Photokina 2014: Pentax K3 Prestige / K-S1 - Is that it for K-mount news?

Gray · 09-07-2014, 08:46 AM

One week to go to Photokina 2014, and all eyes are on the world's largest photography trade show.

For the K-mount, Ricoh has announced the stylish K-S1 kitted with the distinctly unstylish and oh-so-trad DA-L 18-55 lens

(and two months ago, the K-3 "Prestige Edition"

): nothing else for the K-mount.

Is that it? Or is there more to come? What do you think?

**luftfluss** · 09-07-2014, 08:54 AM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/270845-official-pho...ns-thread.html

**jatrax** · 09-07-2014, 09:02 AM

Since this is the "news and rumors" I'm not sure if pure speculation or wishful thinking is allowed but if it is, here is my prediction:
Lens:
16-85 f/4 k-mount
150-450ish for k-mount
Macro lens for Q
24-70 f/2.8 k-mount
70-210 f/2.8 k-mount

Cameras:
K-S1
Q-S1
K-50II
LXD

ogl · 09-07-2014, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

Since this is the "news and rumors" I'm not sure if pure speculation or wishful thinking is allowed but if it is, here is my prediction:
Lens:
16-85 f/4 k-mount
150-450ish for k-mount
Macro lens for Q
24-70 f/2.8 k-mount
70-210 f/2.8 k-mount

Cameras:
K-S1
Q-S1
K-50II
LXD

too good to be true

**jatrax** · 09-07-2014, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by ogl

too good to be true

I know.

Fogel70 · 09-07-2014, 09:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Gray

Is that it? Or is there more to come? What do you think?

I heard a rumor that they will release a weather sealed K-mount rear lens cap too.

lytrytyr · 09-07-2014, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by Fogel70

I heard a rumor that they will release a weather sealed K-mount rear lens cap too.

Not interested - my current K-50 does that job very well, even if it is larger than it need be!

aleonx3 · 09-07-2014, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

Since this is the "news and rumors" I'm not sure if pure speculation or wishful thinking is allowed but if it is, here is my prediction:
Lens:
16-85 f/4 k-mount
150-450ish for k-mount
Macro lens for Q
24-70 f/2.8 k-mount
70-210 f/2.8 k-mount

Cameras:
K-S1
Q-S1
K-50II
LXD

I wish your wish will come true...

AldaCZ · 09-07-2014, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by Fogel70

I heard a rumor that they will release a weather sealed K-mount rear lens cap too.

Along with weather sealed lens-cap lens..(DA40 WR?

)

SyncGuy · 09-07-2014, 10:34 AM - **1 Like**

Best prediction:

Pentax Ricoh finally wakes up and listens to her supporters for once after 20 years..

**monochrome** · 09-07-2014, 10:39 AM

Lenses.

Tan68 · 09-07-2014, 10:46 AM

The rear caps aren't WR...? I still need to carry a plastic bag for the WR lens and what use is this ?! I think this should be an easy fix. Maybe firmware. I bet they won't support the older cameras. Do you think a bead of denturseal on the cap is a workaround...

Originally posted by Fogel70

I heard a rumor that they will release a weather sealed K-mount rear lens cap too.

Venom3300 · 09-07-2014, 12:41 PM

I'll say 2 lenses for k mount

Asahiflex · 09-07-2014, 12:54 PM

Somehow I think the new stuff will be announced in a few hours...

DennisH · 09-07-2014, 01:18 PM - **1 Like**

Is this thread really happening?

09-07-2014, 08:46 AM	#1
Gray Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cape Town Photos: Gallery Posts: 536	Photokina 2014: Pentax K3 Prestige / K-S1 - Is that it for K-mount news? One week to go to Photokina 2014, and all eyes are on the world's largest photography trade show. For the K-mount, Ricoh has announced the stylish K-S1 kitted with the distinctly unstylish and oh-so-trad DA-L 18-55 lens (and two months ago, the K-3 "Prestige Edition" ): nothing else for the K-mount. Is that it? Or is there more to come? What do you think?

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Since this is the "news and rumors" I'm not sure if pure speculation or wishful thinking is allowed but if it is, here is my prediction: Lens: 16-85 f/4 k-mount 150-450ish for k-mount Macro lens for Q 24-70 f/2.8 k-mount 70-210 f/2.8 k-mount Cameras: K-S1 Q-S1 K-50II LXD

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by jatrax Since this is the "news and rumors" I'm not sure if pure speculation or wishful thinking is allowed but if it is, here is my prediction: Lens: 16-85 f/4 k-mount 150-450ish for k-mount Macro lens for Q 24-70 f/2.8 k-mount 70-210 f/2.8 k-mount Cameras: K-S1 Q-S1 K-50II LXD too good to be true

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by ogl too good to be true I know.

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Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by Gray Is that it? Or is there more to come? What do you think? I heard a rumor that they will release a weather sealed K-mount rear lens cap too.

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lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Fogel70 I heard a rumor that they will release a weather sealed K-mount rear lens cap too. Not interested - my current K-50 does that job very well, even if it is larger than it need be!

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aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by jatrax Since this is the "news and rumors" I'm not sure if pure speculation or wishful thinking is allowed but if it is, here is my prediction: Lens: 16-85 f/4 k-mount 150-450ish for k-mount Macro lens for Q 24-70 f/2.8 k-mount 70-210 f/2.8 k-mount Cameras: K-S1 Q-S1 K-50II LXD I wish your wish will come true...

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AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	Originally posted by Fogel70 I heard a rumor that they will release a weather sealed K-mount rear lens cap too. Along with weather sealed lens-cap lens..(DA40 WR? )

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SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Best prediction: Pentax Ricoh finally wakes up and listens to her supporters for once after 20 years..

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Lenses.

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Tan68 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 501	The rear caps aren't WR...? I still need to carry a plastic bag for the WR lens and what use is this ?! I think this should be an easy fix. Maybe firmware. I bet they won't support the older cameras. Do you think a bead of denturseal on the cap is a workaround... Originally posted by Fogel70 I heard a rumor that they will release a weather sealed K-mount rear lens cap too.

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Venom3300 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 714	I'll say 2 lenses for k mount

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Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Somehow I think the new stuff will be announced in a few hours...

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