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ElJamoquio · 03-12-2012, 07:05 AM

The 60mm macro isn't.

I haven't seen the 50mm macro myself but wonder if it really needed updating? Is that really the most pressing need?

Hopefully this means 'most pressing needs 1 through 10' are already being addressed as well.

eddie1960 · 03-12-2012, 07:37 AM

well they did say the roadmap was subject to changes

many people of course assumed that meant what was on it would never appear

Apparently they were wrong and it can go the other way as well

**jeffshaddix** · 03-12-2012, 10:06 AM

A 60/2.8 macro is interesting. That's the same parameters as the new Fuji lens, but for APS-C of course. I wonder if they actually differentiate 35mm and APS-C in those patents, or are all K-mount patents "35mm"...

eddie1960 · 03-12-2012, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

or are all K-mount patents "35mm"...

that would be my guess

RonHendriks1966 · 03-12-2012, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

A 60/2.8 macro is interesting. That's the same parameters as the new Fuji lens, but for APS-C of course. I wonder if they actually differentiate 35mm and APS-C in those patents, or are all K-mount patents "35mm"...

maybe it's the same lens, in metal for Fuji and all plastic for cheap Pentaxians. :ugh:

**jeffshaddix** · 03-12-2012, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

maybe it's the same lens, in metal for Fuji and all plastic for cheap Pentaxians. :ugh:

Haha nice one.

falconeye · 03-12-2012, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by gazonk

But some Germans have invented a microphone that actually is sensitive enough to capture the sound of grass growing

Phys. Rev. Lett. 108, 018101 (2012): Optically Trapped Gold Nanoparticle Enables Listening at the Microscale

Great find.
They're even from my city

Maybe, with their help, I could hear the Pentax FF train running

Chex · 03-12-2012, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

Great find.
They're even from my city

Maybe, with their help, I could hear the Pentax FF train running

Come on now.. no one can hear an imaginary train except the crazy person with it in their head... I should know.. CHOO-CHOO!

RonHendriks1966 · 03-13-2012, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

I hear the Pentax FF train running

Originally posted by Chex

I should know.. CHOO-CHOO!

So funny or all are we all going mad now?

Kunzite · 03-13-2012, 05:50 AM

A musical dedication is in order:

You Tube

eddie1960 · 03-13-2012, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

A musical dedication is in order:
Queen - I'm Going Slightly Mad (Lyrics) - YouTube

and another almost as manic as things are getting here

Youtu.be

philbaum · 03-14-2012, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

The significant thing is Sigma is marketing new lenses in K-mount. Some other manufacturers haven't done so for a while.

I agree, this is good news. It seemed like for awhile there, that even Sigma was cutting back on Pentax mount lenses. But since Ricoh came out with a new Pentax lensmap and the K01, there seems to be this "sudden" stocking of new Sigma lenses w/Pentax mount at BH. There may not be too much cost involved in porting already designed lenses over to the K mount, but there is significant expense involved in manufacturing and stocking those same Sigma designs at stores such as BH, Amazon, and Adorama, etc. Sigma is obviously convinced that Pentax is here to stay.

**monochrome** · 03-14-2012, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by philbaum

I agree, this is good news. It seemed like for awhile there, that even Sigma was cutting back on Pentax mount lenses. But since Ricoh came out with a new Pentax lensmap and the K01, there seems to be this "sudden" stocking of new Sigma lenses w/Pentax mount at BH. There may not be too much cost involved in porting already designed lenses over to the K mount, but there is significant expense involved in manufacturing and stocking those same Sigma designs at stores such as BH, Amazon, and Adorama, etc. Sigma is obviously convinced that Pentax is here to stay.

I wonder how much, if any, co-expensing is customary in the camera business and, if any, whether perhaps Hoya ceased and Ricoh resumed the practice?

parsons · 03-14-2012, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by philbaum

I agree, this is good news. It seemed like for awhile there, that even Sigma was cutting back on Pentax mount lenses. But since Ricoh came out with a new Pentax lensmap and the K01, there seems to be this "sudden" stocking of new Sigma lenses w/Pentax mount at BH. There may not be too much cost involved in porting already designed lenses over to the K mount, but there is significant expense involved in manufacturing and stocking those same Sigma designs at stores such as BH, Amazon, and Adorama, etc. Sigma is obviously convinced that Pentax is here to stay.

the restocking is a good thing! did you notice this yourself?

i wonder if it was that B&H let their stocks run dry with the uncertainty of the transfer from hoya to ricoh, or that sigma slowed producing them....
either way it is good news.

horay for pentax

philbaum · 03-14-2012, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I wonder how much, if any, co-expensing is customary in the camera business and, if any, whether perhaps Hoya ceased and Ricoh resumed the practice?

I don't know if there is co-expensing, interesting idea. I did check Amazon and was amazed by the number of Sigma lenses for Pentax that they have. They had the new 120-300 f2.8 you mentioned as well as the 500mm f2.8 prime. Lots of fish eyes and rect. UWA. And tele zooms. And a 17-35 f2.8 zoom that had good ratings.

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03-12-2012, 07:05 AM	#406
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	The 60mm macro isn't. I haven't seen the 50mm macro myself but wonder if it really needed updating? Is that really the most pressing need? Hopefully this means 'most pressing needs 1 through 10' are already being addressed as well.

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eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	well they did say the roadmap was subject to changes many people of course assumed that meant what was on it would never appear Apparently they were wrong and it can go the other way as well

03-12-2012, 10:06 AM	#408
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	A 60/2.8 macro is interesting. That's the same parameters as the new Fuji lens, but for APS-C of course. I wonder if they actually differentiate 35mm and APS-C in those patents, or are all K-mount patents "35mm"...

03-12-2012, 10:09 AM	#409
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by jeffshaddix or are all K-mount patents "35mm"... that would be my guess

03-12-2012, 10:24 AM	#410
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by jeffshaddix A 60/2.8 macro is interesting. That's the same parameters as the new Fuji lens, but for APS-C of course. I wonder if they actually differentiate 35mm and APS-C in those patents, or are all K-mount patents "35mm"... maybe it's the same lens, in metal for Fuji and all plastic for cheap Pentaxians. :ugh:

03-12-2012, 02:24 PM	#411
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 maybe it's the same lens, in metal for Fuji and all plastic for cheap Pentaxians. :ugh: Haha nice one.

03-12-2012, 05:55 PM	#412
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by gazonk But some Germans have invented a microphone that actually is sensitive enough to capture the sound of grass growing Phys. Rev. Lett. 108, 018101 (2012): Optically Trapped Gold Nanoparticle Enables Listening at the Microscale Great find. They're even from my city Maybe, with their help, I could hear the Pentax FF train running

03-12-2012, 07:42 PM	#413
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	Originally posted by falconeye Great find. They're even from my city Maybe, with their help, I could hear the Pentax FF train running Come on now.. no one can hear an imaginary train except the crazy person with it in their head... I should know.. CHOO-CHOO!

03-14-2012, 05:45 PM	#417
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Originally posted by monochrome The significant thing is Sigma is marketing new lenses in K-mount. Some other manufacturers haven't done so for a while. I agree, this is good news. It seemed like for awhile there, that even Sigma was cutting back on Pentax mount lenses. But since Ricoh came out with a new Pentax lensmap and the K01, there seems to be this "sudden" stocking of new Sigma lenses w/Pentax mount at BH. There may not be too much cost involved in porting already designed lenses over to the K mount, but there is significant expense involved in manufacturing and stocking those same Sigma designs at stores such as BH, Amazon, and Adorama, etc. Sigma is obviously convinced that Pentax is here to stay.

03-14-2012, 05:48 PM	#418
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by philbaum I agree, this is good news. It seemed like for awhile there, that even Sigma was cutting back on Pentax mount lenses. But since Ricoh came out with a new Pentax lensmap and the K01, there seems to be this "sudden" stocking of new Sigma lenses w/Pentax mount at BH. There may not be too much cost involved in porting already designed lenses over to the K mount, but there is significant expense involved in manufacturing and stocking those same Sigma designs at stores such as BH, Amazon, and Adorama, etc. Sigma is obviously convinced that Pentax is here to stay. I wonder how much, if any, co-expensing is customary in the camera business and, if any, whether perhaps Hoya ceased and Ricoh resumed the practice?

03-14-2012, 06:23 PM	#419
parsons Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 389	Originally posted by philbaum I agree, this is good news. It seemed like for awhile there, that even Sigma was cutting back on Pentax mount lenses. But since Ricoh came out with a new Pentax lensmap and the K01, there seems to be this "sudden" stocking of new Sigma lenses w/Pentax mount at BH. There may not be too much cost involved in porting already designed lenses over to the K mount, but there is significant expense involved in manufacturing and stocking those same Sigma designs at stores such as BH, Amazon, and Adorama, etc. Sigma is obviously convinced that Pentax is here to stay. the restocking is a good thing! did you notice this yourself? i wonder if it was that B&H let their stocks run dry with the uncertainty of the transfer from hoya to ricoh, or that sigma slowed producing them.... either way it is good news. horay for pentax

03-14-2012, 06:23 PM	#420
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Originally posted by monochrome I wonder how much, if any, co-expensing is customary in the camera business and, if any, whether perhaps Hoya ceased and Ricoh resumed the practice? I don't know if there is co-expensing, interesting idea. I did check Amazon and was amazed by the number of Sigma lenses for Pentax that they have. They had the new 120-300 f2.8 you mentioned as well as the 500mm f2.8 prime. Lots of fish eyes and rect. UWA. And tele zooms. And a 17-35 f2.8 zoom that had good ratings.

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