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

pid · 11-01-2013, 03:32 AM

remembers me the smc Pentax M 24-35mm F3.5
the stallest Zoom Pentax ever build!
Weight/290 g Length/4.8 cm Filter/58 mm Diameter/50 cm

Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-M-24-35-mm-F3.5-Zoom-Lens.html#ixzz2jOC4jcVL

Last edited by pid; 11-01-2013 at 03:42 AM.

Cannikin · 11-01-2013, 04:00 AM

It appears to be roughly the size of the FA 31 (including the non-removable hood), but narrower at the front, leading me to suspect it has a 49mm filter thread.

RonHendriks1966 · 11-01-2013, 04:09 AM

Well this looks like a perfect lens. Can we sell all other lenses in this range and just buy this one? Or should we keep FA31mm?

Mundus · 11-01-2013, 04:10 AM

I wonder if this Ltd zoom lens has 49mm filter threads like the rest of the Ltd`s ?

repaap · 11-01-2013, 04:10 AM

It looks so sexy! Damn! My money...noooo.

repaap · 11-01-2013, 04:16 AM

If I'd ever have that much money, I'd love HD DA 15, 20-40, 70. Perfect range for almost anything. This thing could also be focusing quite near. Infinity begins after 1.5 meters.

cmohr · 11-01-2013, 04:29 AM - **1 Like**

I'm aroused by that lens, It's highly sexual, would be quite a beauty as a Kit lens with a new K-3.

drypenn · 11-01-2013, 04:30 AM

I hate not being born a billionaire.

**Pål Jensen** · 11-01-2013, 04:38 AM

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.

...but very useful. One of the things I like about primes is the DOF scale. Easy to do hyperfocal focusing which I always do for landscapes. This lens looks terrific. I don't care what it costs...

Leopardwizard · 11-01-2013, 04:38 AM

If the IQ holds up, then the 20-40 sounds like an ideal street/travel lens.

splash_fr · 11-01-2013, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by Leopardwizard

If the IQ holds up, then the 20-40 sounds like an ideal street/travel lens.

+1
I think I'll love it if IQ is prime limited like!

**NaClH2O** · 11-01-2013, 05:10 AM

Well it doesn't look like I'll be selling my FA 20-35 any time soon.

NaCl(onliest upgrade is weather sealing)H2O

DonThomaso · 11-01-2013, 05:21 AM

This is great news! Zoom range was expected, and aperture in line with my expectations. If it is reasonably sharp wide open I will have no problems with that. The DC and WR features was unexpected for me, either has been seen in a Limited before. I think it will be a great standard zoom for the weather resistant K-mount bodies. No other manufacturer will offer anything similar to this (compact size, semi-fast aperture, premium build and WR), either in mirrorless or DSLR. Just to give an illustration of what the zoom range is capable of doing, here are two samples from other Limiteds

DA21, at 21mm obviously

The new lens will be slightly wider and faster than the DA21.

FA43, similar to tele end of the new lens. This was shot at F2.5 though, so as shallow DoF will not be possible.

Sandy Hancock · 11-01-2013, 05:50 AM

That is a *really* good looking lens. I am willing to bet it takes 49mm filters, which is pretty exciting too. HD, DC, and WR? Get out of here! Sign me up.

My desire for the Sigma 18-35/1.8 just dropped. Even my DA21 is getting worried (and I adore that lens).

Cynog Ap Brychan · 11-01-2013, 05:57 AM

Not convinced it has DC or WR yet, but it wouldn't deter me from buying if it didn't. I'm waiting for the official announcement.

11-01-2013, 05:21 AM	#118
DonThomaso Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skåne, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 482	This is great news! Zoom range was expected, and aperture in line with my expectations. If it is reasonably sharp wide open I will have no problems with that. The DC and WR features was unexpected for me, either has been seen in a Limited before. I think it will be a great standard zoom for the weather resistant K-mount bodies. No other manufacturer will offer anything similar to this (compact size, semi-fast aperture, premium build and WR), either in mirrorless or DSLR. Just to give an illustration of what the zoom range is capable of doing, here are two samples from other Limiteds DA21, at 21mm obviously The new lens will be slightly wider and faster than the DA21. FA43, similar to tele end of the new lens. This was shot at F2.5 though, so as shallow DoF will not be possible. Last edited by DonThomaso; 11-01-2013 at 05:26 AM.

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11-01-2013, 03:32 AM	#106
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567	remembers me the smc Pentax M 24-35mm F3.5 the stallest Zoom Pentax ever build! Weight/290 g Length/4.8 cm Filter/58 mm Diameter/50 cm Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-M-24-35-mm-F3.5-Zoom-Lens.html#ixzz2jOC4jcVL Last edited by pid; 11-01-2013 at 03:42 AM.

11-01-2013, 04:00 AM	#107
Cannikin Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Washington Posts: 833	It appears to be roughly the size of the FA 31 (including the non-removable hood), but narrower at the front, leading me to suspect it has a 49mm filter thread.

11-01-2013, 04:09 AM	#108
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Well this looks like a perfect lens. Can we sell all other lenses in this range and just buy this one? Or should we keep FA31mm?

11-01-2013, 04:10 AM	#109
Mundus Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norge Posts: 54	I wonder if this Ltd zoom lens has 49mm filter threads like the rest of the Ltd`s ?

11-01-2013, 04:10 AM	#110
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	It looks so sexy! Damn! My money...noooo.

11-01-2013, 04:16 AM	#111
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	If I'd ever have that much money, I'd love HD DA 15, 20-40, 70. Perfect range for almost anything. This thing could also be focusing quite near. Infinity begins after 1.5 meters.

11-01-2013, 04:29 AM - 1 Like	#112
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	I'm aroused by that lens, It's highly sexual, would be quite a beauty as a Kit lens with a new K-3.

11-01-2013, 04:30 AM	#113
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	I hate not being born a billionaire.

11-01-2013, 04:38 AM	#114
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	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. ...but very useful. One of the things I like about primes is the DOF scale. Easy to do hyperfocal focusing which I always do for landscapes. This lens looks terrific. I don't care what it costs...

11-01-2013, 04:38 AM	#115
Leopardwizard New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 23	If the IQ holds up, then the 20-40 sounds like an ideal street/travel lens.

11-01-2013, 05:07 AM	#116
splash_fr Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 178	Originally posted by Leopardwizard If the IQ holds up, then the 20-40 sounds like an ideal street/travel lens. +1 I think I'll love it if IQ is prime limited like!

11-01-2013, 05:10 AM	#117
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Well it doesn't look like I'll be selling my FA 20-35 any time soon. NaCl(onliest upgrade is weather sealing)H2O

11-01-2013, 05:50 AM	#119
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	That is a really good looking lens. I am willing to bet it takes 49mm filters, which is pretty exciting too. HD, DC, and WR? Get out of here! Sign me up. My desire for the Sigma 18-35/1.8 just dropped. Even my DA21 is getting worried (and I adore that lens).

11-01-2013, 05:57 AM	#120
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Not convinced it has DC or WR yet, but it wouldn't deter me from buying if it didn't. I'm waiting for the official announcement.