see a DFA 60-250 f/4 but I no longer think that will happen. I have been using my F 70-210 while we wait for the new 70-200 to come out.

Upon reflection I would still pay money for the DFA 70-200 and a DFA 1.4x TC. I'm not sure there is anything else I would buy right now, but those two are needed in my bag.

pathdoc · 10-28-2019, 03:59 AM

Originally posted by BrianR

Can I go off script and ask for the closest accessory you can get to being a lens without any glass in it? I would plunk cash down now for an extension tube (or set of tubes) if Pentax released one with all the modern amenities - contacts, aperture lever, WR, etc.

Yes, this. Full pass-through controls INCLUDING all the KAF4, DC, SDM stuff. And the aperture lever for back-compatibility onto the film bodies.

We need at least a half decent WR D-FA 28-200.

ben.p · 10-28-2019, 09:51 AM

I will buy the new 85mm 1.4

BarneyL · 10-29-2019, 07:22 AM

300mm F/2.8 for Astro and some wildlife.

Wasp · 10-29-2019, 07:43 AM

How about an 85mm f/1.8 for those mortals whose budget cannot reach to an f/1.4? Even an 85mm f/2 would be nice.

**Archimedes the Dog** · 10-29-2019, 07:48 AM

35mm f1.4 for APS-C portrait work. Sometimes the *55mm gives the wrong FOV for the job.

Martin KP · 10-31-2019, 06:01 AM

Pentax 50mm HD Limited. The small size is great to carry around. And 50 is awesome for portrait.

**clickclick** · 10-31-2019, 06:06 AM

Yep, a 50 Limited would be fun.

Qwntm · 10-31-2019, 08:52 AM

HD D FA 22mm F2.4 LTD WR

The FF 15mm LTD and then the set would be 22/31/43/77 PERFECT.

hadi · 10-31-2019, 08:54 AM

I eagerly await the Pentax 85mm 1.4 lens.

After that, the only other lens that will be missing from my kit would either be a 200mm f2 (use that through a sony body perhaps?) or a 200mm 2.8 (prime) through either a pentax or sony or whatever body.

**pres589** · 10-31-2019, 09:02 AM

HD Pentax-M 120mmf2.8 AF WR (and keep the aperture ring like they did with the HD FA 35!)

or

A completely redesigned star-series 24mm f2.0 not based on the FA*24.

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07-05-2018, 06:35 AM - 1 Like	#46
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	Can I go off script and ask for the closest accessory you can get to being a lens without any glass in it? I would plunk cash down now for an extension tube (or set of tubes) if Pentax released one with all the modern amenities - contacts, aperture lever, WR, etc. I have a few lenses on my dream list (like a DFA200mm macro), but my change jar is not yet full enough to buy it if it were released anytime soon.

07-05-2018, 08:08 AM	#47
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I would probably go for a new 85 1.4 but it would have to be a big improvement over the FA*85 1.4 which is still going strong.

07-05-2018, 08:37 AM - 1 Like	#48
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	21mm f/2.8 Pentax Distagon of course. I would not mind if it is rebadged Zeiss in this case.

07-06-2018, 03:15 PM	#49
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Dreaming... Modern, compact (in comparison to most new lenses), WR D FA 24/2.8, 35/2, 85/2 and 135/2.8.

10-27-2019, 03:46 PM	#50
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,992 Original Poster	Over a year ago for this thread and we are still waiting for the DFA 70-200 f/4. I would still like to see a DFA 60-250 f/4 but I no longer think that will happen. I have been using my F 70-210 while we wait for the new 70-200 to come out. Upon reflection I would still pay money for the DFA 70-200 and a DFA 1.4x TC. I'm not sure there is anything else I would buy right now, but those two are needed in my bag.

10-28-2019, 03:59 AM	#51
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by BrianR Can I go off script and ask for the closest accessory you can get to being a lens without any glass in it? I would plunk cash down now for an extension tube (or set of tubes) if Pentax released one with all the modern amenities - contacts, aperture lever, WR, etc. Yes, this. Full pass-through controls INCLUDING all the KAF4, DC, SDM stuff. And the aperture lever for back-compatibility onto the film bodies. We need at least a half decent WR D-FA 28-200.

10-28-2019, 09:51 AM	#52
ben.p Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 145	I will buy the new 85mm 1.4

10-29-2019, 07:22 AM	#53
BarneyL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 900	300mm F/2.8 for Astro and some wildlife.

10-29-2019, 07:43 AM	#54
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	How about an 85mm f/1.8 for those mortals whose budget cannot reach to an f/1.4? Even an 85mm f/2 would be nice.

10-29-2019, 07:48 AM	#55
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	35mm f1.4 for APS-C portrait work. Sometimes the *55mm gives the wrong FOV for the job.

10-31-2019, 06:01 AM	#56
Martin KP Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 240	Pentax 50mm HD Limited. The small size is great to carry around. And 50 is awesome for portrait.

10-31-2019, 06:06 AM	#57
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Yep, a 50 Limited would be fun.

10-31-2019, 08:52 AM	#58
Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	HD D FA 22mm F2.4 LTD WR The FF 15mm LTD and then the set would be 22/31/43/77 PERFECT.

10-31-2019, 08:54 AM	#59
hadi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 563	I eagerly await the Pentax 85mm 1.4 lens. After that, the only other lens that will be missing from my kit would either be a 200mm f2 (use that through a sony body perhaps?) or a 200mm 2.8 (prime) through either a pentax or sony or whatever body.

10-31-2019, 09:02 AM	#60
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	HD Pentax-M 120mmf2.8 AF WR (and keep the aperture ring like they did with the HD FA 35!) or A completely redesigned star-series 24mm f2.0 not based on the FA*24.

What new lens would you purchase on release?

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