What do you think the Pentax FF kit lens will be?

Sagitta · 02-06-2015, 03:08 PM

Will they start reproducing something from the film days, or are we going to get a new 28-80ish plastic fantastic of some sort?

I don't think Pentax has ever really made a *bad* kit lens exactly. I have an old FA28-90 and just picked up an F35-70 and both are respectable for what they are (cheap, used kit lenses...).

j2photos · 02-06-2015, 03:15 PM

If they did make a kit lens per say to put with it, which I doubt they do, I would hope it's the 24-70 range 1:2.8

keep dreaming I know.

kooks · 02-06-2015, 03:16 PM

It should be a brand new D FA 24 - 70 f2.8 ..

the question here is if it is going to be ment to compete with the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM that is around $2000.. or if is going to be something more affortable like around $1200 +/-

Big Dave · 02-06-2015, 03:26 PM

Maybe the FA50/1.4

waterfall · 02-06-2015, 03:26 PM

My guess is a fast 50mm.

Adam · 02-06-2015, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

Will they start reproducing something from the film days, or are we going to get a new 28-80ish plastic fantastic of some sort?

I don't think Pentax has ever really made a *bad* kit lens exactly. I have an old FA28-90 and just picked up an F35-70 and both are respectable for what they are (cheap, used kit lenses...).

I would guess a 24-105 F4. Pretty standard stuff for a FF.

Could also be a 24-80 if Pentax wants to make it cheaper.

hoopsontoast · 02-06-2015, 03:42 PM

D-FA 50mm f1.8 if they revise the naming system (maybe a premium body). Why not buck the trend.

j2photos · 02-06-2015, 03:44 PM

I don't think they will rush into building tons of lenses at first, I think they know there is a ton of glass available to anyone who purchases the full frame.

Sagitta · 02-06-2015, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by j2photos

I don't think they will rush into building tons of lenses at first, I think they know there is a ton of glass available to anyone who purchases the full frame.

There will still be the people who are going to want to buy their first DSLR, and as such a kit lens is almost going to be a requirement.

Why throw customers to CaNikon because you don't have a cheap (or not so cheap) piece of glass stuck to the camera when you buy the thing?

**robbiec** · 02-06-2015, 04:33 PM

Kit lens should be the FA43 f/1.9, normal FOV or if they wanted to target the Nikon Df sell it with a Limited bodied A50 f/1.2 WR Aerobrite II HD and bundle it with a split prism viewfinder, market it as 'for the connoisseur' or 'for the purest photographer!'

nice little box set, leather / suede strap and price it at $5,000. Loads of Internet commentry because of the sheer audacity of this marketing move and enough sales because it is reassuringly expensive

bobell69 · 02-06-2015, 04:40 PM

If they are serious about wanting to attract pros they will need a quality fast
zoom in the 24-70 range

normhead · 02-06-2015, 04:44 PM

Kit lens <slap / slap> we are discussing a kit lens.

My first Pentax FF came with a 55mm ƒ1.7 if memory serves me well.
My old 35-80 was obviously a kit at some point....

A nice slow 24-105 would be my preference. A modern design, with good CA control to limit purple fringing.

**robbiec** · 02-06-2015, 05:09 PM

Depends on how or what the kit is marketed at surely? To go the standard route something like a D-FA17-70 f/4.5-5.6 DC WR or D-FA24-85 f/4.5-5.6 DC WR would make sense. Will Pentax go with 3 lines lines to match their APS-C zoom lineup? Variable aperture kit, Mid range f/4 and high end *star line with f/2.8?

rawr · 02-06-2015, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I would guess a 24-105 F4

That would be excellent, like Canon. A 17-70 f2.8 on APS-C equivalent. Maybe they could re-badge the very nice Sigma 24-105 f4.

**W412ren** · 02-06-2015, 07:49 PM

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02-06-2015, 03:08 PM	#1
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	What do you think the Pentax FF kit lens will be? Will they start reproducing something from the film days, or are we going to get a new 28-80ish plastic fantastic of some sort? I don't think Pentax has ever really made a bad kit lens exactly. I have an old FA28-90 and just picked up an F35-70 and both are respectable for what they are (cheap, used kit lenses...).

02-06-2015, 03:29 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Sagitta Will they start reproducing something from the film days, or are we going to get a new 28-80ish plastic fantastic of some sort? I don't think Pentax has ever really made a bad kit lens exactly. I have an old FA28-90 and just picked up an F35-70 and both are respectable for what they are (cheap, used kit lenses...). I would guess a 24-105 F4. Pretty standard stuff for a FF. Could also be a 24-80 if Pentax wants to make it cheaper. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	If they did make a kit lens per say to put with it, which I doubt they do, I would hope it's the 24-70 range 1:2.8 keep dreaming I know.

02-06-2015, 03:16 PM	#3
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	It should be a brand new D FA 24 - 70 f2.8 .. the question here is if it is going to be ment to compete with the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM that is around $2000.. or if is going to be something more affortable like around $1200 +/-

02-06-2015, 03:26 PM	#4
Big Dave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 547	Maybe the FA50/1.4

02-06-2015, 03:26 PM	#5
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	My guess is a fast 50mm.

02-06-2015, 03:42 PM	#7
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	D-FA 50mm f1.8 if they revise the naming system (maybe a premium body). Why not buck the trend.

02-06-2015, 03:44 PM	#8
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	I don't think they will rush into building tons of lenses at first, I think they know there is a ton of glass available to anyone who purchases the full frame.

02-06-2015, 04:33 PM	#9
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081 Original Poster	Originally posted by j2photos I don't think they will rush into building tons of lenses at first, I think they know there is a ton of glass available to anyone who purchases the full frame. There will still be the people who are going to want to buy their first DSLR, and as such a kit lens is almost going to be a requirement. Why throw customers to CaNikon because you don't have a cheap (or not so cheap) piece of glass stuck to the camera when you buy the thing?

02-06-2015, 04:33 PM	#10
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Kit lens should be the FA43 f/1.9, normal FOV or if they wanted to target the Nikon Df sell it with a Limited bodied A50 f/1.2 WR Aerobrite II HD and bundle it with a split prism viewfinder, market it as 'for the connoisseur' or 'for the purest photographer!' nice little box set, leather / suede strap and price it at $5,000. Loads of Internet commentry because of the sheer audacity of this marketing move and enough sales because it is reassuringly expensive

02-06-2015, 04:40 PM	#11
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	If they are serious about wanting to attract pros they will need a quality fast zoom in the 24-70 range

02-06-2015, 04:44 PM	#12
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Kit lens <slap / slap> we are discussing a kit lens. My first Pentax FF came with a 55mm ƒ1.7 if memory serves me well. My old 35-80 was obviously a kit at some point.... A nice slow 24-105 would be my preference. A modern design, with good CA control to limit purple fringing.

02-06-2015, 05:09 PM	#13
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Depends on how or what the kit is marketed at surely? To go the standard route something like a D-FA17-70 f/4.5-5.6 DC WR or D-FA24-85 f/4.5-5.6 DC WR would make sense. Will Pentax go with 3 lines lines to match their APS-C zoom lineup? Variable aperture kit, Mid range f/4 and high end *star line with f/2.8?

02-06-2015, 06:06 PM	#14
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Adam I would guess a 24-105 F4 That would be excellent, like Canon. A 17-70 f2.8 on APS-C equivalent. Maybe they could re-badge the very nice Sigma 24-105 f4.

02-06-2015, 07:49 PM	#15
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	24-90