New Pentax K-Mount Lens Line Up (update June 2016)

**UncleVanya** · 06-16-2016, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by mee

I would like to see an update of it though.. with the HD coatings and a faster motor. If they can somehow make it sharper at f/2.8 that'd be super too

OTOH the 50-135 f/2.8 on FF is equiv to around 70-200 f/4 right? A FF 70-200 f/4 WOULD be nice imo.

With a minor mod the da* 60-250 f4 is full frame.

**Mikesul** · 06-16-2016, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

With a minor mod the da* 60-250 f4 is full frame.

Even without the mod it is mostly just fine. No, it is excellent on the K-1!

mee · 06-16-2016, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

With a minor mod the da* 60-250 f4 is full frame.

That's not a 70-200mm f/4...

**monochrome** · 06-16-2016, 04:46 PM

What we don't know is how many of each lens remains in inventory.

OTOH, if there is excess stock on something they want to update they'll fire-sale it in the US.

sarge · 06-16-2016, 04:46 PM

So is the 35mm FA AL F2 stilt in production?

**UncleVanya** · 06-16-2016, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by mee

That's not a 70-200mm f/4...

Are you sure?

ogl · 06-17-2016, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by sarge

So is the 35mm FA AL F2 stilt in production?

yes, in production

sarge · 06-17-2016, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by ogl

yes, in production

Where can you buy it? I never see it listed new anywhere.

D1N0 · 06-17-2016, 05:04 AM

There are a few for sale in Holland: https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/141713/pentax-smc-fa-35mm-f-20.html

Usually there are also quite a few on ebay (used or new) from Japan, cheaper than the retail price of the production model. But you might as well get the DA 35mm F2.4 It's basically the same lens with newer coatings and the .4 difference is hardly noticable.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/203407-da-3...m-f-2-0-a.html

gazonk · 06-17-2016, 05:13 AM

The FA35/2 is ridiculously priced given its plasticky build, though

mee · 06-17-2016, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Are you sure?

Quite!

**UncleVanya** · 06-17-2016, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by mee

Quite!

Let me put this more plainly. Why would Pentax need to have a DFA 60-250 f4 and a DFA 70-200 f4? The difference in size and weight aren't likely to be huge unless there is a drop in optical performance. So while the 60-250 in present form is not a DFA lens it seems that it could be. Also the useable range without modification appears to be 60-200 by all accounts from k-1 users.

ogl · 06-17-2016, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by sarge

Where can you buy it? I never see it listed new anywhere.

https://www.amazon.com/Pentax-SMCP-FA-35mm-Lens-Case/dp/B00005ABC9

**UncleVanya** · 06-17-2016, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by ogl

https://www.amazon.com/Pentax-SMCP-FA-35mm-Lens-Case/dp/B00005ABC9

It is a nice lens. I have it, the FA31 ltd, and the SMC da 40. I like the da 40 better than the 35 perhaps due to size. I previously owned the da 35 f2.4 and like the FA 35 slightly better.

thibs · 06-17-2016, 01:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gazonk

The FA35/2 is ridiculously priced given its plasticky build, though

If you don't like the FA35 construction (not feeling sturdy enough I guess) don't ever hold a DA35/2.4

06-17-2016, 06:51 AM	#42
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by mee Quite! Let me put this more plainly. Why would Pentax need to have a DFA 60-250 f4 and a DFA 70-200 f4? The difference in size and weight aren't likely to be huge unless there is a drop in optical performance. So while the 60-250 in present form is not a DFA lens it seems that it could be. Also the useable range without modification appears to be 60-200 by all accounts from k-1 users. Last edited by UncleVanya; 06-17-2016 at 06:56 AM.

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06-16-2016, 06:48 AM	#31
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by mee I would like to see an update of it though.. with the HD coatings and a faster motor. If they can somehow make it sharper at f/2.8 that'd be super too OTOH the 50-135 f/2.8 on FF is equiv to around 70-200 f/4 right? A FF 70-200 f/4 WOULD be nice imo. With a minor mod the da* 60-250 f4 is full frame.

06-16-2016, 07:12 AM	#32
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by UncleVanya With a minor mod the da* 60-250 f4 is full frame. Even without the mod it is mostly just fine. No, it is excellent on the K-1!

06-16-2016, 04:25 PM	#33
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by UncleVanya With a minor mod the da* 60-250 f4 is full frame. That's not a 70-200mm f/4...

06-16-2016, 04:46 PM	#34
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	What we don't know is how many of each lens remains in inventory. OTOH, if there is excess stock on something they want to update they'll fire-sale it in the US.

06-16-2016, 04:46 PM	#35
sarge Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 460	So is the 35mm FA AL F2 stilt in production?

06-16-2016, 06:49 PM	#36
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by mee That's not a 70-200mm f/4... Are you sure?

06-17-2016, 01:27 AM	#37
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by sarge So is the 35mm FA AL F2 stilt in production? yes, in production

06-17-2016, 04:54 AM	#38
sarge Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 460	Originally posted by ogl yes, in production Where can you buy it? I never see it listed new anywhere.

06-17-2016, 05:04 AM	#39
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	There are a few for sale in Holland: https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/141713/pentax-smc-fa-35mm-f-20.html Usually there are also quite a few on ebay (used or new) from Japan, cheaper than the retail price of the production model. But you might as well get the DA 35mm F2.4 It's basically the same lens with newer coatings and the .4 difference is hardly noticable. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/203407-da-3...m-f-2-0-a.html

06-17-2016, 05:13 AM	#40
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	The FA35/2 is ridiculously priced given its plasticky build, though

06-17-2016, 05:15 AM	#41
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by UncleVanya Are you sure? Quite!

06-17-2016, 06:58 AM	#43
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by sarge Where can you buy it? I never see it listed new anywhere. https://www.amazon.com/Pentax-SMCP-FA-35mm-Lens-Case/dp/B00005ABC9

06-17-2016, 07:09 AM	#44
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by ogl https://www.amazon.com/Pentax-SMCP-FA-35mm-Lens-Case/dp/B00005ABC9 It is a nice lens. I have it, the FA31 ltd, and the SMC da 40. I like the da 40 better than the 35 perhaps due to size. I previously owned the da 35 f2.4 and like the FA 35 slightly better.

06-17-2016, 01:08 PM - 1 Like	#45
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by gazonk The FA35/2 is ridiculously priced given its plasticky build, though If you don't like the FA35 construction (not feeling sturdy enough I guess) don't ever hold a DA35/2.4