New Pentax cameras 2013

Billium28 · 04-03-2013, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by Edvinas

Pentax FF announcement is imminent.

How do I know this? Well, after waiting and waiting, and waiting for Pentax FF camera, I've bought Nikon D600 yesterday. So, in next couple of weeks two things will happen:

Pentax will announce 35mm DSLR
Nikon D600 price will drop

Yes! Exactly what would happen to me if I bought the K5 on Amazon.

Class A · 04-03-2013, 04:29 AM - **2 Likes**

Don't worry guys. The Pentax FF won't surprise anyone. They need proper standard zooms to go with it and these take time to develop and produce. I'm sure will have to make do with APS-C for a long, long time.

I'm sad to see people buying into Canikon FF -- they may never come back -- but I cannot fault them.

I hope there are many, many PPs still out there (PP = Patient Pentaxian).

Medium FormatPro · 04-03-2013, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by Class A

They need proper standard zooms to go with it and these take time to develop and produce

They are already out there. I've had the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 since release date. That lens; and about fifty others in PK that are currently being marketed are in fact full frame - now.

thibs · 04-03-2013, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Medium FormatPro

They are already out there. I've had the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 since release date. That lens; and about fifty others in PK that are currently being marketed are in fact full frame - now.

You'd be the first to criticize if Pentax went with FF without proper standard zoom.
So what is this? You didn't get your useless Pentax critic of the day yet ?

Medium FormatPro · 04-03-2013, 07:40 AM

Pentax K-01 Digital Camera With 18-55mm & 50-200mm 15423 B&H

Just an example of what Pentax did wrong. They marketed kits lenses which didn't work well (or effectively) with that particular variety of camera. IE- these two lenses have the dreaded drop below f5.0 factor that effects their autofocus use on the Pentax K-01.

I'd rather have Pentax come out with a full frame body all by itself than to market it with a lens which does not work properly with the camera body. Plus there's also the minor issue - what exactly is a proper standard zoom? Are we talking about also being compact or being of superior optical quality?

ogl · 04-03-2013, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by Medium FormatPro

Pentax K-01 Digital Camera With 18-55mm & 50-200mm 15423 B&H

Just an example of what Pentax did wrong. They marketed kits lenses which didn't work well (or effectively) with that particular variety of camera. IE- these two lenses have the dreaded drop below f5.0 factor that effects their autofocus use on the Pentax K-01.

I'd rather have Pentax come out with a full frame body all by itself than to market it with a lens which does not work properly with the camera body. Plus there's also the minor issue - what exactly is a proper standard zoom? Are we talking about also being compact or being of superior optical quality?

There wasn't K-01's double-kit. It's BHPhoto's kit.

K-01 with new firmware has very GOOD AF and rather quick.

Edvinas · 04-03-2013, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by Class A

Don't worry guys. The Pentax FF won't surprise anyone. They need proper standard zooms to go with it and these take time to develop and produce. I'm sure will have to make do with APS-C for a long, long time.

I'm sad to see people buying into Canikon FF -- they may never come back -- but I cannot fault them.

I hope there are many, many PPs still out there (PP = Patient Pentaxian).

Many Pentax enthusiasts, who would actually buy Pentax FF already have many FF compatible Pentax lenses.

For examle, although I deflected to Nikon almost a year ago, I still have three FA limiteds waiting for Pentax to release DSLR for them...

goubejp · 04-03-2013, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by Class A

Don't worry guys. The Pentax FF won't surprise anyone. They need proper standard zooms to go with it and these take time to develop and produce. I'm sure will have to make do with APS-C for a long, long time.

I'm sad to see people buying into Canikon FF -- they may never come back -- but I cannot fault them.

I hope there are many, many PPs still out there (PP = Patient Pentaxian).

Some month ago a design for a full frame 70-210 f2.8 zoom was patented by Pentax; apparently the full frame lenses are on the way...

the swede · 04-03-2013, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by Class A

Don't worry guys. The Pentax FF won't surprise anyone. They need proper standard zooms to go with it and these take time to develop and produce. I'm sure will have to make do with APS-C for a long, long time.

I'm sad to see people buying into Canikon FF -- they may never come back -- but I cannot fault them.

I hope there are many, many PPs still out there (PP = Patient Pentaxian).

I migrated to a D600 and 28/50/85 1.8 G lenses, more than happy, but im still very much a PP

I hang around, lurking, reading, agonizing, missing the K-7 body, missing the FA's... But im taking a lot of pictures.

My advice, don't wait for FF, get it if you need it, sell your Pentax lenses to fund, or save them for future, just make sure you keep taking pictures cause thats what it's all about!

ElJamoquio · 04-03-2013, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by the swede

I migrated to a D600 and 28/50/85 1.8 G lenses, more than happy, but im still very much a PP

I hang around, lurking, reading, agonizing, missing the K-7 body, missing the FA's... But im taking a lot of pictures.

My advice, don't wait for FF, get it if you need it, sell your Pentax lenses to fund, or save them for future, just make sure you keep taking pictures cause thats what it's all about!

Yup. I have the D600 too. I use my K-5 more often, though.

Mistral75 · 04-03-2013, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by Class A

(...) They need proper standard zooms to go with it and these take time to develop and produce. (...)

Do not dream too much for the first two lenses launched together with the rumoured 24x36 Pentax will be a 28-85mm f/3.5-5.6 and a 75-300mm f/4-5.6.

Not very complicated to develop and produce nor very appealing I am afraid, but those kit zooms will represent the bulk of sales.

Zygonyx · 04-03-2013, 12:44 PM

Hum, is this a new rumor ?
I'd rather see the optically excellent FA 24-90/3,5-4,5 with DC AF and WR...

Kunzite · 04-03-2013, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Do not dream too much for the first two lenses launched together with the rumoured 24x36 Pentax will be a 28-85mm f/3.5-5.6 and a 75-300mm f/4-5.6.

Not very complicated to develop and produce nor very appealing I am afraid, but those kit zooms will represent the bulk of sales.

"Will be"? Do you really have some inside info, as IMHO it doesn't make sense to launch a premium priced camera with cheap consumer lenses?

Clavius · 04-03-2013, 12:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by repaap

It has been shown...but, it's better than nothing?

Seriously, I think that if I would buy now K-5 IIs, it would mean FF news with in weeks after purchase...so, maybe..

Go ahead then, buy one. Take one for the team...

Mistral75 · 04-03-2013, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

"Will be"? Do you really have some inside info, as IMHO it doesn't make sense to launch a premium priced camera with cheap consumer lenses?

Remember me which kit zoom lenses were and still are bundled with Pentax's premium price APS-C bodies such as K10D, K20D, K-7, K-5 and K-5 II?

04-03-2013, 12:57 AM	#541
Billium28 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albany, NY, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 58	Originally posted by Edvinas Pentax FF announcement is imminent. How do I know this? Well, after waiting and waiting, and waiting for Pentax FF camera, I've bought Nikon D600 yesterday. So, in next couple of weeks two things will happen: Pentax will announce 35mm DSLR Nikon D600 price will drop Yes! Exactly what would happen to me if I bought the K5 on Amazon.

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04-03-2013, 04:29 AM - 2 Likes	#542
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Don't worry guys. The Pentax FF won't surprise anyone. They need proper standard zooms to go with it and these take time to develop and produce. I'm sure will have to make do with APS-C for a long, long time. I'm sad to see people buying into Canikon FF -- they may never come back -- but I cannot fault them. I hope there are many, many PPs still out there (PP = Patient Pentaxian).

04-03-2013, 06:34 AM	#543
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Originally posted by Class A They need proper standard zooms to go with it and these take time to develop and produce They are already out there. I've had the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 since release date. That lens; and about fifty others in PK that are currently being marketed are in fact full frame - now.

04-03-2013, 07:28 AM	#544
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Medium FormatPro They are already out there. I've had the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 since release date. That lens; and about fifty others in PK that are currently being marketed are in fact full frame - now. You'd be the first to criticize if Pentax went with FF without proper standard zoom. So what is this? You didn't get your useless Pentax critic of the day yet ?

04-03-2013, 07:40 AM	#545
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Pentax K-01 Digital Camera With 18-55mm & 50-200mm 15423 B&H Just an example of what Pentax did wrong. They marketed kits lenses which didn't work well (or effectively) with that particular variety of camera. IE- these two lenses have the dreaded drop below f5.0 factor that effects their autofocus use on the Pentax K-01. I'd rather have Pentax come out with a full frame body all by itself than to market it with a lens which does not work properly with the camera body. Plus there's also the minor issue - what exactly is a proper standard zoom? Are we talking about also being compact or being of superior optical quality?

04-03-2013, 08:03 AM	#546
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382 Original Poster	Originally posted by Medium FormatPro Pentax K-01 Digital Camera With 18-55mm & 50-200mm 15423 B&H Just an example of what Pentax did wrong. They marketed kits lenses which didn't work well (or effectively) with that particular variety of camera. IE- these two lenses have the dreaded drop below f5.0 factor that effects their autofocus use on the Pentax K-01. I'd rather have Pentax come out with a full frame body all by itself than to market it with a lens which does not work properly with the camera body. Plus there's also the minor issue - what exactly is a proper standard zoom? Are we talking about also being compact or being of superior optical quality? There wasn't K-01's double-kit. It's BHPhoto's kit. K-01 with new firmware has very GOOD AF and rather quick.

04-03-2013, 09:09 AM	#547
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by Class A Don't worry guys. The Pentax FF won't surprise anyone. They need proper standard zooms to go with it and these take time to develop and produce. I'm sure will have to make do with APS-C for a long, long time. I'm sad to see people buying into Canikon FF -- they may never come back -- but I cannot fault them. I hope there are many, many PPs still out there (PP = Patient Pentaxian). Many Pentax enthusiasts, who would actually buy Pentax FF already have many FF compatible Pentax lenses. For examle, although I deflected to Nikon almost a year ago, I still have three FA limiteds waiting for Pentax to release DSLR for them...

04-03-2013, 10:39 AM	#548
goubejp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: France Photos: Albums Posts: 804	Originally posted by Class A Don't worry guys. The Pentax FF won't surprise anyone. They need proper standard zooms to go with it and these take time to develop and produce. I'm sure will have to make do with APS-C for a long, long time. I'm sad to see people buying into Canikon FF -- they may never come back -- but I cannot fault them. I hope there are many, many PPs still out there (PP = Patient Pentaxian). Some month ago a design for a full frame 70-210 f2.8 zoom was patented by Pentax; apparently the full frame lenses are on the way...

04-03-2013, 11:00 AM	#549
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Originally posted by Class A Don't worry guys. The Pentax FF won't surprise anyone. They need proper standard zooms to go with it and these take time to develop and produce. I'm sure will have to make do with APS-C for a long, long time. I'm sad to see people buying into Canikon FF -- they may never come back -- but I cannot fault them. I hope there are many, many PPs still out there (PP = Patient Pentaxian). I migrated to a D600 and 28/50/85 1.8 G lenses, more than happy, but im still very much a PP I hang around, lurking, reading, agonizing, missing the K-7 body, missing the FA's... But im taking a lot of pictures. My advice, don't wait for FF, get it if you need it, sell your Pentax lenses to fund, or save them for future, just make sure you keep taking pictures cause thats what it's all about!

04-03-2013, 11:18 AM	#550
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by the swede I migrated to a D600 and 28/50/85 1.8 G lenses, more than happy, but im still very much a PP I hang around, lurking, reading, agonizing, missing the K-7 body, missing the FA's... But im taking a lot of pictures. My advice, don't wait for FF, get it if you need it, sell your Pentax lenses to fund, or save them for future, just make sure you keep taking pictures cause thats what it's all about! Yup. I have the D600 too. I use my K-5 more often, though.

04-03-2013, 11:36 AM	#551
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Class A (...) They need proper standard zooms to go with it and these take time to develop and produce. (...) Do not dream too much for the first two lenses launched together with the rumoured 24x36 Pentax will be a 28-85mm f/3.5-5.6 and a 75-300mm f/4-5.6. Not very complicated to develop and produce nor very appealing I am afraid, but those kit zooms will represent the bulk of sales.

04-03-2013, 12:44 PM	#552
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Hum, is this a new rumor ? I'd rather see the optically excellent FA 24-90/3,5-4,5 with DC AF and WR...

04-03-2013, 12:53 PM	#553
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Mistral75 Do not dream too much for the first two lenses launched together with the rumoured 24x36 Pentax will be a 28-85mm f/3.5-5.6 and a 75-300mm f/4-5.6. Not very complicated to develop and produce nor very appealing I am afraid, but those kit zooms will represent the bulk of sales. "Will be"? Do you really have some inside info, as IMHO it doesn't make sense to launch a premium priced camera with cheap consumer lenses?

04-03-2013, 12:56 PM - 1 Like	#554
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by repaap It has been shown...but, it's better than nothing? Seriously, I think that if I would buy now K-5 IIs, it would mean FF news with in weeks after purchase...so, maybe.. Go ahead then, buy one. Take one for the team...

04-03-2013, 01:10 PM	#555
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Kunzite "Will be"? Do you really have some inside info, as IMHO it doesn't make sense to launch a premium priced camera with cheap consumer lenses? Remember me which kit zoom lenses were and still are bundled with Pentax's premium price APS-C bodies such as K10D, K20D, K-7, K-5 and K-5 II?