New Q Lens Photo - 06 - Leaked

Docrwm · 09-07-2012, 08:29 AM

??????15-45mm F2.8?Q???FA645 MACRO 90mm F2.8?DA18-270mm F3.5-6.3 SDM???????????? - ????info

Around ¥ 25000, 15-45mm F2.8 [06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM] (for PENAX Q), expected price is over-the-counter sale in the near future

Jean Poitiers · 09-07-2012, 08:48 AM

Thanks Doc !

**cheekygeek** · 09-07-2012, 08:55 AM

That's a suggested retail of $319.95 in USD

LamyTax · 09-07-2012, 08:56 AM

You guys sure these pictures aren't all just fakes?

Docrwm · 09-07-2012, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by LamyTax

You guys sure these pictures aren't all just fakes?

Nope.

bwDraco · 09-07-2012, 09:15 AM

The DA 18-270mm SDM strongly resembles the Tamron 18-270 (AF/MF switch, distance scale, focal length markings, Tamron PZD branded as SDM). This can't be anything but a rebranded Tamron (though I'm reasonably sure it's real)...

I'm not fond of superzooms of this kind. While I appreciate a versatile all-purpose zoom lens, I also care about image quality. To me, the DA 18-135mm lens is the best compromise between versatility and image quality. I'd prefer my DA 18-135mm any day of the week over an 18-270mm lens.

--DragonLord

Docrwm · 09-07-2012, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by DragonLord

The DA 18-270mm SDM strongly resembles the Tamron 18-270 (AF/MF switch, distance scale, focal length markings, Tamron PZD branded as SDM). This can't be anything but a rebranded Tamron (though I'm reasonably sure it's real)...

--DragonLord

I agree. But if it is a rebagged Tamron that is EXCELLENT News! Tamron has not released anything recently for K mount so if Ricoh has re-established/mended that relationship that is far better news than any specific features for a single lens. Still, I hope its not SDM.

bwDraco · 09-07-2012, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Still, I hope its not SDM.

Tamron's Piezo Drive (PZD) is a special type of ultrasonic motor and can be treated as SDM by Pentax.

--DragonLord

Tonto · 09-07-2012, 09:23 AM

That would be a great partner to the 8mm if the PQ is right.

LFLee · 09-07-2012, 09:24 AM

If they could put WR in that 18-270.....

**cheekygeek** · 09-07-2012, 09:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tonto

That would be a great partner to the 8mm if the PQ is right.

I'm still hoping they've got some fresh meat (07) for the Q PRIME lovers. A 4.3mm f1.7 would be awesome (24mm equiv).
(Hoping that all the Q stuff is combined into ONE announcement... leaving room for more).

LamyTax · 09-07-2012, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Nope.

You mean you're not sure?

Docrwm · 09-07-2012, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by LamyTax

You mean you're not sure?

Yup.

deadwolfbones · 09-07-2012, 02:38 PM

No one cares about the Q enough to fake these.

**jhaji** · 09-07-2012, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by DragonLord

The DA 18-270mm SDM strongly resembles the Tamron 18-270 (AF/MF switch, distance scale, focal length markings, Tamron PZD branded as SDM). This can't be anything but a rebranded Tamron (though I'm reasonably sure it's real)

Probably a good thing since the Tamron 18-270 is not available in the Pentax mount. Put some of that Magic Masala SMC on a good Tamron design and market the PZD as (an improved) SDM. Add a couple of these "imposters" into their lineup, and the SDM failure rate will plummet.

09-07-2012, 08:29 AM	#1
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	New Q Lens Photo - 06 - Leaked ??????15-45mm F2.8?Q???FA645 MACRO 90mm F2.8?DA18-270mm F3.5-6.3 SDM???????????? - ????info Around ¥ 25000, 15-45mm F2.8 [06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM] (for PENAX Q), expected price is over-the-counter sale in the near future

09-07-2012, 09:15 AM	#6
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	The DA 18-270mm SDM strongly resembles the Tamron 18-270 (AF/MF switch, distance scale, focal length markings, Tamron PZD branded as SDM). This can't be anything but a rebranded Tamron (though I'm reasonably sure it's real)... I'm not fond of superzooms of this kind. While I appreciate a versatile all-purpose zoom lens, I also care about image quality. To me, the DA 18-135mm lens is the best compromise between versatility and image quality. I'd prefer my DA 18-135mm any day of the week over an 18-270mm lens. --DragonLord Last edited by bwDraco; 09-07-2012 at 09:22 AM.

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Thanks Doc !

09-07-2012, 08:55 AM	#3
cheekygeek Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kearney, Nebraska USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,261	That's a suggested retail of $319.95 in USD

09-07-2012, 08:56 AM	#4
LamyTax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 376	You guys sure these pictures aren't all just fakes?

09-07-2012, 08:58 AM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by LamyTax You guys sure these pictures aren't all just fakes? Nope.

09-07-2012, 09:18 AM	#7
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by DragonLord The DA 18-270mm SDM strongly resembles the Tamron 18-270 (AF/MF switch, distance scale, focal length markings, Tamron PZD branded as SDM). This can't be anything but a rebranded Tamron (though I'm reasonably sure it's real)... --DragonLord I agree. But if it is a rebagged Tamron that is EXCELLENT News! Tamron has not released anything recently for K mount so if Ricoh has re-established/mended that relationship that is far better news than any specific features for a single lens. Still, I hope its not SDM.

09-07-2012, 09:20 AM	#8
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	Originally posted by Docrwm Still, I hope its not SDM. Tamron's Piezo Drive (PZD) is a special type of ultrasonic motor and can be treated as SDM by Pentax. --DragonLord

09-07-2012, 09:23 AM	#9
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969	That would be a great partner to the 8mm if the PQ is right.

09-07-2012, 09:24 AM	#10
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	If they could put WR in that 18-270.....

09-07-2012, 09:25 AM - 1 Like	#11
cheekygeek Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kearney, Nebraska USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by Tonto That would be a great partner to the 8mm if the PQ is right. I'm still hoping they've got some fresh meat (07) for the Q PRIME lovers. A 4.3mm f1.7 would be awesome (24mm equiv). (Hoping that all the Q stuff is combined into ONE announcement... leaving room for more).

09-07-2012, 09:29 AM	#12
LamyTax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 376	Originally posted by Docrwm Nope. You mean you're not sure?

09-07-2012, 10:03 AM	#13
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by LamyTax You mean you're not sure? Yup.

09-07-2012, 02:38 PM	#14
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	No one cares about the Q enough to fake these.

09-07-2012, 04:07 PM	#15
jhaji Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,141	Originally posted by DragonLord The DA 18-270mm SDM strongly resembles the Tamron 18-270 (AF/MF switch, distance scale, focal length markings, Tamron PZD branded as SDM). This can't be anything but a rebranded Tamron (though I'm reasonably sure it's real) Probably a good thing since the Tamron 18-270 is not available in the Pentax mount. Put some of that Magic Masala SMC on a good Tamron design and market the PZD as (an improved) SDM. Add a couple of these "imposters" into their lineup, and the SDM failure rate will plummet.