Is that a new tele lens?

ogunturkay · 03-21-2016, 07:33 AM - **1 Like**

from PENTAX Meeting 2016!

Here is the 560mm prototype version from CP+ 2012 and it's quite similar into folded position.

Here is the difference:

Regards.

Zygonyx · 03-21-2016, 07:39 AM - **1 Like**

Future D-FA*400mm f/4 ?
Not on any public roadmap for sure

Venom3300 · 03-21-2016, 07:44 AM

300 2.8??

Na Horuk · 03-21-2016, 07:47 AM

Originally posted by ogunturkay

Here is the 560mm prototype version from CP+ 2012 and it's quite similar into folded position.

Is that really a difference, though? The knob is just in a different position. And the bottom handle is different colour, as well (black, like in the prototype photos, unlike the beige of the actual finished product).
I think this is just a preproduction prototype that they use as a prop. And because of this it doesn't look exactly the same. It might not even be functional (maybe a knob fell off during its time as a prop and was placed back on haphazardly)
I wouldn't take it as any big indicator, though I guess i would be nice of Pentax to make a "compact" 400mm. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it, though.

i83N · 03-21-2016, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Is that really a difference, though? The knob is just in a different position. And the bottom handle is different colour, as well (black, like in the prototype photos, unlike the beige of the actual finished product).
I think this is just a preproduction prototype that they use as a prop. And because of this it doesn't look exactly the same. It might not even be functional (maybe a knob fell off during its time as a prop and was placed back on haphazardly)
I wouldn't take it as any big indicator, though I guess i would be nice of Pentax to make a "compact" 400mm. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it, though.

how about different size focusing ring grip?

Kunzite · 03-21-2016, 07:54 AM

Both lenses appears to be different than the production 560mm - the "long" one has a wider focus ring, the "short" one the details on the hood. They might be both prototypes, maybe of the same lens.

ogunturkay · 03-21-2016, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Is that really a difference, though? The knob is just in a different position. And the bottom handle is different colour, as well (black, like in the prototype photos, unlike the beige of the actual finished product).
I think this is just a preproduction prototype that they use as a prop. And because of this it doesn't look exactly the same. It might not even be functional (maybe a knob fell off during its time as a prop and was placed back on haphazardly)
I wouldn't take it as any big indicator, though I guess i would be nice of Pentax to make a "compact" 400mm. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it, though.

beholder3 · 03-21-2016, 07:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ogunturkay

from PENTAX Meeting 2016!
Here is the 560mm prototype version from CP+ 2012 and it's quite similar into folded position.
Here is the difference:
Regards.

Similar to a little larger front lens, but shorter.

560/5.6= 100mm aperture.

So could be 400/4 or 300/2.8. Both have people wanting them. Whatever it will be the other half will scream "who wants that? My personal wish is much more needed!"

gorme · 03-21-2016, 08:57 AM

Great news

Both 300mm f/2.8 and 400mm f/4 would be interesting... Nice to see some new telephotos coming in the lineup !

Zygonyx · 03-21-2016, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by beholder3

So could be 400/4 or 300/2.8. Both have people wanting them. Whatever it will be the other half will scream "who wants that? My personal wish is much more needed!"

300mm is by all standards shorter than what we see, unless the lens hood is in working position, which i can hardly believe taking into account lens holder position

ogl · 03-21-2016, 09:06 AM

It's DA560/5.6 prototype

Zygonyx · 03-21-2016, 09:07 AM

Definitely not the short one.

Mistral75 · 03-21-2016, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by ogl

It's DA560/5.6 prototype

One of the mock-ups I would say, therefore collapsible.

**ffking** · 03-21-2016, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by ogl

It's DA560/5.6 prototype

why, do you imagine, would they be waving around a prototype of that lens in 2016 ?

Na Horuk · 03-21-2016, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by i83N

how about different size focusing ring grip?

I thought that prototype collapsed in such a way that it covered part of the focusing grip

Originally posted by ffking

why, do you imagine, would they be waving around a prototype of that lens in 2016 ?

because marketing/advertisment department generally have no idea what the hell they are doing? they just grab whatever is on hand and looks cool. Seems like a better explanation than making and showing a prototype of a lens that hasn't even been put on the road map, much less announced.

03-21-2016, 07:33 AM - 1 Like	#1
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03-21-2016, 07:39 AM - 1 Like	#2
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Future D-FA*400mm f/4 ? Not on any public roadmap for sure

03-21-2016, 07:44 AM	#3
Venom3300 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 714	300 2.8??

03-21-2016, 07:47 AM	#4
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by ogunturkay Here is the 560mm prototype version from CP+ 2012 and it's quite similar into folded position. Is that really a difference, though? The knob is just in a different position. And the bottom handle is different colour, as well (black, like in the prototype photos, unlike the beige of the actual finished product). I think this is just a preproduction prototype that they use as a prop. And because of this it doesn't look exactly the same. It might not even be functional (maybe a knob fell off during its time as a prop and was placed back on haphazardly) I wouldn't take it as any big indicator, though I guess i would be nice of Pentax to make a "compact" 400mm. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it, though.

03-21-2016, 07:53 AM	#5
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	Originally posted by Na Horuk Is that really a difference, though? The knob is just in a different position. And the bottom handle is different colour, as well (black, like in the prototype photos, unlike the beige of the actual finished product). I think this is just a preproduction prototype that they use as a prop. And because of this it doesn't look exactly the same. It might not even be functional (maybe a knob fell off during its time as a prop and was placed back on haphazardly) I wouldn't take it as any big indicator, though I guess i would be nice of Pentax to make a "compact" 400mm. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it, though. how about different size focusing ring grip?

03-21-2016, 07:54 AM	#6
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Both lenses appears to be different than the production 560mm - the "long" one has a wider focus ring, the "short" one the details on the hood. They might be both prototypes, maybe of the same lens.

03-21-2016, 07:56 AM	#7
ogunturkay Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Östergötland, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 217 Original Poster	Originally posted by Na Horuk Is that really a difference, though? The knob is just in a different position. And the bottom handle is different colour, as well (black, like in the prototype photos, unlike the beige of the actual finished product). I think this is just a preproduction prototype that they use as a prop. And because of this it doesn't look exactly the same. It might not even be functional (maybe a knob fell off during its time as a prop and was placed back on haphazardly) I wouldn't take it as any big indicator, though I guess i would be nice of Pentax to make a "compact" 400mm. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it, though.

03-21-2016, 07:59 AM - 1 Like	#8
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Originally posted by ogunturkay from PENTAX Meeting 2016! Here is the 560mm prototype version from CP+ 2012 and it's quite similar into folded position. Here is the difference: Regards. Similar to a little larger front lens, but shorter. 560/5.6= 100mm aperture. So could be 400/4 or 300/2.8. Both have people wanting them. Whatever it will be the other half will scream "who wants that? My personal wish is much more needed!"

03-21-2016, 08:57 AM	#9
gorme Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Galway - Ireland Posts: 213	Great news Both 300mm f/2.8 and 400mm f/4 would be interesting... Nice to see some new telephotos coming in the lineup !

03-21-2016, 09:03 AM	#10
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by beholder3 So could be 400/4 or 300/2.8. Both have people wanting them. Whatever it will be the other half will scream "who wants that? My personal wish is much more needed!" 300mm is by all standards shorter than what we see, unless the lens hood is in working position, which i can hardly believe taking into account lens holder position

03-21-2016, 09:06 AM	#11
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	It's DA560/5.6 prototype

03-21-2016, 09:07 AM	#12
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Definitely not the short one.

03-21-2016, 09:17 AM	#13
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by ogl It's DA560/5.6 prototype One of the mock-ups I would say, therefore collapsible.

03-21-2016, 09:20 AM	#14
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by ogl It's DA560/5.6 prototype why, do you imagine, would they be waving around a prototype of that lens in 2016 ?

03-21-2016, 09:27 AM	#15
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by i83N how about different size focusing ring grip? I thought that prototype collapsed in such a way that it covered part of the focusing grip Originally posted by ffking why, do you imagine, would they be waving around a prototype of that lens in 2016 ? because marketing/advertisment department generally have no idea what the hell they are doing? they just grab whatever is on hand and looks cool. Seems like a better explanation than making and showing a prototype of a lens that hasn't even been put on the road map, much less announced.