Pentax K-r Officially Announced (along with DA L 35mm F2.4 lens)

Adam · 09-22-2010, 08:46 AM

The Pentax K-r is the successor to the Pentax K-x, featuring a 12.4 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved sensitivity, a 6FPS shutter, AA and rechargeable battery support, and many new innovations. Full specifications on the Pentax K-r can be found here:

Pentax K-r Specifications

Pentax also announced a new DAL 35mm F2.4 prime lens, targeted at the budget market and expected to sell for only around $200. Details on the new 35mm lens:

SMC Pentax-DA L 35mm F2.4 AL Lens Specifications & Reviews

This thread will serve as the official discussion and link thread for these two announcements.

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Hambino · 09-22-2010, 08:41 PM

I'm amped about the K-r aaaaaaand I don't care what anybody says :-D

arm_jstp · 09-23-2010, 12:16 PM

I'm not sure if this lens is officially in DA-L series.

illdefined · 09-23-2010, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by arm_jstp

I'm not sure if this lens is officially in DA-L series.

according to this it is:

smc PENTAX DA L 35mm F2.4 AL - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site

i think all it takes to be an L lens is the plastic mount.

Blue · 09-23-2010, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by illdefined

according to this it is:

smc PENTAX DA L 35mm F2.4 AL - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site

i think all it takes to be an L lens is the plastic mount.

The "L" is actually missing from the lens pictured though. However, L lenses have had a corresponding metal mount model with quick-shift and hood.

Blue · 09-23-2010, 04:26 PM

3 things jump out on the K-r relative to the K-x. The first is the af system. The second is the high res LCD. The last is the higher ISO range.

arm_jstp · 09-23-2010, 04:32 PM

Perhaps only in the US this lens announced as DA-L

smc PENTAX-DA35mmF2.4AL An interchangeable standard lens for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras
smc DA 35mm f/2.4 AL - System KB standard - PENTAX Europe Imaging Systems

**raybird** · 09-24-2010, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by illdefined

according to this it is:

smc PENTAX DA L 35mm F2.4 AL - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site

3 things prove to me this is a DA and not DA L lens:

1) The green stripe - don't DA L lenses have a grey stripe?

2) On the lens itself it says DA and not DA L

3) From the official (US) press release on pentaximaging.com: "PENTAX also announced the smc PENTAX DA 35mm F2.4 AL..."

I think only the title of the product page is wrong.

JoepLX3 · 09-24-2010, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by Blue

3 things jump out on the K-r relative to the K-x. The first is the af system. The second is the high res LCD. The last is the higher ISO range.

3 + 3 = 6:

Next to 4 AA battery also Li-Ion support (battery holder is optional, Li-Ion included)
Focus assist beam for low light within utilization of pop-up flash
Higher frames rate!!!

See here for overview:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-camera-articles/115464-pentax...-compared.html

Two (/three) drawbacks: Price and increase weight / size (larger LCD)

The effectiveness on the High ISO range is still to be proven, the K-x was already known & proven to be good.
On AF there was more room to improve...
The higher resolution LCD is welcome (inline with competition), but it also became bigger, making the body less compact... (besides price the only technical drawback of K-r compared to K-x.

JoepLX3 · 09-24-2010, 07:22 PM

Most important unanswered question (at least for me) is that if Pentax is going to bring this new 35 mm F2.4 lens as a kit lens with the K-r (and the K-r only). That would partly compensate for the higher price (although K-x is still going down in price even more...).

Raybo · 09-25-2010, 06:51 AM

Does anyone know if the k-r has the same "slappy" shutter as the k-x?

Thanks as always,
Ray

vespats · 09-25-2010, 02:17 PM

I got the chance to attach it to my cam and I was pleasantly surprised.
Besided the overall plastic body it look OK and seems to work very well even wide open.
This is a testshot on the Photokina at F2.4

Pablom · 09-25-2010, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by vespats

I got the chance to attach it to my cam and I was pleasantly surprised.
Besided the overall plastic body it look OK and seems to work very well even wide open.
This is a testshot on the Photokina at F2.4

looks good to me. I'm really looking forward for the 35 to hit the market

TZH · 09-25-2010, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by raybird

3 things prove to me this is a DA and not DA L lens:

1) The green stripe - don't DA L lenses have a grey stripe?

2) On the lens itself it says DA and not DA L

3) From the official (US) press release on pentaximaging.com: "PENTAX also announced the smc PENTAX DA 35mm F2.4 AL..."

I think only the title of the product page is wrong.

But have you ever seen a DA lens without quickshift , metal mount , and distance scale?

benjikan · 09-25-2010, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by Hambino

I'm amped about the K-r aaaaaaand I don't care what anybody says :-D

So am I...Looks like it could be a great light weight pro fashion editorial (magazine format) camera as well as a great behind the scenes video toy.

09-22-2010, 08:46 AM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Pentax K-r Officially Announced (along with DA L 35mm F2.4 lens) The Pentax K-r is the successor to the Pentax K-x, featuring a 12.4 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved sensitivity, a 6FPS shutter, AA and rechargeable battery support, and many new innovations. Full specifications on the Pentax K-r can be found here: Pentax K-r Specifications Pentax also announced a new DAL 35mm F2.4 prime lens, targeted at the budget market and expected to sell for only around $200. Details on the new 35mm lens: SMC Pentax-DA L 35mm F2.4 AL Lens Specifications & Reviews This thread will serve as the official discussion and link thread for these two announcements. 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:

09-24-2010, 07:10 PM	#9
JoepLX3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 518	Originally posted by Blue 3 things jump out on the K-r relative to the K-x. The first is the af system. The second is the high res LCD. The last is the higher ISO range. 3 + 3 = 6: Next to 4 AA battery also Li-Ion support (battery holder is optional, Li-Ion included) Focus assist beam for low light within utilization of pop-up flash Higher frames rate!!! See here for overview: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-camera-articles/115464-pentax...-compared.html Two (/three) drawbacks: Price and increase weight / size (larger LCD) The effectiveness on the High ISO range is still to be proven, the K-x was already known & proven to be good. On AF there was more room to improve... The higher resolution LCD is welcome (inline with competition), but it also became bigger, making the body less compact... (besides price the only technical drawback of K-r compared to K-x.

09-25-2010, 05:33 PM	#14
TZH Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 118	Originally posted by raybird 3 things prove to me this is a DA and not DA L lens: 1) The green stripe - don't DA L lenses have a grey stripe? 2) On the lens itself it says DA and not DA L 3) From the official (US) press release on pentaximaging.com: "PENTAX also announced the smc PENTAX DA 35mm F2.4 AL..." I think only the title of the product page is wrong. But have you ever seen a DA lens without quickshift , metal mount , and distance scale? Last edited by TZH; 09-25-2010 at 05:39 PM.

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Hambino Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Japan Photos: Albums Posts: 201	I'm amped about the K-r aaaaaaand I don't care what anybody says :-D

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arm_jstp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 485	I'm not sure if this lens is officially in DA-L series.

09-23-2010, 02:52 PM	#4
illdefined Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 929	Originally posted by arm_jstp I'm not sure if this lens is officially in DA-L series. according to this it is: smc PENTAX DA L 35mm F2.4 AL - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site i think all it takes to be an L lens is the plastic mount.

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Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by illdefined according to this it is: smc PENTAX DA L 35mm F2.4 AL - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site i think all it takes to be an L lens is the plastic mount. The "L" is actually missing from the lens pictured though. However, L lenses have had a corresponding metal mount model with quick-shift and hood.

09-23-2010, 04:26 PM	#6
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	3 things jump out on the K-r relative to the K-x. The first is the af system. The second is the high res LCD. The last is the higher ISO range.

09-23-2010, 04:32 PM	#7
arm_jstp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 485	Perhaps only in the US this lens announced as DA-L smc PENTAX-DA35mmF2.4AL An interchangeable standard lens for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras smc DA 35mm f/2.4 AL - System KB standard - PENTAX Europe Imaging Systems

09-24-2010, 08:33 AM	#8
raybird Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 146	Originally posted by illdefined according to this it is: smc PENTAX DA L 35mm F2.4 AL - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site 3 things prove to me this is a DA and not DA L lens: 1) The green stripe - don't DA L lenses have a grey stripe? 2) On the lens itself it says DA and not DA L 3) From the official (US) press release on pentaximaging.com: "PENTAX also announced the smc PENTAX DA 35mm F2.4 AL..." I think only the title of the product page is wrong.

09-24-2010, 07:22 PM	#10
JoepLX3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 518	Most important unanswered question (at least for me) is that if Pentax is going to bring this new 35 mm F2.4 lens as a kit lens with the K-r (and the K-r only). That would partly compensate for the higher price (although K-x is still going down in price even more...).

09-25-2010, 06:51 AM	#11
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	Does anyone know if the k-r has the same "slappy" shutter as the k-x? Thanks as always, Ray

09-25-2010, 02:17 PM	#12
vespats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 128	I got the chance to attach it to my cam and I was pleasantly surprised. Besided the overall plastic body it look OK and seems to work very well even wide open. This is a testshot on the Photokina at F2.4

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09-25-2010, 02:22 PM	#13
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by vespats I got the chance to attach it to my cam and I was pleasantly surprised. Besided the overall plastic body it look OK and seems to work very well even wide open. This is a testshot on the Photokina at F2.4 looks good to me. I'm really looking forward for the 35 to hit the market

09-25-2010, 06:04 PM	#15
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by Hambino I'm amped about the K-r aaaaaaand I don't care what anybody says :-D So am I...Looks like it could be a great light weight pro fashion editorial (magazine format) camera as well as a great behind the scenes video toy.