Mystery Lenses in Pentax Interview??

**Digitalis** · 02-19-2016, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

The simplest explanation is usually the correct one - these are mockups.

Succinct and practical.

Wild Mark · 02-19-2016, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Yes, the teenagers and the babies - both of whom were being treated as separate entities can make considerable noise on their own, were at the essence of the joke which fell utterly flat.

Digitalis

You did well to not bite at my veiled jibe re: south australians - being a NSWelshman and parochial one at that too

thibs · 02-20-2016, 02:14 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

If pentax has developed lenses with EMD* then where are the body contact pins to control it?

*ElectroMagnetic Diaphragm

No need for pins IMO (could be wrong of course).
Power comes through Power zoom contacts, digital pin allows for sending commands (including focussing ones).
Is there something missing?

**Digitalis** · 02-20-2016, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Power comes through Power zoom contacts, digital pin allows for sending commands (including focussing ones).

That would be one way of doing it, I can't really poke any holes in that idea. The voltage would have to be continuous especially for long exposures.

thibs · 02-20-2016, 02:18 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I have quite firmly mentioned to my mother I have no interest in having kids, I'd make a terrible parent, at best I'd be a 50's dad: involved but distant. Parents screw* you up - they don't mean to but they do. And my parents won the frigging prize for that.

*let me put it this way; the first 20 years of my life were pretty much a complete write off.

If anything near what my wife experienced, I can *totally* understand. No wonder she doesn't want kids (much to my dismay).

---------- Post added 20-02-16 at 10:20 ----------

Originally posted by Digitalis

That could be one way of doing it, I can't really poke any holes in that idea.

Ok, so I'm not completely off at least. Of course it would screw up compatibility with older body which like to advertise so unless they wanna release firmware for a bunch of older bodies, they won't touch such an idea.

Rob_Lamont · 02-20-2016, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

Hey Kenspro - thanks for sticking to the PFs threads through the lead up to FF. It was a torrid time for you.

I have been patient and am very happy with what I see. Sure not a FF that beats the competition hands down on paper, but, I got this feeling that the paper specs don't tell the whole story. I have a massive legacy FF lens collection waiting for use on the FF camera. One thing I am keen to learn of is this - will Ricoh oblige us Digital - legacy lens lovers with lens profiles for uploading into the camera to correct for the 'legacy' downsides? I know it is not a money spinner directly, but, with such support Pentax may sell many more FF cameras.

Am with you 100%, also have an adapter for several 645 lenses, my pre order is in.

robjmitchell · 02-20-2016, 02:33 PM

Im guessing the fat one is a 24mm and the thin one is a 135mm, since that would fill in the two logical holes in the pentax FF prime line up. After all they do have a team of lens designers who presumably had some time on their hands since tamron made the 15-30 and 24-70 for pentax.

Mistral75 · 02-21-2016, 09:41 AM

The fat one looks more like an 85mm than a 24mm...

i83N · 02-21-2016, 10:37 AM

I think that's new but rebranded Tamron lenses Leaked pictures: Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (model F017) and SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD (model F016) lenses | Photo Rumors as I sad early macro and 85mm

Mistral75 · 02-21-2016, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by i83N

I think that's new but rebranded Tamron lenses Leaked pictures: Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (model F017) and SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD (model F016) lenses | Photo Rumors as I sad early macro and 85mm

Nope: on the picture the slimmer one is shorter than the fatter one whilst the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro is longer than the 85mm f/1.8.

robjmitchell · 02-21-2016, 11:27 AM

On second inspection the thin one clearly has what looks like a limited lens construction with smooth barrel and thin focus ring, while the first has more traditional fat rubber grip! interesting.
how does the thin one compare to the 77ltd in size?

i83N · 02-21-2016, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Nope: on the picture the slimmer one is shorter than the fatter one whilst the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro is longer than the 85mm f/1.8.

Hmm maybe

gorme · 02-21-2016, 01:24 PM

The 85 f/1.8 is rumored to be priced around 1000$ ?! That's higher than the 85mm f/1.4 EX from Sigma... There are some Pentax 85mm SMC-A* and Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 available on the marketplace for less.

D1N0 · 02-21-2016, 03:24 PM

I think the fatter one maybe the Tamron 35mm F1.8 and the thinner one a remake of this lens: SMC Pentax 28mm F2 Reviews - K Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

FantasticMrFox · 02-21-2016, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

... and the thinner one a remake of this lens: SMC Pentax 28mm F2 Reviews - K Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

That would be great. The thing has very good reviews and coupled with modern coatings, DC/SDM and WR/AW would be a step in the right direction, i.e. a better coverage of the wide-angle range.

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02-19-2016, 07:10 PM	#91
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox The simplest explanation is usually the correct one - these are mockups. Succinct and practical.

02-19-2016, 09:38 PM	#92
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by Digitalis Yes, the teenagers and the babies - both of whom were being treated as separate entities can make considerable noise on their own, were at the essence of the joke which fell utterly flat. Digitalis You did well to not bite at my veiled jibe re: south australians - being a NSWelshman and parochial one at that too

02-20-2016, 02:14 AM	#93
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Digitalis If pentax has developed lenses with EMD* then where are the body contact pins to control it? *ElectroMagnetic Diaphragm No need for pins IMO (could be wrong of course). Power comes through Power zoom contacts, digital pin allows for sending commands (including focussing ones). Is there something missing?

02-20-2016, 02:17 AM	#94
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by thibs Power comes through Power zoom contacts, digital pin allows for sending commands (including focussing ones). That would be one way of doing it, I can't really poke any holes in that idea. The voltage would have to be continuous especially for long exposures.

02-20-2016, 02:18 AM	#95
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Digitalis I have quite firmly mentioned to my mother I have no interest in having kids, I'd make a terrible parent, at best I'd be a 50's dad: involved but distant. Parents screw* you up - they don't mean to but they do. And my parents won the frigging prize for that. let me put it this way; the first 20 years of my life were pretty much a complete write off. If anything near what my wife experienced, I can totally* understand. No wonder she doesn't want kids (much to my dismay). ---------- Post added 20-02-16 at 10:20 ---------- Originally posted by Digitalis That could be one way of doing it, I can't really poke any holes in that idea. Ok, so I'm not completely off at least. Of course it would screw up compatibility with older body which like to advertise so unless they wanna release firmware for a bunch of older bodies, they won't touch such an idea.

02-20-2016, 12:51 PM	#96
Rob_Lamont New Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Camden area Posts: 8	Originally posted by Wild Mark Hey Kenspro - thanks for sticking to the PFs threads through the lead up to FF. It was a torrid time for you. I have been patient and am very happy with what I see. Sure not a FF that beats the competition hands down on paper, but, I got this feeling that the paper specs don't tell the whole story. I have a massive legacy FF lens collection waiting for use on the FF camera. One thing I am keen to learn of is this - will Ricoh oblige us Digital - legacy lens lovers with lens profiles for uploading into the camera to correct for the 'legacy' downsides? I know it is not a money spinner directly, but, with such support Pentax may sell many more FF cameras. Am with you 100%, also have an adapter for several 645 lenses, my pre order is in.

02-20-2016, 02:33 PM	#97
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Im guessing the fat one is a 24mm and the thin one is a 135mm, since that would fill in the two logical holes in the pentax FF prime line up. After all they do have a team of lens designers who presumably had some time on their hands since tamron made the 15-30 and 24-70 for pentax.

02-21-2016, 09:41 AM	#98
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	The fat one looks more like an 85mm than a 24mm...

02-21-2016, 10:37 AM	#99
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	I think that's new but rebranded Tamron lenses Leaked pictures: Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (model F017) and SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD (model F016) lenses \| Photo Rumors as I sad early macro and 85mm

02-21-2016, 11:13 AM	#100
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by i83N I think that's new but rebranded Tamron lenses Leaked pictures: Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (model F017) and SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD (model F016) lenses \| Photo Rumors as I sad early macro and 85mm Nope: on the picture the slimmer one is shorter than the fatter one whilst the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro is longer than the 85mm f/1.8.

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02-21-2016, 11:27 AM	#101
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	On second inspection the thin one clearly has what looks like a limited lens construction with smooth barrel and thin focus ring, while the first has more traditional fat rubber grip! interesting. how does the thin one compare to the 77ltd in size?

02-21-2016, 12:26 PM	#102
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	Originally posted by Mistral75 Nope: on the picture the slimmer one is shorter than the fatter one whilst the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro is longer than the 85mm f/1.8. Hmm maybe

02-21-2016, 01:24 PM	#103
gorme Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Galway - Ireland Posts: 213	The 85 f/1.8 is rumored to be priced around 1000$ ?! That's higher than the 85mm f/1.4 EX from Sigma... There are some Pentax 85mm SMC-A* and Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 available on the marketplace for less.

02-21-2016, 03:24 PM	#104
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	I think the fatter one maybe the Tamron 35mm F1.8 and the thinner one a remake of this lens: SMC Pentax 28mm F2 Reviews - K Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

02-21-2016, 03:35 PM	#105
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by D1N0 ... and the thinner one a remake of this lens: SMC Pentax 28mm F2 Reviews - K Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database That would be great. The thing has very good reviews and coupled with modern coatings, DC/SDM and WR/AW would be a step in the right direction, i.e. a better coverage of the wide-angle range.