Rumor: Pentax FF new Limited lenses coming soon?

Nicolas06 · 02-07-2015, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by mythguy9

There has to be a kit zoom like 28-70 to accompany the new FF

I agree there should be at least an affordable kit lense you could get bundled with the body like a 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 ... Maybe 500€ when you get it alone, but only 200-300 when you get it with the body. The Canon one has OS (not necessary on Pentax body) but look like it perform quite well already (look like on part or better than a 16-85 or 17-70 on APSC). That would be a nice entry level lense for FF.

And I suppose at some point you'd want a 70-300 f/4-5.6 entry level zoom to complement it.

K David · 02-09-2015, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by mythguy9

There has to be a kit zoom like 28-70 to accompany the new FF

Unless they go wit ha kit prime, like back in the day. I'd be happy with kit options, similar to how back in the day the body could come with either a 50mm 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, or 2.0 (and 2.2 if you go back far enough.) I'd take a nice and fast kit prime over a zoom any day.

yorik · 02-09-2015, 03:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by K David

Unless they go wit ha kit prime, like back in the day. I'd be happy with kit options, similar to how back in the day the body could come with either a 50mm 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, or 2.0 (and 2.2 if you go back far enough.) I'd take a nice and fast kit prime over a zoom any day.

How about two options? A kit prime (50 f/1.4 probably D-FA version of FA 50 1.4, with modern coating and a DC motor) and a kit zoom (maybe 24/28-70 f/4). Something for everyone.

Stavri · 02-09-2015, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by Stavri

I was browsing through the rangefinder forum when I happened upon this statement. I't seems pure conjecture at this point, but one can hope. Regardless 2015 it's going to be an exciting year for Pentax.

"The FF is coming in 2015, in testing now. There will be a whole new line up of lens to accompany it, including new Limited. My friend is an engineer of Ricoh Japan."

original posting: Ricoh Confirms Plans for "Full Frame" Pentax DSLR - Page 2 - Rangefinderforum.com

It seems the rumor was true....as for the new limiteds we're gonna have to wait and see...

Nicolas06 · 02-09-2015, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by Stavri

It seems the rumor was true....as for the new limiteds we're gonna have to wait and see...

New limited doesn't mean an update to the old one. On the contrary thoses 3 are already quite nice while the line up of FF prime is quite "limited" now. So I hope this mean they plan on making a 24 and 135mm ltd or something like that !

Only when the line up is complete should they update the existing one... At least for me.

Stone G. · 02-10-2015, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by formercanuck

Any idea about wide / standard FF zooms? I suspect they will take a while.

Originally posted by lytrytyr

The September 2014 roadmap, which they're still showing on the Ricoh mother ship,
has a 14-25mm (or thereabouts) "DA wide zoom".

It would be interesting to see it morph into a D-FA lens
that could be a Nikon 14-24/2.8 rival,
although we might still want a smaller crop version.

February 2015 Roadmap says nothing about new limiteds, but.......:

Mike.P® · 02-10-2015, 03:06 AM

Was the FA 35mm f2 on any recent roadmaps?

I can't remember it ever being on there.

aurele · 02-10-2015, 03:32 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Was the FA 35mm f2 on any recent roadmaps?

I can't remember it ever being on there.

as it is still in production it was always here.

Stone G. · 02-10-2015, 03:34 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Was the FA 35mm f2 on any recent roadmaps?

I can't remember it ever being on there.

I am pretty sure, It was "always" there - has been available in the shops as long as I can rememeber. First B&H review dates back to 2007:

Pentax Wide Angle 35mm f/2.0 SMCP-FA AL Autofocus Lens 22190 B&H

thibs · 02-10-2015, 03:37 AM

So next DFA should something like 24-70/2.8 and 28-105/? (3.5-4.5 or /4 would be ideal of course).
DFA 15-30/4 or so would go for WA market. Next: primes.

Seems good enough to me.

Mike.P® · 02-10-2015, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by Stone G.

I am pretty sure, It was "always" there - has been available in the shops as long as I can rememeber. First B&H review dates back to 2007:

Pentax Wide Angle 35mm f/2.0 SMCP-FA AL Autofocus Lens 22190 B&H

I know the lens has always been around (I have had one for years), I just can't remember seeing it on the roadmap recently.

Ah well, maybe it's just old age.

Nicolas06 · 02-10-2015, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by Stone G.

February 2015 Roadmap says nothing about new limiteds, but.......:

Interresting to see the new roadmap !

That's cool there still DA zooms planned and not only DFA.

robjmitchell · 02-10-2015, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

I know the lens has always been around (I have had one for years), I just can't remember seeing it on the roadmap recently.

Ah well, maybe it's just old age.

Nah, It's been absent from the roadmap for ages, hence why people were always speculating it was discontinued!

Stavri · 02-10-2015, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by Nicolas06

New limited doesn't mean an update to the old one. On the contrary thoses 3 are already quite nice while the line up of FF prime is quite "limited" now. So I hope this mean they plan on making a 24 and 135mm ltd or something like that !

Only when the line up is complete should they update the existing one... At least for me.

I agree, with the new FF coming up, Pentax will have to go back to the classic focal lengths, 24mm 50mm 135mm. Updating the Fa* 24mm with newer coating and round blades should be easy enough. The -F/Fa 135mm are still excellent lenses, better coating for better CA control would make me buy them again. It seems Pentax is putting a big emphasis on their rugged, weather sealed bodies lenses and accessories, they're weatherproofing everything. I think that very soon all their lenses will have WR on them. As for the 50mm category, I'm happy with my Da* 55mm, it should perform well on the new FF.

I also heard rumors that the price point of the new 36 MP FF will be around $2100, but we'll have to wait and see.

Mike.P® · 02-10-2015, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by robjmitchell

Nah, It's been absent from the roadmap for ages, hence why people were always speculating it was discontinued!

Thanks for that, I was beginning to worry a bit there.

02-10-2015, 02:43 AM	#141
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	Originally posted by formercanuck Any idea about wide / standard FF zooms? I suspect they will take a while. Originally posted by lytrytyr The September 2014 roadmap, which they're still showing on the Ricoh mother ship, has a 14-25mm (or thereabouts) "DA wide zoom". It would be interesting to see it morph into a D-FA lens that could be a Nikon 14-24/2.8 rival, although we might still want a smaller crop version. February 2015 Roadmap says nothing about new limiteds, but.......: Attached Images

02-10-2015, 05:53 AM	#149
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nicolas06 New limited doesn't mean an update to the old one. On the contrary thoses 3 are already quite nice while the line up of FF prime is quite "limited" now. So I hope this mean they plan on making a 24 and 135mm ltd or something like that ! Only when the line up is complete should they update the existing one... At least for me. I agree, with the new FF coming up, Pentax will have to go back to the classic focal lengths, 24mm 50mm 135mm. Updating the Fa* 24mm with newer coating and round blades should be easy enough. The -F/Fa 135mm are still excellent lenses, better coating for better CA control would make me buy them again. It seems Pentax is putting a big emphasis on their rugged, weather sealed bodies lenses and accessories, they're weatherproofing everything. I think that very soon all their lenses will have WR on them. As for the 50mm category, I'm happy with my Da* 55mm, it should perform well on the new FF. I also heard rumors that the price point of the new 36 MP FF will be around $2100, but we'll have to wait and see. Last edited by Stavri; 02-10-2015 at 06:02 AM.

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02-07-2015, 07:24 AM	#136
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by mythguy9 There has to be a kit zoom like 28-70 to accompany the new FF I agree there should be at least an affordable kit lense you could get bundled with the body like a 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 ... Maybe 500€ when you get it alone, but only 200-300 when you get it with the body. The Canon one has OS (not necessary on Pentax body) but look like it perform quite well already (look like on part or better than a 16-85 or 17-70 on APSC). That would be a nice entry level lense for FF. And I suppose at some point you'd want a 70-300 f/4-5.6 entry level zoom to complement it.

02-09-2015, 02:43 PM	#137
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	Originally posted by mythguy9 There has to be a kit zoom like 28-70 to accompany the new FF Unless they go wit ha kit prime, like back in the day. I'd be happy with kit options, similar to how back in the day the body could come with either a 50mm 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, or 2.0 (and 2.2 if you go back far enough.) I'd take a nice and fast kit prime over a zoom any day.

02-09-2015, 03:34 PM - 1 Like	#138
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	Originally posted by K David Unless they go wit ha kit prime, like back in the day. I'd be happy with kit options, similar to how back in the day the body could come with either a 50mm 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, or 2.0 (and 2.2 if you go back far enough.) I'd take a nice and fast kit prime over a zoom any day. How about two options? A kit prime (50 f/1.4 probably D-FA version of FA 50 1.4, with modern coating and a DC motor) and a kit zoom (maybe 24/28-70 f/4). Something for everyone.

02-09-2015, 06:01 PM	#139
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832 Original Poster	Originally posted by Stavri I was browsing through the rangefinder forum when I happened upon this statement. I't seems pure conjecture at this point, but one can hope. Regardless 2015 it's going to be an exciting year for Pentax. "The FF is coming in 2015, in testing now. There will be a whole new line up of lens to accompany it, including new Limited. My friend is an engineer of Ricoh Japan." original posting: Ricoh Confirms Plans for "Full Frame" Pentax DSLR - Page 2 - Rangefinderforum.com It seems the rumor was true....as for the new limiteds we're gonna have to wait and see...

02-09-2015, 11:36 PM	#140
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by Stavri It seems the rumor was true....as for the new limiteds we're gonna have to wait and see... New limited doesn't mean an update to the old one. On the contrary thoses 3 are already quite nice while the line up of FF prime is quite "limited" now. So I hope this mean they plan on making a 24 and 135mm ltd or something like that ! Only when the line up is complete should they update the existing one... At least for me.

02-10-2015, 03:06 AM	#142
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Was the FA 35mm f2 on any recent roadmaps? I can't remember it ever being on there.

02-10-2015, 03:32 AM	#143
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by Mike.P® Was the FA 35mm f2 on any recent roadmaps? I can't remember it ever being on there. as it is still in production it was always here.

02-10-2015, 03:34 AM	#144
Stone G. Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Zealand, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,516	Originally posted by Mike.P® Was the FA 35mm f2 on any recent roadmaps? I can't remember it ever being on there. I am pretty sure, It was "always" there - has been available in the shops as long as I can rememeber. First B&H review dates back to 2007: Pentax Wide Angle 35mm f/2.0 SMCP-FA AL Autofocus Lens 22190 B&H

02-10-2015, 03:37 AM	#145
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	So next DFA should something like 24-70/2.8 and 28-105/? (3.5-4.5 or /4 would be ideal of course). DFA 15-30/4 or so would go for WA market. Next: primes. Seems good enough to me.

02-10-2015, 03:49 AM	#146
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by Stone G. I am pretty sure, It was "always" there - has been available in the shops as long as I can rememeber. First B&H review dates back to 2007: Pentax Wide Angle 35mm f/2.0 SMCP-FA AL Autofocus Lens 22190 B&H I know the lens has always been around (I have had one for years), I just can't remember seeing it on the roadmap recently. Ah well, maybe it's just old age.

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02-10-2015, 04:52 AM	#147
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by Stone G. February 2015 Roadmap says nothing about new limiteds, but.......: Interresting to see the new roadmap ! That's cool there still DA zooms planned and not only DFA.

02-10-2015, 05:00 AM	#148
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Originally posted by Mike.P® I know the lens has always been around (I have had one for years), I just can't remember seeing it on the roadmap recently. Ah well, maybe it's just old age. Nah, It's been absent from the roadmap for ages, hence why people were always speculating it was discontinued!

02-10-2015, 06:28 AM	#150
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by robjmitchell Nah, It's been absent from the roadmap for ages, hence why people were always speculating it was discontinued! Thanks for that, I was beginning to worry a bit there.