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RonMexico · 03-21-2009, 01:57 PM

What lens would you like Pentax to make/remake?

I think they have just about all the focal lengths covered with excellent lenses.
But people seem to really like the size and weight of the pancake lenses.

They're coming out with the DA 15mm, so we'll see how that performs, although I think most people were hoping for something faster than f/4.

Maybe there's no sense or money in it, but any chance they re-make the DFA 100mm f/2.8 macro....maybe as a smaller, metal "limited" lens?

Gengske · 03-21-2009, 02:15 PM

DA 135mm F3.2 or 2.8 limited (keep it small please)

My first post here, hi to everyone

fwcetus · 03-21-2009, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by RonMexico

What lens would you like Pentax to make/remake?

A replacement for the A* 600/5.6. It could not just be a remake with AF, probably, but a high-quality 600/5.6 (like the A* 600/5.6) would be a great wildlife lens. (A few might prefer a 600/4, but that would likely be just too dear for most of us.)

Votesh · 03-21-2009, 02:34 PM

Either a 200mm macro lens or a tilt/shift lens option.

Zav · 03-21-2009, 02:38 PM

DA* 30mm f1,4! I really wanted this one...

8540tomg · 03-21-2009, 03:01 PM

An AF version of the A* 135/1.8 would be pretty special.

Tom G

**Sailor** · 03-21-2009, 03:14 PM

I'll put in my standing order for a DA 120-135mm Limited, f-3ish, and no bigger than the old M135/3.5.

I recently bought a DA 35/2.8 Macro Limited (to add to my collection of the three "pancakes"), and I've become a real devotee of the 35. However, prior to the introduction of the DA 35, Pentax already manufactured two macros and a number of outstanding "normal" FOV lenses (FA 31, F 35, DA 40 and FA 43), and - much as I like my new DA 35 - I would have much preferred Pentax to produce a DA tele with about twice the reach of my 70.

Jer

RonMexico · 03-21-2009, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by Gengske

DA 135mm F3.2 or 2.8 limited (keep it small please)

My first post here, hi to everyone

Welcome to the site!

**fs999** · 03-21-2009, 04:24 PM

Since Sigma hesitates, why not a 150mm 2.8 macro... and a 50mm 1.8 more compact.

Wheatfield · 03-21-2009, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by RonMexico

What lens would you like Pentax to make/remake?

Something in the 60-250 f/4 range would be nice.

RonMexico · 03-21-2009, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Something in the 60-250 f/4 range would be nice.

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**NaClH2O** · 03-21-2009, 04:45 PM

200mm F2.8/3.5 Macro; Tho Wheatfield's idea has merits too

NaCl(Wheatfield's might even come to be...maybe one day maybe)H2O

Raybo · 03-21-2009, 04:45 PM

Something like the 500mm f4.5 without AF.
I figure it will be on a tripod so not having AF is no biggie, it also might help keep the price down a bit.

creampuff · 03-21-2009, 04:50 PM

There's never enough lenses...

What I'd like Pentax to make or re-introduce (wishful thinking):

Primes
24mm f/2
24mm f/4 Tilt and Shift
28mm f/2
100mm f/2
135mm f/1.8 or f/2
200mm f/2
200mm f/4 Macro
400mm f/4 or a 500mm f/4.5 or faster

Zooms
24-90mm f/2.8
18-135mm f/4
80-200mm f/2.8
100-400mm f/4

Others
AF extension tubes with full AE readout (25mm, 50mm, 100mm)

pingflood · 03-21-2009, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by RonMexico

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03-21-2009, 01:57 PM	#1
RonMexico Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 215	What lens should Pentax make/remake? What lens would you like Pentax to make/remake? I think they have just about all the focal lengths covered with excellent lenses. But people seem to really like the size and weight of the pancake lenses. They're coming out with the DA 15mm, so we'll see how that performs, although I think most people were hoping for something faster than f/4. Maybe there's no sense or money in it, but any chance they re-make the DFA 100mm f/2.8 macro....maybe as a smaller, metal "limited" lens?

03-21-2009, 02:15 PM	#2
Gengske New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Belgium, Antwerp Posts: 2	What lens should Pentax make/remake? DA 135mm F3.2 or 2.8 limited (keep it small please) My first post here, hi to everyone

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03-21-2009, 02:16 PM	#3
fwcetus Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,286	Originally posted by RonMexico What lens would you like Pentax to make/remake? A replacement for the A* 600/5.6. It could not just be a remake with AF, probably, but a high-quality 600/5.6 (like the A* 600/5.6) would be a great wildlife lens. (A few might prefer a 600/4, but that would likely be just too dear for most of us.)

03-21-2009, 02:34 PM	#4
Votesh Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	Either a 200mm macro lens or a tilt/shift lens option.

03-21-2009, 02:38 PM	#5
Zav Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,371	DA* 30mm f1,4! I really wanted this one...

03-21-2009, 03:01 PM	#6
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	An AF version of the A* 135/1.8 would be pretty special. Tom G

03-21-2009, 03:14 PM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	I'll put in my standing order for a DA 120-135mm Limited, f-3ish, and no bigger than the old M135/3.5. I recently bought a DA 35/2.8 Macro Limited (to add to my collection of the three "pancakes"), and I've become a real devotee of the 35. However, prior to the introduction of the DA 35, Pentax already manufactured two macros and a number of outstanding "normal" FOV lenses (FA 31, F 35, DA 40 and FA 43), and - much as I like my new DA 35 - I would have much preferred Pentax to produce a DA tele with about twice the reach of my 70. Jer

03-21-2009, 03:48 PM	#8
RonMexico Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 215 Original Poster	Originally posted by Gengske DA 135mm F3.2 or 2.8 limited (keep it small please) My first post here, hi to everyone Welcome to the site!

03-21-2009, 04:24 PM	#9
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,650	Since Sigma hesitates, why not a 150mm 2.8 macro... and a 50mm 1.8 more compact.

03-21-2009, 04:36 PM	#10
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by RonMexico What lens would you like Pentax to make/remake? Something in the 60-250 f/4 range would be nice.

03-21-2009, 04:45 PM	#11
RonMexico Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 215 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wheatfield Something in the 60-250 f/4 range would be nice. PENTAX DA Star Zoom Lens for Digital SLRs and Compacts: smc PENTAX DA Star 60-250mm F4 ED (IF) SDM

03-21-2009, 04:45 PM	#12
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	200mm F2.8/3.5 Macro; Tho Wheatfield's idea has merits too NaCl(Wheatfield's might even come to be...maybe one day maybe)H2O

03-21-2009, 04:45 PM	#13
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	Something like the 500mm f4.5 without AF. I figure it will be on a tripod so not having AF is no biggie, it also might help keep the price down a bit.

03-21-2009, 04:50 PM	#14
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	There's never enough lenses... What I'd like Pentax to make or re-introduce (wishful thinking): Primes 24mm f/2 24mm f/4 Tilt and Shift 28mm f/2 100mm f/2 135mm f/1.8 or f/2 200mm f/2 200mm f/4 Macro 400mm f/4 or a 500mm f/4.5 or faster Zooms 24-90mm f/2.8 18-135mm f/4 80-200mm f/2.8 100-400mm f/4 Others AF extension tubes with full AE readout (25mm, 50mm, 100mm)

03-21-2009, 04:50 PM	#15
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by RonMexico PENTAX DA Star Zoom Lens for Digital SLRs and Compacts: smc PENTAX DA Star 60-250mm F4 ED (IF) SDM Amazon.com: Pentax SMC DA* 60-250mm f/4 ED IF SDM Telephoto Zoom Lens w/ Case for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics

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