Pentax Files DA12-35mm f3.5-4.5 WR SDM Patent

kevinschoenmakers · 12-16-2010, 10:36 PM

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calculator01 · 12-16-2010, 11:05 PM

This is fantastic news.

I would like to see a f2.8 though...

kevinschoenmakers · 12-17-2010, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by calculator01

This is fantastic news.

I would like to see a f2.8 though...

That'd be one huge lens though. Can't have it all...

Steinback · 12-17-2010, 01:29 AM

Looks entertaining. If the lens comes through it will be interesting to see where the pricing slots in compared to the 12-24mm.

calculator01 · 12-17-2010, 01:38 AM

I had to laugh when I read the google translated version of the patent info.

"To say what standard zoom and a high zoom , the wide-angle enough angle. Pentax 12-35mm lens is so new, standard angle and even covers. Most if it would be good command of standard angle. Tokina brand also released if, Nikon , Canon, Sony users also delicious and the lens."

ogl · 12-17-2010, 02:10 AM

12-35 = 18-50 for FF.

But...Pentax has a lot of lens patents. It could be real or it could be unreal lens.

wshi · 12-17-2010, 02:17 AM

Looks like a pretty useful range. I'm a bit excited if it pans out.

eurostar · 12-17-2010, 02:25 AM

When many are waiting for a 10-16/2,8, or a 8-16/4, Pentax doesn't go below the current limit of 12mm, open only to 3,5, and ramp the long part up to 35 to overlap more with a normal medium zoom.

I guess we'll see it soon...

Erik · 12-17-2010, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by calculator01

I would like to see a f2.8 though...

Not to open a big ol' can of worms, but really, who needs f/2.8 at 12mm? Granted, 35/4.5 sounds kind of useless, but this is still a very interesting lens! I hope it's going to be somewhat affordable.

dankoBanana · 12-17-2010, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by eurostar

When many are waiting for a 10-16/2,8, or a 8-16/4, Pentax doesn't go below the current limit of 12mm, open only to 3,5, and ramp the long part up to 35 to overlap more with a normal medium zoom.

I guess we'll see it soon...

i like the idea

that lens + 43/1.9 + 55/1.4 ... wide to normal pretty covered

but it has to be sharp!!!

Tommy · 12-17-2010, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by dankoBanana

but it has to be sharp!!!

I agree! If this is at least close to the sharpness people claim the 12-24 to have, I will buy it.

It will probably be expensive....oh, well....one can live with just one kidney, right?

/Tommy

dankoBanana · 12-17-2010, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by Tommy

I agree! If this is at least close to the sharpness people claim the 12-24 to have, I will buy it.

It will probably be expensive....oh, well....one can live with just one kidney, right?

/Tommy

yes .. it has to be as sharp as 12-24

as for the kidney ... no biggy

Hypocorism · 12-17-2010, 04:20 AM

If they ditch the SDM then I want one, and yesterday isn't soon enough.

.R.

wll · 12-17-2010, 04:51 AM

I already have a 12-24mm and use it for architecture stuff. Had to buy a Tamron 10-24mm because I wanted a wide with little distortion (very good lens, BTW)

Wish Pentax would come out with a 8mm or 10mm to 18mm to 24ish f4, that would be awesome !!!!

wll

KjetilH · 12-17-2010, 05:04 AM

12-35 would be a very interesting lens. I find that I often bring my DA40/M35/A28 along with my Sigma 10-20 to provide a little more reach.
(And does this open for a DA*10-1x instead of the current 12-24?)

12-16-2010, 10:36 PM	#1
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	Pentax Files DA12-35mm f3.5-4.5 WR SDM Patent source via photorumors

12-17-2010, 02:29 AM	#9
Erik Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 755	Originally posted by calculator01 I would like to see a f2.8 though... Not to open a big ol' can of worms, but really, who needs f/2.8 at 12mm? Granted, 35/4.5 sounds kind of useless, but this is still a very interesting lens! I hope it's going to be somewhat affordable. Last edited by Erik; 12-17-2010 at 02:40 AM.

12-17-2010, 04:51 AM	#14
wll Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 773	Nice Lens I'm Sure, But ..... I already have a 12-24mm and use it for architecture stuff. Had to buy a Tamron 10-24mm because I wanted a wide with little distortion (very good lens, BTW) Wish Pentax would come out with a 8mm or 10mm to 18mm to 24ish f4, that would be awesome !!!! wll

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12-16-2010, 11:05 PM	#2
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	This is fantastic news. I would like to see a f2.8 though...

12-17-2010, 01:23 AM	#3
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509 Original Poster	Originally posted by calculator01 This is fantastic news. I would like to see a f2.8 though... That'd be one huge lens though. Can't have it all...

12-17-2010, 01:29 AM	#4
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	Looks entertaining. If the lens comes through it will be interesting to see where the pricing slots in compared to the 12-24mm.

12-17-2010, 01:38 AM	#5
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	I had to laugh when I read the google translated version of the patent info. "To say what standard zoom and a high zoom , the wide-angle enough angle. Pentax 12-35mm lens is so new, standard angle and even covers. Most if it would be good command of standard angle. Tokina brand also released if, Nikon , Canon, Sony users also delicious and the lens."

12-17-2010, 02:10 AM	#6
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	12-35 = 18-50 for FF. But...Pentax has a lot of lens patents. It could be real or it could be unreal lens.

12-17-2010, 02:17 AM	#7
wshi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 455	Looks like a pretty useful range. I'm a bit excited if it pans out.

12-17-2010, 02:25 AM	#8
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	When many are waiting for a 10-16/2,8, or a 8-16/4, Pentax doesn't go below the current limit of 12mm, open only to 3,5, and ramp the long part up to 35 to overlap more with a normal medium zoom. I guess we'll see it soon...

12-17-2010, 02:43 AM	#10
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	Originally posted by eurostar When many are waiting for a 10-16/2,8, or a 8-16/4, Pentax doesn't go below the current limit of 12mm, open only to 3,5, and ramp the long part up to 35 to overlap more with a normal medium zoom. I guess we'll see it soon... i like the idea that lens + 43/1.9 + 55/1.4 ... wide to normal pretty covered but it has to be sharp!!!

12-17-2010, 03:16 AM	#11
Tommy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 195	Originally posted by dankoBanana but it has to be sharp!!! I agree! If this is at least close to the sharpness people claim the 12-24 to have, I will buy it. It will probably be expensive....oh, well....one can live with just one kidney, right? /Tommy

12-17-2010, 03:33 AM	#12
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	Originally posted by Tommy I agree! If this is at least close to the sharpness people claim the 12-24 to have, I will buy it. It will probably be expensive....oh, well....one can live with just one kidney, right? /Tommy yes .. it has to be as sharp as 12-24 as for the kidney ... no biggy

12-17-2010, 04:20 AM	#13
Hypocorism Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne .au Posts: 623	If they ditch the SDM then I want one, and yesterday isn't soon enough. .R.

12-17-2010, 05:04 AM	#15
KjetilH Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 309	12-35 would be a very interesting lens. I find that I often bring my DA40/M35/A28 along with my Sigma 10-20 to provide a little more reach. (And does this open for a DA*10-1x instead of the current 12-24?)