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Pheo · 10-12-2013, 12:03 PM

So, I was fawning over a pre-production K3 today at my local camera shop, and discussing things with the Pentax rep; although I couldn't get any specifics, I was able to ascertain that there will be another introduction before the year is out, which wouldn't impact a K-3 purchasing decision.

So maybe that wide-angle zoom after all!

Adam · 10-12-2013, 12:09 PM

Or the long-awaited teleconverter perhaps?

redrockcoulee · 10-12-2013, 12:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Snow

Studer · 10-12-2013, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by redrockcoulee

Snow

We already have snow here in Switzerland.

For me the wide-angle zomme would be fine.

derekkite · 10-12-2013, 12:47 PM

I'd expect two. Pentax Ricoh seems to be releasing something every month or so, I would doubt if they would stop now. What I have no idea. Lenses no doubt, updates to the current line, maybe some new ones. Maybe a new body, an update to the K5II, keeping a $900-1000 body in the lineup.

splash_fr · 10-12-2013, 12:50 PM

Or maybe a new Q lens? Macro or wide-angle perhaps...

Lucky-Luc · 10-12-2013, 01:01 PM

Maybe a software upgrade to go up to a speed of 1/250 with flash, for the K3. Or an extention tube.

**woodywesty** · 10-12-2013, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by Pheo

So, I was fawning over a pre-production K3 today at my local camera shop, and discussing things with the Pentax rep; although I couldn't get any specifics, I was able to ascertain that there will be another introduction before the year is out, which wouldn't impact a K-3 purchasing decision.

So maybe that wide-angle zoom after all!

Or... maybe the telephoto zoom out to 370 or 380 ?? But a teleconvertor would sell like hot cakes!

Lars · 10-12-2013, 01:09 PM

Updated 645D perhaps / Lars

Wired · 10-12-2013, 01:13 PM

I'm hoping for Teleconverter, a Q telephoto prime, the DA Limited zoom, or a 135mm f2.0

RonHendriks1966 · 10-12-2013, 01:19 PM

New remote to go with the flu!

psychdoc · 10-12-2013, 02:19 PM

The Tokina 12-28 has been out for a while I think. Time for Pentax to bring out their version as they have I am told a collaboration of some sort with them. Tokina had the 12-24 in the past. Hopefully its a WR version.

MouLaG Ôfr · 10-12-2013, 03:21 PM

The new "trans-standard" zoom (16-80, 17-82, 16,5-77,5, ... or whatsoever) will be announced before end of year

elpolodiablo · 10-12-2013, 04:11 PM

If it's not related to K-3, something on the 645D side?

Sandy Hancock · 10-12-2013, 04:32 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Or the long-awaited teleconverter perhaps?

I seriously hope so. I can't see myself ever owning a lens bigger than my DA*300, so a weather resistant, SDM compatible 1.4x teleconverter would be awesome.

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MouLaG Ôfr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brussels Posts: 103	The new "trans-standard" zoom (16-80, 17-82, 16,5-77,5, ... or whatsoever) will be announced before end of year

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elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	If it's not related to K-3, something on the 645D side?

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,066	Originally posted by Adam Or the long-awaited teleconverter perhaps? I seriously hope so. I can't see myself ever owning a lens bigger than my DA*300, so a weather resistant, SDM compatible 1.4x teleconverter would be awesome.

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