The next K-Mount lenses to come out this year... ?

beholder3 · 01-29-2012, 12:16 PM

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Adam · 01-29-2012, 01:19 PM

My guess would be that they're going to come out with a 400 f4 or 5.6; in this interview, John Carlson hinted that "something longer" was being considered.

Asahiflex · 01-29-2012, 01:21 PM

I guess there will be more cheap lenses like the DA35/2.4. Maybe a DA50/1.7 and a DA135/3.5

Sinister · 01-29-2012, 01:24 PM - **1 Like**

I am longing for more weathersealed Lenses!

HockeyDad · 01-29-2012, 01:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Maybe a DA50/1.7

That's what I'm hoping for!!! ...and a Pentax 70-200mm f/2.8 but they'll have to match Tamron's sharpness and Sigma's focusing speed which means working out any remaining SDM issues.

**Fontan** · 01-29-2012, 01:41 PM

I have a feeling that it will be a DA ltd.

eurostar · 01-29-2012, 01:57 PM

What I think it's new recessed lenses for the K-01, i.e. DA21 XS and DA70 XS. In plastic fashion, a la 35/2,4.

What I hope it's DA*560/5,6 DC IF ED, DA*180/3,5 macro and DA 8/4,5 limited

Noisychip · 01-29-2012, 02:02 PM

Ok, my guess, based on what is missing most:

1. Long glass: I guess something like a 100-400 mm Zoom or a 400/5.6 prime. I guess it won't be f/4, that would be to expensive and not be selling enough.
2. Fast glass (f/2 or faster) above 77mm, maybe 135 f/2
3. Fast glass below 31mm, a moderate wideangle around 18mm f/2
4. a longer limited like a 100 f/3.5

We'll see ...

DaveBlack · 01-29-2012, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by eurostar

What I think it's new recessed lenses for the K-01, i.e. DA21 XS and DA70 XS. In plastic fashion, a la 35/2,4.

What I hope it's DA*560/5,6 DC IF ED, DA*180/3,5 macro and DA 8/4,5 limited

At least it appears we will be getting a lens roadmap. My guess is close to yours, but I could also see a DA18-55XS lens.

My hopes are also like yours. We really need a high end lens longer than the DA300.

Dave

Adam · 01-29-2012, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by beholder3

As this is the area for rumors and wild speculations without sense

Actually, speculation normally doesn't go in this forum. It should go here: General Photography and Industry - PentaxForums.com

But I will let this one slide

Andrew Faires · 01-29-2012, 02:37 PM

Personal wishes and thoughts...
-weather sealed DA* covering from 10/11mm up to 16 is a gap in their line-up.
-400mm f/4 or 5.6 in a DA* flavour. Whatever they do in this regard, they need to design it from the ground up and not recycle the old FA* because, while it was good, it wasn't stellar.
-DA 11 or 12mm f/5.6 limited, and if they could weather seal the 100 macro, hopefully they could do the same with this.
-if (and that's a very big IF) they have any plans on going FF IN the next year or four, then do a DA* 16-50 f/2.8 mark II that completely covers the larger sensor size.
-same as above for the 50-135mm f/2.8....and put a ring type focus motor in this puppy.
-same as above for the 60-250 f/4
-FA 22mm limited f/2.0 to add to the three amigos.

That would be for starters...

Clavius · 01-29-2012, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by eurostar

DA 8/4,5 limited

Wow, that would be VERY cool. I'd buy that in a split second.

Or a extremely fast DA limited. That would be cool too imo.

And some long tele's. Even though I don't care for tele's myself at all, I just walk up to what I shoot, but I realize it would be good for the lineup.

Transit · 01-29-2012, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by Adam

....... John Carlson hinted that "something longer" was being considered.

That would be a TC

Pete

RonHendriks1966 · 01-29-2012, 02:56 PM

Maybe we get something off our wishlist:

R&D spendings on lensdevelopement

Urkeldaedalus · 01-29-2012, 02:59 PM

@Andrew Faires I think I read that the DA* 60-250 already does cover the full image circle. It probably isn't optimized for full frame, though.

My guesses for likely options: Seems reasonable to guess they'll do XS versions of the DA Limiteds, whatever XS means. It'd be cool if they took advantage of the mirrorless body to make a better wide than the 21 f/3.2 but Pentax likes to reuse their technology so I'm guessing that won't happen.

Also, another obvious hole is the DA 400 mm or so range. People have been asking for that FOREVER and even though I wouldn't have any interest in it I'd be glad for the people who have stuck around waiting for it.

Also, like someone mentioned, budget primes like a DA50 f/1.7 would seem to fit Pentax's strategy lately.

Anything else besides these three categories would be surprising to me. This is always possible for Pentax, though. Remember when that WR 100 mm macro came out of nowhere?

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Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	I guess there will be more cheap lenses like the DA35/2.4. Maybe a DA50/1.7 and a DA135/3.5 Last edited by Asahiflex; 01-29-2012 at 01:28 PM.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by beholder3 As this is the area for rumors and wild speculations without sense Actually, speculation normally doesn't go in this forum. It should go here: General Photography and Industry - PentaxForums.com But I will let this one slide Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	I am longing for more weathersealed Lenses!

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HockeyDad Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 482	Originally posted by Asahiflex Maybe a DA50/1.7 That's what I'm hoping for!!! ...and a Pentax 70-200mm f/2.8 but they'll have to match Tamron's sharpness and Sigma's focusing speed which means working out any remaining SDM issues.

01-29-2012, 01:41 PM	#6
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	I have a feeling that it will be a DA ltd.

01-29-2012, 01:57 PM	#7
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	What I think it's new recessed lenses for the K-01, i.e. DA21 XS and DA70 XS. In plastic fashion, a la 35/2,4. What I hope it's DA560/5,6 DC IF ED, DA180/3,5 macro and DA 8/4,5 limited

01-29-2012, 02:02 PM	#8
Noisychip Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 282	Ok, my guess, based on what is missing most: 1. Long glass: I guess something like a 100-400 mm Zoom or a 400/5.6 prime. I guess it won't be f/4, that would be to expensive and not be selling enough. 2. Fast glass (f/2 or faster) above 77mm, maybe 135 f/2 3. Fast glass below 31mm, a moderate wideangle around 18mm f/2 4. a longer limited like a 100 f/3.5 We'll see ...

01-29-2012, 02:12 PM	#9
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	Originally posted by eurostar What I think it's new recessed lenses for the K-01, i.e. DA21 XS and DA70 XS. In plastic fashion, a la 35/2,4. What I hope it's DA560/5,6 DC IF ED, DA180/3,5 macro and DA 8/4,5 limited At least it appears we will be getting a lens roadmap. My guess is close to yours, but I could also see a DA18-55XS lens. My hopes are also like yours. We really need a high end lens longer than the DA300. Dave

01-29-2012, 02:37 PM	#11
Andrew Faires Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 744	Personal wishes and thoughts... -weather sealed DA* covering from 10/11mm up to 16 is a gap in their line-up. -400mm f/4 or 5.6 in a DA* flavour. Whatever they do in this regard, they need to design it from the ground up and not recycle the old FA* because, while it was good, it wasn't stellar. -DA 11 or 12mm f/5.6 limited, and if they could weather seal the 100 macro, hopefully they could do the same with this. -if (and that's a very big IF) they have any plans on going FF IN the next year or four, then do a DA* 16-50 f/2.8 mark II that completely covers the larger sensor size. -same as above for the 50-135mm f/2.8....and put a ring type focus motor in this puppy. -same as above for the 60-250 f/4 -FA 22mm limited f/2.0 to add to the three amigos. That would be for starters...

01-29-2012, 02:38 PM	#12
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by eurostar DA 8/4,5 limited Wow, that would be VERY cool. I'd buy that in a split second. Or a extremely fast DA limited. That would be cool too imo. And some long tele's. Even though I don't care for tele's myself at all, I just walk up to what I shoot, but I realize it would be good for the lineup.

01-29-2012, 02:43 PM	#13
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by Adam ....... John Carlson hinted that "something longer" was being considered. That would be a TC Pete

01-29-2012, 02:56 PM	#14
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Maybe we get something off our wishlist: R&D spendings on lensdevelopement

01-29-2012, 02:59 PM	#15
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	@Andrew Faires I think I read that the DA* 60-250 already does cover the full image circle. It probably isn't optimized for full frame, though. My guesses for likely options: Seems reasonable to guess they'll do XS versions of the DA Limiteds, whatever XS means. It'd be cool if they took advantage of the mirrorless body to make a better wide than the 21 f/3.2 but Pentax likes to reuse their technology so I'm guessing that won't happen. Also, another obvious hole is the DA 400 mm or so range. People have been asking for that FOREVER and even though I wouldn't have any interest in it I'd be glad for the people who have stuck around waiting for it. Also, like someone mentioned, budget primes like a DA50 f/1.7 would seem to fit Pentax's strategy lately. Anything else besides these three categories would be surprising to me. This is always possible for Pentax, though. Remember when that WR 100 mm macro came out of nowhere?