K-mount lens roadmap updated

Daikokuya · 02-05-2014, 09:12 PM - **3 Likes**

The K-mount lens roadmap has been updated with a new star tele-zoom (70-200mm?) added. Check it out!

K_Mount_Lens.pdf

steve1307 · 02-05-2014, 09:20 PM

Did anyone else get a strange FIZZING sensation, just underneath their ..... err...groin area..

...... after seeing that new YELLOW line on the roadmap?

Uluru · 02-05-2014, 09:24 PM

An FF lens?

mee · 02-05-2014, 09:24 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by steve1307

Did anyone else get a strange FIZZING sensation, just underneath their ..... err...groin area..

...... after seeing that new YELLOW line on the roadmap?

I'd seek help if your groin area is emanating a fizzing sensation after you've viewed a yellow line on a camera lens roadmap.

richard balonglong · 02-05-2014, 09:26 PM - **1 Like**

Looks like a 70-200mm, I hope it's a constant f/2.8 and not f/4 nor a f/2.8-4...

**boriscleto** · 02-05-2014, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by richard balonglong

Looks like a 70-200mm, I hope it's a constant f/2.8 and not f/4 nor a f/2.8-4...

If it's being listed as a * lens it will be constant aperture. Most high end 70-200s are f/2.8 so you figure it out.

Cannikin · 02-05-2014, 09:39 PM

I can't help but notice that in the old roadmaps the orange line (the ~16-85 range zoom) was labeled "DA* Zoom", not to mention all other future roadmap lenses being clearly marked with "DA".

This new orange lens is simply labeled " * Tele Zoom", with no "DA" to be seen.

DFA* anyone?

Last edited by Cannikin; 02-05-2014 at 09:45 PM.

Wired · 02-05-2014, 09:50 PM

the yellow line just means it s a DA* lens. wouldn't get the 35mm format sensation between the legs just yet fellas.

**boriscleto** · 02-05-2014, 09:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wired

the yellow line just means it s a DA* lens. wouldn't get the 35mm format sensation between the legs just yet fellas.

But since it's a * lens you might want to get out the K-Y jelly.

LFLee · 02-05-2014, 09:55 PM - **1 Like**

hm...

- Wide zoom, time to replace/renew the 12-14
- the "18-85 zoom" -- a redundant lens as 18-135 WR already there?
- the "120-350 zoom" -- nice new addition.

and the "75-150 *zoom" is ....interesting.

but, really, too much repetitive in the similar zoom range..... can PENTAX make some fast glass?

Wired · 02-05-2014, 09:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

But since it's a * lens you might want to get out the K-Y jelly.

because the price will violate you in an uncomfortable place?

mikemike · 02-05-2014, 09:56 PM

I think the yellow might mean SMC and red means HD.

Wired · 02-05-2014, 09:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LFLee

can PENTAX make some fast glass?

apparently not

compact primes are what they want to deliver. And even though we got 3 relativley fast primes in the FA series they seem to be impossible to reproduce in the modern DA lenses. Can I have a 50mm f1.4 for the love of god please that is small and compact and not the DA*55mm f1.4 (even though its a brilliant lens!)

One looks at Fuji's lenses and wonders wtf....

Wired · 02-05-2014, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by mikemike

I think the yellow might mean SMC and red means HD.

DA* instead of just DA.

apparently all new lenses will be HD. SMC is gone

no more green rings, all red now.

Dave L · 02-05-2014, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by LFLee

- the "18-85 zoom" -- a redundant lens as 18-135 WR already there?

but, really, too much repetitive in the similar zoom range..... can PENTAX make some fast glass?

Perhaps a higher quality performance than the 18-135. Perhaps faster!

02-05-2014, 09:12 PM - 3 Likes	#1
Daikokuya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 210	K-mount lens roadmap updated The K-mount lens roadmap has been updated with a new star tele-zoom (70-200mm?) added. Check it out! K_Mount_Lens.pdf

02-05-2014, 09:20 PM	#2
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	Did anyone else get a strange FIZZING sensation, just underneath their ..... err...groin area........ after seeing that new YELLOW line on the roadmap?

02-05-2014, 09:24 PM - 4 Likes	#4
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by steve1307 Did anyone else get a strange FIZZING sensation, just underneath their ..... err...groin area........ after seeing that new YELLOW line on the roadmap? I'd seek help if your groin area is emanating a fizzing sensation after you've viewed a yellow line on a camera lens roadmap.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by richard balonglong Looks like a 70-200mm, I hope it's a constant f/2.8 and not f/4 nor a f/2.8-4... If it's being listed as a * lens it will be constant aperture. Most high end 70-200s are f/2.8 so you figure it out.

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Cannikin Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Washington Posts: 833	I can't help but notice that in the old roadmaps the orange line (the ~16-85 range zoom) was labeled "DA* Zoom", not to mention all other future roadmap lenses being clearly marked with "DA". This new orange lens is simply labeled " * Tele Zoom", with no "DA" to be seen. DFA* anyone? Last edited by Cannikin; 02-05-2014 at 09:45 PM.

02-05-2014, 09:50 PM	#8
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	the yellow line just means it s a DA* lens. wouldn't get the 35mm format sensation between the legs just yet fellas.

02-05-2014, 09:54 PM - 1 Like	#9
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Wired the yellow line just means it s a DA* lens. wouldn't get the 35mm format sensation between the legs just yet fellas. But since it's a * lens you might want to get out the K-Y jelly.

02-05-2014, 09:55 PM - 1 Like	#10
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	hm... - Wide zoom, time to replace/renew the 12-14 - the "18-85 zoom" -- a redundant lens as 18-135 WR already there? - the "120-350 zoom" -- nice new addition. and the "75-150 *zoom" is ....interesting. but, really, too much repetitive in the similar zoom range..... can PENTAX make some fast glass?

02-05-2014, 09:55 PM - 1 Like	#11
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by boriscleto But since it's a * lens you might want to get out the K-Y jelly. because the price will violate you in an uncomfortable place?

02-05-2014, 09:56 PM	#12
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	I think the yellow might mean SMC and red means HD.

02-05-2014, 09:57 PM - 1 Like	#13
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by LFLee can PENTAX make some fast glass? apparently not compact primes are what they want to deliver. And even though we got 3 relativley fast primes in the FA series they seem to be impossible to reproduce in the modern DA lenses. Can I have a 50mm f1.4 for the love of god please that is small and compact and not the DA*55mm f1.4 (even though its a brilliant lens!) One looks at Fuji's lenses and wonders wtf....

02-05-2014, 09:57 PM	#14
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by mikemike I think the yellow might mean SMC and red means HD. DA* instead of just DA. apparently all new lenses will be HD. SMC is gone no more green rings, all red now.

02-05-2014, 10:03 PM	#15
Dave L Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 306	Originally posted by LFLee - the "18-85 zoom" -- a redundant lens as 18-135 WR already there? but, really, too much repetitive in the similar zoom range..... can PENTAX make some fast glass? Perhaps a higher quality performance than the 18-135. Perhaps faster!