What is your dream lense?

wallyb · 01-28-2010, 11:42 AM

My dream lens currently would be one I mentioned in another thread: A rectilinear ultra-wide-angle pancake lens, with a focal length around 8-11mm (definitely not over 12mm) and an aperture around f/4. If this happened, and it was sharp edge to edge, I would buy it immediately no matter what it cost (almost).

SteveM · 01-28-2010, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

DA* 135/2.5 (same optical design as the K135/2.5)

and a remake of the DA* 200mm with the K200/2.5 optical design.

and a remake of the K85/1.8 would be nice too. Since it's a dream, why don't they release all 3 as a new trio, kind of like the FA ltds. All metal construction, SDM2 and switchable to use the screw, usable on FF.....

Parallax · 01-28-2010, 01:07 PM

Limited series 15mm prime f2.8 or faster.

Klaus · 01-28-2010, 02:37 PM

…would be great for insects. F 2.8, without much loss of focal lenght at macro scale (the Sigma 180 goes down to about 120 at 1:1, the 105 to about 70); IF is not important, more important is maintaining the working distance, and not much more than half a kg of weight (the Sigma 150 has almost 1 kg; and is not made for Pentax).

Regards - Klaus

benjikan · 01-28-2010, 02:40 PM

I would LOVE to see a 16-50 f2.8 Tilt Shift lens. Now, that is a lens I would pay for...

Biro · 01-28-2010, 03:10 PM

I don't even think in terms of ultra lenses anymore. I still want a fast, reasonably priced prime at about the 28mm point - but I would be okay with anything up to 35mm, f/2.0 or faster. $300 or less, please.

Also, I want the Pentax version of the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 lens. If they want to make it WR as well, fantastic. I'm seeing it as a DA. If they want to improve the SDM, fine - then it can be a DA*. But unless there's an SDM II, they can leave SDM off entirely.

In a perfect world, there'd also be a DA or DA* 135-400mm. I can't figure the 60-250 when I already have a 50-135.

matiki · 01-28-2010, 03:53 PM

Since we're dreaming, how about a 18-250mm f/1.2.

Short of that, a new but really fast tele prime would be my first choice, maybe a new 400mm f/2.8.

asdf · 01-28-2010, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Limited series 15mm prime f2.8 or faster.

It's called DA 14 f/2.8.

It may not be "Limited" but it has metal construction.

**GaryM** · 01-28-2010, 04:37 PM

DA*28/2.0 with a 5-year warranty.

Oggy · 01-28-2010, 04:43 PM

DA*200-500 F5.6 or 6.7

Cosmo · 01-28-2010, 04:45 PM

Just bring back the FA 20mm f/2.8 and A*135mm f/1.8!!!!!

Damn Brit · 01-28-2010, 05:37 PM

A 50-135 without SDM.

deadwolfbones · 01-28-2010, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

A 50-135 without SDM.

I'd sign up for this too.

Mohawk · 01-28-2010, 06:27 PM

Me too. I had the first worrying sign of SDM issues when the focus was stuck at first shot (but then no problem afterwards... a case of the thick lube syndrome???).

So my wish would be 50-135 with no SDM; or with SDM II, a ring-type motor.

Duch · 01-28-2010, 08:33 PM

Not sure of how doable this lens would be, but I would not mind carrying around a 10-70mm f2.0 WR lens.

View Poll Results: What is your dream lens ?
Super fast prime (DA* 55mm / 1.0, D-FA 30mm / 1.2 etc...)	31	23.66%
Wide fast prime / zoom (DA* 20mm / 2.8, D-FA 12-24mm/2.8)	27	20.61%
Super-tele (300mm/2.8, 400mm/4, 250-600mm/5.6 ...)	56	42.75%
Tilt-shift	17	12.98%
Voters: 131. You may not vote on this poll

01-28-2010, 02:37 PM	#19
Klaus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Murcia, Spain Photos: Gallery Posts: 100	130 to 150 Macro …would be great for insects. F 2.8, without much loss of focal lenght at macro scale (the Sigma 180 goes down to about 120 at 1:1, the 105 to about 70); IF is not important, more important is maintaining the working distance, and not much more than half a kg of weight (the Sigma 150 has almost 1 kg; and is not made for Pentax). Regards - Klaus

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01-28-2010, 11:42 AM	#16
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Photos: Albums Posts: 1,881	My dream lens currently would be one I mentioned in another thread: A rectilinear ultra-wide-angle pancake lens, with a focal length around 8-11mm (definitely not over 12mm) and an aperture around f/4. If this happened, and it was sharp edge to edge, I would buy it immediately no matter what it cost (almost).

01-28-2010, 12:00 PM	#17
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by deadwolfbones DA* 135/2.5 (same optical design as the K135/2.5) and a remake of the DA* 200mm with the K200/2.5 optical design. and a remake of the K85/1.8 would be nice too. Since it's a dream, why don't they release all 3 as a new trio, kind of like the FA ltds. All metal construction, SDM2 and switchable to use the screw, usable on FF.....

01-28-2010, 01:07 PM	#18
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Limited series 15mm prime f2.8 or faster.

01-28-2010, 02:40 PM	#20
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	I would LOVE to see a 16-50 f2.8 Tilt Shift lens. Now, that is a lens I would pay for...

01-28-2010, 03:10 PM	#21
Biro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,200	I don't even think in terms of ultra lenses anymore. I still want a fast, reasonably priced prime at about the 28mm point - but I would be okay with anything up to 35mm, f/2.0 or faster. $300 or less, please. Also, I want the Pentax version of the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 lens. If they want to make it WR as well, fantastic. I'm seeing it as a DA. If they want to improve the SDM, fine - then it can be a DA. But unless there's an SDM II, they can leave SDM off entirely. In a perfect world, there'd also be a DA or DA 135-400mm. I can't figure the 60-250 when I already have a 50-135.

01-28-2010, 03:53 PM	#22
matiki Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 393	Since we're dreaming, how about a 18-250mm f/1.2. Short of that, a new but really fast tele prime would be my first choice, maybe a new 400mm f/2.8.

01-28-2010, 04:06 PM	#23
asdf Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,252	Originally posted by Parallax Limited series 15mm prime f2.8 or faster. It's called DA 14 f/2.8. It may not be "Limited" but it has metal construction.

01-28-2010, 04:37 PM	#24
GaryM Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montclair, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	DA*28/2.0 with a 5-year warranty.

01-28-2010, 04:43 PM	#25
Oggy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Sussex UK Posts: 235	DA*200-500 F5.6 or 6.7

01-28-2010, 04:45 PM	#26
Cosmo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 488	Just bring back the FA 20mm f/2.8 and A*135mm f/1.8!!!!!

01-28-2010, 05:37 PM	#27
Damn Brit Guest	A 50-135 without SDM.

01-28-2010, 05:38 PM	#28
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Originally posted by Damn Brit A 50-135 without SDM. I'd sign up for this too.

01-28-2010, 06:27 PM	#29
Mohawk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 109	Me too. I had the first worrying sign of SDM issues when the focus was stuck at first shot (but then no problem afterwards... a case of the thick lube syndrome???). So my wish would be 50-135 with no SDM; or with SDM II, a ring-type motor.

01-28-2010, 08:33 PM	#30
Duch Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 63	Not sure of how doable this lens would be, but I would not mind carrying around a 10-70mm f2.0 WR lens.