Originally posted by zosxavius Originally posted by infoomatic Not a good sign. I will be rather sad if samyang abandons us.
Samyang isn't abandoning Pentax. There's no full-frame Pentax DSLR (even announced or previewed), so really, there's little market (or reason) for
this specialized Samyang in K-mount at this time. They might even be making in K-mount for all we really know. [Edit: see link above]
So why not tilt-shift for APS-C? Well, the main uses for a T-S lens are professional landscape, product and architectural photography, and we have to admit that precious few pros in those areas have Pentax APS-C bodies (maybe 645D). Next, for the lens to work on full-frame sensors, it would have to be designed with a larger-than-normal, but sharp to the edges, image circle to allow for the movements. That verges on overkill for APS-C (I can tilt or shift a gorgeous Takumar on an NEX for much less). I'm sure Samyang will eventually release it in K-mount like their other full-frame lenses, but given the MSRP and cost to manufacture this special lens, why bother right now?
Really, if any lens maker is (slowly) abandoning Pentax, it's Sigma. Where's the long-delayed 120-300/2.8 K-mount? When will the new and lustworthy 35/1.4 be available in K-mount?