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**Madaboutpix** · 10-03-2019, 04:29 AM

Originally posted by Piotrek K

Also works here with older entry-level bodies and DA 40 XS...

Even works when you handle a camera that was ordered for someone else. Still remember how excited I got when I set up the K-70 that we picked up for my wife in the summer sale this year. And that was with my old kit lens on.

Zooland · 10-03-2019, 04:33 AM

That’s a very encouraging sign from Ricoh, I love the site too.

**beachgardener** · 10-03-2019, 04:38 AM

these limited lenses are fantastic, I have two, but I'm sure there will be more to come along for me. the 31, the 21 the 43 and 35

bass3587 · 10-03-2019, 04:46 AM

Is Pentax actually going to start doing some advertising? New website? What about Twitter and Facebook? That would be more important to me.

**beachgardener** · 10-03-2019, 04:48 AM - **3 Likes**

The Limited Lens website is fine by me, I don't do Facebook or twitter or any of that malarky

hongman · 10-12-2019, 08:51 AM - **1 Like**

Ohhhhh Nooooooo …. Damn you Pentax.... after beating my LBA down into semi submission... your Limited special site has inspired a resurrection of its fearsome head yet again..!!

Someday... soon... a 20-40 and a 31 and 43 will be miiiiiine..!

**BarryE** · 10-12-2019, 12:27 PM

There is just something different about the Limited lenses - a bit like the Pentax brand. And for that matter the Ricoh GR. I wonder how many of us have bought in and stuck with Pentax/Ricoh because of these differences. When I first got back into Photography I considered modern gear, feature rich cameras, clinical lenses. I was bombarded with advertising from the mainstream manufactures. Somewhere in this adventure, however, I came across an article, I wish I could remember where, that mentioned the Limiteds and Pentax and it registered with me. The other gear seemed to be lacking in soul. I fancied something different. Quirky even. Good on Ricoh for producing this website to highlight the uniqueness of these lenses. I hope it brings more folk into our camp. Not too many. I'd hate Pentax too become too popular ;-)

Pentikonian · 10-12-2019, 12:34 PM - **1 Like**

I've been with Pentax twice, I left my original K-5 because it was just a bit too small and the viewfinder didn't work well enough for my eyes. Came back shortly afterwards due to the ergonomics and Limited lenses. If I find myself having to get rid of camera gear, my K-1 and FA Limiteds will be the items I keep.

That Limited Lens Special Site has a nice production value. Well done Ricoh Pentax.

thibs · 10-13-2019, 12:32 AM

I wish my 40 wasn't my only Limited

**BarryE** · 10-13-2019, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by thibs

I wish my 40 wasn't my only Limited

it won't be

wed7 · 10-13-2019, 02:10 AM

I have owned almost all of the DA limiteds the zoom 20-40 is my love/hate lens among them ��

edri · 10-13-2019, 05:07 AM

Hate? Why?

StarTroop · 10-13-2019, 05:55 AM

What are the odds of Ricoh developing a new DA Limited lens? Currently, there's a gap in the modern lens line-up for a [more affordable than the 31mm] 28mm lens. Pentax already has a history of nice and compact 28mm lenses, with fairly slow apertures (the f/3.5s being favored.) That seems to me like a perfect opportunity to take and old formula, update and optimise it for APS-C, but still project a large enough image to be usable on FF (like the 40mm ltd/xs, 35mm f/2.5, and 50mm f/1.8). 28mm would be great on APS-C as a 43mm equivalent, and still also be a classic FoV on the K1, even if it has softer and darker corners.

Hell, considering how small my Vivitar 28mm f/2 is, they wouldn't even necessarily have to update and old Pentax formula, instead using a different formula that allows for a max aperture of f/2, thus being the fastest DA Limited while still being compact. Pentax APS-C could use at least one fast, small, normal prime with great build quality.

Mistral75 · 10-13-2019, 07:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Pentax isn't Meyer Optik Görlitz or Lomography. Such lens, 'based on an old Pentax formula', would be disparaged by websites and reviewers because it would be soft everywhere but in the centre. Thanks but no thanks.

**luftfluss** · 10-13-2019, 08:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by StarTroop

What are the odds of Ricoh developing a new DA Limited lens? Currently, there's a gap in the modern lens line-up for a [more affordable than the 31mm] 28mm lens. Pentax already has a history of nice and compact 28mm lenses, with fairly slow apertures (the f/3.5s being favored.) That seems to me like a perfect opportunity to take and old formula, update and optimise it for APS-C, but still project a large enough image to be usable on FF (like the 40mm ltd/xs, 35mm f/2.5, and 50mm f/1.8). 28mm would be great on APS-C as a 43mm equivalent, and still also be a classic FoV on the K1, even if it has softer and darker corners.

Hell, considering how small my Vivitar 28mm f/2 is, they wouldn't even necessarily have to update and old Pentax formula, instead using a different formula that allows for a max aperture of f/2, thus being the fastest DA Limited while still being compact. Pentax APS-C could use at least one fast, small, normal prime with great build quality.

The 28mm "gap" is filled by the HD 20-40.

Pentax is a small company with limited

resources; they cannot afford to be too granular with their new lens offerings, they already have their hands full supporting 3 lines.

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10-03-2019, 04:29 AM	#106
Madaboutpix Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Rhine-Westphalia Posts: 1,448	Originally posted by Piotrek K Also works here with older entry-level bodies and DA 40 XS... Even works when you handle a camera that was ordered for someone else. Still remember how excited I got when I set up the K-70 that we picked up for my wife in the summer sale this year. And that was with my old kit lens on.

10-03-2019, 04:33 AM	#107
Zooland Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 370	That’s a very encouraging sign from Ricoh, I love the site too.

10-03-2019, 04:38 AM	#108
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	these limited lenses are fantastic, I have two, but I'm sure there will be more to come along for me. the 31, the 21 the 43 and 35

10-03-2019, 04:46 AM	#109
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	Is Pentax actually going to start doing some advertising? New website? What about Twitter and Facebook? That would be more important to me.

10-03-2019, 04:48 AM - 3 Likes	#110
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	The Limited Lens website is fine by me, I don't do Facebook or twitter or any of that malarky

10-12-2019, 08:51 AM - 1 Like	#111
hongman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 300	Ohhhhh Nooooooo …. Damn you Pentax.... after beating my LBA down into semi submission... your Limited special site has inspired a resurrection of its fearsome head yet again..!! Someday... soon... a 20-40 and a 31 and 43 will be miiiiiine..!

10-12-2019, 12:27 PM	#112
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,654	There is just something different about the Limited lenses - a bit like the Pentax brand. And for that matter the Ricoh GR. I wonder how many of us have bought in and stuck with Pentax/Ricoh because of these differences. When I first got back into Photography I considered modern gear, feature rich cameras, clinical lenses. I was bombarded with advertising from the mainstream manufactures. Somewhere in this adventure, however, I came across an article, I wish I could remember where, that mentioned the Limiteds and Pentax and it registered with me. The other gear seemed to be lacking in soul. I fancied something different. Quirky even. Good on Ricoh for producing this website to highlight the uniqueness of these lenses. I hope it brings more folk into our camp. Not too many. I'd hate Pentax too become too popular ;-)

10-12-2019, 12:34 PM - 1 Like	#113
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	I've been with Pentax twice, I left my original K-5 because it was just a bit too small and the viewfinder didn't work well enough for my eyes. Came back shortly afterwards due to the ergonomics and Limited lenses. If I find myself having to get rid of camera gear, my K-1 and FA Limiteds will be the items I keep. That Limited Lens Special Site has a nice production value. Well done Ricoh Pentax.

10-13-2019, 12:32 AM	#114
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	I wish my 40 wasn't my only Limited

10-13-2019, 12:38 AM	#115
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,654	Originally posted by thibs I wish my 40 wasn't my only Limited it won't be

10-13-2019, 02:10 AM	#116
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	I have owned almost all of the DA limiteds the zoom 20-40 is my love/hate lens among them ��

10-13-2019, 05:07 AM	#117
edri Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: walking in the air Posts: 1,315	Hate? Why?

10-13-2019, 05:55 AM	#118
StarTroop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 175	What are the odds of Ricoh developing a new DA Limited lens? Currently, there's a gap in the modern lens line-up for a [more affordable than the 31mm] 28mm lens. Pentax already has a history of nice and compact 28mm lenses, with fairly slow apertures (the f/3.5s being favored.) That seems to me like a perfect opportunity to take and old formula, update and optimise it for APS-C, but still project a large enough image to be usable on FF (like the 40mm ltd/xs, 35mm f/2.5, and 50mm f/1.8). 28mm would be great on APS-C as a 43mm equivalent, and still also be a classic FoV on the K1, even if it has softer and darker corners. Hell, considering how small my Vivitar 28mm f/2 is, they wouldn't even necessarily have to update and old Pentax formula, instead using a different formula that allows for a max aperture of f/2, thus being the fastest DA Limited while still being compact. Pentax APS-C could use at least one fast, small, normal prime with great build quality.

10-13-2019, 07:59 AM - 2 Likes	#119
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Pentax isn't Meyer Optik Görlitz or Lomography. Such lens, 'based on an old Pentax formula', would be disparaged by websites and reviewers because it would be soft everywhere but in the centre. Thanks but no thanks.

10-13-2019, 08:04 AM - 1 Like	#120
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Originally posted by StarTroop What are the odds of Ricoh developing a new DA Limited lens? Currently, there's a gap in the modern lens line-up for a [more affordable than the 31mm] 28mm lens. Pentax already has a history of nice and compact 28mm lenses, with fairly slow apertures (the f/3.5s being favored.) That seems to me like a perfect opportunity to take and old formula, update and optimise it for APS-C, but still project a large enough image to be usable on FF (like the 40mm ltd/xs, 35mm f/2.5, and 50mm f/1.8). 28mm would be great on APS-C as a 43mm equivalent, and still also be a classic FoV on the K1, even if it has softer and darker corners. Hell, considering how small my Vivitar 28mm f/2 is, they wouldn't even necessarily have to update and old Pentax formula, instead using a different formula that allows for a max aperture of f/2, thus being the fastest DA Limited while still being compact. Pentax APS-C could use at least one fast, small, normal prime with great build quality. The 28mm "gap" is filled by the HD 20-40. Pentax is a small company with limited resources; they cannot afford to be too granular with their new lens offerings, they already have their hands full supporting 3 lines.

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