More Limited lenses

**Pål Jensen** · 03-06-2018, 02:32 PM - **3 Likes**

Noticed from the interview that the Limited lens line-up will be expanded. Great news!

Kunzite · 03-06-2018, 03:24 PM

And a FF rear converter.

Vantage-Point · 03-06-2018, 03:40 PM

I wonder if the new limited lenses will be wr , have dc or plm motors or be screw driven?

---------- Post added 03-06-18 at 05:47 PM ----------

Hopefully, this could be how Pentax will make compact lenses with very good optical quality.

asahi man · 03-06-2018, 04:16 PM - **1 Like**

The 17-70 was the first lens with seals and in the same way was the limited zoom the first limited with DC and seals.

**twilhelm** · 03-06-2018, 04:24 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by asahi man

The 17-70 was the first lens with seals and in the same way was the limited zoom the first limited with DC and seals.

You mean the 20-40?

We’d like more like that one.

MadMathMind · 03-06-2018, 05:19 PM - **1 Like**

I'd just like to get what they announced two years ago first.

**BigMackCam** · 03-06-2018, 05:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MadMathMind

I'd just like to get what they announced two years ago first.

It'll come when it comes, and not a moment sooner

Winder · 03-06-2018, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by Vantage-Point

I wonder if the new limited lenses will be wr , have dc or plm motors or be screw driven?

---------- Post added 03-06-18 at 05:47 PM ----------

Hopefully, this could be how Pentax will make compact lenses with very good optical quality.

Probably the same motors used in the Tamron 35mm F/1.8, 45mm F/1.8, & 85mm F/1.8 SP lenses. Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens for Nikon F AFF013N-700 B&H

Just remove the OIS and add Ricoh lens coatings.

Scintilla · 03-06-2018, 05:52 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Winder

Probably the same motors used in the Tamron 35mm F/1.8, 45mm F/1.8, & 85mm F/1.8 SP lenses. Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens for Nikon F AFF013N-700 B&H

Just remove the OIS and add Ricoh lens coatings.

And cue Kunzite in three... two...

Aren't the Tamron SPs a little big for the "Limited" ethos?

redrockcoulee · 03-06-2018, 06:20 PM

Imagine it will be DA F limiteds. The most needed, especially wider than 31mm. Not that I see myself needing more than the 4 DA Limiteds I now have.

**clackers** · 03-06-2018, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by Scintilla

And cue Kunzite in three... two...

Aren't the Tamron SPs a little big for the "Limited" ethos?

They're not big, AFAIK.

They're more the Limited than Star philosophy, including being a little slower.

Winder · 03-06-2018, 09:59 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Scintilla

And cue Kunzite in three... two...

Aren't the Tamron SPs a little big for the "Limited" ethos?

See how big the new D-FA* 50mm F/1.4 is compared top the current FA 50mm F/1.4. If Ricoh is going to build glass that can take advantage of future 70-100MP sensors they are going to be bigger. The Tamron SP line of primes are very much in the mold of the Limited glass. Pentax users would be happy to have them as an option.

Tamron's core business is building OEM lenses for Nikon and Canon..... and the Pentax D FA 24-70mm F/2.8 & D-FA 15-30mm F/2.8. Both great lenses. Tamron also makes the Zeiss Batis line of lenses for the Sony E-mount system. The 135mm F/2.8 APO Batis is a really good lens.

Gianclaudio · 03-06-2018, 10:11 PM - **1 Like**

I'll love to see a small, tele zoom to complement the 20-40 at the telephoto end. Something like a 50-100 or 70-140.

adjutant · 03-06-2018, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by Gianclaudio

I'll love to see a small, tele zoom to complement the 20-40 at the telephoto end. Something like a 50-100 or 70-140.

ive daydreamed about such a lens, though a 3x zoom 40-120

thibs · 03-06-2018, 11:09 PM

Wouldn't those Tamron be in direct conflict/redundancy to current FA Limited?

03-06-2018, 02:32 PM - 3 Likes	#1
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	More Limited lenses Noticed from the interview that the Limited lens line-up will be expanded. Great news!

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03-06-2018, 03:24 PM	#2
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	And a FF rear converter.

03-06-2018, 03:40 PM	#3
Vantage-Point Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 516	I wonder if the new limited lenses will be wr , have dc or plm motors or be screw driven? ---------- Post added 03-06-18 at 05:47 PM ---------- Hopefully, this could be how Pentax will make compact lenses with very good optical quality.

03-06-2018, 04:16 PM - 1 Like	#4
asahi man Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 324	The 17-70 was the first lens with seals and in the same way was the limited zoom the first limited with DC and seals.

03-06-2018, 04:24 PM - 6 Likes	#5
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by asahi man The 17-70 was the first lens with seals and in the same way was the limited zoom the first limited with DC and seals. You mean the 20-40? We’d like more like that one.

03-06-2018, 05:19 PM - 1 Like	#6
MadMathMind Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,717	I'd just like to get what they announced two years ago first.

03-06-2018, 05:33 PM - 1 Like	#7
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,642	Originally posted by MadMathMind I'd just like to get what they announced two years ago first. It'll come when it comes, and not a moment sooner

03-06-2018, 05:39 PM	#8
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Vantage-Point I wonder if the new limited lenses will be wr , have dc or plm motors or be screw driven? ---------- Post added 03-06-18 at 05:47 PM ---------- Hopefully, this could be how Pentax will make compact lenses with very good optical quality. Probably the same motors used in the Tamron 35mm F/1.8, 45mm F/1.8, & 85mm F/1.8 SP lenses. Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens for Nikon F AFF013N-700 B&H Just remove the OIS and add Ricoh lens coatings.

03-06-2018, 05:52 PM - 3 Likes	#9
Scintilla Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 347	Originally posted by Winder Probably the same motors used in the Tamron 35mm F/1.8, 45mm F/1.8, & 85mm F/1.8 SP lenses. Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens for Nikon F AFF013N-700 B&H Just remove the OIS and add Ricoh lens coatings. And cue Kunzite in three... two... Aren't the Tamron SPs a little big for the "Limited" ethos?

03-06-2018, 06:20 PM	#10
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	Imagine it will be DA F limiteds. The most needed, especially wider than 31mm. Not that I see myself needing more than the 4 DA Limiteds I now have.

03-06-2018, 06:46 PM	#11
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,395	Originally posted by Scintilla And cue Kunzite in three... two... Aren't the Tamron SPs a little big for the "Limited" ethos? They're not big, AFAIK. They're more the Limited than Star philosophy, including being a little slower.

03-06-2018, 09:59 PM - 2 Likes	#12
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Scintilla And cue Kunzite in three... two... Aren't the Tamron SPs a little big for the "Limited" ethos? See how big the new D-FA* 50mm F/1.4 is compared top the current FA 50mm F/1.4. If Ricoh is going to build glass that can take advantage of future 70-100MP sensors they are going to be bigger. The Tamron SP line of primes are very much in the mold of the Limited glass. Pentax users would be happy to have them as an option. Tamron's core business is building OEM lenses for Nikon and Canon..... and the Pentax D FA 24-70mm F/2.8 & D-FA 15-30mm F/2.8. Both great lenses. Tamron also makes the Zeiss Batis line of lenses for the Sony E-mount system. The 135mm F/2.8 APO Batis is a really good lens.

03-06-2018, 10:11 PM - 1 Like	#13
Gianclaudio Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hannover Photos: Gallery Posts: 163	I'll love to see a small, tele zoom to complement the 20-40 at the telephoto end. Something like a 50-100 or 70-140.

03-06-2018, 11:09 PM	#14
adjutant Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 100	Originally posted by Gianclaudio I'll love to see a small, tele zoom to complement the 20-40 at the telephoto end. Something like a 50-100 or 70-140. ive daydreamed about such a lens, though a 3x zoom 40-120

03-06-2018, 11:09 PM	#15
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Wouldn't those Tamron be in direct conflict/redundancy to current FA Limited?

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