New Lenses?! - Pentax Re-Hiring Engineers

eddie1960 · 02-03-2012, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by DaveBlack

I will if the IQ is high enough and the lens is fast enough. But then I am a crazy person.

there are a few of you here

And there does seem to be enough of a super telephoto market out there. It may also be a little less expensive since Pentax doesn't have to build in OS like everyone else which has to be a cost factor. also at f5.6 (rumoured) it's slower than the current market product which is all f 4 so smaller lighter and lower cost
Probably a $5000 price tag still though. at f4 it should still be $500 to a grand cheaper than the canikons

reeftool · 02-03-2012, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by SteveM

When you're birding....1200mm on APC-S is too wide. I use my 1.4 and 2.0 converters quite often.

Birds and wildlife? No matter what lens you have on the camera, it's going to be 100mm too short.

Seriously though, something longer than 300mm is needed in the Pentax lineup. This is a good sign as long as they aren't blowing smoke in efforts to keep customers from jumping ship.

ElJamoquio · 02-03-2012, 05:42 PM

To me, the 24-75mm "DA*" or so strongly suggests a full frame camera in 2013. They would be idiots to call that lens an FA on that chart; they would be announcing something without announcing it. It's too far ahead of time, it wouldn't generate the appropriate excitement at the appropriate time.

jsherman999 · 02-03-2012, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

To me, the 24-75mm "DA*" or so strongly suggests a full frame camera in 2013. They would be idiots to call that lens an FA on that chart; they would be announcing something without announcing it. It's too far ahead of time, it wouldn't generate the appropriate excitement at the appropriate time.

That 50mm 'standard' as well.

**rparmar** · 02-03-2012, 06:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ole

So Pentax is rumored to be hiirng back the lens designers they laid off a couple of yeards ago!

Hire back Jun Hirakawa! Please!

m8o · 02-03-2012, 06:40 PM

I'm most excited about the "DA* zoom (~20-80mm F2.8)"

Docrwm · 02-03-2012, 06:48 PM

It's good to see so many people stoked about the Lens Roadmap. The discussion of what each point or range on the map means is all fine and well but I think its important to realize that roughly at the same time that it was released (hence already developed) Ricoh is saying that they are going to rehire the lens engineers/developers fired by Hoya. I would think that this could indicate that the Lens Roadmap is the LEAST that we can expect and that, probably, we'll get more than is listed on it.

thibs · 02-04-2012, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by rparmar

Hire back Jun Hirakawa! Please!

I'm gonna spam tweeter witht this one

trublubiker · 02-04-2012, 01:20 AM

I already know my lens roadmap.

I have the 15 Ltd, the 40 Ltd, the M50mm f1.7, the Siggy 70-200 f2.8, the Siggy 105 f2.8 Macro and the DA* 300mm.

My missing link is the 500mm f5.6.

BRING IT ON !!!!

Class A · 02-04-2012, 01:31 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

That 50mm 'standard' as well.

I thought that as well, but then Pentax has been calling the FA 50/1.4 a "standard lens" -- referring to its "natural perspective" -- forever which is of course well and truly idiotic when you all you sell are APS-C cameras.

Class A · 02-04-2012, 01:34 AM

Originally posted by rparmar

Hire back Jun Hirakawa!

If his latest lens would have been the FA 77/1.8, I would have said "yes!".

If he really did the DA* 55/1.4, however, I don't want another one of those.

ogl · 02-04-2012, 03:29 AM

We wait for THREE lenses this year:
50 mm prime lens
550 mm prime lens
and 18-250 zoom

Hope we can see prototypes at CP+

**rparmar** · 02-04-2012, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by Class A

If his latest lens would have been the FA 77/1.8, I would have said "yes!".

If he really did the DA* 55/1.4, however, I don't want another one of those.

Not everyone hits a home-run every time. While I have seen nothing special about the DA*55, others like it. And it does make a lot of sense as an 85mm equivalent.

How about Jun designs us a nice FA 28mm f/2 Limited? Not super-fast so it can still be small. (Super-fast is a gimmick, IMO.) The same incredible rendering as the other FA Limiteds. Aperture ring and FF coverage. That way its compatible with every camera out there that takes a K-mount adapter.

Pair it up with every new body as the standard prime. Then release that Limited body we've been wanting.

That would be close to heaven.

Andrew Faires · 02-04-2012, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by Class A

If his latest lens would have been the FA 77/1.8, I would have said "yes!".

If he really did the DA* 55/1.4, however, I don't want another one of those.

As the one who designed the 43mm, i'm of the mind he should never have left. Get him back and give him a raise! Also give him the creative freedom to do lenses like the 43/77mm as often as he wants.

pondering · 02-04-2012, 10:39 AM

I just hope they add a above 300mm to the line up.

MJ

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02-03-2012, 10:24 AM	#91
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by DaveBlack I will if the IQ is high enough and the lens is fast enough. But then I am a crazy person. there are a few of you here And there does seem to be enough of a super telephoto market out there. It may also be a little less expensive since Pentax doesn't have to build in OS like everyone else which has to be a cost factor. also at f5.6 (rumoured) it's slower than the current market product which is all f 4 so smaller lighter and lower cost Probably a $5000 price tag still though. at f4 it should still be $500 to a grand cheaper than the canikons

02-03-2012, 10:35 AM	#92
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,553	Originally posted by SteveM When you're birding....1200mm on APC-S is too wide. I use my 1.4 and 2.0 converters quite often. Birds and wildlife? No matter what lens you have on the camera, it's going to be 100mm too short. Seriously though, something longer than 300mm is needed in the Pentax lineup. This is a good sign as long as they aren't blowing smoke in efforts to keep customers from jumping ship.

02-03-2012, 05:42 PM	#93
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	To me, the 24-75mm "DA*" or so strongly suggests a full frame camera in 2013. They would be idiots to call that lens an FA on that chart; they would be announcing something without announcing it. It's too far ahead of time, it wouldn't generate the appropriate excitement at the appropriate time.

02-03-2012, 05:53 PM	#94
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by ElJamoquio To me, the 24-75mm "DA*" or so strongly suggests a full frame camera in 2013. They would be idiots to call that lens an FA on that chart; they would be announcing something without announcing it. It's too far ahead of time, it wouldn't generate the appropriate excitement at the appropriate time. That 50mm 'standard' as well.

02-03-2012, 06:39 PM - 1 Like	#95
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by Ole So Pentax is rumored to be hiirng back the lens designers they laid off a couple of yeards ago! Hire back Jun Hirakawa! Please!

02-03-2012, 06:40 PM	#96
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	I'm most excited about the "DA* zoom (~20-80mm F2.8)"

02-03-2012, 06:48 PM	#97
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	It's good to see so many people stoked about the Lens Roadmap. The discussion of what each point or range on the map means is all fine and well but I think its important to realize that roughly at the same time that it was released (hence already developed) Ricoh is saying that they are going to rehire the lens engineers/developers fired by Hoya. I would think that this could indicate that the Lens Roadmap is the LEAST that we can expect and that, probably, we'll get more than is listed on it.

02-04-2012, 12:16 AM	#98
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by rparmar Hire back Jun Hirakawa! Please! I'm gonna spam tweeter witht this one

02-04-2012, 01:20 AM	#99
trublubiker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hunter Valley NSW AUSTRALIA Posts: 143	I already know my lens roadmap. I have the 15 Ltd, the 40 Ltd, the M50mm f1.7, the Siggy 70-200 f2.8, the Siggy 105 f2.8 Macro and the DA* 300mm. My missing link is the 500mm f5.6. BRING IT ON !!!!

02-04-2012, 01:31 AM	#100
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by jsherman999 That 50mm 'standard' as well. I thought that as well, but then Pentax has been calling the FA 50/1.4 a "standard lens" -- referring to its "natural perspective" -- forever which is of course well and truly idiotic when you all you sell are APS-C cameras.

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02-04-2012, 01:34 AM	#101
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by rparmar Hire back Jun Hirakawa! If his latest lens would have been the FA 77/1.8, I would have said "yes!". If he really did the DA* 55/1.4, however, I don't want another one of those.

02-04-2012, 03:29 AM	#102
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	We wait for THREE lenses this year: 50 mm prime lens 550 mm prime lens and 18-250 zoom Hope we can see prototypes at CP+

02-04-2012, 08:55 AM	#103
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by Class A If his latest lens would have been the FA 77/1.8, I would have said "yes!". If he really did the DA* 55/1.4, however, I don't want another one of those. Not everyone hits a home-run every time. While I have seen nothing special about the DA*55, others like it. And it does make a lot of sense as an 85mm equivalent. How about Jun designs us a nice FA 28mm f/2 Limited? Not super-fast so it can still be small. (Super-fast is a gimmick, IMO.) The same incredible rendering as the other FA Limiteds. Aperture ring and FF coverage. That way its compatible with every camera out there that takes a K-mount adapter. Pair it up with every new body as the standard prime. Then release that Limited body we've been wanting. That would be close to heaven.

02-04-2012, 09:05 AM	#104
Andrew Faires Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 744	Originally posted by Class A If his latest lens would have been the FA 77/1.8, I would have said "yes!". If he really did the DA* 55/1.4, however, I don't want another one of those. As the one who designed the 43mm, i'm of the mind he should never have left. Get him back and give him a raise! Also give him the creative freedom to do lenses like the 43/77mm as often as he wants.

02-04-2012, 10:39 AM	#105
pondering New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8	I just hope they add a above 300mm to the line up. MJ