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simon6z · 11-01-2014, 09:14 AM

DC plus WR for 16-85 though f3.5 - 5.6 well good enough for me

FantasticMrFox · 11-01-2014, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Red is for HD coating.
Green for SMC
Gold for top lenses

Silver? I dunno no silver.

The DA 35 f/2.4 and DA 50 f/1.8 both have green rings and no SMC.

Kunzite · 11-01-2014, 11:01 AM

They definitely have SMC coatings, both the smc PENTAX-DA35mmF2.4AL and the smc PENTAX-DA50mmF1.8.

All green-ring lenses have SMC coatings (AFAIK), but not all SMC lenses have green rings.

rawr · 11-01-2014, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by thibs

I missed that DA-L/645 colour.

I just noticed that these two lenses have silver rings too:

- SMC Pentax D-FA SMC Macro 50mm F2.8
- SMC Pentax-D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro

So the DA fisheye, DA-L lenses, 645 lenses and these two D-FA macros are silver ring. Hard to see what all these lenses have in common. A plastic lens body? Very confusing.

simon6z · 11-01-2014, 11:32 AM

well in near future maybe we can get ultradry coatings that is like those of lotus

FantasticMrFox · 11-01-2014, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

They definitely have SMC coatings ...

Sorry, got SMC and SDM mixed up.

**Nakedgun** · 11-01-2014, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by rawr

I just noticed that these two lenses have silver rings too:

- SMC Pentax D-FA SMC Macro 50mm F2.8
- SMC Pentax-D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro

So the DA fisheye, DA-L lenses, 645 lenses and these two D-FA macros are silver ring. Hard to see what all these lenses have in common. A plastic lens body? Very confusing.

Hmm, my D FA 100 f/2.8 Macro WR, a recent copy, is all black but for the lettering.

What does it all mean?

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**RuiC** · 11-01-2014, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by Nakedgun

Hmm, my D FA 100 f/2.8 Macro WR, a recent copy, is all black but for the lettering.

What does it all mean?

If your lens has no colored ring I would get rid of it soon and cheap! I will send you my address!

robjmitchell · 11-01-2014, 04:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RuiC

If your lens has no colored ring I would get rid of it soon and cheap! I will send you my address!

I have red, green, black, and blue(samsung version 50-200) rings on my Pentax lenses. All I need is a gold ring and I can compete in the pentax olympics

simon6z · 11-01-2014, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by robjmitchell

I have red, green, black, and blue(samsung version 50-200) rings on my Pentax lenses. All I need is a gold ring and I can compete in the pentax olympics

Wow so hardcore Pentax will be proud and maybe churn out a new ring with new colour

thibs · 11-02-2014, 12:40 AM

Pentax should produce spare colour rings so we could change'em following the mood.
ROFL

rawr · 11-02-2014, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Pentax should produce spare colour rings so we could change'em following the mood.

Why not. Pink rings, blue rings, white rings, black rings for mourning. Maybe even pulsating LED rings

**jcagara08** · 11-02-2014, 01:32 AM

Its all about the colored rings baby haha ya'll guys are just spamming this thread LOL orange ring might be handy too!

simon6z · 11-02-2014, 02:15 AM

Great my favorite colour is orange

Sam N. · 11-02-2014, 03:00 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

It is already 72mm so anything faster would be even bigger and more money. Though if i had a vote i would have preferred constant f/4.

But the 18-135 is also 3.5-5.6 and has only 62mm filter so can someone explain why this lens needs a 72mm filter for the same aperture and less focal length?

I must be missing something.

Good question. Is anyone out there thinking to get the 16-85mm. I am thinking to get it, I presently use 16-50mm DA* lens as all purpose

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11-01-2014, 09:14 AM	#91
simon6z Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 84	DC plus WR for 16-85 though f3.5 - 5.6 well good enough for me

11-01-2014, 10:51 AM	#92
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by thibs Red is for HD coating. Green for SMC Gold for top lenses Silver? I dunno no silver. The DA 35 f/2.4 and DA 50 f/1.8 both have green rings and no SMC.

11-01-2014, 11:01 AM	#93
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,131	They definitely have SMC coatings, both the smc PENTAX-DA35mmF2.4AL and the smc PENTAX-DA50mmF1.8. All green-ring lenses have SMC coatings (AFAIK), but not all SMC lenses have green rings.

11-01-2014, 11:29 AM	#94
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by thibs I missed that DA-L/645 colour. I just noticed that these two lenses have silver rings too: - SMC Pentax D-FA SMC Macro 50mm F2.8 - SMC Pentax-D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro So the DA fisheye, DA-L lenses, 645 lenses and these two D-FA macros are silver ring. Hard to see what all these lenses have in common. A plastic lens body? Very confusing.

11-01-2014, 11:32 AM	#95
simon6z Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 84	well in near future maybe we can get ultradry coatings that is like those of lotus

11-01-2014, 12:04 PM	#96
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by Kunzite They definitely have SMC coatings ... Sorry, got SMC and SDM mixed up.

11-01-2014, 02:48 PM	#98
RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633	Originally posted by Nakedgun Hmm, my D FA 100 f/2.8 Macro WR, a recent copy, is all black but for the lettering. What does it all mean? If your lens has no colored ring I would get rid of it soon and cheap! I will send you my address!

11-01-2014, 04:35 PM - 1 Like	#99
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Originally posted by RuiC If your lens has no colored ring I would get rid of it soon and cheap! I will send you my address! I have red, green, black, and blue(samsung version 50-200) rings on my Pentax lenses. All I need is a gold ring and I can compete in the pentax olympics

11-01-2014, 07:05 PM	#100
simon6z Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 84	Originally posted by robjmitchell I have red, green, black, and blue(samsung version 50-200) rings on my Pentax lenses. All I need is a gold ring and I can compete in the pentax olympics Wow so hardcore Pentax will be proud and maybe churn out a new ring with new colour

11-02-2014, 12:40 AM	#101
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,000	Pentax should produce spare colour rings so we could change'em following the mood. ROFL

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11-02-2014, 01:25 AM	#102
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by thibs Pentax should produce spare colour rings so we could change'em following the mood. Why not. Pink rings, blue rings, white rings, black rings for mourning. Maybe even pulsating LED rings

11-02-2014, 01:32 AM	#103
jcagara08 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 87	Its all about the colored rings baby haha ya'll guys are just spamming this thread LOL orange ring might be handy too!

11-02-2014, 02:15 AM	#104
simon6z Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 84	Great my favorite colour is orange

11-02-2014, 03:00 AM	#105
Sam N. New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1	Originally posted by jatrax It is already 72mm so anything faster would be even bigger and more money. Though if i had a vote i would have preferred constant f/4. But the 18-135 is also 3.5-5.6 and has only 62mm filter so can someone explain why this lens needs a 72mm filter for the same aperture and less focal length? I must be missing something. Good question. Is anyone out there thinking to get the 16-85mm. I am thinking to get it, I presently use 16-50mm DA* lens as all purpose

Just Released the 16-85mm

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