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wowtip · 08-23-2010, 11:29 AM

I think I read a rumor a while ago that Tamron has quit making Pentax versions of their new lenses.

Anyone know if there is any truth in that rumor, considering neither the new 60mm f2 macro or 18-270 superzoom is available in K-mount?

Winder · 08-23-2010, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by wowtip

I think I read a rumor a while ago that Tamron has quit making Pentax versions of their new lenses.

Anyone know if there is any truth in that rumor, considering neither the new 60mm f2 macro or 18-270 superzoom is available in K-mount?

Tamron did not announce a K-mount for the new 70-300 and the usual internet panic occurred. Tamron will release K-mount lenses if there is demand and money to be made. The 28-75 and 70-200 have both sold very well in K-mount.

glanglois · 08-23-2010, 02:47 PM

I missed the panic, alas. Was that the point at which I should have sold my DA 55-300? No? Good.

Back to the topic: Can anyone tell us if there is a pattern of Tamron following Sigma in supporting the K mount or do they take turns being the first to appeal to Pentax users (after the other mounts)?

zackspeed · 08-23-2010, 04:13 PM

Tamron information is that they would not bring any new lenses for Pentax,because they will have VC and for the macro 2,0 60 is the market to small.
in future all important lenses will have VC and some will have new motor drive.
so it looks,no more lenses for pentax in near future made by tamron.

Christopher M.W.T · 08-23-2010, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by zackspeed

Tamron information is that they would not bring any new lenses for Pentax,because they will have VC and for the macro 2,0 60 is the market to small.
in future all important lenses will have VC and some will have new motor drive.
so it looks,no more lenses for pentax in near future made by tamron.

What's VC?

MrEspie · 08-23-2010, 04:37 PM

Kick me in the shin if I'm wrong... VC = vibration compensation.

As long as they carry the 90mm 2.8 macro in K mount long enough for me to save for it, I'll be happy.

zackspeed · 08-23-2010, 04:43 PM

Tamron Europe: VC Technology

the best optical stabilisation ever,till today.

glanglois · 08-23-2010, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by zackspeed

Tamron Europe: VC Technology

the best optical stabilisation ever,till today.

More winking and nudging, methinks.

But can you get my twin granddaughters (24 months) to stay still long enough to get SR confirmation???

zackspeed · 08-23-2010, 05:11 PM

sorry.....please ask tamron for that

Winder · 08-23-2010, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by zackspeed

Tamron information is that they would not bring any new lenses for Pentax,because they will have VC and for the macro 2,0 60 is the market to small.
in future all important lenses will have VC and some will have new motor drive.
so it looks,no more lenses for pentax in near future made by tamron.

Sony has SR just like Pentax, but Tamron is still making Lenses for Sony. Sigma makes OS lenses in the K-mount.

If Tamron has decided to discontinue the K-mount it is not because of the OS. The OS can be turned off.

zackspeed · 08-23-2010, 07:12 PM

tamron is told me that

and sigma has a different thinking about pentax and sr,complete different.

cesarechavarria · 08-23-2010, 07:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Winder

Sony has SR just like Pentax, but Tamron is still making Lenses for Sony. Sigma makes OS lenses in the K-mount.

If Tamron has decided to discontinue the K-mount it is not because of the OS. The OS can be turned off.

Sony holds 11.08% of Tamron Co. shares and the two companies have worked together on several Sony-brand lenses.

kales · 08-23-2010, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by zackspeed

Tamron information is that they would not bring any new lenses for Pentax,because they will have VC and for the macro 2,0 60 is the market to small.
in future all important lenses will have VC and some will have new motor drive.
so it looks,no more lenses for pentax in near future made by tamron.

That means Tamron will not make Sony/Minolta AF mount, and 4/3 mount as well, just because we have sensor SR??

kales · 08-23-2010, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by cesarechavarria

Sony holds 11.08% of Tamron Co. shares and the two companies have worked together on several Sony-brand lenses.

Sounds like Sony is using its share in Tamron to fight Pentax and trying to push pentax users away by eliminating their lens choices?

I really think some Tamron lenses are really good and cost effective alternatives to pentax lenses.

axl · 08-24-2010, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by zackspeed

..... and for the macro 2,0 60 is the market to small.
.....

I think many people would rather enjoy this lens. Considering ti gives FOV of 90/2.8 lens on FF it would be sweet and it would give DA70 good run for the money IMO...

08-23-2010, 11:29 AM	#1
wowtip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West coast Photos: Gallery Posts: 261	New Tamron lenses in Pentax mount? I think I read a rumor a while ago that Tamron has quit making Pentax versions of their new lenses. Anyone know if there is any truth in that rumor, considering neither the new 60mm f2 macro or 18-270 superzoom is available in K-mount?

08-23-2010, 04:37 PM	#6
MrEspie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: University of Waterloo, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 239	Kick me in the shin if I'm wrong... VC = vibration compensation. As long as they carry the 90mm 2.8 macro in K mount long enough for me to save for it, I'll be happy. Last edited by MrEspie; 08-23-2010 at 04:40 PM. Reason: forgot half my post

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08-23-2010, 02:31 PM	#2
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by wowtip I think I read a rumor a while ago that Tamron has quit making Pentax versions of their new lenses. Anyone know if there is any truth in that rumor, considering neither the new 60mm f2 macro or 18-270 superzoom is available in K-mount? Tamron did not announce a K-mount for the new 70-300 and the usual internet panic occurred. Tamron will release K-mount lenses if there is demand and money to be made. The 28-75 and 70-200 have both sold very well in K-mount.

08-23-2010, 02:47 PM	#3
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	I missed the panic, alas. Was that the point at which I should have sold my DA 55-300? No? Good. Back to the topic: Can anyone tell us if there is a pattern of Tamron following Sigma in supporting the K mount or do they take turns being the first to appeal to Pentax users (after the other mounts)?

08-23-2010, 04:13 PM	#4
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	Tamron information is that they would not bring any new lenses for Pentax,because they will have VC and for the macro 2,0 60 is the market to small. in future all important lenses will have VC and some will have new motor drive. so it looks,no more lenses for pentax in near future made by tamron.

08-23-2010, 04:15 PM	#5
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	Originally posted by zackspeed Tamron information is that they would not bring any new lenses for Pentax,because they will have VC and for the macro 2,0 60 is the market to small. in future all important lenses will have VC and some will have new motor drive. so it looks,no more lenses for pentax in near future made by tamron. What's VC?

08-23-2010, 04:43 PM	#7
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	Tamron Europe: VC Technology the best optical stabilisation ever,till today.

08-23-2010, 04:54 PM	#8
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by zackspeed Tamron Europe: VC Technology the best optical stabilisation ever,till today. More winking and nudging, methinks. But can you get my twin granddaughters (24 months) to stay still long enough to get SR confirmation???

08-23-2010, 05:11 PM	#9
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	sorry.....please ask tamron for that

08-23-2010, 06:48 PM	#10
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by zackspeed Tamron information is that they would not bring any new lenses for Pentax,because they will have VC and for the macro 2,0 60 is the market to small. in future all important lenses will have VC and some will have new motor drive. so it looks,no more lenses for pentax in near future made by tamron. Sony has SR just like Pentax, but Tamron is still making Lenses for Sony. Sigma makes OS lenses in the K-mount. If Tamron has decided to discontinue the K-mount it is not because of the OS. The OS can be turned off.

08-23-2010, 07:12 PM	#11
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	tamron is told me that and sigma has a different thinking about pentax and sr,complete different.

08-23-2010, 07:54 PM - 1 Like	#12
cesarechavarria Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 40	Originally posted by Winder Sony has SR just like Pentax, but Tamron is still making Lenses for Sony. Sigma makes OS lenses in the K-mount. If Tamron has decided to discontinue the K-mount it is not because of the OS. The OS can be turned off. Sony holds 11.08% of Tamron Co. shares and the two companies have worked together on several Sony-brand lenses.

08-23-2010, 09:13 PM	#13
kales Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pluto Posts: 75	Originally posted by zackspeed Tamron information is that they would not bring any new lenses for Pentax,because they will have VC and for the macro 2,0 60 is the market to small. in future all important lenses will have VC and some will have new motor drive. so it looks,no more lenses for pentax in near future made by tamron. That means Tamron will not make Sony/Minolta AF mount, and 4/3 mount as well, just because we have sensor SR??

08-23-2010, 11:20 PM	#14
kales Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pluto Posts: 75	Originally posted by cesarechavarria Sony holds 11.08% of Tamron Co. shares and the two companies have worked together on several Sony-brand lenses. Sounds like Sony is using its share in Tamron to fight Pentax and trying to push pentax users away by eliminating their lens choices? I really think some Tamron lenses are really good and cost effective alternatives to pentax lenses.

08-24-2010, 12:19 AM	#15
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Originally posted by zackspeed ..... and for the macro 2,0 60 is the market to small. ..... I think many people would rather enjoy this lens. Considering ti gives FOV of 90/2.8 lens on FF it would be sweet and it would give DA70 good run for the money IMO...

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