A new 50-200mm WR lens too..

skamaraju · 05-18-2009, 07:33 PM

Olivier · 05-18-2009, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by skamaraju

1080i and 480p? Great! That is different from the specs that have been floating around so far.

Of course this may be just stills playback ...

jmbradd · 05-18-2009, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by Olivier

1080i and 480p? Great! That is different from the specs that have been floating around so far.

Of course this may be just stills playback ...

the picture indicates its for stills playback but it would stand to reason it can shoot 720p video.

ogl · 05-18-2009, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by Olivier

1080i and 480p? Great! That is different from the specs that have been floating around so far.

Of course this may be just stills playback ...

It's HDMI out.

Torphoto · 05-18-2009, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by Olivier

1080i and 480p? Great! That is different from the specs that have been floating around so far.

Of course this may be just stills playback ...

720p is confirmed, the 1080i is probably to display the 30fps mode above the 720p but it isn't full 1080P.

In reality thats just fine as good 1080i beats bad 1080p ( canon a1/G1 vs a consumer hd camcorder for example ).

jmbradd · 05-18-2009, 09:54 PM

looks sort of tokina-ish?

front grip is similar. Maybe some collaboration? It may be just me but its quite dissimilar to other pentax lenses for some reason? Maybe the engineering involved in weather sealing.

fearview · 05-18-2009, 09:57 PM

wow!!!!
seem very nice and tough.

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illdefined · 05-18-2009, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by jmbradd

looks sort of tokina-ish?

front grip is similar. Maybe some collaboration? It may be just me but its quite dissimilar to other pentax lenses for some reason? Maybe the engineering involved in weather sealing.

would make sense, Tokina being a Hoya company after all. i like further spaced knobs/grips on the lenses; less places for dirt to accumalate.

jmbradd · 05-18-2009, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by illdefined

would make sense, Tokina being a Hoya company after all. i like further spaced knobs/grips on the lenses; less places for dirt to accumalate.

yeah...when I was in my camera search I was big into nikon...d90 was my choice there because the d300 was a little bit too expensive. What I liked was the affordable quality of tokina lenses. One of the big drawbacks to pentax for me was that non-compete clause where tokina cannot make pentax lenses. Hopefully this is indeed a sign of collaboration as I really liked tokinas lenses, especially the 11-16mm dx wide angle.

I'm also less hesitant about these mid-level zooms with onbody image correction! If priced right these "WR" lenses could be the perfect compromise between quality and affordability, at least for someone like me.

illdefined · 05-18-2009, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by jmbradd

yeah...when I was in my camera search I was big into nikon...d90 was my choice there because the d300 was a little bit too expensive. What I liked was the affordable quality of tokina lenses. One of the big drawbacks to pentax for me was that non-compete clause where tokina cannot make pentax lenses. Hopefully this is indeed a sign of collaboration as I really liked tokinas lenses, especially the 11-16mm dx wide angle.

Tokina and Pentax have collaborated before, although in the wrong direction. i believe the 35mm DA macro formula is used on a much less 'Limited' (and SMC-less) Tokina version...

ogl · 05-18-2009, 10:12 PM

Originally posted by jmbradd

looks sort of tokina-ish?

front grip is similar. Maybe some collaboration? It may be just me but its quite dissimilar to other pentax lenses for some reason? Maybe the engineering involved in weather sealing.

No. Like Schneider-Samsung.

Bophoto · 05-19-2009, 02:21 AM

I guess a DA17-70/4 WR are coming too, more logic than a DA16-45 WR.
And "simple" DA50-200WR are more for K-m, to K7 DA*50-135 or
a DA55-300WR are more suitable.

lol101 · 05-19-2009, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by skamaraju

PENTAX-FANS.CN

BTW, where has "tweaked" SDM gone for the new kit lenses?

I thought it was mandatory to get decent contrast AF speed?

PiratStian · 05-19-2009, 02:52 AM

Originally posted by Bophoto

And "simple" DA50-200WR are more for K-m.

Except that the K-M isn't WR itself, so there really isn't that much sense in having a WR lens.

Andi Lo · 05-19-2009, 03:17 AM

Imo the new look is closer to the D-FAs or the Sony Zeiss lenses. Either way it looks nice. I do like the old look but this one looks sharper, less "kit lensy" imo.

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Olivier Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 25	Originally posted by skamaraju PENTAX-FANS.CN 1080i and 480p? Great! That is different from the specs that have been floating around so far. Of course this may be just stills playback ...

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Bophoto Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 429	I guess a DA17-70/4 WR are coming too, more logic than a DA16-45 WR. And "simple" DA50-200WR are more for K-m, to K7 DA50-135 or a DA55-300WR are more suitable. Last edited by Bophoto; 05-19-2009 at 02:26 AM.*

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05-18-2009, 08:42 PM	#3
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	Originally posted by Olivier 1080i and 480p? Great! That is different from the specs that have been floating around so far. Of course this may be just stills playback ... the picture indicates its for stills playback but it would stand to reason it can shoot 720p video.

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Olivier 1080i and 480p? Great! That is different from the specs that have been floating around so far. Of course this may be just stills playback ... It's HDMI out.

05-18-2009, 09:46 PM	#5
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Originally posted by Olivier 1080i and 480p? Great! That is different from the specs that have been floating around so far. Of course this may be just stills playback ... 720p is confirmed, the 1080i is probably to display the 30fps mode above the 720p but it isn't full 1080P. In reality thats just fine as good 1080i beats bad 1080p ( canon a1/G1 vs a consumer hd camcorder for example ).

05-18-2009, 09:54 PM	#6
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	looks sort of tokina-ish? front grip is similar. Maybe some collaboration? It may be just me but its quite dissimilar to other pentax lenses for some reason? Maybe the engineering involved in weather sealing.

05-18-2009, 09:57 PM	#7
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	wow!!!! seem very nice and tough. --

05-18-2009, 09:59 PM	#8
illdefined Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 929	Originally posted by jmbradd looks sort of tokina-ish? front grip is similar. Maybe some collaboration? It may be just me but its quite dissimilar to other pentax lenses for some reason? Maybe the engineering involved in weather sealing. would make sense, Tokina being a Hoya company after all. i like further spaced knobs/grips on the lenses; less places for dirt to accumalate.

05-18-2009, 10:03 PM	#9
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	Originally posted by illdefined would make sense, Tokina being a Hoya company after all. i like further spaced knobs/grips on the lenses; less places for dirt to accumalate. yeah...when I was in my camera search I was big into nikon...d90 was my choice there because the d300 was a little bit too expensive. What I liked was the affordable quality of tokina lenses. One of the big drawbacks to pentax for me was that non-compete clause where tokina cannot make pentax lenses. Hopefully this is indeed a sign of collaboration as I really liked tokinas lenses, especially the 11-16mm dx wide angle. I'm also less hesitant about these mid-level zooms with onbody image correction! If priced right these "WR" lenses could be the perfect compromise between quality and affordability, at least for someone like me.

05-18-2009, 10:09 PM	#10
illdefined Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 929	Originally posted by jmbradd yeah...when I was in my camera search I was big into nikon...d90 was my choice there because the d300 was a little bit too expensive. What I liked was the affordable quality of tokina lenses. One of the big drawbacks to pentax for me was that non-compete clause where tokina cannot make pentax lenses. Hopefully this is indeed a sign of collaboration as I really liked tokinas lenses, especially the 11-16mm dx wide angle. Tokina and Pentax have collaborated before, although in the wrong direction. i believe the 35mm DA macro formula is used on a much less 'Limited' (and SMC-less) Tokina version...

05-18-2009, 10:12 PM	#11
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by jmbradd looks sort of tokina-ish? front grip is similar. Maybe some collaboration? It may be just me but its quite dissimilar to other pentax lenses for some reason? Maybe the engineering involved in weather sealing. No. Like Schneider-Samsung.

05-19-2009, 02:29 AM	#13
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by skamaraju PENTAX-FANS.CN BTW, where has "tweaked" SDM gone for the new kit lenses? I thought it was mandatory to get decent contrast AF speed?

05-19-2009, 02:52 AM	#14
PiratStian Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 50	Originally posted by Bophoto And "simple" DA50-200WR are more for K-m. Except that the K-M isn't WR itself, so there really isn't that much sense in having a WR lens.

05-19-2009, 03:17 AM	#15
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Imo the new look is closer to the D-FAs or the Sony Zeiss lenses. Either way it looks nice. I do like the old look but this one looks sharper, less "kit lensy" imo.