The 9 Things that Pentax is to be Announced (Updated!)

ElJamoquio · 09-06-2012, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by Deimos

Fuji just released an 18-55 2.8-4 kit lens for the xpros

18-55 and 16-85 are completely different animals. There's a big difference at both ends.

mee · 09-06-2012, 06:24 PM

what about a 16-18 or a 55-85... or even the elusive 85-16!

Sandy Hancock · 09-06-2012, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by lightbulb

Re16 85. f2.8-4 is doable.

Sure, but the other DA* zooms are all constant aperture, so I would be very surprised if they do that.

gtl · 09-06-2012, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by Wired

The problem with that theory is that will a 24mp sensor that is pushed as much as Pentax pushes it compared to Nikon/Sony...will it out resolve the old FA glass? Let alone M and A glass? I think so. You can already see with the K5 the difference between M glass and FA glass. I doubt we will turely get the magic we had from our FA's on a FF 24mp+ body.

This is one more reason why I'm more than happy with 24mp APSC being released vs a 24mp FF. Don't get me wrong, if BOTH were to come out I'd be saving the pennies hardcore (with the APS being the first purchase). But my style of shooting and prefered focal lengths dictate I'm more suited for the smaller format.

Besides... were pushing IQ of Canon's full frame with the K5 already. "oh thin depth of field man" I like my stuff to be in focus.

Isn't 24 mp aps-c more demanding than 24mp ff because of pixel density?

cmohr · 09-06-2012, 06:52 PM

I'd like a 12-48mm F3.5-4.5 would be fine..

mee · 09-06-2012, 07:06 PM

I would like an 8 - 1600 f/0.95 but that would probably cost more than the sheik's 2 million dollar 1600mm leica AND the custom mercedes 4x4 in that he uses to drive the lens around.

Winder · 09-06-2012, 07:09 PM

I just want a D-FA* 135mm F/1.8. Surely that is more practical than the 560mm telescope that Pentax is working on.

audiobomber · 09-06-2012, 07:11 PM

IMO, asking for a lens not shown in the roadmap is just an exercise in frustration.

Winder · 09-06-2012, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

IMO, asking for a lens not shown in the roadmap is just an exercise in frustration.

True, but Sigma makes more k-mount glass than Pentax does. The Sigma 50mm and the Sigma 85mm have both been excellent lenses. I'm beginning not to care what glass Pentax makes. Sigma is rumored to have a 135mm F/2 in development and I can hope that the new 150mm or 180mm macros are offered in K-mount.

One day hopefully Pentax will design some new professional grade glass...... One day......

Wired · 09-06-2012, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Winder

Sigma is rumored to have a 135mm F/2 in development .

source?!

This is something missing from my collection. and finding an older 135 faster than 2.0 is an expensive and frustrating task. I love 135mm on both FF and APS-C formats!

**apisto** · 09-06-2012, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Winder

True, but Sigma makes more k-mount glass than Pentax does. The Sigma 50mm and the Sigma 85mm have both been excellent lenses. I'm beginning not to care what glass Pentax makes. Sigma is rumored to have a 135mm F/2 in development and I can hope that the new 150mm or 180mm macros are offered in K-mount.

That is the rub. There are more than one third party lenses released in the last few years that I would own if they were offered in K-mount. For example, I would be all over the Tamron 60mm f2 macro.

Winder · 09-06-2012, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by Wired

source?!

This is something missing from my collection. and finding an older 135 faster than 2.0 is an expensive and frustrating task. I love 135mm on both FF and APS-C formats!

Rumor: Sigma to release fast prime lenses | Photo Rumors

The rumor keeps surfacing. Sigma plans on filling out it "professional" line of prime lenses with a 24mm F/1.4, 35mm f/1.4, and 135mm f/2.0. All full frame glass.

ElJamoquio · 09-06-2012, 08:27 PM

Now we just need to start a rumor that it will come in K mount.

Alizarine · 09-06-2012, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by Winder

The rumor keeps surfacing. Sigma plans on filling out it "professional" line of prime lenses with a 24mm F/1.4, 35mm f/1.4, and 135mm f/2.0. All full frame glass.

Hopefully some in K-mount. It seems Tamron has abandoned us

lightbulb · 09-06-2012, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Sure, but the other DA* zooms are all constant aperture, so I would be very surprised if they do that.

You are right. Their strategy is somewhat like Olympus 4/3 lenses (SHG HG etc).

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09-06-2012, 06:12 PM	#91
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by Deimos Fuji just released an 18-55 2.8-4 kit lens for the xpros 18-55 and 16-85 are completely different animals. There's a big difference at both ends.

09-06-2012, 06:24 PM	#92
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	what about a 16-18 or a 55-85... or even the elusive 85-16!

09-06-2012, 06:39 PM	#93
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by lightbulb Re16 85. f2.8-4 is doable. Sure, but the other DA* zooms are all constant aperture, so I would be very surprised if they do that.

09-06-2012, 06:48 PM	#94
gtl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 349	Originally posted by Wired The problem with that theory is that will a 24mp sensor that is pushed as much as Pentax pushes it compared to Nikon/Sony...will it out resolve the old FA glass? Let alone M and A glass? I think so. You can already see with the K5 the difference between M glass and FA glass. I doubt we will turely get the magic we had from our FA's on a FF 24mp+ body. This is one more reason why I'm more than happy with 24mp APSC being released vs a 24mp FF. Don't get me wrong, if BOTH were to come out I'd be saving the pennies hardcore (with the APS being the first purchase). But my style of shooting and prefered focal lengths dictate I'm more suited for the smaller format. Besides... were pushing IQ of Canon's full frame with the K5 already. "oh thin depth of field man" I like my stuff to be in focus. Isn't 24 mp aps-c more demanding than 24mp ff because of pixel density?

09-06-2012, 06:52 PM	#95
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	I'd like a 12-48mm F3.5-4.5 would be fine..

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mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	I would like an 8 - 1600 f/0.95 but that would probably cost more than the sheik's 2 million dollar 1600mm leica AND the custom mercedes 4x4 in that he uses to drive the lens around.

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Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	I just want a D-FA* 135mm F/1.8. Surely that is more practical than the 560mm telescope that Pentax is working on.

09-06-2012, 07:11 PM	#98
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	IMO, asking for a lens not shown in the roadmap is just an exercise in frustration.

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Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by audiobomber IMO, asking for a lens not shown in the roadmap is just an exercise in frustration. True, but Sigma makes more k-mount glass than Pentax does. The Sigma 50mm and the Sigma 85mm have both been excellent lenses. I'm beginning not to care what glass Pentax makes. Sigma is rumored to have a 135mm F/2 in development and I can hope that the new 150mm or 180mm macros are offered in K-mount. One day hopefully Pentax will design some new professional grade glass...... One day......

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Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by Winder Sigma is rumored to have a 135mm F/2 in development . source?! This is something missing from my collection. and finding an older 135 faster than 2.0 is an expensive and frustrating task. I love 135mm on both FF and APS-C formats!

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09-06-2012, 07:48 PM	#101
apisto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588	Originally posted by Winder True, but Sigma makes more k-mount glass than Pentax does. The Sigma 50mm and the Sigma 85mm have both been excellent lenses. I'm beginning not to care what glass Pentax makes. Sigma is rumored to have a 135mm F/2 in development and I can hope that the new 150mm or 180mm macros are offered in K-mount. That is the rub. There are more than one third party lenses released in the last few years that I would own if they were offered in K-mount. For example, I would be all over the Tamron 60mm f2 macro.

09-06-2012, 07:58 PM	#102
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Wired source?! This is something missing from my collection. and finding an older 135 faster than 2.0 is an expensive and frustrating task. I love 135mm on both FF and APS-C formats! Rumor: Sigma to release fast prime lenses \| Photo Rumors The rumor keeps surfacing. Sigma plans on filling out it "professional" line of prime lenses with a 24mm F/1.4, 35mm f/1.4, and 135mm f/2.0. All full frame glass.

09-06-2012, 08:27 PM	#103
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Now we just need to start a rumor that it will come in K mount.

09-06-2012, 08:29 PM	#104
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by Winder The rumor keeps surfacing. Sigma plans on filling out it "professional" line of prime lenses with a 24mm F/1.4, 35mm f/1.4, and 135mm f/2.0. All full frame glass. Hopefully some in K-mount. It seems Tamron has abandoned us

09-06-2012, 09:31 PM	#105
lightbulb Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 691	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Sure, but the other DA* zooms are all constant aperture, so I would be very surprised if they do that. You are right. Their strategy is somewhat like Olympus 4/3 lenses (SHG HG etc).