Lens Roadmap 2020 June

**kwb** · 06-26-2020, 04:12 PM - **7 Likes**

About one month after the last one in May (Updated Roadmap - May 2020 - PentaxForums.com) they released a new one.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/lens/images/K_Mount_Lens.pdf

Upcoming D FA 21mm Limited and DA* 16-50mm F2.8 are shown with product (prototype?) pictures now.
D FA* 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW was moved to "Current Line Up".

Attached Images

**pres589** · 06-26-2020, 04:19 PM

That "Large Aperture Wide-Angle Single Focus Lens" down next to the D FA 21 Ltd still looks like a replacement for the 31 based only on the focal length that it is centered on. I know we've been told it isn't but that's how it looks from here.

**robbiec** · 06-26-2020, 04:29 PM

It's indicated in Gold which suggests a Star lens, different series, running alongside with the Limited's in parallel.

dbs · 06-26-2020, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by robbiec

It's indicated in Gold which suggests a Star lens, different series, running alongside the Limited's in parallel.

A 28 mm ?

Getting the " old school " lens sequence . ?

28 , 50 , 85.

Dave

**robbiec** · 06-26-2020, 04:47 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by dbs

A 28 mm ?

Getting the " old school " lens sequence . ?

28 , 50 , 85.

Dave

They are keeping us guessing, could be anything from 24 to 35

My current thinking is that the 21 Limited is a f/2.4 or f2.8 (probably the latter), the 31/1.8 still holds its own and that is backed up by the 35/2 and 35/2.4 so I'll think they will go 24 f/1.4 for a class leading triumvirate of DFA*s 24 - 50 - 85 supported by the DFA*70-200/2.8. Makes sense to me at any rate. 6Kg of glass and metal

Sandy Hancock · 06-26-2020, 04:52 PM - **4 Likes**

24, 35, 50, 85, 135 would be the ideal progression of DFA* series primes IMHO.

As to what we will get next, only time will tell.

**robbiec** · 06-26-2020, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

24, 35, 50, 85, 135 would be the ideal progression of DFA* series primes IMHO.

As to what we will get next, only time will tell.

But which will be first Sandy, the 24 or 35?

dbs · 06-26-2020, 05:11 PM

Left field 135

**NZ_Ross** · 06-26-2020, 05:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robbiec

But which will be first Sandy, the 24 or 35?

I agree with Sandy on the overall prime line up. So we have or are getting soon modern, 21, 50 and 85.

That would make the 35 the most logical next lens, in terms of both classic lens line up and filling in the modern prime lens gaps. So I will punt for 35mm.

I am very happy to be wrong and for the new lens to be 24mm, but in terms of wider market and sales prospect I suspect a fast modern 35mm wins.

Ross

dbs · 06-26-2020, 05:41 PM

A 35 ?

They have just revamped the FA 35 to HD 35 coatings its nice I guess.

There don't seem to many prime lenses ( other than 35 and 50 ) at different price / quality points.

Dave

**monochrome** · 06-26-2020, 09:34 PM - **2 Likes**

Pentax has a long history of producing exemplary 35mm lenses (especially f/3.5 lenses), going back to the tiny Auto-Takumar 35/3.5. They have a DFA*50/1.4 and FA50/1.4 in the catalog* so I see no reason the existing FA35/2 should preclude a fast FF 35mm * lans.

* not considering the APSc lenses

sundown · 06-26-2020, 09:40 PM

I know you are readying this! Thank you for staying professional promptly updating your file

repaap · 06-26-2020, 10:54 PM - **1 Like**

Looking the roadmap now it does actually look that new DFA* would be closer to 35 than 24. It’ll be interesting to see. Anyway. My next ones willbe 21 and that 85. At some point.

davidsladek · 06-27-2020, 12:45 AM

Personally, I haven't used anything other than 28mm (and a bit of the fat50) in the last 3.5 years. I had 24/2 but sold it. I have 35s, but do not use them. On one hand I would vote for the 28 but on the other I love the small size of the FA28 and that is not achievable with 1.4 aperture. So I am crossed on this. 24 is too much distortion for me. 35 is too narrow... long live the FA28

Zygonyx · 06-27-2020, 12:46 AM - **2 Likes**

Can you see where has the 645 medium format lens roadmap gone ?

06-26-2020, 04:12 PM - 7 Likes	#1
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,223	Lens Roadmap 2020 June About one month after the last one in May (Updated Roadmap - May 2020 - PentaxForums.com) they released a new one. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/lens/images/K_Mount_Lens.pdf Upcoming D FA 21mm Limited and DA* 16-50mm F2.8 are shown with product (prototype?) pictures now. D FA* 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW was moved to "Current Line Up". Attached Images

06-26-2020, 04:29 PM	#3
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	It's indicated in Gold which suggests a Star lens, different series, running alongside with the Limited's in parallel. Last edited by robbiec; 06-26-2020 at 05:04 PM.

06-26-2020, 04:47 PM - 2 Likes	#5
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by dbs A 28 mm ? Getting the " old school " lens sequence . ? 28 , 50 , 85. Dave They are keeping us guessing, could be anything from 24 to 35 My current thinking is that the 21 Limited is a f/2.4 or f2.8 (probably the latter), the 31/1.8 still holds its own and that is backed up by the 35/2 and 35/2.4 so I'll think they will go 24 f/1.4 for a class leading triumvirate of DFAs 24 - 50 - 85 supported by the DFA70-200/2.8. Makes sense to me at any rate. 6Kg of glass and metal Last edited by robbiec; 06-26-2020 at 04:56 PM.

06-26-2020, 09:34 PM - 2 Likes	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Pentax has a long history of producing exemplary 35mm lenses (especially f/3.5 lenses), going back to the tiny Auto-Takumar 35/3.5. They have a DFA50/1.4 and FA50/1.4 in the catalog so I see no reason the existing FA35/2 should preclude a fast FF 35mm * lans. * not considering the APSc lenses Last edited by monochrome; 06-26-2020 at 09:43 PM.

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06-26-2020, 04:19 PM	#2
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	That "Large Aperture Wide-Angle Single Focus Lens" down next to the D FA 21 Ltd still looks like a replacement for the 31 based only on the focal length that it is centered on. I know we've been told it isn't but that's how it looks from here.

06-26-2020, 04:34 PM	#4
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Originally posted by robbiec It's indicated in Gold which suggests a Star lens, different series, running alongside the Limited's in parallel. A 28 mm ? Getting the " old school " lens sequence . ? 28 , 50 , 85. Dave

06-26-2020, 04:52 PM - 4 Likes	#6
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	24, 35, 50, 85, 135 would be the ideal progression of DFA* series primes IMHO. As to what we will get next, only time will tell.

06-26-2020, 04:56 PM	#7
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock 24, 35, 50, 85, 135 would be the ideal progression of DFA* series primes IMHO. As to what we will get next, only time will tell. But which will be first Sandy, the 24 or 35?

06-26-2020, 05:11 PM	#8
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Left field 135

06-26-2020, 05:13 PM - 1 Like	#9
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by robbiec But which will be first Sandy, the 24 or 35? I agree with Sandy on the overall prime line up. So we have or are getting soon modern, 21, 50 and 85. That would make the 35 the most logical next lens, in terms of both classic lens line up and filling in the modern prime lens gaps. So I will punt for 35mm. I am very happy to be wrong and for the new lens to be 24mm, but in terms of wider market and sales prospect I suspect a fast modern 35mm wins. Ross

06-26-2020, 05:41 PM	#10
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	A 35 ? They have just revamped the FA 35 to HD 35 coatings its nice I guess. There don't seem to many prime lenses ( other than 35 and 50 ) at different price / quality points. Dave

06-26-2020, 09:40 PM	#12
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	I know you are readying this! Thank you for staying professional promptly updating your file

06-26-2020, 10:54 PM - 1 Like	#13
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Looking the roadmap now it does actually look that new DFA* would be closer to 35 than 24. It’ll be interesting to see. Anyway. My next ones willbe 21 and that 85. At some point.

06-27-2020, 12:45 AM	#14
davidsladek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 346	Personally, I haven't used anything other than 28mm (and a bit of the fat50) in the last 3.5 years. I had 24/2 but sold it. I have 35s, but do not use them. On one hand I would vote for the 28 but on the other I love the small size of the FA28 and that is not achievable with 1.4 aperture. So I am crossed on this. 24 is too much distortion for me. 35 is too narrow... long live the FA28

06-27-2020, 12:46 AM - 2 Likes	#15
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Can you see where has the 645 medium format lens roadmap gone ?

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