New HD DA Limited lenses

lytrytyr · 08-27-2013, 07:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Docrwm

K-30 becomes K-50
DA Limiteds with SMC become DA Limiteds with HD

Where is the new stuff?

It will come, but it's still good to see the "old stuff" improved, even incrementally.

Warpig · 08-27-2013, 07:11 AM

At least its HD Pentax and not HD Ricoh...

ChristianRock · 08-27-2013, 07:15 AM - **9 Likes**

If they already have an awesome product and want to make small worthy updates to it, that is all good I think.

My my, this place is so negative.

Yesterday I was telling a friend of mine (a longtime Canon user) about all the primes that Pentax has available, and other lens in general, and he was pretty impressed. Even though Canon has twice as many lens available, primes is what he likes and he didn't know Pentax has all that good stuff for very reasonable prices (compared to Canikon especially).

Also, people are forgetting that it's not just the HD coating (if they have that coating process, why not upgrade the Limiteds to it?), but also the rounded blades. That should help the bokeh of every lens, perhaps even sharpness. This is not a minor thing.

But I understand this place is more concerned about novelty and being sometimes more excited about new gear rather than taking pictures in the real world, so the negativity is kind of expected. I understand that people that do demanding photo work will appreciate what Pentax is doing. As we say in Brazil, 'if the team is winning you don't mess with its game'. Pentax primes are awesome and if this is a sign that Ricoh is committed to them in the longer term, then I'm very happy about these news.

MrApollinax · 08-27-2013, 07:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Warpig

At least its HD Pentax and not HD Ricoh...

*Drops mic*

*Walks out of the thread*

That was just beautiful

dankoBanana · 08-27-2013, 07:20 AM

If you ask me, this is great news. Great lenses will become a bit better.

**blackcloudbrew** · 08-27-2013, 07:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

If they already have an awesome product and want to make small worthy updates to it, that is all good I think.

My my, this place is so negative.

Yesterday I was telling a friend of mine (a longtime Canon user) about all the primes that Pentax has available, and other lens in general, and he was pretty impressed. Even though Canon has twice as many lens available, primes is what he likes and he didn't know Pentax has all that good stuff for very reasonable prices (compared to Canikon especially).

Also, people are forgetting that it's not just the HD coating (if they have that coating process, why not upgrade the Limiteds to it?), but also the rounded blades. That should help the bokeh of every lens, perhaps even sharpness. This is not a minor thing.

But I understand this place is more concerned about novelty and being sometimes more excited about new gear rather than taking pictures in the real world, so the negativity is kind of expected. I understand that people that do demanding photo work will appreciate what Pentax is doing. As we say in Brazil, 'if the team is winning you don't mess with its game'. Pentax primes are awesome and if this is a sign that Ricoh is committed to them in the longer term, then I'm very happy about these news.

Well said. Couldn't agree more.

**monochrome** · 08-27-2013, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by Warpig

At least its HD Pentax and not HD Ricoh...

Originally posted by MrApollinax

*Drops mic*

*Walks out of the thread*

That was just beautiful

On other Forums that is referred to as a "Thread Winner," meaning there is no further reason to continue posting to the thread.

lytrytyr · 08-27-2013, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Warpig

At least its HD Pentax and not HD Ricoh...

If it's "HD Asahiflex" or even "HD Tower", I don't care, as long as it's the same good product.

RonHendriks1966 · 08-27-2013, 07:29 AM

Well maybe we also get a new 28mm Limited lens at some point. The lensline is not dead, so new items can be added.

NitroDC · 08-27-2013, 07:30 AM

New font scheme makes it sort of look like a zeiss. Along with the red ring (canon). I did like the green one more, though. It's a signature Pentax thing...

Kenntak · 08-27-2013, 07:33 AM

I think this is good news. All of those limited lenses are well-appreciated already, and this would improve them even more. I want to buy some limited lenses at some point, so this is great for people like me who are just starting out. One thing though, WR was not added. I suppose that would have increased the cost and possibly weight or size.

Apapukas · 08-27-2013, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by NitroDC

New font scheme makes it sort of look like a zeiss. Along with the red ring (canon). I did like the green one more, though. It's a signature Pentax thing...

Pentax shows Ltd's as a luxury item. Red definitely has a more luxurious look than green.
The new design looks really awesome to me!

carrrlangas · 08-27-2013, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by snake

Cool, this will mean that there will be habitual upgraders dumping their lenses on the used market.

Yes please. Perhaps I can finally afford a DA21

dankoBanana · 08-27-2013, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by Apapukas

Pentax shows Ltd's as a luxury item. Red definitely has a more luxurious look than green.
The new design looks really awesome to me!

green looks better to me. BUT, red could look a lot better with silver

Fogel70 · 08-27-2013, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by Warpig

At least its HD Pentax and not HD Ricoh...

They probably had to make a compromise, so they could only remove one Pentax label.

The silver Pentax label on the base is removed and replaced by aperture/focal length.

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08-27-2013, 07:07 AM - 1 Like	#31
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Docrwm K-30 becomes K-50 DA Limiteds with SMC become DA Limiteds with HD Where is the new stuff? It will come, but it's still good to see the "old stuff" improved, even incrementally.

08-27-2013, 07:11 AM	#32
Warpig Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Temuco, Chile Posts: 53	At least its HD Pentax and not HD Ricoh...

08-27-2013, 07:15 AM - 9 Likes	#33
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	If they already have an awesome product and want to make small worthy updates to it, that is all good I think. My my, this place is so negative. Yesterday I was telling a friend of mine (a longtime Canon user) about all the primes that Pentax has available, and other lens in general, and he was pretty impressed. Even though Canon has twice as many lens available, primes is what he likes and he didn't know Pentax has all that good stuff for very reasonable prices (compared to Canikon especially). Also, people are forgetting that it's not just the HD coating (if they have that coating process, why not upgrade the Limiteds to it?), but also the rounded blades. That should help the bokeh of every lens, perhaps even sharpness. This is not a minor thing. But I understand this place is more concerned about novelty and being sometimes more excited about new gear rather than taking pictures in the real world, so the negativity is kind of expected. I understand that people that do demanding photo work will appreciate what Pentax is doing. As we say in Brazil, 'if the team is winning you don't mess with its game'. Pentax primes are awesome and if this is a sign that Ricoh is committed to them in the longer term, then I'm very happy about these news.

08-27-2013, 07:17 AM - 1 Like	#34
MrApollinax Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,529	Originally posted by Warpig At least its HD Pentax and not HD Ricoh... Drops mic Walks out of the thread That was just beautiful

08-27-2013, 07:20 AM	#35
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	If you ask me, this is great news. Great lenses will become a bit better.

08-27-2013, 07:22 AM - 1 Like	#36
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by ChristianRock If they already have an awesome product and want to make small worthy updates to it, that is all good I think. My my, this place is so negative. Yesterday I was telling a friend of mine (a longtime Canon user) about all the primes that Pentax has available, and other lens in general, and he was pretty impressed. Even though Canon has twice as many lens available, primes is what he likes and he didn't know Pentax has all that good stuff for very reasonable prices (compared to Canikon especially). Also, people are forgetting that it's not just the HD coating (if they have that coating process, why not upgrade the Limiteds to it?), but also the rounded blades. That should help the bokeh of every lens, perhaps even sharpness. This is not a minor thing. But I understand this place is more concerned about novelty and being sometimes more excited about new gear rather than taking pictures in the real world, so the negativity is kind of expected. I understand that people that do demanding photo work will appreciate what Pentax is doing. As we say in Brazil, 'if the team is winning you don't mess with its game'. Pentax primes are awesome and if this is a sign that Ricoh is committed to them in the longer term, then I'm very happy about these news. Well said. Couldn't agree more.

08-27-2013, 07:23 AM	#37
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Warpig At least its HD Pentax and not HD Ricoh... Originally posted by MrApollinax Drops mic Walks out of the thread That was just beautiful On other Forums that is referred to as a "Thread Winner," meaning there is no further reason to continue posting to the thread.

08-27-2013, 07:28 AM	#38
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Warpig At least its HD Pentax and not HD Ricoh... If it's "HD Asahiflex" or even "HD Tower", I don't care, as long as it's the same good product.

08-27-2013, 07:29 AM	#39
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Well maybe we also get a new 28mm Limited lens at some point. The lensline is not dead, so new items can be added.

08-27-2013, 07:30 AM	#40
NitroDC Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 342	New font scheme makes it sort of look like a zeiss. Along with the red ring (canon). I did like the green one more, though. It's a signature Pentax thing...

08-27-2013, 07:33 AM	#41
Kenntak Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 198	I think this is good news. All of those limited lenses are well-appreciated already, and this would improve them even more. I want to buy some limited lenses at some point, so this is great for people like me who are just starting out. One thing though, WR was not added. I suppose that would have increased the cost and possibly weight or size.

08-27-2013, 07:38 AM	#42
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627	Originally posted by NitroDC New font scheme makes it sort of look like a zeiss. Along with the red ring (canon). I did like the green one more, though. It's a signature Pentax thing... Pentax shows Ltd's as a luxury item. Red definitely has a more luxurious look than green. The new design looks really awesome to me!

08-27-2013, 07:40 AM	#43
carrrlangas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Joensuu (Finland) Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,761	Originally posted by snake Cool, this will mean that there will be habitual upgraders dumping their lenses on the used market. Yes please. Perhaps I can finally afford a DA21

08-27-2013, 07:40 AM	#44
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	Originally posted by Apapukas Pentax shows Ltd's as a luxury item. Red definitely has a more luxurious look than green. The new design looks really awesome to me! green looks better to me. BUT, red could look a lot better with silver

08-27-2013, 07:42 AM	#45
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by Warpig At least its HD Pentax and not HD Ricoh... They probably had to make a compromise, so they could only remove one Pentax label. The silver Pentax label on the base is removed and replaced by aperture/focal length.