New Lenses?! - Pentax Re-Hiring Engineers

**rparmar** · 02-07-2012, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

FYI: Mr. Hirakawa is the guy in my avatar. Bring him back please :-)

Sheesh! I always assumed that was you!

Zorglub · 02-07-2012, 03:37 PM

new Q lenses too...

PENTAX Lens Roadmap: CP+ announcement - Press UK - PENTAX Photo

**rparmar** · 02-07-2012, 06:32 PM

Well, at least there's a 645 lens to make up for it.

Full_Stop · 02-07-2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

4. Interchangeable K-mount lens for the PETNAX K-01

That's just embarrassing...

Winder · 02-07-2012, 07:03 PM - **1 Like**

I love the argument that a 28-75 is not a good lens for APS-C and that the range makes no sense...

31mm is great?
43mm is great?
77mm is great?

But if I combine those three into a zoom... it is just terrible... pointless.... useless....

If Pentax could give you a 31-77mm F/1.8 LTD zoom would people bitch about how worthless the focal length/range was? Or would they be really happy and go out an take pictures with a great lens? We probably need a poll for this.

aurele · 02-08-2012, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by Winder

If Pentax could give you a 31-77mm F/1.8 LTD zoom would people bitch about how worthless the focal length/range was?

Maybe not, but they will bitch about the size and the weight

ElJamoquio · 02-08-2012, 07:16 AM - **1 Like**

It does seem unlikely that a 'reasonable' zoom, i.e. something based in reality like a 24-75mm f2.8, would be small, light, and produce great images. If I wanted large and heavy I would've bought Canon.

JinDesu · 02-08-2012, 07:53 AM

I use a 17-70 for my walk around so.. a 24-75 isn't a bad range for me. It's nice to have the wider end of course, but I do have a 10-20 for that..

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

It does seem unlikely that a 'reasonable' zoom, i.e. something based in reality like a 24-75mm f2.8, would be small, light, and produce great images. If I wanted large and heavy I would've bought Canon.

Then you're looking for the Tamron 28-75.. since that's 500 grams vs the 800 of the Pentax FA*28-70, the Sigma 24-70, and the 1000 grams of the Canon 24-70 EFL.

Blue · 02-08-2012, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by aurele

Maybe not, but they will bitch about the size and the weight

Especially the weight of a f1.8 zoom! Of course that would be an lens design feat.

fikkser · 02-08-2012, 08:39 AM

If they brought us an 24-80 zoom with super IQ around 700-800grams I'd get it. What a bout a bigger aperture? like f2? If it has that range, super IQ and fast aperture, you only need one lens for most occations.

It would be my perfect aps-c/ff lens!

Urkeldaedalus · 02-08-2012, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by Winder

I love the argument that a 28-75 is not a good lens for APS-C and that the range makes no sense...

31mm is great?
43mm is great?
77mm is great?

But if I combine those three into a zoom... it is just terrible... pointless.... useless....

If Pentax could give you a 31-77mm F/1.8 LTD zoom would people bitch about how worthless the focal length/range was? Or would they be really happy and go out an take pictures with a great lens? We probably need a poll for this.

I like 77 mm on APS-C, as that gives you a 115 mm equivalent lens in a small package. I think I like the 43 mm and 31 mm better in their full frame focal lengths, though, even though they are good lenses on APS-C.

That said, 28-75 mm wouldn't be a terrible focal length for APS-C, it just wouldn't be what i think that range was originally designed to do, which is to cover from wide to short telephoto.

fikkser · 02-08-2012, 08:53 AM - **1 Like**

BTW. Semi off topic.

Is the FA limiteds getting discontinued?

No major reseller in Sweden has the FA 43. It's only found in two stores online, lowest price is shockingly 1500$. The FA 31 is 2000$+, it used to be around 1500.

Asahiflex · 02-08-2012, 09:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by fikkser

BTW. Semi off topic.

Is the FA limiteds getting discontinued?

No major reseller in Sweden has the FA 43. It's only found in two stores online, lowest price is shockingly 1500$. The FA 31 is 2000$+, it used to be around 1500.

They're still on the 2012-2013 roadmap, so I guess they're still being made. I think your country's distributor does not have enough stock.

Winder · 02-08-2012, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by aurele

Maybe not, but they will bitch about the size and the weight

Pentax users already have plenty of slow, soft, plastic zoom lenses to chose from. Why do they want more.

Fast & sharp = big/heavy/expensive

eddie1960 · 02-08-2012, 09:37 AM

Well the new lenses annoubnced today look interesting

looks like the 50 will fil that cheap 50 hole (like the 35 2.4) - plastic mount

but hell if it's sub $200 who cares

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02-07-2012, 10:50 AM	#136
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by Asahiflex FYI: Mr. Hirakawa is the guy in my avatar. Bring him back please :-) Sheesh! I always assumed that was you!

02-07-2012, 03:37 PM	#137
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486	new Q lenses too... PENTAX Lens Roadmap: CP+ announcement - Press UK - PENTAX Photo

02-07-2012, 06:32 PM	#138
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Well, at least there's a 645 lens to make up for it.

02-07-2012, 07:00 PM	#139
Full_Stop Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 30	Quote: 4. Interchangeable K-mount lens for the PETNAX K-01 That's just embarrassing...

02-07-2012, 07:03 PM - 1 Like	#140
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	I love the argument that a 28-75 is not a good lens for APS-C and that the range makes no sense... 31mm is great? 43mm is great? 77mm is great? But if I combine those three into a zoom... it is just terrible... pointless.... useless.... If Pentax could give you a 31-77mm F/1.8 LTD zoom would people bitch about how worthless the focal length/range was? Or would they be really happy and go out an take pictures with a great lens? We probably need a poll for this.

02-08-2012, 04:51 AM	#141
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by Winder If Pentax could give you a 31-77mm F/1.8 LTD zoom would people bitch about how worthless the focal length/range was? Maybe not, but they will bitch about the size and the weight

02-08-2012, 07:16 AM - 1 Like	#142
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	It does seem unlikely that a 'reasonable' zoom, i.e. something based in reality like a 24-75mm f2.8, would be small, light, and produce great images. If I wanted large and heavy I would've bought Canon.

02-08-2012, 07:53 AM	#143
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I use a 17-70 for my walk around so.. a 24-75 isn't a bad range for me. It's nice to have the wider end of course, but I do have a 10-20 for that.. Originally posted by ElJamoquio It does seem unlikely that a 'reasonable' zoom, i.e. something based in reality like a 24-75mm f2.8, would be small, light, and produce great images. If I wanted large and heavy I would've bought Canon. Then you're looking for the Tamron 28-75.. since that's 500 grams vs the 800 of the Pentax FA*28-70, the Sigma 24-70, and the 1000 grams of the Canon 24-70 EFL.

02-08-2012, 08:32 AM	#144
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by aurele Maybe not, but they will bitch about the size and the weight Especially the weight of a f1.8 zoom! Of course that would be an lens design feat.

02-08-2012, 08:39 AM	#145
fikkser Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Borlänge, Sweden Posts: 373	If they brought us an 24-80 zoom with super IQ around 700-800grams I'd get it. What a bout a bigger aperture? like f2? If it has that range, super IQ and fast aperture, you only need one lens for most occations. It would be my perfect aps-c/ff lens!

02-08-2012, 08:42 AM	#146
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by Winder I love the argument that a 28-75 is not a good lens for APS-C and that the range makes no sense... 31mm is great? 43mm is great? 77mm is great? But if I combine those three into a zoom... it is just terrible... pointless.... useless.... If Pentax could give you a 31-77mm F/1.8 LTD zoom would people bitch about how worthless the focal length/range was? Or would they be really happy and go out an take pictures with a great lens? We probably need a poll for this. I like 77 mm on APS-C, as that gives you a 115 mm equivalent lens in a small package. I think I like the 43 mm and 31 mm better in their full frame focal lengths, though, even though they are good lenses on APS-C. That said, 28-75 mm wouldn't be a terrible focal length for APS-C, it just wouldn't be what i think that range was originally designed to do, which is to cover from wide to short telephoto.

02-08-2012, 08:53 AM - 1 Like	#147
fikkser Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Borlänge, Sweden Posts: 373	BTW. Semi off topic. Is the FA limiteds getting discontinued? No major reseller in Sweden has the FA 43. It's only found in two stores online, lowest price is shockingly 1500$. The FA 31 is 2000$+, it used to be around 1500.

02-08-2012, 09:16 AM - 1 Like	#148
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by fikkser BTW. Semi off topic. Is the FA limiteds getting discontinued? No major reseller in Sweden has the FA 43. It's only found in two stores online, lowest price is shockingly 1500$. The FA 31 is 2000$+, it used to be around 1500. They're still on the 2012-2013 roadmap, so I guess they're still being made. I think your country's distributor does not have enough stock.

02-08-2012, 09:24 AM	#149
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by aurele Maybe not, but they will bitch about the size and the weight Pentax users already have plenty of slow, soft, plastic zoom lenses to chose from. Why do they want more. Fast & sharp = big/heavy/expensive

02-08-2012, 09:37 AM	#150
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Well the new lenses annoubnced today look interesting looks like the 50 will fil that cheap 50 hole (like the 35 2.4) - plastic mount but hell if it's sub $200 who cares