What is your dream lense?

borno · 01-28-2010, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by asdf

Replace "no SDM" with "SDM II with bonus anti-fall-apart" for the anti-Luddite in me.

(I didn't vote because there was no "all of the above.")

EDIT: I hope you guys realize that a 24 f/1.4 and a 600/4 would go for ~$2000 and ~$10000 each.

I doubt anyone would spend 10 grand for a 600mm with no pro service.

AirSupply · 01-28-2010, 09:28 PM

I am on the wishlist of "non-SDM 50-135" as well (or another upgraded version of SDM)

However, I am dreaming of the FA 31mm .... about 1K for a used one >__<

PentaxPoke · 01-28-2010, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by ghelary

the Pentax lineup holds a lot of desirable lenses, but lacks something truly extreme.

You want "extreme?" Well my definition of extreme is pretty extreme baby! And none of the selections in your poll are extreme. Since we are just dreaming, this is what I want:

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRq18WpQZC0[/YT]

malakola · 01-28-2010, 11:48 PM

D-FA* 20-75/2.8 WR

Euronitzan · 01-29-2010, 02:46 AM

Originally posted by ghelary

I was more speaking about lenses that can realistically be made, but with a pricetage superior to 2000€/$.

The 50/1.2 had been produced by Pentax, and Canon had even faster. Super-tele are usually very expensive. Nikon has a 14-24/2.8 FF that is an exeptionnal lens (and FF) Canon have recently released 2 very good and wide tilt-shift (17mm and 24).

So of which lens would you dream about ?

The lens I suggested (9mm f/4) is not that unrealistic. It gives a FF equivalent of 14 mm. (also regard the 7-14 mm lens of the 4/3 mount - equivalent of a 14-28mm lens on a FF).

Egg Salad · 01-29-2010, 06:03 AM

The lens I want is also not listed:
Dream-lens would be a 10-1000 f/1 with the size of the M 28 - IF and internal zoom, apochromatic, water- and fireproof. Focusrange from 20cm to 500m. Focsing feel like my K 1.4/50, focusing speed like nothing existing.
The whole package for $20.

Oh, and it should shoot laserbeams

. Yeah, that's about it.

More realistic but not existing (yet): a 26mm f/1.4 or 1.7 with SDM (but with SDM/Screwdrive switch) and 1:3 macro - built like the SMC (K) series with the DA* features and fullframe-compability.

Closest match is the 31 ltd.

Sigh...

bilybianca · 01-29-2010, 02:19 PM

Why am I the first one to ask for a classic in a new barrel?
And if I have three wishes, the second would be a very wide, say 10mm rectilinear reasonably fast prime. A replacement for the A 15mm f3.5.
Third... hmm.. a good AF TC 2X

Kjell

Blue · 01-29-2010, 09:14 PM

FA* 800mm f4 or FA* 200mm f4 Macro.

ZoT · 01-30-2010, 05:37 AM

DA*200mm f/4 Macro or DA* 250-600mm f/5,6

Mike Cash · 01-30-2010, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by ghelary

I am curious, the Pentax lineup holds a lot of desirable lenses, but lacks something truly extreme.

The "extreme" by definition is of limited utility and hence limited appeal and marketability.

Quote:

What would be your dream lens ? A lens (provided it achieves excellence), that you would ake a loan to buy ? Or dream of winning at the lottery to buy it ?

Regards,
Guillaume

The SMC Takumar 55/1.8. Loan me fifteen dollars and I'll buy another one. (Why is there the presumption that excellence must be both new and outrageously expensive?)

asdf · 01-30-2010, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

(Why is there the presumption that excellence must be both new and outrageously expensive?)

Hey, good point. Hmm...OK--since I didn't vote, yet--I pick Pentax weather sealed teleconverter. That shouldn't be too expensive--and the way I treat my equipment, the weather sealing would make sense for me.

Mike.P® · 01-30-2010, 06:51 AM

DA* 180mm f3.5 macro.

filorp · 01-30-2010, 06:25 PM

DA*135 f1.8 (or f2.0 eventually) it can be Limited WR as well

axl · 01-31-2010, 01:42 AM

I went for fast wide prime.
I'd really love to have D FA*24/2 or 1.8 WR

BR
Peter

EricT · 01-31-2010, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

A 50-135 without SDM.

What's hilarious (or sad...) is that you can get the 50-135mm without SDM, if you switch to Canikon!
Tokina 50-135mm
You give up weather-sealing and SMC coatings as well, though.

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, 09:28 PM	#32
AirSupply Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 153	I am on the wishlist of "non-SDM 50-135" as well (or another upgraded version of SDM) However, I am dreaming of the FA 31mm .... about 1K for a used one >__< Last edited by AirSupply; 01-28-2010 at 10:32 PM.

01-29-2010, 06:03 AM	#36
Egg Salad Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 344	The lens I want is also not listed: Dream-lens would be a 10-1000 f/1 with the size of the M 28 - IF and internal zoom, apochromatic, water- and fireproof. Focusrange from 20cm to 500m. Focsing feel like my K 1.4/50, focusing speed like nothing existing. The whole package for $20. Oh, and it should shoot laserbeams. Yeah, that's about it. More realistic but not existing (yet): a 26mm f/1.4 or 1.7 with SDM (but with SDM/Screwdrive switch) and 1:3 macro - built like the SMC (K) series with the DA* features and fullframe-compability. Closest match is the 31 ltd. Sigh...

01-29-2010, 02:19 PM	#37
bilybianca Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hassleholm, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 334	*DA WR 200mm f4 Macro** Why am I the first one to ask for a classic in a new barrel? And if I have three wishes, the second would be a very wide, say 10mm rectilinear reasonably fast prime. A replacement for the A 15mm f3.5. Third... hmm.. a good AF TC 2X Kjell

01-29-2010, 09:14 PM	#38
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	FA* 800mm f4 or FA* 200mm f4 Macro. Last edited by Blue; 02-01-2010 at 09:54 AM.

01-28-2010, 09:23 PM	#31
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Originally posted by asdf Replace "no SDM" with "SDM II with bonus anti-fall-apart" for the anti-Luddite in me. (I didn't vote because there was no "all of the above.") EDIT: I hope you guys realize that a 24 f/1.4 and a 600/4 would go for ~$2000 and ~$10000 each. I doubt anyone would spend 10 grand for a 600mm with no pro service.

01-28-2010, 11:32 PM	#33
PentaxPoke Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by ghelary the Pentax lineup holds a lot of desirable lenses, but lacks something truly extreme. You want "extreme?" Well my definition of extreme is pretty extreme baby! And none of the selections in your poll are extreme. Since we are just dreaming, this is what I want: [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRq18WpQZC0[/YT]

01-28-2010, 11:48 PM	#34
malakola Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 42	D-FA* 20-75/2.8 WR

01-29-2010, 02:46 AM	#35
Euronitzan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 44	Originally posted by ghelary I was more speaking about lenses that can realistically be made, but with a pricetage superior to 2000€/$. The 50/1.2 had been produced by Pentax, and Canon had even faster. Super-tele are usually very expensive. Nikon has a 14-24/2.8 FF that is an exeptionnal lens (and FF) Canon have recently released 2 very good and wide tilt-shift (17mm and 24). So of which lens would you dream about ? The lens I suggested (9mm f/4) is not that unrealistic. It gives a FF equivalent of 14 mm. (also regard the 7-14 mm lens of the 4/3 mount - equivalent of a 14-28mm lens on a FF).

01-30-2010, 05:37 AM	#39
ZoT Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 85	DA200mm f/4 Macro or DA 250-600mm f/5,6

01-30-2010, 06:29 AM	#40
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by ghelary I am curious, the Pentax lineup holds a lot of desirable lenses, but lacks something truly extreme. The "extreme" by definition is of limited utility and hence limited appeal and marketability. Quote: What would be your dream lens ? A lens (provided it achieves excellence), that you would ake a loan to buy ? Or dream of winning at the lottery to buy it ? Regards, Guillaume The SMC Takumar 55/1.8. Loan me fifteen dollars and I'll buy another one. (Why is there the presumption that excellence must be both new and outrageously expensive?)

01-30-2010, 06:41 AM	#41
asdf Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,252	Originally posted by Mike Cash (Why is there the presumption that excellence must be both new and outrageously expensive?) Hey, good point. Hmm...OK--since I didn't vote, yet--I pick Pentax weather sealed teleconverter. That shouldn't be too expensive--and the way I treat my equipment, the weather sealing would make sense for me.

01-30-2010, 06:51 AM	#42
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	DA* 180mm f3.5 macro.

01-30-2010, 06:25 PM	#43
filorp Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 398	DA*135 f1.8 (or f2.0 eventually) it can be Limited WR as well

01-31-2010, 01:42 AM	#44
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	I went for fast wide prime. I'd really love to have D FA*24/2 or 1.8 WR BR Peter

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01-31-2010, 03:44 AM	#45
EricT Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 484	Originally posted by Damn Brit A 50-135 without SDM. What's hilarious (or sad...) is that you can get the 50-135mm without SDM, if you switch to Canikon! Tokina 50-135mm You give up weather-sealing and SMC coatings as well, though.