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parsons · 02-01-2012, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by DaveBlack

If the rumor is correct I would also believe a three new lenses on it. I would guess it will be for this year and hopefully see a new version at Photokina this fall.

It would be slightly disappointing if they are only planning to release one lens a year.

i agree with you, i would hope for more than 3- especially if they are bringing out a FF at photokina.

DaveBlack · 02-01-2012, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by parsons

It would be slightly disappointing if they are only planning to release one lens a year.

i agree with you, i would hope for more than 3- especially if they are bringing out a FF at photokina.

The FF lenses will not show up on the roadmap until the camera is released. So if FF is announced this fall at Photokina then there will be an updated lens roadmap with the FF lenses on it.

We can only hope.

RonHendriks1966 · 02-01-2012, 02:49 PM

Well with a serious plan they could make 8 new lenses for the coming three years. That looks like a lot, but serving Q, 645D, K and Kxs each will have a few new lenses.

Chex · 02-01-2012, 11:32 PM

Well reading of patents taken out by Pentax in the past few years include a 25-350mm f3.3-5.6, and a 12-35mm f3.5-f4.5.. so those are possibilities I guess.

DaveBlack · 02-02-2012, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by Chex

Well reading of patents taken out by Pentax in the past few years include a 25-350mm f3.3-5.6, and a 12-35mm f3.5-f4.5.. so those are possibilities I guess.

I really hope not. Just re-release the FA* lenses!

eddie1960 · 02-02-2012, 07:34 AM

ok there is a road map

Pentax K-Mount Lens Roadmap | PhotographyBLOG

Quote:

Shown at today’s UK K-01 press launch, the roadmap predicts that 3 new lenses will be released in 2012 - a DA Standard lens, DA High Magnification Zoom lens, and a DA Telephoto lens.

In 2013 4 new lenses will make an appearance - the DA Zoom Limited, DA Tele Zoom, DA Wide Zoom and DA Zoom, with a new DA AF RC 1.4x teleconvertor too.

A Pentax UK spokesperson was keen to point out this roadmap is subject to change.

The Pentax K-Mount current line-up and lens roadmap for 2012 / 2013.

WOOHOO. this will make people happy i think (maybe not the lenses being made - though there is a big prime there - but the fact there is a map)

wed7 · 02-02-2012, 07:43 AM

more time to save money

bodhi · 02-02-2012, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

ok there is a road map

Pentax K-Mount Lens Roadmap | PhotographyBLOG

WOOHOO. this will make people happy i think (maybe not the lenses being made - though there is a big prime there - but the fact there is a map)

Not that I care that much, but no DFA lenses?

Asahiflex · 02-02-2012, 07:45 AM

Here is the PDF to the lens roadmap:

http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf

gazonk · 02-02-2012, 07:45 AM

Wow, that really looks good! A "DA Standard lens" is coming this year already! I bet that is a low-cost 50, it's placed at the 50 mark (and they say it's "standard", not "tele"? Hmm! So is it intended for FF too...?). And the "DA Telephoto" is placed at ... 550mm, is it? Wow! Also good that they reintroduce a super zoom this year.

ogl · 02-02-2012, 07:51 AM

SEVEN LENSES for 2 years - WOW!!!!!!!

DA ZOOM LIMITED - it seems 22-38 mm - hope - it will be fast

DA550
DA50
DA18-250
DA120-380
DA*16-85
DA22-38 LIMITED
DA12-28

TOUGEFC · 02-02-2012, 07:52 AM

I see DA ZOOM LIMITED

That DA* zoom would have to be a 28-80 f/2.8

bodhi · 02-02-2012, 07:53 AM

the limited zoom sounds interesting

Jamie_S · 02-02-2012, 07:54 AM

from looking at it the plan includes a DA* version of the FA* 24-70?

SteveM · 02-02-2012, 07:54 AM

I'm wondering if the 550 will be SDM and how fast will the new 50 be..??

02-02-2012, 07:51 AM	#26
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	SEVEN LENSES for 2 years - WOW!!!!!!! DA ZOOM LIMITED - it seems 22-38 mm - hope - it will be fast DA550 DA50 DA18-250 DA120-380 DA16-85 DA22-38 LIMITED DA12-28 Last edited by ogl; 02-02-2012 at 07:56 AM.*

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Jamie_S New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huskerland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17	appears from looking at it the plan includes a DA* version of the FA* 24-70?

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02-01-2012, 01:30 PM	#16
parsons Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 389	Originally posted by DaveBlack If the rumor is correct I would also believe a three new lenses on it. I would guess it will be for this year and hopefully see a new version at Photokina this fall. It would be slightly disappointing if they are only planning to release one lens a year. i agree with you, i would hope for more than 3- especially if they are bringing out a FF at photokina.

02-01-2012, 01:32 PM	#17
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	Originally posted by parsons It would be slightly disappointing if they are only planning to release one lens a year. i agree with you, i would hope for more than 3- especially if they are bringing out a FF at photokina. The FF lenses will not show up on the roadmap until the camera is released. So if FF is announced this fall at Photokina then there will be an updated lens roadmap with the FF lenses on it. We can only hope.

02-01-2012, 02:49 PM	#18
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Well with a serious plan they could make 8 new lenses for the coming three years. That looks like a lot, but serving Q, 645D, K and Kxs each will have a few new lenses.

02-01-2012, 11:32 PM	#19
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	Well reading of patents taken out by Pentax in the past few years include a 25-350mm f3.3-5.6, and a 12-35mm f3.5-f4.5.. so those are possibilities I guess.

02-02-2012, 07:03 AM	#20
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	Originally posted by Chex Well reading of patents taken out by Pentax in the past few years include a 25-350mm f3.3-5.6, and a 12-35mm f3.5-f4.5.. so those are possibilities I guess. I really hope not. Just re-release the FA* lenses!

02-02-2012, 07:34 AM	#21
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	ok there is a road map Pentax K-Mount Lens Roadmap \| PhotographyBLOG Quote: Shown at today’s UK K-01 press launch, the roadmap predicts that 3 new lenses will be released in 2012 - a DA Standard lens, DA High Magnification Zoom lens, and a DA Telephoto lens. In 2013 4 new lenses will make an appearance - the DA Zoom Limited, DA Tele Zoom, DA Wide Zoom and DA Zoom, with a new DA AF RC 1.4x teleconvertor too. A Pentax UK spokesperson was keen to point out this roadmap is subject to change. The Pentax K-Mount current line-up and lens roadmap for 2012 / 2013. WOOHOO. this will make people happy i think (maybe not the lenses being made - though there is a big prime there - but the fact there is a map)

02-02-2012, 07:43 AM	#22
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	more time to save money

02-02-2012, 07:44 AM	#23
bodhi Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 61	Originally posted by eddie1960 ok there is a road map Pentax K-Mount Lens Roadmap \| PhotographyBLOG WOOHOO. this will make people happy i think (maybe not the lenses being made - though there is a big prime there - but the fact there is a map) Not that I care that much, but no DFA lenses?

02-02-2012, 07:45 AM	#24
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Here is the PDF to the lens roadmap: http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/pdf/lens_roadmap.pdf

02-02-2012, 07:45 AM	#25
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Wow, that really looks good! A "DA Standard lens" is coming this year already! I bet that is a low-cost 50, it's placed at the 50 mark (and they say it's "standard", not "tele"? Hmm! So is it intended for FF too...?). And the "DA Telephoto" is placed at ... 550mm, is it? Wow! Also good that they reintroduce a super zoom this year.

02-02-2012, 07:52 AM	#27
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	I see DA ZOOM LIMITED That DA* zoom would have to be a 28-80 f/2.8

02-02-2012, 07:53 AM	#28
bodhi Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 61	the limited zoom sounds interesting

02-02-2012, 07:54 AM	#30
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	I'm wondering if the 550 will be SDM and how fast will the new 50 be..??

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