HD Pentax DA * 16-50mm F2.8ED PLM AW is the second one.

**Rondec** · 04-23-2021, 05:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Smolk

Indeed, we're rather looking at a lens that isn't even there yet...

I'm looking forward to the DA * pinhole lens, retailing for 650 dollars.

**c.a.m** · 04-23-2021, 06:00 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Rondec

I'm looking forward to the DA * pinhole lens, retailing for 650 dollars.

Yeah, who needs all that glass getting in the way?

- Craig

**Rondec** · 04-23-2021, 06:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

Yeah, who needs all that glass getting in the way?

- Craig

I'm just a little worried about the focus speed if the keep the SDM. Maybe a pinhole with PLM is what we need.

reh321 · 04-23-2021, 06:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rondec

I'm just a little worried about the focus speed if the keep the SDM. Maybe a pinhole with PLM is what we need.

The main advantage of PLM may be that it requires a small focus group.
Te SDM might be just as quick if it has to move so little mass.

**TwoUptons** · 04-23-2021, 10:49 AM - **3 Likes**

Doesn’t PLM stand for “pinhole lens mechanism”.

Maybe the 55-300 PLM is really a pinhole, too... just with some elements up front to make us think it’s a regular lens

-Eric

mtkeller · 04-23-2021, 10:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Doesn’t PLM stand for “pinhole lens mechanism”.

Maybe the 55-300 PLM is really a pinhole, too... just with some elements up front to make us think it’s a regular lens

-Eric

Who knew that Pentax had developed the sharpest pinhole lens ever!?

**mlt** · 04-23-2021, 11:33 AM - **1 Like**

And a zoom pinhole at that

**Serkevan** · 04-23-2021, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by mlt

And a zoom pinhole at that

I saw one of those some time ago, actually! The Pinhole Pro X is the world's first zoom pinhole lens - DIY Photography
Definitely doesn't make it all the way to 300mm though...

STARHUNTER94 · 04-23-2021, 06:24 PM

Lol, they're all pretty

**MrNPhoto** · 04-23-2021, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by Serkevan

I saw one of those some time ago, actually! The Pinhole Pro X is the world's first zoom pinhole lens - DIY Photography
Definitely doesn't make it all the way to 300mm though...

Now if they could only make an auto-focus pinhole zoom lens!

Ishpuini · 04-24-2021, 04:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Grimmus

Folks, the whole idea of being a pentaxian is to enjoy the SLR experience - you look through the lens, not at it!

Which is exactly what I'll do once I get the camera.

Ascencio · 04-24-2021, 09:12 AM

Needs to be released soon with K 3

totsmuyco · 04-24-2021, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by shardulm

WOW. This is a nice update to the much SDM riddled 16-50. And redesigned optical construction.
I only wish they will get to the DA* 50-135 soon.

Better AF and better images. I hope it won't be too expensive. Maybe I can get one someday when I have the funds.

STARHUNTER94 · 04-24-2021, 07:44 PM

Yeah, hopefully we don't get burned too bad with the CAD amount...

**FozzFoster** · 04-24-2021, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by STARHUNTER94

Yeah, hopefully we don't get burned too bad with the CAD amount...

I'm hoping it's reasonable too. The current 16-50 goes for $1069.95 CAD...
https://www.mcbaincamera.com/productdetail.php?mcbain_id=0271744

04-24-2021, 04:43 AM - 1 Like	#461
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by Grimmus Folks, the whole idea of being a pentaxian is to enjoy the SLR experience - you look through the lens, not at it! Which is exactly what I'll do once I get the camera. Last edited by Ishpuini; 04-25-2021 at 03:05 AM.

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04-23-2021, 05:42 AM - 1 Like	#451
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by Smolk Indeed, we're rather looking at a lens that isn't even there yet... I'm looking forward to the DA * pinhole lens, retailing for 650 dollars.

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c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	Originally posted by Rondec I'm looking forward to the DA * pinhole lens, retailing for 650 dollars. Yeah, who needs all that glass getting in the way? - Craig

04-23-2021, 06:46 AM - 1 Like	#453
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by c.a.m Yeah, who needs all that glass getting in the way? - Craig I'm just a little worried about the focus speed if the keep the SDM. Maybe a pinhole with PLM is what we need.

04-23-2021, 06:51 AM - 1 Like	#454
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by Rondec I'm just a little worried about the focus speed if the keep the SDM. Maybe a pinhole with PLM is what we need. The main advantage of PLM may be that it requires a small focus group. Te SDM might be just as quick if it has to move so little mass.

04-23-2021, 10:49 AM - 3 Likes	#455
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,223	Doesn’t PLM stand for “pinhole lens mechanism”. Maybe the 55-300 PLM is really a pinhole, too... just with some elements up front to make us think it’s a regular lens -Eric

04-23-2021, 10:57 AM - 1 Like	#456
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by TwoUptons Doesn’t PLM stand for “pinhole lens mechanism”. Maybe the 55-300 PLM is really a pinhole, too... just with some elements up front to make us think it’s a regular lens -Eric Who knew that Pentax had developed the sharpest pinhole lens ever!?

04-23-2021, 11:33 AM - 1 Like	#457
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	And a zoom pinhole at that

04-23-2021, 12:59 PM	#458
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by mlt And a zoom pinhole at that I saw one of those some time ago, actually! The Pinhole Pro X is the world's first zoom pinhole lens - DIY Photography Definitely doesn't make it all the way to 300mm though...

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STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	Lol, they're all pretty

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MrNPhoto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 276	Originally posted by Serkevan I saw one of those some time ago, actually! The Pinhole Pro X is the world's first zoom pinhole lens - DIY Photography Definitely doesn't make it all the way to 300mm though... Now if they could only make an auto-focus pinhole zoom lens!

04-24-2021, 09:12 AM	#462
Ascencio Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 105	Needs to be released soon with K 3

04-24-2021, 07:20 PM	#463
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by shardulm WOW. This is a nice update to the much SDM riddled 16-50. And redesigned optical construction. I only wish they will get to the DA* 50-135 soon. Better AF and better images. I hope it won't be too expensive. Maybe I can get one someday when I have the funds.

04-24-2021, 07:44 PM	#464
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	Yeah, hopefully we don't get burned too bad with the CAD amount...

04-24-2021, 07:53 PM	#465
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	Originally posted by STARHUNTER94 Yeah, hopefully we don't get burned too bad with the CAD amount... I'm hoping it's reasonable too. The current 16-50 goes for $1069.95 CAD... https://www.mcbaincamera.com/productdetail.php?mcbain_id=0271744