What (feasible) lens is missing from Pentax's lineup?

chrisfer · 10-01-2016, 01:26 AM

D-FA* 24mm or 28mm, f2 or f2.8, DC & WR.

D-FA 135 Limited, DC & WR, f2.8 or even f4 for compactness.

deepbluish · 10-01-2016, 02:34 AM

A resurrected thread, but I'll play along.

An affordable 35mm f1.8 lens for FF is currently on top of my wish list from Pentax. Screwdrive, SDM, DC, whatever, as long as its affordable.

nono · 10-01-2016, 03:09 AM

An affordable full-frame portrait zoom, something like a 70-200 f/4.

zapp · 10-01-2016, 03:54 AM

If anyone at Pentax tries to figure out what is needed/wanted based on this thread, things will go horribly wrong :-)

shuttles12000 · 10-01-2016, 04:22 AM

I'd love to see a 16-135mm DA F4 WR DC lens
Or even a 16-60mm DA F2.8-4 WR DC lens

As an old school shooter, my favourite focal lengths were 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 90mm

totsmuyco · 10-01-2016, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by shuttles12000

I'd love to see a 16-135mm DA F4 WR DC lens
Or even a 16-60mm DA F2.8-4 WR DC lens

As an old school shooter, my favourite focal lengths were 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 90mm

A 16-135 f3.5 to replace the 18-135 with the image quality of the 16-85 for the entire range as I said in the other thread would be a killer lens. A perfect walk around lens. Count me in for one if it will be available.

Aksel · 10-01-2016, 10:20 AM

I'd be interested in DA*11-16/2,8 (based on Tokina's version) or if that's not possible, then something like DA 10-20/4.

Doundounba · 10-01-2016, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by totsmuyco

A 16-135 f3.5 to replace the 18-135 with the image quality of the 16-85 for the entire range as I said in the other thread would be a killer lens.

This one will be hand-delivered by a fairy riding a unicorn...

Wheatfield · 10-01-2016, 06:20 PM

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a thread this old brought back from the dead.

dbs · 10-01-2016, 06:41 PM

Hi Wheatfield

I think there are 2 such threads at the moment with different titles but same idea.
I keep on going to either one unknowingly.

Dave

BrianR · 10-01-2016, 07:43 PM

Ooh, I'd also like to see something lens-less - bring on extension tubes please. I'd have to think the design cost would be minimal, just take an eraser to the 1.4 TC plans, and it would be a nice message that they give a toss about macro shooters.

Originally posted by Nass

I hadn't intended doing a review but hmmm come to think of it not a bad idea

If you have the time and inclination, I'll read it

. It's too bad it doesn't use a mechanical aperture lever or ring, this would be one lens you could adapt to other mounts with little trouble (it wouldn't be disastrous if your adapter acted as a little extension tube for this beastie).

totsmuyco · 10-03-2016, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by Doundounba

This one will be hand-delivered by a fairy riding a unicorn...

And this lens will be handcrafted for me. I will gladly take a picture of the fairy and the unicorn. One thing for sure, this is a Jedi's lens.

northcoastgreg · 10-03-2016, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by zapp

If anyone at Pentax tries to figure out what is needed/wanted based on this thread, things will go horribly wrong :-)

Very true. Also, many of these suggestions fall under the category "Be careful what you wish for." A 16-135 f3.5 lens optically as good as the DA 16-65? Really? Does anyone realize how heavy and expensive such a lens would be?

In terms of sheer pragmatism, the lens that is most needed (i.e., that would have the biggest impact for Pentax shooters) is a DFA 18-35 f4-5.6, optically on par with the DFA 28-105, and featuring filter rings. Such a lens could probably be marketed for around $750 and it would solve a huge number problems for landscape shooters upgrading to the K-1. A DFA 70-300 f4-5.6, also optically on par with the DFA 28-105, would also be a nice addition, as it would make for a slow aperture yet high quality zoom trio to serve as a less expensive, less heavy alternative to the f2.8 zoom trio.

normhead · 10-03-2016, 07:31 AM

All I'm looking for is a small sharp, maybe ƒ4.5 20mm lens. A DA 15 for FF. Although I wouldn't sneeze at 15 for FF either.

AtitG · 10-03-2016, 09:55 AM

an affordable da WR 24mm f/1.8. make it small and plastic like the da 35mm f/2.4 and da 50mm f/1.8.

10-01-2016, 07:43 PM	#56
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	Ooh, I'd also like to see something lens-less - bring on extension tubes please. I'd have to think the design cost would be minimal, just take an eraser to the 1.4 TC plans, and it would be a nice message that they give a toss about macro shooters. Originally posted by Nass I hadn't intended doing a review but hmmm come to think of it not a bad idea If you have the time and inclination, I'll read it. It's too bad it doesn't use a mechanical aperture lever or ring, this would be one lens you could adapt to other mounts with little trouble (it wouldn't be disastrous if your adapter acted as a little extension tube for this beastie).

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10-01-2016, 01:26 AM	#46
chrisfer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Albi, Tarn, France Photos: Albums Posts: 101	D-FA* 24mm or 28mm, f2 or f2.8, DC & WR. D-FA 135 Limited, DC & WR, f2.8 or even f4 for compactness.

10-01-2016, 02:34 AM	#47
deepbluish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 130	A resurrected thread, but I'll play along. An affordable 35mm f1.8 lens for FF is currently on top of my wish list from Pentax. Screwdrive, SDM, DC, whatever, as long as its affordable.

10-01-2016, 03:09 AM	#48
nono Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 248	An affordable full-frame portrait zoom, something like a 70-200 f/4.

10-01-2016, 03:54 AM	#49
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,388	If anyone at Pentax tries to figure out what is needed/wanted based on this thread, things will go horribly wrong :-)

10-01-2016, 04:22 AM	#50
shuttles12000 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hobart TAS Posts: 87	I'd love to see a 16-135mm DA F4 WR DC lens Or even a 16-60mm DA F2.8-4 WR DC lens As an old school shooter, my favourite focal lengths were 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 90mm

10-01-2016, 04:49 AM	#51
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by shuttles12000 I'd love to see a 16-135mm DA F4 WR DC lens Or even a 16-60mm DA F2.8-4 WR DC lens As an old school shooter, my favourite focal lengths were 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 90mm A 16-135 f3.5 to replace the 18-135 with the image quality of the 16-85 for the entire range as I said in the other thread would be a killer lens. A perfect walk around lens. Count me in for one if it will be available.

10-01-2016, 10:20 AM	#52
Aksel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 224	I'd be interested in DA*11-16/2,8 (based on Tokina's version) or if that's not possible, then something like DA 10-20/4.

10-01-2016, 05:25 PM	#53
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Originally posted by totsmuyco A 16-135 f3.5 to replace the 18-135 with the image quality of the 16-85 for the entire range as I said in the other thread would be a killer lens. This one will be hand-delivered by a fairy riding a unicorn...

10-01-2016, 06:20 PM	#54
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,987	Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a thread this old brought back from the dead.

10-01-2016, 06:41 PM	#55
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Hi Wheatfield I think there are 2 such threads at the moment with different titles but same idea. I keep on going to either one unknowingly. Dave

10-03-2016, 06:09 AM	#57
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by Doundounba This one will be hand-delivered by a fairy riding a unicorn... And this lens will be handcrafted for me. I will gladly take a picture of the fairy and the unicorn. One thing for sure, this is a Jedi's lens.

10-03-2016, 07:26 AM	#58
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,175	Originally posted by zapp If anyone at Pentax tries to figure out what is needed/wanted based on this thread, things will go horribly wrong :-) Very true. Also, many of these suggestions fall under the category "Be careful what you wish for." A 16-135 f3.5 lens optically as good as the DA 16-65? Really? Does anyone realize how heavy and expensive such a lens would be? In terms of sheer pragmatism, the lens that is most needed (i.e., that would have the biggest impact for Pentax shooters) is a DFA 18-35 f4-5.6, optically on par with the DFA 28-105, and featuring filter rings. Such a lens could probably be marketed for around $750 and it would solve a huge number problems for landscape shooters upgrading to the K-1. A DFA 70-300 f4-5.6, also optically on par with the DFA 28-105, would also be a nice addition, as it would make for a slow aperture yet high quality zoom trio to serve as a less expensive, less heavy alternative to the f2.8 zoom trio.

10-03-2016, 07:31 AM	#59
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	All I'm looking for is a small sharp, maybe ƒ4.5 20mm lens. A DA 15 for FF. Although I wouldn't sneeze at 15 for FF either.

10-03-2016, 09:55 AM	#60
AtitG Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 269	an affordable da WR 24mm f/1.8. make it small and plastic like the da 35mm f/2.4 and da 50mm f/1.8.