New Lenses Announcement (K and Q mount)

yurko_yr · 02-07-2012, 06:16 PM - **2 Likes**

DA-560 will not be a mirror lens.
Pictures of the lenses are available:
PENTAX to Exhibit 7 Reference Products at CP+ 2012 Camera and Imaging Show

Attached Images

frank · 02-07-2012, 06:16 PM

2 Interchangeable lenses for K mount digital cameras
Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6

Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras
Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes

Has Pentax ever made a mirror lens type astronomical telescopes?

**monochrome** · 02-07-2012, 06:16 PM

Skeptics: Be of good cheer. Ricoh has a plan and you will be happy.

Japan announcement with image links and spec.s

ElJamoquio · 02-07-2012, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by dgaies

I honestly don't think it's out of the realm of possibilities. Sony had a 500/8 mirror lens (that covered FF). Maybe this is a 560/5.6 mirror lens that covers a crop sensor. In a way, it wouldn't surprise me as that would make it a ~$500 lens instead of a ~$2500 lens.

I first thought that $2500 was too cheap for this lens, but then I saw that Canon sells their 400mm f5.6 for $1200. So who knows.

That said I don't think I'd spend any money on a mirror lens.

dgaies · 02-07-2012, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

I first thought that $2500 was too cheap for this lens, but then I saw that Canon sells their 400mm f5.6 for $1200. So who knows.

That said I don't think I'd spend any money on a mirror lens.

Well, from the posts above I'd say you're safe from the possibility of it being a mirror lens

As for the price, $2500 was a guess, although I did take into account the price of (somewhat) similar lenses. Guess we'll find out soon enough.

vladimiroltean · 02-07-2012, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by yurko_yr

DA-560 will not be a mirror lens.
Pictures of the lenses are available:
PENTAX to Exhibit 7 Reference Products at CP+ 2012 Camera and Imaging Show

#4: what a nasty protruding rear element!!

Docrwm · 02-07-2012, 06:26 PM

Ok, that does not look like the 40XS to me. Another K-01 design?

The 50 is exactly what I have been saying they ought to do - ok and a lot of people have been saying - an inexpensive 50 at around 1.8 like Nikon makes. This one sure looks like the big brother of the DA35/2.4 to me!

Last edited by Docrwm; 05-06-2013 at 08:12 PM.

Painter · 02-07-2012, 06:48 PM

Please please let it clear the mirror in a DSLR please for the love of photography, Pentax please. If not then the K-01 is going to have something special.

joakimfors · 02-07-2012, 06:56 PM

Is it a DA 15 Limited EVIL Edition?

drugal · 02-07-2012, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Another K-01 design?

Based on the distance scale, this appears to be a DA 40 with some sort of lens extension on the back that would probably make this unusable on my K-5

twitch · 02-07-2012, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Skeptics: Be of good cheer. Ricoh has a plan and you will be happy.

Japan announcement with image links and spec.s

All I see in the 560mm picture link is a Canon L lens

Are we going back to a F* colour scheme??

Smeggypants · 02-07-2012, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by drugal

Based on the distance scale, this appears to be a DA 40 with some sort of lens extension on the back that would probably make this unusable on my K-5

it was announced (can't remember exactly where right now ) that some of the lenses to be release4d would K-01 only

drugal · 02-07-2012, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by twitch

Canon L lens

I didn't even notice that it wasn't silver or black

Smeggypants · 02-07-2012, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by Painter

Please please let it clear the mirror in a DSLR please for the love of photography, Pentax please. If not then the K-01 is going to have something special.

Why? This new lens isn't a deal breaker on your current DSLR surely?

**monochrome** · 02-07-2012, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Ok, that does not look like the 40XS to me. Another K-01 design?

The 50 is exactly what I have been saying they ought to do - ok and a lot of people have been saying - an inexpensive 50 at around 1.8 like Nikon makes. This one sure looks like the big brother of the DA35/2.4 to me!

From the spec sheet on Pentax,jp

Interchangeable K-mount lens for the PETNAX K-01
Model name: to be announced laterProduct Image
• Super-thin interchangeable lens especially designed for PENTAX K-01
• Market launch: to be decided

Doesn't seem like the K-01 is a one-off or a replacement. Seems more like a new line of cameras.

02-07-2012, 06:16 PM - 2 Likes	#16
yurko_yr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Saarbrucken Photos: Gallery Posts: 332	pictures are available DA-560 will not be a mirror lens. Pictures of the lenses are available: PENTAX to Exhibit 7 Reference Products at CP+ 2012 Camera and Imaging Show Attached Images

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Skeptics: Be of good cheer. Ricoh has a plan and you will be happy. Japan announcement with image links and spec.s Last edited by monochrome; 02-07-2012 at 06:46 PM.

02-07-2012, 06:48 PM	#23
Painter Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	That second lens sure looks like a fast wide prime Please please let it clear the mirror in a DSLR please for the love of photography, Pentax please. If not then the K-01 is going to have something special.

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02-07-2012, 06:16 PM	#17
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	2 Interchangeable lenses for K mount digital cameras Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes Has Pentax ever made a mirror lens type astronomical telescopes?

02-07-2012, 06:16 PM	#19
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by dgaies I honestly don't think it's out of the realm of possibilities. Sony had a 500/8 mirror lens (that covered FF). Maybe this is a 560/5.6 mirror lens that covers a crop sensor. In a way, it wouldn't surprise me as that would make it a ~$500 lens instead of a ~$2500 lens. I first thought that $2500 was too cheap for this lens, but then I saw that Canon sells their 400mm f5.6 for $1200. So who knows. That said I don't think I'd spend any money on a mirror lens.

02-07-2012, 06:18 PM	#20
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by ElJamoquio I first thought that $2500 was too cheap for this lens, but then I saw that Canon sells their 400mm f5.6 for $1200. So who knows. That said I don't think I'd spend any money on a mirror lens. Well, from the posts above I'd say you're safe from the possibility of it being a mirror lens As for the price, $2500 was a guess, although I did take into account the price of (somewhat) similar lenses. Guess we'll find out soon enough.

02-07-2012, 06:19 PM	#21
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	Originally posted by yurko_yr DA-560 will not be a mirror lens. Pictures of the lenses are available: PENTAX to Exhibit 7 Reference Products at CP+ 2012 Camera and Imaging Show #4: what a nasty protruding rear element!!

02-07-2012, 06:26 PM	#22
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Ok, that does not look like the 40XS to me. Another K-01 design? The 50 is exactly what I have been saying they ought to do - ok and a lot of people have been saying - an inexpensive 50 at around 1.8 like Nikon makes. This one sure looks like the big brother of the DA35/2.4 to me! Last edited by Docrwm; 05-06-2013 at 08:12 PM.

02-07-2012, 06:56 PM	#24
joakimfors Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lund, Sweden Posts: 237	Is it a DA 15 Limited EVIL Edition?

02-07-2012, 07:00 PM	#25
drugal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit suburbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 259	Originally posted by Docrwm Another K-01 design? Based on the distance scale, this appears to be a DA 40 with some sort of lens extension on the back that would probably make this unusable on my K-5

02-07-2012, 07:03 PM	#26
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by monochrome Skeptics: Be of good cheer. Ricoh has a plan and you will be happy. Japan announcement with image links and spec.s All I see in the 560mm picture link is a Canon L lens Are we going back to a F* colour scheme??

02-07-2012, 07:03 PM	#27
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by drugal Based on the distance scale, this appears to be a DA 40 with some sort of lens extension on the back that would probably make this unusable on my K-5 it was announced (can't remember exactly where right now ) that some of the lenses to be release4d would K-01 only

02-07-2012, 07:05 PM	#28
drugal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit suburbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 259	Originally posted by twitch Canon L lens I didn't even notice that it wasn't silver or black

02-07-2012, 07:09 PM	#29
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by Painter Please please let it clear the mirror in a DSLR please for the love of photography, Pentax please. If not then the K-01 is going to have something special. Why? This new lens isn't a deal breaker on your current DSLR surely?

02-07-2012, 07:09 PM	#30
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Docrwm Ok, that does not look like the 40XS to me. Another K-01 design? The 50 is exactly what I have been saying they ought to do - ok and a lot of people have been saying - an inexpensive 50 at around 1.8 like Nikon makes. This one sure looks like the big brother of the DA35/2.4 to me! From the spec sheet on Pentax,jp Interchangeable K-mount lens for the PETNAX K-01 Model name: to be announced laterProduct Image • Super-thin interchangeable lens especially designed for PENTAX K-01 • Market launch: to be decided Doesn't seem like the K-01 is a one-off or a replacement. Seems more like a new line of cameras.