[Mistral75]

Tamron is 1300 USD (...)

RRP or street price?

[gazonk]

I know the norwegian price..its around 6000Nok..thats around 700USD

6000? Really? That would be cheaper than the 16-85! But that's perhaps excluding VAT?

[kenspo]

Im shure he said price in store.

[ogl]

RRP or street price?

Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens (Nikon F) AFA012N-700 B&H

1200 USD for Nikon, Sony and Canon

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Tamron+SP+15-30mm&N=0&InitialSearch...op+Nav-Search=

[Simen1]

I know the norwegian price..its around 6000Nok..thats around 700USD

The DA 18-55 f/3,5-5,6 WR is about 1500 NOK with tax, but bought in a kit its only about 1/3 of that. Can we expect the kit price for 28-105 f/3,5-5,6 to be significantly lower then 6000 NOK?

[kenspo]

Not shure..i just got told that it will be around that price or a bit lower.

[D1N0]

Introduction prices in Japan are usually high I believe. We'll know soon I guess

[pinholecam]

Again from Digital Camera Info


HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

- HD coating
- Optical formula: 15 elements in 11 groups
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.5m
- Maximum magnification: 0.22x
- Filter size: 62mm
- Number of aperture blades: 9
- Drip-proof (WR)

105mm and 0.5m focusing is really good......
So is 9 aperture blades if its not rounded.
Add to that, the 62mm filter size and I can start to see why Pentax opted for the 28mm on the wide end and variable aperture.


Its a value all rounder FF zoom that isn't too big nor heavy.
I can understand that.

[Mattox]

I assume it will cost less than the tamron considering that there is no VR on this unit right? Having said that the rebadge tamron 24-70 wasnt the case

[Mistral75]

I assume it will cost less than the tamron considering that there is no VR on this unit right? Having said that the rebadge tamron 24-70 wasnt the case

... and the non-VC Tamron in Sony mount has the same RRP and a higher street price than its VC siblings in Canon and Nikon mounts .

[shakereduced]

I assume it will cost less than the tamron considering that there is no VR on this unit right? Having said that the rebadge tamron 24-70 wasnt the case

The 24-70 had Anomalous Dispersion glass in the Pentax version, which wasn't in the Tamron. That's generally a more expensive material than the regular glass it replaced (though IDK if it's worth the price difference). Until we see the construction of the new 15-30, we probably shouldn't be quick to compare the prices.

[ogl]

105mm and 0.5m focusing is really good......
So is 9 aperture blades if its not rounded.
Add to that, the 62mm filter size and I can start to see why Pentax opted for the 28mm on the wide end and variable aperture.


Its a value all rounder FF zoom that isn't too big nor heavy.
I can understand that.

I think it is really good and necessary lens.

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The 24-70 had Anomalous Dispersion glass in the Pentax version, which wasn't in the Tamron. That's generally a more expensive material than the regular glass it replaced (though IDK if it's worth the price difference). Until we see the construction of the new 15-30, we probably shouldn't be quick to compare the prices.

24-70 is the same price as Tamron

[Mistral75]

Thank you for the link. RRP of HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR is said to be around ¥216,000. Since this price includes 8% CT (consumption tax), it's equivalent to $1,749 / €1,899 / £1,449 (€ and £ prices incl. VAT).

No rumour on the price of HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR yet.

Digital Camera Info updated their information:

1. Prices

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

RRP ¥216,000 (≈ $1,749 / €1,899 / £1,449), estimated street price (discounters) ¥194,000 (≈ $1,549 / €1,699 / £1,299)

HD PENTAX D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

RRP ¥97,200 (≈ $799 / €849 / £649), estimated street price ¥70,000 (≈ $549 / €599 / £449)

2. Specifications (those added are in bold)

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

- HD coating
- Optical formula: 18 elements (including 3 ED elements and 3 aspherical elements) in 13 groups
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.28m
- Maximum magnification: 0.20x
- Number of aperture blades: 9
- Drip-proof (WR)
- Ultrasonic motor
- Quick Shift focus
- No filter can be mounted
- Super Protect coating on the outer surface of the front element
- Total length: 143.5mm
- Maximum diameter: 98.5mm
- Weight: 1,040g


HD PENTAX D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

- HD coating
- Optical formula: 15 elements (including 2 aspherical elements, 1 ED element and 1 made of glass with anomalous dispersion) in 11 groups
- Quick Shift focus
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.5m
- Maximum magnification: 0.22x
- Filter size: 62mm
- Number of aperture blades: 9
- Drip-proof (WR)
- Super Protect coating on the outer surface of the front element
- DC motor
- Total length: 86.5mm
- Maximum diameter: 73mm
- Weight: 440g

I have updated the first message accordingly.

[Sinister]

so the K1 and 15-30mm is roughly 2kg together... holy sh** ... Fortunately I dont have the need for ultimate image quality and would go for the K3II + Sigma 10-20 (1,2kg) or OMD EM5II + 7-14mm (0,9kg) options...

[rawr]

so the K1 and 15-30mm is roughly 2kg together.

You are looking at the issue the wrong way. You measure 'pro' gear by the kg. Everyone knows that. Other specs are secondary.

2kg for lens and body barely meets the requirements for 'pro'. Should be at least 3kg.