Minor Roadmap Update- TC is now HD

RockvilleBob · 11-10-2013, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by tram57

I think the Tamron-F Pz-AF MC4 1.4x works with SDM. I have a copy and it works great with all the DA limiteds, the kit lenses, and a Sigma 100-300 F4; all screw drive. This TC has the power zoom connectors that are used to power in lens AF motors. Can anyone confirm?

I bought one on eBay and returned it. It just did not work with several lenses including DA*16-50; Sigma 70-200.

tigrebleu · 11-15-2013, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by Cannikin

I would wager all future lenses will be HD "red ring" (at least until that coating is superseded).

Hopefully all new lenses will also be WR/DC, though I suspect updates of existing lenses will stay with the original AF (e.g. HD Limiteds, HD 55-300).

I'd wage on the same new HD coating appearing on all but the kit lenses. Same for the DC motor.

The WR is IMHO a different matter, however. It's more complex to add WR on a lens, and it drives the price up, so my guess is, most of the affordable primes and zooms lenses updates or new products won't have WR in them, but all mid-range to pro lenses will. But that's a so-so guess anyways.

As long as Ricoh FINALLY comes up with some F/4 or better, WR ultra-wide prime or zoom lens, I'll be happy. I'm disappointed not seeing such a lens released yet.

totsmuyco · 11-15-2013, 11:30 PM

Just an inquiry, are there good quality third-party WR lenses? Thanks.

**Zygonyx** · 11-16-2013, 12:00 PM

None is WR-like, as far as i know.

**dadipentak** · 11-16-2013, 01:57 PM

I'm not aware of any 3rd party lenses which make any claim to be WR (or "Pentax WR compatible"). The interface between the lens and camera is probably the greatest vulnerability of a WR system so failure would inevitably precipitate a round of finger-pointing

**Vylen** · 11-16-2013, 03:18 PM

The Sigma 120-300 Sports is dust and splash-proof but is unfortunately not made for Pentax... which makes me sad

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11-10-2013, 02:59 PM	#46
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by tram57 I think the Tamron-F Pz-AF MC4 1.4x works with SDM. I have a copy and it works great with all the DA limiteds, the kit lenses, and a Sigma 100-300 F4; all screw drive. This TC has the power zoom connectors that are used to power in lens AF motors. Can anyone confirm? I bought one on eBay and returned it. It just did not work with several lenses including DA*16-50; Sigma 70-200.

11-15-2013, 07:37 PM	#47
tigrebleu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lévis, Canada (Québec) Posts: 144	Originally posted by Cannikin I would wager all future lenses will be HD "red ring" (at least until that coating is superseded). Hopefully all new lenses will also be WR/DC, though I suspect updates of existing lenses will stay with the original AF (e.g. HD Limiteds, HD 55-300). I'd wage on the same new HD coating appearing on all but the kit lenses. Same for the DC motor. The WR is IMHO a different matter, however. It's more complex to add WR on a lens, and it drives the price up, so my guess is, most of the affordable primes and zooms lenses updates or new products won't have WR in them, but all mid-range to pro lenses will. But that's a so-so guess anyways. As long as Ricoh FINALLY comes up with some F/4 or better, WR ultra-wide prime or zoom lens, I'll be happy. I'm disappointed not seeing such a lens released yet.

11-15-2013, 11:30 PM	#48
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,202	Just an inquiry, are there good quality third-party WR lenses? Thanks.

11-16-2013, 12:00 PM	#49
Zygonyx Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 3,807	None is WR-like, as far as i know.

11-16-2013, 01:57 PM	#50
dadipentak Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,462	I'm not aware of any 3rd party lenses which make any claim to be WR (or "Pentax WR compatible"). The interface between the lens and camera is probably the greatest vulnerability of a WR system so failure would inevitably precipitate a round of finger-pointing

11-16-2013, 03:18 PM	#51
Vylen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	The Sigma 120-300 Sports is dust and splash-proof but is unfortunately not made for Pentax... which makes me sad

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