CES Pentax K-1 Rumor or Fact?

Newtophotos · 01-12-2016, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

The K-1s had the new DFA lenses

Are these lenses others in addition to the 15-30 and 24-70?

bossa · 01-12-2016, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Not in GMT +10 you won't!

I've checked the local 24-70 prices and the Pentax branded lens is 2x the price of the Tamron (which I use on my D810).

Unless it's a star lens with aerobrite coatings then that seems a rather hefty price to pay for the same optics.

**boriscleto** · 01-12-2016, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by bossa

I've checked the local 24-70 prices and the Pentax branded lens is 2x the price of the Tamron (which I use on my D810).

Unless it's a star lens with aerobrite coatings then that seems a rather hefty price to pay for the same optics.

That's because the Tamron is in perpetual discount with an instant rebate applied. The retail price is higher, and the Pentax retail price will come down in a year or so. It has happened with every lens released since Ricoh took over...

**boriscleto** · 01-12-2016, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by Newtophotos

Are these lenses others in addition to the 15-30 and 24-70?

I doubt the 15-30 would have been on display. It hasn't been announced yet. It must have been the 24-70, 150-450, * 70-200.

The 15ish-30ish and 24ish-105ish will probably be announced next month at CP+.

normhead · 01-12-2016, 07:34 PM

Since Jun Hirakawa works at Tamron now, they are probably more Pentax lenses than some of these supposed Rocoh/Pentax lenses are.

Jun Hirakawa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

If I have one regret it's that I don't had more Hirakawa lenses, especially the 77 and 43 and DA 55 ƒ1.4. IN fact the only lens I have of his is the fisheye.

silver_dragon · 01-12-2016, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by rawr

Unfortunately true, if the DFA 24-70 or the 150-450 local prices are any guide.

[Memo to CRK: pls be nice to us patient Pentaxians. Set the K-1 recommended retail price at a level that will encourage current (and new) Pentax users to actually buy the camera.]

My guess will be that CRK will price the lenses similarly to japan's prices (if not a tad cheaper) and royally bend us over in pricing of the body considering a K3 body tends to sell for over $1000 here in AUS

**geomez** · 01-12-2016, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Apparently Precision Repair has an exclusive contract for Pentax repair that runs out mid year.

Originally posted by jatrax

Cannot run out soon enough IMHO.

btnapa · 01-12-2016, 08:57 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

I went to my local dealer today and he was talking about what he saw last week at CES. There were a half dozen K-1s available for handling on dealer day. No batteries and the rear buttons were taped over. The K-1s had the new DFA lenses and he said, "they were obviously made by Tamron." That makes a lot of sense to have Tamron building the lenses while Pentax ramps up production on the K-1. He also said that the K-1 has been in series production since September so that there will be a good supply on hand when it's officially released. Ricoh is also actively working on starting up a factory warranty and repair facility because most dealers won't stock Pentax without one. Apparently Precision Repair has an exclusive contract for Pentax repair that runs out mid year.

I'm just passing it along so take it for what it's worth.

The one I saw was not taped over and it is a beauty. I promised I will not let the cat out of the bag before it is time. The camera is a beast. It was a fully functioning camera and it is the best Pentax I have ever seen. Lots of goodies but can't talk about it. Get ready to be blown away by this beauty and from what I understand, we don't have to wait too long .

Production having started in September is a curiosity. I heard other things.

**yucatanPentax** · 01-12-2016, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Since Jun Hirakawa works at Tamron now, they are probably more Pentax lenses than some of these supposed Rocoh/Pentax lenses are.

Jun Hirakawa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

If I have one regret it's that I don't had more Hirakawa lenses, especially the 77 and 43 and DA 55 ƒ1.4. IN fact the only lens I have of his is the fisheye.

Is there a list of all the lenses he's designed somewhere? Or is that basically the list (in your statement?). Just curious.
As too often happens, I post something and then readily find an answer.

http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Hirakawa_Jun

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jun_Hirakawa

Doh!

kenspo · 01-12-2016, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Asahi man has said this rumor, which went around last October, is false. The 70~200 is 100% Pentax design and asembly.

It is. 70-200 is 100% Pentax. 24-70 (as we know now) and the 15-30 is rebrand.

Cenvin · 01-13-2016, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

It is. 70-200 is 100% Pentax. 24-70 (as we know now) and the 15-30 is rebrand.

Hope Ricoh will announce the new 15-30 alongside with a few new prime lenses with FF. Though I don't see new prime coming in lens road map..

kenspo · 01-13-2016, 12:20 AM

New primes will come, but i dont know when yet. I guess they have a surprise or two at CP+

beside the new action cam.

Asahiflex · 01-13-2016, 12:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by yucatanPentax

Is there a list of all the lenses he's designed somewhere? Or is that basically the list (in your statement?). Just curious.
As too often happens, I post something and then readily find an answer.

Hirakawa Jun - Camerapedia - Wikia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jun_Hirakawa

Doh!

Check out my avatar. It is not me, it is Jun Hirakawa.

**beachgardener** · 01-13-2016, 12:31 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

I guess they have a surprise or two at CP+

My guess is that they will put new HD coatings on the Hirakawa Jun lenses and pop in a few surprises as well.

kenspo · 01-13-2016, 12:44 AM

They didn't say if the new action cam are a big upgrade on the WG-1M or a new one..Or if they release it at CP+

But its coming.

01-12-2016, 11:36 PM	#24
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,841	Originally posted by normhead Since Jun Hirakawa works at Tamron now, they are probably more Pentax lenses than some of these supposed Rocoh/Pentax lenses are. Jun Hirakawa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia If I have one regret it's that I don't had more Hirakawa lenses, especially the 77 and 43 and DA 55 ƒ1.4. IN fact the only lens I have of his is the fisheye. Is there a list of all the lenses he's designed somewhere? Or is that basically the list (in your statement?). Just curious. As too often happens, I post something and then readily find an answer. http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Hirakawa_Jun https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jun_Hirakawa Doh! Last edited by yucatanPentax; 01-12-2016 at 11:42 PM.

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01-12-2016, 05:32 PM	#16
Newtophotos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 439	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn The K-1s had the new DFA lenses Are these lenses others in addition to the 15-30 and 24-70?

01-12-2016, 06:59 PM	#17
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by rod_grant Not in GMT +10 you won't! I've checked the local 24-70 prices and the Pentax branded lens is 2x the price of the Tamron (which I use on my D810). Unless it's a star lens with aerobrite coatings then that seems a rather hefty price to pay for the same optics.

01-12-2016, 07:23 PM	#18
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by bossa I've checked the local 24-70 prices and the Pentax branded lens is 2x the price of the Tamron (which I use on my D810). Unless it's a star lens with aerobrite coatings then that seems a rather hefty price to pay for the same optics. That's because the Tamron is in perpetual discount with an instant rebate applied. The retail price is higher, and the Pentax retail price will come down in a year or so. It has happened with every lens released since Ricoh took over...

01-12-2016, 07:25 PM	#19
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by Newtophotos Are these lenses others in addition to the 15-30 and 24-70? I doubt the 15-30 would have been on display. It hasn't been announced yet. It must have been the 24-70, 150-450, * 70-200. The 15ish-30ish and 24ish-105ish will probably be announced next month at CP+.

01-12-2016, 07:34 PM	#20
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Since Jun Hirakawa works at Tamron now, they are probably more Pentax lenses than some of these supposed Rocoh/Pentax lenses are. Jun Hirakawa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia If I have one regret it's that I don't had more Hirakawa lenses, especially the 77 and 43 and DA 55 ƒ1.4. IN fact the only lens I have of his is the fisheye.

01-12-2016, 07:36 PM	#21
silver_dragon Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 69	Originally posted by rawr Unfortunately true, if the DFA 24-70 or the 150-450 local prices are any guide. [Memo to CRK: pls be nice to us patient Pentaxians. Set the K-1 recommended retail price at a level that will encourage current (and new) Pentax users to actually buy the camera.] My guess will be that CRK will price the lenses similarly to japan's prices (if not a tad cheaper) and royally bend us over in pricing of the body considering a K3 body tends to sell for over $1000 here in AUS

01-12-2016, 07:36 PM	#22
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Apparently Precision Repair has an exclusive contract for Pentax repair that runs out mid year. Originally posted by jatrax Cannot run out soon enough IMHO.

01-12-2016, 08:57 PM - 5 Likes	#23
btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,621	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn I went to my local dealer today and he was talking about what he saw last week at CES. There were a half dozen K-1s available for handling on dealer day. No batteries and the rear buttons were taped over. The K-1s had the new DFA lenses and he said, "they were obviously made by Tamron." That makes a lot of sense to have Tamron building the lenses while Pentax ramps up production on the K-1. He also said that the K-1 has been in series production since September so that there will be a good supply on hand when it's officially released. Ricoh is also actively working on starting up a factory warranty and repair facility because most dealers won't stock Pentax without one. Apparently Precision Repair has an exclusive contract for Pentax repair that runs out mid year. I'm just passing it along so take it for what it's worth. The one I saw was not taped over and it is a beauty. I promised I will not let the cat out of the bag before it is time. The camera is a beast. It was a fully functioning camera and it is the best Pentax I have ever seen. Lots of goodies but can't talk about it. Get ready to be blown away by this beauty and from what I understand, we don't have to wait too long . Production having started in September is a curiosity. I heard other things.

01-12-2016, 11:36 PM	#25
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by monochrome Asahi man has said this rumor, which went around last October, is false. The 70~200 is 100% Pentax design and asembly. It is. 70-200 is 100% Pentax. 24-70 (as we know now) and the 15-30 is rebrand.

01-13-2016, 12:06 AM	#26
Cenvin New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 10	Originally posted by kenspo It is. 70-200 is 100% Pentax. 24-70 (as we know now) and the 15-30 is rebrand. Hope Ricoh will announce the new 15-30 alongside with a few new prime lenses with FF. Though I don't see new prime coming in lens road map..

01-13-2016, 12:20 AM	#27
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	New primes will come, but i dont know when yet. I guess they have a surprise or two at CP+ beside the new action cam.

01-13-2016, 12:21 AM - 2 Likes	#28
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by yucatanPentax Is there a list of all the lenses he's designed somewhere? Or is that basically the list (in your statement?). Just curious. As too often happens, I post something and then readily find an answer. Hirakawa Jun - Camerapedia - Wikia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jun_Hirakawa Doh! Check out my avatar. It is not me, it is Jun Hirakawa.

01-13-2016, 12:31 AM	#29
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by kenspo I guess they have a surprise or two at CP+ My guess is that they will put new HD coatings on the Hirakawa Jun lenses and pop in a few surprises as well.

01-13-2016, 12:44 AM	#30
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	They didn't say if the new action cam are a big upgrade on the WG-1M or a new one..Or if they release it at CP+ But its coming.