Wild Pentax lens rumour from Kimio Tanaka

Mistral75 · 03-24-2023, 08:06 AM - **11 Likes**

The following rumour is to be taken with a grain of salt, not because of the source –Kimio Tanaka is perfectly legit– but because Tanaka-san says so himself:

Originally posted by Kimio Tanaka:

PENTAXが近々、「ヘンテコ＝変わった＝斬新な」仕様のレンズを発表するらしい、というウワサを聞いたけど、わくわく期待しながらも、ま、話半分に（というか"ガセネタ"かも）。

Source: https://twitter.com/thisistanaka/status/1639227725562126336

Translation: 'I heard a rumour that PENTAX will soon be releasing a lens with "weird = unusual = innovative" specifications, and while I am excitedly looking forward to this, it shall be taken with a grain of salt (or it might be a "fake news").'

Since this short sentence includes a couple of slang terms and idiomatic expressions, I would very much appreciate people whose Japanese command is far superior to mine ( @JPT @kwb I'm looking at you

) reviewing my attempted translation.

Anyway, I very much prefer to report on such a rumour, however wild or poorly translated it might be, than on Ricoh Imaging discontinuing yet another Pentax lens.

**TwoUptons** · 03-24-2023, 08:25 AM

I'll agree, this is far more interesting...

What is "gaseneta"? I'm guessing that falls into the realm of idiomatic expression...
Does it translate as "fake news" or something more entertaining?

-Eric

bladerunner6 · 03-24-2023, 08:26 AM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by Mistral75

The following rumour is to be taken with a grain of salt, not because of the source –Kimio Tanaka is perfectly legit– but because Tanaka-san says so himself:

Source: https://twitter.com/thisistanaka/status/1639227725562126336

Translation: 'I heard a rumour that PENTAX will soon be releasing a lens with "weird = unusual = innovative" specifications, and while I am excitedly looking forward to this, it shall be taken with a grain of salt (or it might be a "fake news").'

Since this short sentence includes a couple of slang terms and idiomatic expressions, I would very much appreciate people whose Japanese command is far superior to mine ( @JPT @kwb I'm looking at you

) reviewing my attempted translation.

Anyway, I very much prefer to report on such a rumour, however wild or poorly translated it might be, than on Ricoh Imaging discontinuing yet another Pentax lens.

In this day and age a weird lens is small, light and affordable.😊

**FozzFoster** · 03-24-2023, 08:42 AM - **5 Likes**

come on tilt/shift! come ooooon!

**Kevin B123** · 03-24-2023, 09:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

come on tilt/shift! come ooooon!

I thought it might be a shift lens, hopefully 24.136mm FL (the idiosyncratic bit)

The Squirrel Mafia · 03-24-2023, 09:08 AM

Interesting. I wonder if it could be something along the lines of it having optical image stabilization that will work in conjunction with the body's SR mechanism. That would be quite innovative for Pentax. It would be the only DSLR system with IBIS & OIS lenses. Hmmmmmmmmmm..... ?

But yeah. Who knows.

Originally posted by TwoUptons

I'll agree, this is far more interesting...

What is "gaseneta"? I'm guessing that falls into the realm of idiomatic expression...
Does it translate as "fake news" or something more entertaining?

-Eric

Meaning fake. Could be fake information, news, etcetera.

Mistral75 · 03-24-2023, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

(...)

What is "gaseneta"? I'm guessing that falls into the realm of idiomatic expression...
Does it translate as "fake news" or something more entertaining?

ガセネタ means disinformation, faked information, bogus intelligence. I chose 'fake news' to translate it.

gatorguy · 03-24-2023, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia

Interesting. I wonder if it could be something along the lines of it having optical image stabilization that will work in conjunction with the body's SR mechanism. That would be quite innovative for Pentax. It would be the only DSLR system with IBIS & OIS lenses. Hmmmmmmmmmm..... ?

But yeah. Who knows.

Meaning fake. Could be fake information, news, etcetera.

There is a rumor to that effect, I think based on patents from a few months ago.

**jersey** · 03-24-2023, 09:45 AM - **4 Likes**

Yes, suppose 70-300? was to be ILIS+IBIS lens Olympus style and was also, supposedly, delayed because of issues in lens-body coordination.

It will be very innovative for Pentax and actually any brand as there is no SLR camera with such system. Though Pentax may also propose some sort of weird optical system or something else. I suppose patent researches among us could point on some sort of lens.

Anyway - I am more excited that Pentax "may" (or not) announce a lens, then about the lens itself.

Thanks @Mistral75 for posting this.

Mistral75 · 03-24-2023, 09:46 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by gatorguy

There is a rumor to that effect, I think based on patents from a few months ago.

Between November 2018 and February 2021 Ricoh Imaging filed four patent applications, which include 20 examples of 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lenses with in-lens stabilisation.

gatorguy · 03-24-2023, 09:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

Between November 2018 and February 2021 Ricoh Imaging filed four patent applications, which include 20 examples of 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lenses with in-lens stabilisation.

Oh I meant AT LEAST a few months ago.

**Rondec** · 03-24-2023, 10:04 AM - **3 Likes**

I, for one, would be very much interested in a 70-300 full frame compatible, variable aperture zoom. Doesn't need OS for me, although it would nice to have it.

**GaryM** · 03-24-2023, 10:44 AM - **1 Like**

A rumor about a rumor! LOL, slim pickings in Pentax land these days ;(

Wasp · 03-24-2023, 10:49 AM - **1 Like**

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zapp · 03-24-2023, 11:09 AM - **2 Likes**

Read the design story of the DFA 21 and you know that all Pentax lenses are weird.

03-24-2023, 08:06 AM - 11 Likes	#1
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Wild Pentax lens rumour from Kimio Tanaka The following rumour is to be taken with a grain of salt, not because of the source –Kimio Tanaka is perfectly legit– but because Tanaka-san says so himself: Originally posted by Kimio Tanaka: PENTAXが近々、「ヘンテコ＝変わった＝斬新な」仕様のレンズを発表するらしい、というウワサを聞いたけど、わくわく期待しながらも、ま、話半分に（というか"ガセネタ"かも）。 Source: https://twitter.com/thisistanaka/status/1639227725562126336 Translation: 'I heard a rumour that PENTAX will soon be releasing a lens with "weird = unusual = innovative" specifications, and while I am excitedly looking forward to this, it shall be taken with a grain of salt (or it might be a "fake news").' Since this short sentence includes a couple of slang terms and idiomatic expressions, I would very much appreciate people whose Japanese command is far superior to mine ( @JPT @kwb I'm looking at you ) reviewing my attempted translation. Anyway, I very much prefer to report on such a rumour, however wild or poorly translated it might be, than on Ricoh Imaging discontinuing yet another Pentax lens.

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03-24-2023, 08:25 AM	#2
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,223	I'll agree, this is far more interesting... What is "gaseneta"? I'm guessing that falls into the realm of idiomatic expression... Does it translate as "fake news" or something more entertaining? -Eric

03-24-2023, 08:26 AM - 8 Likes	#3
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by Mistral75 The following rumour is to be taken with a grain of salt, not because of the source –Kimio Tanaka is perfectly legit– but because Tanaka-san says so himself: Source: https://twitter.com/thisistanaka/status/1639227725562126336 Translation: 'I heard a rumour that PENTAX will soon be releasing a lens with "weird = unusual = innovative" specifications, and while I am excitedly looking forward to this, it shall be taken with a grain of salt (or it might be a "fake news").' Since this short sentence includes a couple of slang terms and idiomatic expressions, I would very much appreciate people whose Japanese command is far superior to mine ( @JPT @kwb I'm looking at you ) reviewing my attempted translation. Anyway, I very much prefer to report on such a rumour, however wild or poorly translated it might be, than on Ricoh Imaging discontinuing yet another Pentax lens. In this day and age a weird lens is small, light and affordable.😊

03-24-2023, 08:42 AM - 5 Likes	#4
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	come on tilt/shift! come ooooon!

03-24-2023, 09:02 AM - 1 Like	#5
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,178	Originally posted by FozzFoster come on tilt/shift! come ooooon! I thought it might be a shift lens, hopefully 24.136mm FL (the idiosyncratic bit)

03-24-2023, 09:08 AM	#6
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,056	Interesting. I wonder if it could be something along the lines of it having optical image stabilization that will work in conjunction with the body's SR mechanism. That would be quite innovative for Pentax. It would be the only DSLR system with IBIS & OIS lenses. Hmmmmmmmmmm..... ? But yeah. Who knows. Originally posted by TwoUptons I'll agree, this is far more interesting... What is "gaseneta"? I'm guessing that falls into the realm of idiomatic expression... Does it translate as "fake news" or something more entertaining? -Eric Meaning fake. Could be fake information, news, etcetera.

03-24-2023, 09:20 AM	#7
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by TwoUptons (...) What is "gaseneta"? I'm guessing that falls into the realm of idiomatic expression... Does it translate as "fake news" or something more entertaining? ガセネタ means disinformation, faked information, bogus intelligence. I chose 'fake news' to translate it.

03-24-2023, 09:26 AM	#8
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,093	Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia Interesting. I wonder if it could be something along the lines of it having optical image stabilization that will work in conjunction with the body's SR mechanism. That would be quite innovative for Pentax. It would be the only DSLR system with IBIS & OIS lenses. Hmmmmmmmmmm..... ? But yeah. Who knows. Meaning fake. Could be fake information, news, etcetera. There is a rumor to that effect, I think based on patents from a few months ago.

03-24-2023, 09:45 AM - 4 Likes	#9
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,057	Yes, suppose 70-300? was to be ILIS+IBIS lens Olympus style and was also, supposedly, delayed because of issues in lens-body coordination. It will be very innovative for Pentax and actually any brand as there is no SLR camera with such system. Though Pentax may also propose some sort of weird optical system or something else. I suppose patent researches among us could point on some sort of lens. Anyway - I am more excited that Pentax "may" (or not) announce a lens, then about the lens itself. Thanks @Mistral75 for posting this.

03-24-2023, 09:46 AM - 2 Likes	#10
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by gatorguy There is a rumor to that effect, I think based on patents from a few months ago. Between November 2018 and February 2021 Ricoh Imaging filed four patent applications, which include 20 examples of 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lenses with in-lens stabilisation.

03-24-2023, 09:52 AM - 1 Like	#11
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,093	Originally posted by Mistral75 Between November 2018 and February 2021 Ricoh Imaging filed four patent applications, which include 20 examples of 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lenses with in-lens stabilisation. Oh I meant AT LEAST a few months ago.

03-24-2023, 10:04 AM - 3 Likes	#12
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,662	I, for one, would be very much interested in a 70-300 full frame compatible, variable aperture zoom. Doesn't need OS for me, although it would nice to have it.

03-24-2023, 10:44 AM - 1 Like	#13
GaryM Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montclair, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	A rumor about a rumor! LOL, slim pickings in Pentax land these days ;(

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zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,387	Read the design story of the DFA 21 and you know that all Pentax lenses are weird.