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i83N · 03-24-2017, 07:09 PM - **1 Like**

It needs to make new full frame Lim lenses. Especially something like 20-40mm lim but for FF.
And it needs make new GR (I know that's a FF section but still) with that new 24mpx sensor which is in KP.

Adam · 03-24-2017, 07:27 PM - **1 Like**

I'm definitely looking forward to more Limiteds!

kb244 · 03-24-2017, 09:03 PM - **1 Like**

Well least they're currently living up to the name "Limited". :P Limited selection.

kb244 · 03-24-2017, 09:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dcshooter

You mean what Ricoh needs to do, right?

Since Pentax isn't a company.

:P Brand, same difference.

And it's included in the company name : "Pentax Ricoh Imaging Co. LTD." , so it is a company on their own label, just abbreviated.

Kunzite · 03-25-2017, 01:36 AM

It's no longer included, it's Ricoh Imaging Company, LTD now.

**microlight** · 03-25-2017, 02:45 AM - **1 Like**

Just like 'Asahi Optical Company' of old. Tomayto, tomahto 😉.

D1N0 · 03-25-2017, 04:20 AM

Ricoh thinks they first have to fill the large aperture primes line up and add a affordable Telezoom. There will be surprises though, but probably in the form of refreshed lenses in the current line up. In the mean time you can use the old F35-70 as your limited zoom.

**monochrome** · 03-25-2017, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Ricoh thinks they first have to fill the large aperture primes line up and add a affordable Telezoom. There will be surprises though, but probably in the form of refreshed lenses in the current line up. In the mean time you can use the old F35-70 as your limited zoom.

I look forward to the new lenses but I'm glad I have my current kit before it gets freshened.

GodsPetMonkey · 03-25-2017, 02:12 PM

Some new Limiteds would be nice (a slow ~20mm in a compact form would be divine). However, the Pentax/Ricoh priority for DFA primes seems (based on what we have seen with the DFA* 50mm) to be in the other direction, taking the challenge to the Sigma Art end of the spectrum (BIG lenses with second-to-none optical performance). I can understand this move - first, there already are the FA Limiteds, aged as they may be, they have a good reputation and are already on market fulfilling their purpose, and second, if they can match, or even dethrone, the Sigma Arts it would be a major marketing coup. If Pentax can become the first party brand leading the battle for sharpness it'll help solidify the 'Premium' label that Ricoh is chasing and give a compelling reason for Canon/Nikon users to switch (along with the very good pricing of the K-1).

That said, the KP shows that the Limited-ethos is far from dead. I think it is a case of the time not yet being right for new full frame Limiteds.

zapp · 04-03-2017, 08:45 AM

Ltds are selling OK, I assume. So Pentax is right adding larger aperture primes D-FA 50/85. A wide angle will follow. This will take two years. FF zooms from Pentax are missong as well as long glass or a TC 2x, 1.4x. Don't await an update on Ltds withon the next 2-5 years.

Wasp · 04-03-2017, 11:41 AM - **1 Like**

How about the mythical 35mm f/1.4?

Or the even more mysterious 20mm f/1.4?

**clackers** · 04-04-2017, 03:35 AM

The new FF primes seem to take their cues from the * lenses, not the Limiteds.

**hjoseph7** · 04-12-2017, 05:07 PM

"The new FF primes seem to take their cues from the * lenses, not the Limiteds. "

Read more at: What pentax needs to do - PentaxForums.com

That's a shame...

**clackers** · 04-12-2017, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by hjoseph7

"The new FF primes seem to take their cues from the * lenses, not the Limiteds. "

Read more at: What pentax needs to do - PentaxForums.com

That's a shame...

Yes, I agree. For my K-1 I have both big, heavy, well-corrected lenses like the Sigma 35mm Art and several Limiteds.

Ricoh's market research is obviously telling them the * lenses are needed more.

I like the form factor of my DA15 and DA21, but they only work in crop mode on the K-1, obviously.

cali92rs · 04-16-2017, 12:01 PM - **2 Likes**

Pentax (Ricoh) needs to babysit my 3 year old for a few weeks so I can take advantage of all the cameras and lenses I have now.
It is the least they can do...

03-24-2017, 07:09 PM - 1 Like	#1
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kb244 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 372	Well least they're currently living up to the name "Limited". :P Limited selection.

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kb244 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 372	Originally posted by dcshooter You mean what Ricoh needs to do, right? Since Pentax isn't a company. :P Brand, same difference. And it's included in the company name : "Pentax Ricoh Imaging Co. LTD." , so it is a company on their own label, just abbreviated.

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Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	It's no longer included, it's Ricoh Imaging Company, LTD now.

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Ricoh thinks they first have to fill the large aperture primes line up and add a affordable Telezoom. There will be surprises though, but probably in the form of refreshed lenses in the current line up. In the mean time you can use the old F35-70 as your limited zoom.

03-25-2017, 06:09 AM	#8
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by D1N0 Ricoh thinks they first have to fill the large aperture primes line up and add a affordable Telezoom. There will be surprises though, but probably in the form of refreshed lenses in the current line up. In the mean time you can use the old F35-70 as your limited zoom. I look forward to the new lenses but I'm glad I have my current kit before it gets freshened.

03-25-2017, 02:12 PM	#9
GodsPetMonkey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 134	Some new Limiteds would be nice (a slow ~20mm in a compact form would be divine). However, the Pentax/Ricoh priority for DFA primes seems (based on what we have seen with the DFA* 50mm) to be in the other direction, taking the challenge to the Sigma Art end of the spectrum (BIG lenses with second-to-none optical performance). I can understand this move - first, there already are the FA Limiteds, aged as they may be, they have a good reputation and are already on market fulfilling their purpose, and second, if they can match, or even dethrone, the Sigma Arts it would be a major marketing coup. If Pentax can become the first party brand leading the battle for sharpness it'll help solidify the 'Premium' label that Ricoh is chasing and give a compelling reason for Canon/Nikon users to switch (along with the very good pricing of the K-1). That said, the KP shows that the Limited-ethos is far from dead. I think it is a case of the time not yet being right for new full frame Limiteds.

04-03-2017, 08:45 AM	#10
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,389	Ltds are selling OK, I assume. So Pentax is right adding larger aperture primes D-FA 50/85. A wide angle will follow. This will take two years. FF zooms from Pentax are missong as well as long glass or a TC 2x, 1.4x. Don't await an update on Ltds withon the next 2-5 years.

04-03-2017, 11:41 AM - 1 Like	#11
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	How about the mythical 35mm f/1.4? Or the even more mysterious 20mm f/1.4?

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	The new FF primes seem to take their cues from the * lenses, not the Limiteds.

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hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051	"The new FF primes seem to take their cues from the * lenses, not the Limiteds. " Read more at: What pentax needs to do - PentaxForums.com That's a shame...

04-12-2017, 06:19 PM	#14
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by hjoseph7 "The new FF primes seem to take their cues from the * lenses, not the Limiteds. " Read more at: What pentax needs to do - PentaxForums.com That's a shame... Yes, I agree. For my K-1 I have both big, heavy, well-corrected lenses like the Sigma 35mm Art and several Limiteds. Ricoh's market research is obviously telling them the * lenses are needed more. I like the form factor of my DA15 and DA21, but they only work in crop mode on the K-1, obviously.

04-16-2017, 12:01 PM - 2 Likes	#15
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Pentax (Ricoh) needs to babysit my 3 year old for a few weeks so I can take advantage of all the cameras and lenses I have now. It is the least they can do...