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Mistral75 · 02-13-2016, 08:08 AM - **2 Likes**

- Pentax K-1
- Battery Grip D-BG6
- Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
- HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR

Source: Digital Camera Info ?????????????? - ????info

Interestingly enough, the 28-105mm is not 'HD' nor 'smc'.

With its 'SDM', the 15-30mm f/2.8 is definitely a rebadged Tamron (but who doubted it?).

bwDraco · 02-13-2016, 08:26 AM

The Tamron 15-30 is known to be a very sharp lens. That should not surprise anyone here.

A complete Holy Trinity, two pieces of which are made by Tamron (with known good constructions), is a great way to start off the full-frame system.

bertwert · 02-13-2016, 08:51 AM - **2 Likes**

And release of the 70-200?

Mistral75 · 02-13-2016, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

And release of the 70-200?

This lens was already announced a year ago...

mee · 02-13-2016, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

And release of the 70-200?

Originally posted by Mistral75

This lens was already announced a year ago...

He said 'release' not 'announce.'

bertwert · 02-13-2016, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by mee

He said 'release' not 'announce.'

Exactly, good thing someone understands me

Mistral75 · 02-13-2016, 08:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mee

He said 'release' not 'announce.'

Indeed, and let us better know the difference between these two words, we Pentaxians...

Going back to the 'just 28-105mm', I hope this is not the return of the Takumar Bayonet lenses

.

D1N0 · 02-13-2016, 09:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

the return of the Takumar Bayonet lenses

.

Next season on Netflix

mee · 02-13-2016, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Indeed, and let us better know the difference between these two words, we Pentaxians...

Yea.. but can we be sure all of this simply won't be announced at CP+ and released later in the Spring?

kooks · 02-13-2016, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by mee

Yea.. but can we be sure all of this simply won't be announced at CP+ and released later in the Spring?

I think that it will be ready to sell as soon as the K1 hit the stores, those are lenses that many people will look for.. along with the 70-200 and 24-70 ..

mee · 02-13-2016, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by kooks

I think that it will be ready to sell as soon as the K1 hit the stores, those are lenses that many people will look for.. along with the 70-200 and 24-70 ..

Yet that is my point.. the whole system may or may not be available in stores at CP+ time. We may get an announcement or we may get an announcement/release.

Mistral75 · 02-13-2016, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by mee

Yea.. but can we be sure all of this simply won't be announced at CP+ and released later in the Spring?

The 15-30mm f/2.8 being designed and manufactured by Tamron will most certainly be released when announced

. The 28-105mm, on the other hand...

Except if it's subcontracted too, of course.

D1N0 · 02-13-2016, 11:00 AM - **1 Like**

I expect at least a prime also being announced on cp+ and some perspective on the future line up.

Zygonyx · 02-13-2016, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

- Pentax K-1
- Battery Grip D-BG6
- Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
- HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR

Source: Digital Camera Info ?????????????? - ????info

Interestingly enough, the 28-105mm is not 'HD' nor 'smc'.

With its 'SDM', the 15-30mm f/2.8 is definitely a rebadged Tamron (but who doubted it?).

Humm... Just expect Digicame to have swallowed part of their leak : so pentaxian

**interested_observer** · 02-13-2016, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR

In some ways, I would prefer a Pentax natively designed wide angle lens. That said, if Pentax is going to rebadge a lens, they could certainly do a whole lot worse than the Tamron. Since Hoya showed Jun Hirakawa the door, way back when, who then joined Tamron - it would be nice to find that he might have played a part in this lens. Perhaps he was able to sneak some pixy dust in to the design. It certainly does compare VERY favorably with the Nikon 14-24/f2.8 with the reputation of being one of the very best wide angle lenses designed. Sharpness is not everything. Reviews show a very nicely balanced lens across all of its characteristics. Plus, it is also WR.

The Tamron goes for $1200, with the Nikon going for $1900 - so hopefully, Pentax will price is more in line with the Tamron.

02-13-2016, 08:08 AM - 2 Likes	#1
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Gear to be announced together with K-1 - Pentax K-1 - Battery Grip D-BG6 - Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR - HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR Source: Digital Camera Info ?????????????? - ????info Interestingly enough, the 28-105mm is not 'HD' nor 'smc'. With its 'SDM', the 15-30mm f/2.8 is definitely a rebadged Tamron (but who doubted it?).

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02-13-2016, 08:26 AM	#2
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	The Tamron 15-30 is known to be a very sharp lens. That should not surprise anyone here. A complete Holy Trinity, two pieces of which are made by Tamron (with known good constructions), is a great way to start off the full-frame system.

02-13-2016, 08:51 AM - 2 Likes	#3
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	And release of the 70-200?

02-13-2016, 08:55 AM	#4
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert And release of the 70-200? This lens was already announced a year ago...

02-13-2016, 08:56 AM	#5
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by bertwert And release of the 70-200? Originally posted by Mistral75 This lens was already announced a year ago... He said 'release' not 'announce.'

02-13-2016, 08:58 AM	#6
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by mee He said 'release' not 'announce.' Exactly, good thing someone understands me

02-13-2016, 08:58 AM - 1 Like	#7
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by mee He said 'release' not 'announce.' Indeed, and let us better know the difference between these two words, we Pentaxians... Going back to the 'just 28-105mm', I hope this is not the return of the Takumar Bayonet lenses .

02-13-2016, 09:25 AM - 1 Like	#8
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Mistral75 the return of the Takumar Bayonet lenses . Next season on Netflix

02-13-2016, 09:30 AM	#9
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Mistral75 Indeed, and let us better know the difference between these two words, we Pentaxians... Yea.. but can we be sure all of this simply won't be announced at CP+ and released later in the Spring?

02-13-2016, 10:17 AM	#10
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	Originally posted by mee Yea.. but can we be sure all of this simply won't be announced at CP+ and released later in the Spring? I think that it will be ready to sell as soon as the K1 hit the stores, those are lenses that many people will look for.. along with the 70-200 and 24-70 ..

02-13-2016, 10:20 AM	#11
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by kooks I think that it will be ready to sell as soon as the K1 hit the stores, those are lenses that many people will look for.. along with the 70-200 and 24-70 .. Yet that is my point.. the whole system may or may not be available in stores at CP+ time. We may get an announcement or we may get an announcement/release.

02-13-2016, 10:43 AM	#12
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by mee Yea.. but can we be sure all of this simply won't be announced at CP+ and released later in the Spring? The 15-30mm f/2.8 being designed and manufactured by Tamron will most certainly be released when announced . The 28-105mm, on the other hand... Except if it's subcontracted too, of course.

02-13-2016, 11:00 AM - 1 Like	#13
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	I expect at least a prime also being announced on cp+ and some perspective on the future line up.

02-13-2016, 11:35 AM	#14
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by Mistral75 - Pentax K-1 - Battery Grip D-BG6 - Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR - HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR Source: Digital Camera Info ?????????????? - ????info Interestingly enough, the 28-105mm is not 'HD' nor 'smc'. With its 'SDM', the 15-30mm f/2.8 is definitely a rebadged Tamron (but who doubted it?). Humm... Just expect Digicame to have swallowed part of their leak : so pentaxian

02-13-2016, 11:55 AM	#15
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Originally posted by Mistral75 HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR In some ways, I would prefer a Pentax natively designed wide angle lens. That said, if Pentax is going to rebadge a lens, they could certainly do a whole lot worse than the Tamron. Since Hoya showed Jun Hirakawa the door, way back when, who then joined Tamron - it would be nice to find that he might have played a part in this lens. Perhaps he was able to sneak some pixy dust in to the design. It certainly does compare VERY favorably with the Nikon 14-24/f2.8 with the reputation of being one of the very best wide angle lenses designed. Sharpness is not everything. Reviews show a very nicely balanced lens across all of its characteristics. Plus, it is also WR. The Tamron goes for $1200, with the Nikon going for $1900 - so hopefully, Pentax will price is more in line with the Tamron.

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