HD Pentax-DA★ 11-18mm f/2.8

D1N0 · 10-26-2017, 02:12 AM

Like a circular fish eye

ogl · 10-26-2017, 02:18 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

This lens is probably intended to replace DA12-24, but also and for sure DA14/2.8 in the existent line-up.

The presence of a large filter-shred is quite interesting for landscape shooters.

The apparent compactness for this zoom offers a direct and visible size advantage for APS-C in comparison to the D-FA 15-30/2.8 FF zoom, covering roughly (still narrower) equ. FOV.

11-18 can't replace 12-24...It's different lenses. Star 2.8 lens vs 12-24/4 without WR and longer focal range.

fsge · 10-26-2017, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by starbase218

Interesting. I would have expected a Pentax-branded Tokina 12-28/4 but apparently this is a completely new lens. Good to see they’re still investing in the APS-C lens line-up.

Same here i was expecting 12-24 to disappear to have rebranded 12-28 in the line up.
I wonder how this 11-18 will compare to sigma 8-16

**seventhdr** · 10-26-2017, 02:57 AM

Looking at the photo on page 1 there seems to be two additional protrusions on the focus distance ring.

On the left is a protrusion that could be the gold DA * badge, but on my DA* lenses this badge is pretty flush with the surface and shows gold when viewed from this angle.

On the right side is a much larger protrusion. Any one know what this is for?

Also, the gold ring where the lens designation is "HA PENTAX-DA 1:2.8 11-18mm" seems to be rotated a bit to obscure the final letters for the lens. SDM? DC? AW?ED? (IF)?

Regards

Chris

Paul the Sunman · 10-26-2017, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by banep

It will be very interesting to see how this lens performs on K-1 in FF mode.

Not a chance.

D1N0 · 10-26-2017, 03:30 AM

Originally posted by seventhdr

Looking at the photo on page 1 there seems to be two additional protrusions on the focus distance ring.

On the left is a protrusion that could be the gold DA * badge, but on my DA* lenses this badge is pretty flush with the surface and shows gold when viewed from this angle.

On the right side is a much larger protrusion. Any one know what this is for?

Also, the gold ring where the lens designation is "HA PENTAX-DA 1:2.8 11-18mm" seems to be rotated a bit to obscure the final letters for the lens. SDM? DC? AW?ED? (IF)?

Regards

Chris

Interesting, but what could it be? not stabilisation. Focus limiter?

Mistral75 · 10-26-2017, 03:32 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Interesting, but what could it be? not stabilisation. Focus limiter?

Zoom lock?

D1N0 · 10-26-2017, 03:46 AM

Or a macro switch

**pres589** · 10-26-2017, 03:54 AM

Maybe it's a switch for the warp drive?

What surprises me the most about some of the responses in this thread is the mention of Tokina, "Tokina DNA in this lens", "Tokina rebadge", etc. This lens is cool! It looks all Pentax to me! We'll learn more soon!

Oh, and I think fsge is right, this lens removes any need for the 12-24 in the lineup. The DA 14 is gone as well. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if both of these lenses have been out of production for some amount of time and it's existing stock for sales lately. So watch the stores for clearance sales OR get ready for an awesome new wide angle zoom option in k-mount land.

superdave · 10-26-2017, 04:04 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

I think Ricoh has drastically changed the plans for this lens. The roadmap looked more like a 12-28

....

Hope its not because IQ was too bad after 18mm...

**ffking** · 10-26-2017, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by superdave

Hope its not because IQ was too bad after 18mm...

we'll never know...

**pres589** · 10-26-2017, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by superdave

Hope its not because IQ was too bad after 18mm...

A 12-28 f2.8 zoom would be really large. I'm glad this is a somewhat smaller piece of hardware, something that I might want in my own bag, instead of something that feels like you're "carting it around".

A 12-28 f4 might make more sense. Make it internally focus, and on crop that would be an awesome focal range.

**MrNPhoto** · 10-26-2017, 04:29 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

I think Ricoh has drastically changed the plans for this lens. The roadmap looked more like a 12-28

And it was shown as a DA, not a DA*. Happy to get another DA* lens choice, but not what I would have expected from the lens roadmap. I would have guessed 12-28, or 12-30 f3.5-4

totsmuyco · 10-26-2017, 04:43 AM

I'm glad that Pentax is coming out with new APSC lenses. To me this is a commitment to keep the APSC k-mount. If this will work on my k-5II, I'm considering it too.

D1N0 · 10-26-2017, 04:50 AM

Tokina DNA means it's setup seems similar to Tokina extreme wide angle F2.8 lenses. They all seem to have the same basic design 11-16/11-20 2.8 an 12-24 F4. The DA 12-24 is also a Tokina design made by Pentax (as opposed to the DA* 16-50 50-135 and 10-17. Which are Pentax designs licensed to Tokina.) All the Tokina AT-X pro lenses seem to be variations on the same basic design and this lens looks like that in a Pentax cladding.
Tokina | Digital Eyes - Visionary technology makes a difference you can see

It is clearly not a rebrand, Ricoh would not have given it a *designation if it were not made by them. But it could be a variation on the Tokina theme licensed from them. Maybe one Tokina decided not to use. Tokina does seem to specialize in wides, so it wouldn't be so strange to go shopping for a design over there.

10-26-2017, 02:57 AM	#139
seventhdr Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,440	Additional Buttons on New Lens? Looking at the photo on page 1 there seems to be two additional protrusions on the focus distance ring. On the left is a protrusion that could be the gold DA * badge, but on my DA* lenses this badge is pretty flush with the surface and shows gold when viewed from this angle. On the right side is a much larger protrusion. Any one know what this is for? Also, the gold ring where the lens designation is "HA PENTAX-DA 1:2.8 11-18mm" seems to be rotated a bit to obscure the final letters for the lens. SDM? DC? AW?ED? (IF)? Regards Chris

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10-26-2017, 02:12 AM	#136
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Like a circular fish eye

10-26-2017, 02:18 AM	#137
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Zygonyx This lens is probably intended to replace DA12-24, but also and for sure DA14/2.8 in the existent line-up. The presence of a large filter-shred is quite interesting for landscape shooters. The apparent compactness for this zoom offers a direct and visible size advantage for APS-C in comparison to the D-FA 15-30/2.8 FF zoom, covering roughly (still narrower) equ. FOV. 11-18 can't replace 12-24...It's different lenses. Star 2.8 lens vs 12-24/4 without WR and longer focal range.

10-26-2017, 02:21 AM	#138
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by starbase218 Interesting. I would have expected a Pentax-branded Tokina 12-28/4 but apparently this is a completely new lens. Good to see they’re still investing in the APS-C lens line-up. Same here i was expecting 12-24 to disappear to have rebranded 12-28 in the line up. I wonder how this 11-18 will compare to sigma 8-16

10-26-2017, 02:59 AM	#140
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by banep It will be very interesting to see how this lens performs on K-1 in FF mode. Not a chance.

10-26-2017, 03:30 AM	#141
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by seventhdr Looking at the photo on page 1 there seems to be two additional protrusions on the focus distance ring. On the left is a protrusion that could be the gold DA * badge, but on my DA* lenses this badge is pretty flush with the surface and shows gold when viewed from this angle. On the right side is a much larger protrusion. Any one know what this is for? Also, the gold ring where the lens designation is "HA PENTAX-DA 1:2.8 11-18mm" seems to be rotated a bit to obscure the final letters for the lens. SDM? DC? AW?ED? (IF)? Regards Chris Interesting, but what could it be? not stabilisation. Focus limiter?

10-26-2017, 03:32 AM	#142
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by D1N0 Interesting, but what could it be? not stabilisation. Focus limiter? Zoom lock?

10-26-2017, 03:46 AM	#143
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Or a macro switch

10-26-2017, 03:54 AM	#144
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Maybe it's a switch for the warp drive? What surprises me the most about some of the responses in this thread is the mention of Tokina, "Tokina DNA in this lens", "Tokina rebadge", etc. This lens is cool! It looks all Pentax to me! We'll learn more soon! Oh, and I think fsge is right, this lens removes any need for the 12-24 in the lineup. The DA 14 is gone as well. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if both of these lenses have been out of production for some amount of time and it's existing stock for sales lately. So watch the stores for clearance sales OR get ready for an awesome new wide angle zoom option in k-mount land.

10-26-2017, 04:04 AM	#145
superdave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 228	Originally posted by D1N0 I think Ricoh has drastically changed the plans for this lens. The roadmap looked more like a 12-28 .... Hope its not because IQ was too bad after 18mm...

10-26-2017, 04:08 AM	#146
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by superdave Hope its not because IQ was too bad after 18mm... we'll never know...

10-26-2017, 04:09 AM	#147
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Originally posted by superdave Hope its not because IQ was too bad after 18mm... A 12-28 f2.8 zoom would be really large. I'm glad this is a somewhat smaller piece of hardware, something that I might want in my own bag, instead of something that feels like you're "carting it around". A 12-28 f4 might make more sense. Make it internally focus, and on crop that would be an awesome focal range.

10-26-2017, 04:29 AM	#148
MrNPhoto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 276	Originally posted by D1N0 I think Ricoh has drastically changed the plans for this lens. The roadmap looked more like a 12-28 And it was shown as a DA, not a DA. Happy to get another DA lens choice, but not what I would have expected from the lens roadmap. I would have guessed 12-28, or 12-30 f3.5-4

10-26-2017, 04:43 AM	#149
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	I'm glad that Pentax is coming out with new APSC lenses. To me this is a commitment to keep the APSC k-mount. If this will work on my k-5II, I'm considering it too.

10-26-2017, 04:50 AM	#150
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Tokina DNA means it's setup seems similar to Tokina extreme wide angle F2.8 lenses. They all seem to have the same basic design 11-16/11-20 2.8 an 12-24 F4. The DA 12-24 is also a Tokina design made by Pentax (as opposed to the DA* 16-50 50-135 and 10-17. Which are Pentax designs licensed to Tokina.) All the Tokina AT-X pro lenses seem to be variations on the same basic design and this lens looks like that in a Pentax cladding. Tokina \| Digital Eyes - Visionary technology makes a difference you can see It is clearly not a rebrand, Ricoh would not have given it a *designation if it were not made by them. But it could be a variation on the Tokina theme licensed from them. Maybe one Tokina decided not to use. Tokina does seem to specialize in wides, so it wouldn't be so strange to go shopping for a design over there.