Dear Pentax

Alvetoft · 09-08-2013, 12:32 AM - **1 Like**

Time to finish the DA* line.

HD Pentax-DA* 30mm F1,4 SDM. HD Pentax-DA* 15mm F2,0 SDM

**Aristophanes** · 09-09-2013, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by Alvetoft

Time to finish the DA* line.

HD Pentax-DA* 30mm F1,4 SDM. HD Pentax-DA* 15mm F2,0 SDM

The latter would be a monster lens. Probably close to 2 lbs. and taking a 72mm filter. And cost about $2,000.

The 30mm would be as big as the Sigma, but to do it right would probably be larger and much, much more expensive.

Careful what you wish for.

Traditional · 09-10-2013, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by ajuett

... Also, and this is nit-picking but why not make the whole line weather sealed now? Forget the K-500 and K-r and 18-55 and 50-200 non-WR. Save cost and keep the 18-55 and 50-200WR to match up with the K-50, etc.

Hear, hear!

**fs999** · 09-10-2013, 05:55 AM - **1 Like**

I want an instant high speed button at the bottom of the grip (not on the battery grip) !

Alvetoft · 09-11-2013, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

The latter would be a monster lens. Probably close to 2 lbs. and taking a 72mm filter. And cost about $2,000.

The 30mm would be as big as the Sigma, but to do it right would probably be larger and much, much more expensive.

Careful what you wish for.

I wish for things I will pay for, and size doesn’t matter if image quality is high.

**fs999** · 09-11-2013, 08:25 AM

HD DFA 150mm F2.8 DR WR Macro Limited

Barry Pearson · 09-11-2013, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by fs999

HD DFA 150mm F2.8 DR WR Macro Limited

With a limiter to avoid hunting end to end! (And working well with the potential 1.4x Teleconverter to give a 210mm f/4 Macro - that would be great!)

**fs999** · 09-11-2013, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by Barry Pearson

With a limiter to avoid hunting end to end! (And working well with the potential 1.4x Teleconverter to give a 210mm f/4 Macro - that would be great!)

Even a variable limiter, which can be changed by a ring !

mathias2784 · 09-12-2013, 12:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Alvetoft

Time to finish the DA* line. HD Pentax-DA* 30mm F1,4 SDM. HD Pentax-DA* 15mm F2,0 SDM

This is top of my wishlist too. And in my eyes it makes a lot of sense to have a high quality fast normal lens in an APS-C-only-system. If it gets bigger than the DA40, so be it. Give my gorilla-hands something to grab ;-)

mathias2784 · 09-12-2013, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by fs999

HD DFA 150mm F2.8 DR WR Macro Limited

Oh yeah. I remember going ballistic when hunting shy bugs with my Tamron 90mm macro. If PENTAX is the brand for outdoor shooters, a long macro would be a welcome addition.

Clavius · 09-12-2013, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by fs999

HD DFA 150mm F2.8 DR WR Macro Limited

150mm F2.8... I don't think that would fit within the limited restriction of 49mm filter threads.

Mind you, that's one restriction I think they should throw overboard right away.

gazonk · 09-12-2013, 01:36 AM

Originally posted by fs999

HD DFA 150mm F2.8 DR WR Macro Limited

...or resurrect the legendary 200mm macro in new HD version?

**fs999** · 09-12-2013, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

150mm F2.8... I don't think that would fit within the limited restriction of 49mm filter threads.

Mind you, that's one restriction I think they should throw overboard right away.

You're right. The meaning was more for the aluminium body than the filter size

ajuett · 09-12-2013, 09:41 AM

Even an updated 135mm f/3.5 in Limited would be fine. 49mm filter and built-in hood too.

Mohawk · 09-22-2013, 03:52 PM - **1 Like**

Dear Pentax,

Hope you are working on a mirrorless rangefinder style APS-C camera with a hybrid (electro-optical) viewfinder ala X100S... Would like one with a 21mm f2 lens, thx.

Cheers,
M

09-10-2013, 01:41 AM	#1173
Traditional Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 57	... make the whole line weather sealed now... Originally posted by ajuett ... Also, and this is nit-picking but why not make the whole line weather sealed now? Forget the K-500 and K-r and 18-55 and 50-200 non-WR. Save cost and keep the 18-55 and 50-200WR to match up with the K-50, etc. Hear, hear!

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Alvetoft New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dalarna Photos: Gallery Posts: 4	Time to finish the DA* line. HD Pentax-DA* 30mm F1,4 SDM. HD Pentax-DA* 15mm F2,0 SDM

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Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by Alvetoft Time to finish the DA* line. HD Pentax-DA* 30mm F1,4 SDM. HD Pentax-DA* 15mm F2,0 SDM The latter would be a monster lens. Probably close to 2 lbs. and taking a 72mm filter. And cost about $2,000. The 30mm would be as big as the Sigma, but to do it right would probably be larger and much, much more expensive. Careful what you wish for.

09-10-2013, 05:55 AM - 1 Like	#1174
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,638	I want an instant high speed button at the bottom of the grip (not on the battery grip) !

09-11-2013, 08:00 AM	#1175
Alvetoft New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dalarna Photos: Gallery Posts: 4	Originally posted by Aristophanes The latter would be a monster lens. Probably close to 2 lbs. and taking a 72mm filter. And cost about $2,000. The 30mm would be as big as the Sigma, but to do it right would probably be larger and much, much more expensive. Careful what you wish for. I wish for things I will pay for, and size doesn’t matter if image quality is high.

09-11-2013, 08:25 AM	#1176
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,638	HD DFA 150mm F2.8 DR WR Macro Limited

09-11-2013, 08:47 AM	#1177
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	Originally posted by fs999 HD DFA 150mm F2.8 DR WR Macro Limited With a limiter to avoid hunting end to end! (And working well with the potential 1.4x Teleconverter to give a 210mm f/4 Macro - that would be great!)

09-11-2013, 09:03 AM	#1178
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,638	Originally posted by Barry Pearson With a limiter to avoid hunting end to end! (And working well with the potential 1.4x Teleconverter to give a 210mm f/4 Macro - that would be great!) Even a variable limiter, which can be changed by a ring !

09-12-2013, 12:30 AM - 1 Like	#1179
mathias2784 New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 15	Originally posted by Alvetoft Time to finish the DA* line. HD Pentax-DA* 30mm F1,4 SDM. HD Pentax-DA* 15mm F2,0 SDM This is top of my wishlist too. And in my eyes it makes a lot of sense to have a high quality fast normal lens in an APS-C-only-system. If it gets bigger than the DA40, so be it. Give my gorilla-hands something to grab ;-)

09-12-2013, 12:34 AM	#1180
mathias2784 New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 15	Originally posted by fs999 HD DFA 150mm F2.8 DR WR Macro Limited Oh yeah. I remember going ballistic when hunting shy bugs with my Tamron 90mm macro. If PENTAX is the brand for outdoor shooters, a long macro would be a welcome addition.

09-12-2013, 12:47 AM	#1181
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by fs999 HD DFA 150mm F2.8 DR WR Macro Limited 150mm F2.8... I don't think that would fit within the limited restriction of 49mm filter threads. Mind you, that's one restriction I think they should throw overboard right away.

09-12-2013, 01:36 AM	#1182
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by fs999 HD DFA 150mm F2.8 DR WR Macro Limited ...or resurrect the legendary 200mm macro in new HD version?

09-12-2013, 05:09 AM	#1183
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,638	Originally posted by Clavius 150mm F2.8... I don't think that would fit within the limited restriction of 49mm filter threads. Mind you, that's one restriction I think they should throw overboard right away. You're right. The meaning was more for the aluminium body than the filter size

09-12-2013, 09:41 AM	#1184
ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100	Even an updated 135mm f/3.5 in Limited would be fine. 49mm filter and built-in hood too.

09-22-2013, 03:52 PM - 1 Like	#1185
Mohawk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 109	Dear Pentax, Hope you are working on a mirrorless rangefinder style APS-C camera with a hybrid (electro-optical) viewfinder ala X100S... Would like one with a 21mm f2 lens, thx. Cheers, M