Mystery Lenses in Pentax Interview??

Joshua A · 02-18-2016, 01:47 AM

Though not an expert, I believe that the two cylindrical objects in this photo are possibly lenses, what are your thoughts?

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ogl · 02-18-2016, 02:04 AM

Some fixed lenses

i83N · 02-18-2016, 02:14 AM

New 85mm(bigger one) and 50mm or 35mm(smaler)
Maybe macro

Joshua A · 02-18-2016, 02:19 AM

I personally believe that they're definitely primes, but I hope they're not "macros" per say. The lenses Pentax really need now in respect to primes are 20mm (f1.8/f2.8), 35mm (f1.4), 85mm (f1.4), 135mm (f1.8/2.8), or, if they are releasing a macro, a 200mm (f2.8/4) Macro.

Zygonyx · 02-18-2016, 02:21 AM - **3 Likes**

Ricoh's new promotionnal ashtrays.

Sandy Hancock · 02-18-2016, 02:22 AM

Certainly primes. My guess - 85/1.4 and 28/2.0

banep · 02-18-2016, 02:28 AM

Looks like two new primes, could be anything between 35 and 85.
Fat one could be even wider.

Wild Mark · 02-18-2016, 02:42 AM

definitely a 85mm IMHO

and perhaps a super fast 35mm

I have just bought a Sigma 35mm 1.4 and it is AWESOME so I can imagine Pentax might be looking to match it.

kenspo · 02-18-2016, 02:45 AM - **3 Likes**

Lens map will be updated soon

ogl · 02-18-2016, 02:46 AM

Where is new lens roadmap?

Wild Mark · 02-18-2016, 02:51 AM

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.

kenspo · 02-18-2016, 02:51 AM

It will come around CP+ if i understood them correctly

---------- Post added 02-18-16 at 10:53 AM ----------

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.

No it doesn't tell the whole story. We'll know more after Pentax talked about and explained it on CP+

I will have to ask them about that, since that is something i dont know personally

Wild Mark · 02-18-2016, 03:05 AM

Thanks

For example. I own K series lenses with no electrical contacts such as the K20/4, K28/2, K35/2 and K135/2.5. They are recognised on the digital bodies for their focal length only (SR purposes). IF I could have a user mode dedicated to each lens and have a lens profile for that lens linked to that user mode to correct aberrations etc that would be AWESOME.

Actually, this has just given me an idea. Wit this approach one could set up a non-green button routine for lenses registered in the user modes. By depressing the shutter button half way the camera could automate a 'green button' metering as well as focus confirmation. Anyway, if Ricoh could hear that question and ponder that would be great.

Joshua A · 02-18-2016, 03:21 AM

Speaking of unusual, what's up with the prism of that camera body?

Fogel70 · 02-18-2016, 03:21 AM

The larger one looks like a mock-up of the 28-105.

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Some fixed lenses

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02-18-2016, 02:19 AM	#4
Joshua A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 273 Original Poster	I personally believe that they're definitely primes, but I hope they're not "macros" per say. The lenses Pentax really need now in respect to primes are 20mm (f1.8/f2.8), 35mm (f1.4), 85mm (f1.4), 135mm (f1.8/2.8), or, if they are releasing a macro, a 200mm (f2.8/4) Macro.

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Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Ricoh's new promotionnal ashtrays.

02-18-2016, 02:22 AM	#6
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Certainly primes. My guess - 85/1.4 and 28/2.0

02-18-2016, 02:28 AM	#7
banep Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 360	Looks like two new primes, could be anything between 35 and 85. Fat one could be even wider.

02-18-2016, 02:42 AM	#8
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	definitely a 85mm IMHO and perhaps a super fast 35mm I have just bought a Sigma 35mm 1.4 and it is AWESOME so I can imagine Pentax might be looking to match it.

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kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Lens map will be updated soon

02-18-2016, 02:46 AM	#10
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Where is new lens roadmap?

02-18-2016, 02:51 AM	#11
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	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.

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02-18-2016, 02:51 AM	#12
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	It will come around CP+ if i understood them correctly ---------- Post added 02-18-16 at 10:53 AM ---------- 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. No it doesn't tell the whole story. We'll know more after Pentax talked about and explained it on CP+ I will have to ask them about that, since that is something i dont know personally

02-18-2016, 03:05 AM	#13
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Thanks For example. I own K series lenses with no electrical contacts such as the K20/4, K28/2, K35/2 and K135/2.5. They are recognised on the digital bodies for their focal length only (SR purposes). IF I could have a user mode dedicated to each lens and have a lens profile for that lens linked to that user mode to correct aberrations etc that would be AWESOME. Actually, this has just given me an idea. Wit this approach one could set up a non-green button routine for lenses registered in the user modes. By depressing the shutter button half way the camera could automate a 'green button' metering as well as focus confirmation. Anyway, if Ricoh could hear that question and ponder that would be great.

02-18-2016, 03:21 AM	#14
Joshua A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 273 Original Poster	Speaking of unusual, what's up with the prism of that camera body?

02-18-2016, 03:21 AM	#15
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	The larger one looks like a mock-up of the 28-105.