3 Rumors

**Rondec** · 08-26-2015, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

The Tamron lens I'd like to see in a K mount is the SP 15-30/2.8 Di VC USD.

Rumors are that Pentax will rebrand that one or at the least use its optical formula with their own coatings. Seems likely and would keep tamron from releasing their own version of the lens in the k mount.

kenspo · 08-26-2015, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

I don't know how much info Tamron has about Pentax's activities.

They know everything they need to know.

Zygonyx · 08-26-2015, 02:35 PM

And here we go

thibs · 08-27-2015, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

They know everything they need to know.

Lol clear enough ...

asahi man · 08-27-2015, 03:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Wasn't there a story that someone named Hirakawa now designs lenses for Tamron? I wonder if he ever talks to anyone in the Ricoh lens design department.

Yes,Jun Hirakawa is a Tamron engineer now.
But Tamron knows a lot about the camera company's 😉

kenspo · 08-27-2015, 03:43 AM

Originally posted by asahi man

Yes,Jun Hirakawa is a Tamron engineer now.
But Tamron knows a lot about the camera company's 😉

Good to see ya back mate!

rawr · 08-27-2015, 04:30 AM - **3 Likes**

Wow.
Kenspo and asahi man back-to-back in this thread!

Epic.

redpit · 08-27-2015, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Wow.
Kenspo and asahi man back-to-back in this thread!

Epic.

Totally agree +1

JPT · 08-27-2015, 06:06 AM

I wonder if either of these two rumoured Tamron lenses will eventually be available in K-mount from Tamron, or rebranded to be sold as Pentax?

35mm f1.8 and 45mm f1.8

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://digicame-info.co...ml&prev=search

Posted on digicame-info today. Apparently, they'll be released in the "near future" in Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts.

Kenn100D · 08-27-2015, 06:17 AM

How about Tokina FF lenses for Pentax?

Kunzite · 08-27-2015, 07:46 AM

How about Pentax lenses for Pentax?

Zygonyx · 08-27-2015, 07:57 AM

When do they re-hire Jun ?

D1N0 · 08-27-2015, 08:00 AM

Or just Buy Tamron

thibs · 08-27-2015, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Or just Buy Tamron

Sony wouldn't allow it.
Buying back Kenko-Tokina from Hoya would be fun to watch though

A pity Hoya wouldn't allow it either.

**monochrome** · 08-27-2015, 10:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by asahi man

Yes,Jun Hirakawa is a Tamron engineer now.
But Tamron knows a lot about the camera company's ��

(ESL problems. Sorry. I meant that to be mildly ironic, as if to say, "Do you really think Tamron doesn't know?")

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08-26-2015, 01:17 PM	#676
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn The Tamron lens I'd like to see in a K mount is the SP 15-30/2.8 Di VC USD. Rumors are that Pentax will rebrand that one or at the least use its optical formula with their own coatings. Seems likely and would keep tamron from releasing their own version of the lens in the k mount.

08-26-2015, 01:25 PM	#677
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Rondec I don't know how much info Tamron has about Pentax's activities. They know everything they need to know.

08-26-2015, 02:35 PM	#678
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	And here we go

08-27-2015, 12:39 AM	#679
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by kenspo They know everything they need to know. Lol clear enough ...

08-27-2015, 03:08 AM - 1 Like	#680
asahi man Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Originally posted by monochrome Wasn't there a story that someone named Hirakawa now designs lenses for Tamron? I wonder if he ever talks to anyone in the Ricoh lens design department. Yes,Jun Hirakawa is a Tamron engineer now. But Tamron knows a lot about the camera company's 😉

08-27-2015, 03:43 AM	#681
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by asahi man Yes,Jun Hirakawa is a Tamron engineer now. But Tamron knows a lot about the camera company's 😉 Good to see ya back mate!

08-27-2015, 04:30 AM - 3 Likes	#682
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Wow. Kenspo and asahi man back-to-back in this thread! Epic.

08-27-2015, 04:40 AM	#683
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by rawr Wow. Kenspo and asahi man back-to-back in this thread! Epic. Totally agree +1

08-27-2015, 06:06 AM	#684
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	I wonder if either of these two rumoured Tamron lenses will eventually be available in K-mount from Tamron, or rebranded to be sold as Pentax? 35mm f1.8 and 45mm f1.8 https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://digicame-info.co...ml&prev=search Posted on digicame-info today. Apparently, they'll be released in the "near future" in Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts.

08-27-2015, 06:17 AM	#685
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	How about Tokina FF lenses for Pentax?

08-27-2015, 07:46 AM	#686
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	How about Pentax lenses for Pentax?

08-27-2015, 07:57 AM	#687
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	When do they re-hire Jun ?

08-27-2015, 08:00 AM	#688
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Or just Buy Tamron

08-27-2015, 08:03 AM	#689
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by D1N0 Or just Buy Tamron Sony wouldn't allow it. Buying back Kenko-Tokina from Hoya would be fun to watch though A pity Hoya wouldn't allow it either.

08-27-2015, 10:47 AM - 1 Like	#690
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by asahi man Yes,Jun Hirakawa is a Tamron engineer now. But Tamron knows a lot about the camera company's �� (ESL problems. Sorry. I meant that to be mildly ironic, as if to say, "Do you really think Tamron doesn't know?")