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

clawhammer · 10-31-2013, 10:13 PM

Pics posted:

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

ElJamoquio · 10-31-2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

From readers, we have to provide an image of the black and silver of the new interchangeable lens Ricoh (Pentax).

"It is F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm" the other day, rumor has flowed, but lens the image below seems to become a spec similar to this.

Such as the shape of the zoom ring, the DA lens until now, this lens, it has changed quite a design. Because it is the lens brightness also does not overdo it at a low magnification, it is the place where you want to expect to image quality."

The pic looks pretty nice.

JinDesu · 10-31-2013, 10:28 PM

That is one interestingly contoured zoom ring.

If the scale is accurate, looks like it's the size of a DA 35 F2.8 and a DA 21 fused together (give or take a little).

Gray · 10-31-2013, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

That is one interestingly contoured zoom ring.

The ring reminds me of my M42 Takumars.

**filoxophy** · 10-31-2013, 10:38 PM

Looks handsome! Need to see the hood though--does not look like a built-in type. Hard to tell, but it does appear larger than, say, the 35 Ltd. Anybody on a real computer who can put the zoom next to a pic of a current Ltd?

I was skeptical, but Digicame Info keeps referring to it as being DC and WR--in my mind these pics don't clear up the issue for me. But DC-Info seems to often have the inside track, so it is probably right.

**filoxophy** · 10-31-2013, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by Gray

The ring reminds me of my M42 Takumars.

Yes, that fluted zoom ring is definitely Tak-esque! One other thing I noticed is the f/32 DOF marking. Would that be only for the longer lengths, or right from 20mm?

calsan · 10-31-2013, 10:50 PM

Happy days! So much awesome stuff coming out in the last few months.

calsan · 10-31-2013, 11:30 PM

For comparison:
Sigma 20-40 2.8 = same 2x zoom range, faster on long end, FF coverage (a moot point) and makes camera keel over due to enormous size and weight.

LeRolls · 10-31-2013, 11:31 PM

I doubt I will be picking it up but I have to admit that it does look pretty snazzy and it seems fairly compact too. Not too shabby!

Ayoh · 10-31-2013, 11:32 PM

Unless it is sharp across the frame from max. aperture I do not see the appeal of this lens. Looks to be almost the same size as the 18-55mm WR. Slow aperture, narrow focal range. Quite likely expensive. What's the attraction aside from the nice build quality? A small pocketable F4 prime in the range of 135 - 180mm in limited drab (similar to voigtlander 180mm) would be a more interesting gap filler for the lineup.

Cynog Ap Brychan · 10-31-2013, 11:41 PM

That depth of field scale is unusual on a zoom lens. I wonder to which end of the zoom it refers: I'd guess the wide end.

Paul the Sunman · 10-31-2013, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by Ayoh

Unless it is sharp across the frame from max. aperture I do not see the appeal of this lens. Looks to be almost the same size as the 18-55mm WR. Slow aperture, narrow focal range. Quite likely expensive. What's the attraction aside from the nice build quality? A small pocketable F4 prime in the range of 135 - 180mm in limited drab (similar to voigtlander 180mm) would be more interesting and would be more of a gap filler for the lineup.

Not pointless at all! A very nice filler between the DA 15 Ltd and DA 40 Ltd; a gap I've been intending to bridge for some time. However, the much much faster (much much larger) Sigma 18-35 f1.8 is tough competition. Interested to see the relative prices, and relative optical quality. Very attractive looking lens though!

Gray · 10-31-2013, 11:52 PM

Here's a rough size comparison.

Asahiflex · 10-31-2013, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

That depth of field scale is unusual on a zoom lens. I wonder to which end of the zoom it refers: I'd guess the wide end.

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

Mohawk · 11-01-2013, 12:09 AM

I bet my dog's left nut that the red ring is the leading edge of a pull-out hood.

10-31-2013, 11:32 PM	#85
Ayoh Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 341	Unless it is sharp across the frame from max. aperture I do not see the appeal of this lens. Looks to be almost the same size as the 18-55mm WR. Slow aperture, narrow focal range. Quite likely expensive. What's the attraction aside from the nice build quality? A small pocketable F4 prime in the range of 135 - 180mm in limited drab (similar to voigtlander 180mm) would be a more interesting gap filler for the lineup. Last edited by Ayoh; 10-31-2013 at 11:47 PM.

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10-31-2013, 10:13 PM	#76
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971	Pics posted: ?HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR???? - ????info

10-31-2013, 10:19 PM	#77
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Quote: From readers, we have to provide an image of the black and silver of the new interchangeable lens Ricoh (Pentax). "It is F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm" the other day, rumor has flowed, but lens the image below seems to become a spec similar to this. Such as the shape of the zoom ring, the DA lens until now, this lens, it has changed quite a design. Because it is the lens brightness also does not overdo it at a low magnification, it is the place where you want to expect to image quality." The pic looks pretty nice.

10-31-2013, 10:28 PM	#78
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	That is one interestingly contoured zoom ring. If the scale is accurate, looks like it's the size of a DA 35 F2.8 and a DA 21 fused together (give or take a little).

10-31-2013, 10:34 PM	#79
Gray Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cape Town Photos: Gallery Posts: 536	Originally posted by JinDesu That is one interestingly contoured zoom ring. The ring reminds me of my M42 Takumars.

10-31-2013, 10:38 PM	#80
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Looks handsome! Need to see the hood though--does not look like a built-in type. Hard to tell, but it does appear larger than, say, the 35 Ltd. Anybody on a real computer who can put the zoom next to a pic of a current Ltd? I was skeptical, but Digicame Info keeps referring to it as being DC and WR--in my mind these pics don't clear up the issue for me. But DC-Info seems to often have the inside track, so it is probably right.

10-31-2013, 10:41 PM	#81
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Originally posted by Gray The ring reminds me of my M42 Takumars. Yes, that fluted zoom ring is definitely Tak-esque! One other thing I noticed is the f/32 DOF marking. Would that be only for the longer lengths, or right from 20mm?

10-31-2013, 10:50 PM	#82
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	Happy days! So much awesome stuff coming out in the last few months.

10-31-2013, 11:30 PM	#83
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	For comparison: Sigma 20-40 2.8 = same 2x zoom range, faster on long end, FF coverage (a moot point) and makes camera keel over due to enormous size and weight.

10-31-2013, 11:31 PM	#84
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	I doubt I will be picking it up but I have to admit that it does look pretty snazzy and it seems fairly compact too. Not too shabby!

10-31-2013, 11:41 PM	#86
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	That depth of field scale is unusual on a zoom lens. I wonder to which end of the zoom it refers: I'd guess the wide end.

10-31-2013, 11:47 PM	#87
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by Ayoh Unless it is sharp across the frame from max. aperture I do not see the appeal of this lens. Looks to be almost the same size as the 18-55mm WR. Slow aperture, narrow focal range. Quite likely expensive. What's the attraction aside from the nice build quality? A small pocketable F4 prime in the range of 135 - 180mm in limited drab (similar to voigtlander 180mm) would be more interesting and would be more of a gap filler for the lineup. Not pointless at all! A very nice filler between the DA 15 Ltd and DA 40 Ltd; a gap I've been intending to bridge for some time. However, the much much faster (much much larger) Sigma 18-35 f1.8 is tough competition. Interested to see the relative prices, and relative optical quality. Very attractive looking lens though!

10-31-2013, 11:52 PM	#88
Gray Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cape Town Photos: Gallery Posts: 536	Here's a rough size comparison.

10-31-2013, 11:55 PM	#89
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan That depth of field scale is unusual on a zoom lens. I wonder to which end of the zoom it refers: I'd guess the wide end. 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

11-01-2013, 12:09 AM	#90
Mohawk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 109	I bet my dog's left nut that the red ring is the leading edge of a pull-out hood.