Lenses discontinued?

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-21-2010, 12:07 PM

I quote from Pentax users magazine (UK Pentax Club). This is probably true.

Quote:

PENTAX'S JAPANESE site is reporting that four lenses are to be discontinued. The DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL, wide angle zoom, the DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED, telephoto lens, DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3ED AL [IF], zoom lens and the FA 600mm f/4ED [IF] telephoto lens are all on the site's list to be discontinued.

Andrew Lang · 01-21-2010, 12:23 PM

poop! i wanted the 16-45 f4 but in the distant future! i guess it will be used

ghelary · 01-21-2010, 12:33 PM

Old news for the DA16-45, it's being replaced by the 17-70 which seems a very good lense (and very pratical) according to Photozone.

The replacement of DA50-200 is new for me but not very surprising, kit lenses are not that good and this one may need an upgrade.

Kunzite · 01-21-2010, 12:37 PM

Maybe the DA 50-200 was replaced by the WR version? (and the DA L for entry level kits, e.g. K-x)

Diffusion · 01-21-2010, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Maybe the DA 50-200 was replaced by the WR version? (and the DA L for entry level kits, e.g. K-x)

Correct.

The 18-250 is no longer manufactured by Tamron, so it is discontinued.

The D-FA 50 and D-FA 100 are also discontinued, but for the D-FA 100, there is now the WR D-FA 100.

I had not heard about the FA 600mm. Pity.

MRRiley · 01-21-2010, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by ghelary

Old news for the DA16-45, it's being replaced by the 17-70 which seems a very good lense (and very pratical) according to Photozone.

The replacement of DA50-200 is new for me but not very surprising, kit lenses are not that good and this one may need an upgrade.

Have to take exception with this as regards the 50-200mm. This lens is consistently praised as a superior value for the money.

I believe Pentax just phased out the non WR version in favor of the WR version.

Mike

ghelary · 01-21-2010, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Have to take exception with this as regards the 50-200mm. This lens is consistently praised as a superior value for the money.

I hope Pentax is replacing it with something worthwhile.

Mike

Well I have it, and I was never impressed. I could take decent shots of course but my impression is so-so. Of course my point of comparison is made of primes so I'm certainly biased here.

And anyway I could have had a bad copy

**Ash** · 01-21-2010, 12:50 PM

There will be a further telephoto gap that Pentax will have to cover, but it may be an indication for more DAs and DA*s coming through...

MRRiley · 01-21-2010, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by ghelary

Well I have it, and I was never impressed. I could take decent shots of course but my impression is so-so. Of course my point of comparison is made of primes so I'm certainly biased here.

And anyway I could have had a bad copy

Mine is sharp as a tack, but you are right it doesn't compare to a prime of any given focal length... but neither can most any other zoom, especially at that price point.

Mike

**cheekygeek** · 01-21-2010, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by ghelary

Old news for the DA16-45, it's being replaced by the 17-70 which seems a very good lense (and very pratical) according to Photozone.

I trust end user's opinions most. If you read the Owner's Reviews at amazon.com on this lens, you may be less enthusiastic about the 17-70.

titrisol · 01-21-2010, 03:26 PM

Someone heard about the 50/1.4 being disocntinued?

Clicker · 01-21-2010, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Mine is sharp as a tack, but you are right it doesn't compare to a prime of any given focal length... but neither can most any other zoom, especially at that price point.

Mike

So is mine, i hate when people call it a "kit lens"

rfortson · 01-21-2010, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Have to take exception with this as regards the 50-200mm. This lens is consistently praised as a superior value for the money.

I believe Pentax just phased out the non WR version in favor of the WR version.

Mike

I'll agree with Mike here. It's a great value, and makes a nice portrait lens to boot.

Prairie Dog · 01-21-2010, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by cheekygeek

I trust end user's opinions most. If you read the Owner's Reviews at amazon.com on this lens, you may be less enthusiastic about the 17-70.

I purchased both the 16-45 and 17-70 Pentax lenses at the same time, when the 17-70 was first released, and while both are very nice, I use the 17-70 more often and am well pleased with it. SDM is awesome and super quiet. The images from mine are quite useable and very good at all focal lengths; they look good on my computer display, prints, and internet use. As far as Amazon reviews go, really, there are only 4 there and I don't usually let a few less than positive remarks about a product deprive me of obtaining and enjoying a product...........

Ramitt · 01-21-2010, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by Prairie Dog

As far as Amazon reviews go, really, there are only 4 there and I don't usually let a few less than positive remarks about a product deprive me of obtaining and enjoying a product...........

that is pretty smart way to look at things.

01-21-2010, 12:07 PM	#1
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Lenses discontinued? I quote from Pentax users magazine (UK Pentax Club). This is probably true. Quote: PENTAX'S JAPANESE site is reporting that four lenses are to be discontinued. The DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL, wide angle zoom, the DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6ED, telephoto lens, DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3ED AL [IF], zoom lens and the FA 600mm f/4ED [IF] telephoto lens are all on the site's list to be discontinued.

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01-21-2010, 12:23 PM	#2
Andrew Lang Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Thunder Bay Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 184	poop! i wanted the 16-45 f4 but in the distant future! i guess it will be used

01-21-2010, 12:33 PM	#3
ghelary Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 613	Old news for the DA16-45, it's being replaced by the 17-70 which seems a very good lense (and very pratical) according to Photozone. The replacement of DA50-200 is new for me but not very surprising, kit lenses are not that good and this one may need an upgrade.

01-21-2010, 12:37 PM	#4
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Maybe the DA 50-200 was replaced by the WR version? (and the DA L for entry level kits, e.g. K-x)

01-21-2010, 12:39 PM	#5
Diffusion Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 74	Originally posted by Kunzite Maybe the DA 50-200 was replaced by the WR version? (and the DA L for entry level kits, e.g. K-x) Correct. The 18-250 is no longer manufactured by Tamron, so it is discontinued. The D-FA 50 and D-FA 100 are also discontinued, but for the D-FA 100, there is now the WR D-FA 100. I had not heard about the FA 600mm. Pity.

01-21-2010, 12:41 PM	#6
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by ghelary Old news for the DA16-45, it's being replaced by the 17-70 which seems a very good lense (and very pratical) according to Photozone. The replacement of DA50-200 is new for me but not very surprising, kit lenses are not that good and this one may need an upgrade. Have to take exception with this as regards the 50-200mm. This lens is consistently praised as a superior value for the money. I believe Pentax just phased out the non WR version in favor of the WR version. Mike

01-21-2010, 12:44 PM	#7
ghelary Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 613	Originally posted by MRRiley Have to take exception with this as regards the 50-200mm. This lens is consistently praised as a superior value for the money. I hope Pentax is replacing it with something worthwhile. Mike Well I have it, and I was never impressed. I could take decent shots of course but my impression is so-so. Of course my point of comparison is made of primes so I'm certainly biased here. And anyway I could have had a bad copy

01-21-2010, 12:50 PM	#8
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	There will be a further telephoto gap that Pentax will have to cover, but it may be an indication for more DAs and DA*s coming through...

01-21-2010, 12:54 PM	#9
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by ghelary Well I have it, and I was never impressed. I could take decent shots of course but my impression is so-so. Of course my point of comparison is made of primes so I'm certainly biased here. And anyway I could have had a bad copy Mine is sharp as a tack, but you are right it doesn't compare to a prime of any given focal length... but neither can most any other zoom, especially at that price point. Mike

01-21-2010, 03:12 PM	#10
cheekygeek Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kearney, Nebraska USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by ghelary Old news for the DA16-45, it's being replaced by the 17-70 which seems a very good lense (and very pratical) according to Photozone. I trust end user's opinions most. If you read the Owner's Reviews at amazon.com on this lens, you may be less enthusiastic about the 17-70.

01-21-2010, 03:26 PM	#11
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,851	Someone heard about the 50/1.4 being disocntinued?

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01-21-2010, 03:34 PM	#12
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Originally posted by MRRiley Mine is sharp as a tack, but you are right it doesn't compare to a prime of any given focal length... but neither can most any other zoom, especially at that price point. Mike So is mine, i hate when people call it a "kit lens"

01-21-2010, 03:54 PM	#13
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	Originally posted by MRRiley Have to take exception with this as regards the 50-200mm. This lens is consistently praised as a superior value for the money. I believe Pentax just phased out the non WR version in favor of the WR version. Mike I'll agree with Mike here. It's a great value, and makes a nice portrait lens to boot.

01-21-2010, 05:00 PM	#14
Prairie Dog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 109	Originally posted by cheekygeek I trust end user's opinions most. If you read the Owner's Reviews at amazon.com on this lens, you may be less enthusiastic about the 17-70. I purchased both the 16-45 and 17-70 Pentax lenses at the same time, when the 17-70 was first released, and while both are very nice, I use the 17-70 more often and am well pleased with it. SDM is awesome and super quiet. The images from mine are quite useable and very good at all focal lengths; they look good on my computer display, prints, and internet use. As far as Amazon reviews go, really, there are only 4 there and I don't usually let a few less than positive remarks about a product deprive me of obtaining and enjoying a product...........

01-21-2010, 06:55 PM	#15
Ramitt Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 36	Originally posted by Prairie Dog As far as Amazon reviews go, really, there are only 4 there and I don't usually let a few less than positive remarks about a product deprive me of obtaining and enjoying a product........... that is pretty smart way to look at things.