HD Pentax-DA★ 11-18mm f/2.8

Kunzite · 10-31-2017, 07:33 AM - **1 Like**

We are no longer in the '90s.

normhead · 10-31-2017, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

We are no longer in the '90s.

That's sad, I was 20 years younger in the 90s.

**pres589** · 10-31-2017, 07:52 AM

Are we talking about the 15-30 now? I thought this thread was about the upcoming 11-18 AW. And I have a challenge believing that changing between a couple non-WR primes is easier than leaving a single AW rated zoom on the camera body. I just can't. And I honestly think that extends to the 15-30 as well.

This is why zooms are seen as convenient. I think you know that so there has to be some kind of communications breakdown going on here.

bxf · 10-31-2017, 08:00 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

That's sad, I was 20 years younger in the 90s.

What a coincidence. So was I!

sculptor666 · 10-31-2017, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

The 12mm has an apperture lever and an A position.

neat... the picture in the reviews (same as stock pics on b&h) do not show contacts or aperture lever.

ogl · 10-31-2017, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

We are no longer in the '90s.

really sad news...
but FA31 is still in production and FA20 and FA28 was in production till 2004 and on sale till 2006-2007.

or do you mean that Pentax lost ability to develop compact FF lenses?

Kunzite · 10-31-2017, 08:18 AM

"Beyond the horizon of the place we lived when we were young..."
Should I skip to:
"The grass was greener
The light was brighter
The taste was sweeter
The nights of wonder
With friends surrounded..."
?

banep · 10-31-2017, 08:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ogl

really sad news...

Yes, we were stronger and lens were smaller.
It is opposite now...

Kunzite · 10-31-2017, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by ogl

really sad news...
but FA31 is still in production and FA20 and FA28 was in production till 2004 and on sale till 2006-2007.

or do you mean that Pentax lost ability to develop compact FF lenses?

A 31mm is quite different from a 11mm lens; and 2 31mm would weight about 700g. You're talking about 20mm and 28mm lenses just to be unfair... but add a 11mm f/2.8 prime to the 31mm and you'll surpass whatever this DA* weights.

What I mean is that things changed since the film days, and Pentax must adapt (or perish). If you want to stay in the '90s, you can use the existing options (with some effort of finding lenses on the second hand market).

banep · 10-31-2017, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

We are no longer in the '90s.

Voightlander Hellar III 15mm f/4.5, year of production 2016, specifications:

- Diameter: 66.4 mm
- Field of view: 110° (diagonally)
- Length: 62.3 mm
- Weight: 298g
- Filter Diameter: 58 mm
- Number of Aperture Blades: 10 (straight)
- Elements/Groups: 11/9
- Close Focusing Distance: 0.3 m
- Maximum Magnification: 1:12
- Mount: Sony-E

Kunzite · 10-31-2017, 08:46 AM

That is a mirrorless lens. And quite large, I'd say.

ogl · 10-31-2017, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

A 31mm is quite different from a 11mm lens; and 2 31mm would weight about 700g. .

we talked about 15-30, by the way

check the thread

Kunzite · 10-31-2017, 09:12 AM - **2 Likes**

The thread subject is the DA* 11-18mm though. Sorry for momentarily believing we're discussing it.

normhead · 10-31-2017, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

The thread subject is the DA* 11-18mm though. Sorry for momentarily believing we're discussing it.

Ya, what's wrong with you? Don't do that again.

**monochrome** · 10-31-2017, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by normhead

That's sad, I was 20 years younger in the 90s.

My wife says I was 20 years older in the 90s.

.

10-31-2017, 08:46 AM	#430
banep Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 360	Originally posted by Kunzite We are no longer in the '90s. Voightlander Hellar III 15mm f/4.5, year of production 2016, specifications: Diameter: 66.4 mm Field of view: 110° (diagonally) Length: 62.3 mm Weight: 298g Filter Diameter: 58 mm Number of Aperture Blades: 10 (straight) Elements/Groups: 11/9 Close Focusing Distance: 0.3 m Maximum Magnification: 1:12 Mount: Sony-E

10-31-2017, 08:46 AM	#431
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	That is a mirrorless lens. And quite large, I'd say. Last edited by Kunzite; 10-31-2017 at 08:52 AM.

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10-31-2017, 07:33 AM - 1 Like	#421
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	We are no longer in the '90s.

10-31-2017, 07:44 AM	#422
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by Kunzite We are no longer in the '90s. That's sad, I was 20 years younger in the 90s.

10-31-2017, 07:52 AM	#423
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,528	Are we talking about the 15-30 now? I thought this thread was about the upcoming 11-18 AW. And I have a challenge believing that changing between a couple non-WR primes is easier than leaving a single AW rated zoom on the camera body. I just can't. And I honestly think that extends to the 15-30 as well. This is why zooms are seen as convenient. I think you know that so there has to be some kind of communications breakdown going on here.

10-31-2017, 08:00 AM - 2 Likes	#424
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by normhead That's sad, I was 20 years younger in the 90s. What a coincidence. So was I!

10-31-2017, 08:11 AM	#425
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	Originally posted by Zygonyx The 12mm has an apperture lever and an A position. neat... the picture in the reviews (same as stock pics on b&h) do not show contacts or aperture lever.

10-31-2017, 08:16 AM	#426
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Kunzite We are no longer in the '90s. really sad news... but FA31 is still in production and FA20 and FA28 was in production till 2004 and on sale till 2006-2007. or do you mean that Pentax lost ability to develop compact FF lenses?

10-31-2017, 08:18 AM	#427
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	"Beyond the horizon of the place we lived when we were young..." Should I skip to: "The grass was greener The light was brighter The taste was sweeter The nights of wonder With friends surrounded..." ?

10-31-2017, 08:20 AM - 1 Like	#428
banep Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 360	Originally posted by ogl really sad news... Yes, we were stronger and lens were smaller. It is opposite now...

10-31-2017, 08:28 AM	#429
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by ogl really sad news... but FA31 is still in production and FA20 and FA28 was in production till 2004 and on sale till 2006-2007. or do you mean that Pentax lost ability to develop compact FF lenses? A 31mm is quite different from a 11mm lens; and 2 31mm would weight about 700g. You're talking about 20mm and 28mm lenses just to be unfair... but add a 11mm f/2.8 prime to the 31mm and you'll surpass whatever this DA* weights. What I mean is that things changed since the film days, and Pentax must adapt (or perish). If you want to stay in the '90s, you can use the existing options (with some effort of finding lenses on the second hand market).

10-31-2017, 09:03 AM	#432
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Kunzite A 31mm is quite different from a 11mm lens; and 2 31mm would weight about 700g. . we talked about 15-30, by the way check the thread

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10-31-2017, 09:12 AM - 2 Likes	#433
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	The thread subject is the DA* 11-18mm though. Sorry for momentarily believing we're discussing it.

10-31-2017, 09:53 AM	#434
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by Kunzite The thread subject is the DA* 11-18mm though. Sorry for momentarily believing we're discussing it. Ya, what's wrong with you? Don't do that again.

10-31-2017, 10:20 AM	#435
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by normhead That's sad, I was 20 years younger in the 90s. My wife says I was 20 years older in the 90s. .