The DA limited is 20-40? and WR?!

ogl · 11-01-2013, 12:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LFLee

HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR

YES. It's my DREAM travel lens.

gri · 11-01-2013, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by ogl

YES. It's my DREAM travel lens.

+1

I wait for it long time. Announce it officially I want to see sample pictures and price

Cynog Ap Brychan · 11-01-2013, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Since the 4's touch the red center line it clearly refers to the 40mm end.

On reflection that makes more sense.

Clavius · 11-01-2013, 12:58 AM

Boy Pentax does like to overlap the same FL and apertures again and again. I hope it's going to be a beautiful and tiny lens. The DC motor is very promising for future lenses!

Cynog Ap Brychan · 11-01-2013, 01:05 AM

I'm interested in this lens. I don't have the 21, 35 or 40 Limiteds, so if the IQ is good, this would fill the gap nicely. I already have the old Sigma 20-40 f2.8, which is a full-frame lens, but it's pretty bulky, and I would gladly buy a small zoom with the same FL. The Sigma can wait until Pentax bring out a f...... no, I'm not going to say it!!!

gazonk · 11-01-2013, 01:51 AM

Originally posted by clawhammer

Pics posted:

That's a beauty! If the IQ lives up to expectations I will certainly put this lens on my wish list.

Clavius · 11-01-2013, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by clawhammer

Pics posted:

?HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR???? - ????info

Ohw wauw! It looks very classic! I love that zoom ring.

sTi · 11-01-2013, 02:26 AM

Any info on the minimum focusing distance?

Vylen · 11-01-2013, 02:40 AM

Looks interesting... I don't have any limiteds... although I've been pondering the trusty 40 for some time... maybe this might make for a good alternative instead of getting the 21, 35 and 40... will be looking forward to sample photos!

Andi Lo · 11-01-2013, 02:49 AM

It's a Tak focusing ring on a zoom ring, they sure know how to make people happy lol.

But The zoom ring is on... 30mm?? I hope it stays the same size or more compact at 20mm.

A bit bigger than I was hoping too. With the metal build it might actually be heavier than 18-55. Lets wait until someone posts.

D1N0 · 11-01-2013, 02:49 AM

f4 is too slow for my taste (or rather too much DOF) sticking with primes

starbase218 · 11-01-2013, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Since the 4's touch the red center line it clearly refers to the 40mm end.

Nice Takumar touch on that Limited! Maybe it's a good sign for upcoming 'classic' design items

That's what I would expect. This way, the DOF scale is actually useful for when you want everything in focus, regardless of the focal length.

I have to say though, although I realize it is reminiscent of older lenses, I don't think the zoom ring style suits the overall design of the lens. And why put the red ring near the front of the lens, when it is near the rear of all the other Limiteds? It also doesn't seem to be that small, almost 18-55 like. It's probably heavier too.

Being a Limited, you would expect excellent performance even wide-open. But in this case, the lens better be that good, or else I don't see it selling, especially when Sigma offers an 18-35mm 1.8. Sure, that's big and all, but hey, it's a constant 1.8. I know that's not available in Pentax mount, but what if it was?

Pricing could be an issue as well, as it probably won't be cheap.

That said, I do think that this lens could be a nice match with the 15mm and 70mm.

Caat · 11-01-2013, 03:03 AM

It looks very nicely styled. Would look lovely on a similarly styled camera. I think the the K DSLRs, although nice, are a touch conventional for it.

Given the zoom and aperture range I am hoping it will be extremely solid optically. If it's one of Pentax's best performing lenses I could see it being very popular. I just cringe to think what it will be priced at.

It looks like this was the other lens to be announced before the end of the year then.

timcatn · 11-01-2013, 03:13 AM

If this turns out to be good I'll buy. Had to return a Tamron 17-50 because of focusing issues. 20-40 is a nice addition to my Sigma 12-24.

MBT74 · 11-01-2013, 03:24 AM

Originally posted by grahame

... taking into account the Russian rumor that a redesigned k-02 is on the way, with presumably smaller size. This zoom is great for a small mirror-less camera as a "walking around" lens.

There are rumours of a K-02?

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11-01-2013, 12:28 AM - 1 Like	#91
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by LFLee HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR YES. It's my DREAM travel lens.

11-01-2013, 12:37 AM	#92
gri Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 25	Originally posted by ogl YES. It's my DREAM travel lens. +1 I wait for it long time. Announce it officially I want to see sample pictures and price

11-01-2013, 12:44 AM	#93
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by Asahiflex Since the 4's touch the red center line it clearly refers to the 40mm end. On reflection that makes more sense.

11-01-2013, 12:58 AM	#94
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Boy Pentax does like to overlap the same FL and apertures again and again. I hope it's going to be a beautiful and tiny lens. The DC motor is very promising for future lenses!

11-01-2013, 01:05 AM	#95
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	I'm interested in this lens. I don't have the 21, 35 or 40 Limiteds, so if the IQ is good, this would fill the gap nicely. I already have the old Sigma 20-40 f2.8, which is a full-frame lens, but it's pretty bulky, and I would gladly buy a small zoom with the same FL. The Sigma can wait until Pentax bring out a f...... no, I'm not going to say it!!!

11-01-2013, 01:51 AM	#96
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by clawhammer Pics posted: That's a beauty! If the IQ lives up to expectations I will certainly put this lens on my wish list.

11-01-2013, 02:19 AM	#97
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by clawhammer Pics posted: ?HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR???? - ????info Ohw wauw! It looks very classic! I love that zoom ring.

11-01-2013, 02:26 AM	#98
sTi Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 98	Any info on the minimum focusing distance?

11-01-2013, 02:40 AM	#99
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Looks interesting... I don't have any limiteds... although I've been pondering the trusty 40 for some time... maybe this might make for a good alternative instead of getting the 21, 35 and 40... will be looking forward to sample photos!

11-01-2013, 02:49 AM	#100
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	It's a Tak focusing ring on a zoom ring, they sure know how to make people happy lol. But The zoom ring is on... 30mm?? I hope it stays the same size or more compact at 20mm. A bit bigger than I was hoping too. With the metal build it might actually be heavier than 18-55. Lets wait until someone posts.

11-01-2013, 02:49 AM	#101
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	f4 is too slow for my taste (or rather too much DOF) sticking with primes

11-01-2013, 02:50 AM	#102
starbase218 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy, Universe Posts: 1,119	Originally posted by Asahiflex Since the 4's touch the red center line it clearly refers to the 40mm end. Nice Takumar touch on that Limited! Maybe it's a good sign for upcoming 'classic' design items That's what I would expect. This way, the DOF scale is actually useful for when you want everything in focus, regardless of the focal length. I have to say though, although I realize it is reminiscent of older lenses, I don't think the zoom ring style suits the overall design of the lens. And why put the red ring near the front of the lens, when it is near the rear of all the other Limiteds? It also doesn't seem to be that small, almost 18-55 like. It's probably heavier too. Being a Limited, you would expect excellent performance even wide-open. But in this case, the lens better be that good, or else I don't see it selling, especially when Sigma offers an 18-35mm 1.8. Sure, that's big and all, but hey, it's a constant 1.8. I know that's not available in Pentax mount, but what if it was? Pricing could be an issue as well, as it probably won't be cheap. That said, I do think that this lens could be a nice match with the 15mm and 70mm.

11-01-2013, 03:03 AM	#103
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	It looks very nicely styled. Would look lovely on a similarly styled camera. I think the the K DSLRs, although nice, are a touch conventional for it. Given the zoom and aperture range I am hoping it will be extremely solid optically. If it's one of Pentax's best performing lenses I could see it being very popular. I just cringe to think what it will be priced at. It looks like this was the other lens to be announced before the end of the year then.

11-01-2013, 03:13 AM	#104
timcatn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Trondheim Posts: 237	If this turns out to be good I'll buy. Had to return a Tamron 17-50 because of focusing issues. 20-40 is a nice addition to my Sigma 12-24.

11-01-2013, 03:24 AM	#105
MBT74 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 135	Originally posted by grahame ... taking into account the Russian rumor that a redesigned k-02 is on the way, with presumably smaller size. This zoom is great for a small mirror-less camera as a "walking around" lens. There are rumours of a K-02?