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Eyewanders · 06-06-2016, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by fs999

Soligor C/D Wide Auto 20mm F2.8

I had a feeling you'd be along with this suggestion as I was perusing through this thread.

Fenwoodian · 06-06-2016, 07:10 PM

I've settled on the K Series SMC Pentax 28mm f/3.5 Lens - FOR A SHORT TERM FIX. While certainly not the perfect wide angle, it will get me by for the next year or two while I wait for Zeiss, Voigtlander, Pentax, and Sigma to come out with new super-premium wide angle lenses that will be up to the K1 capabilities. Sadly, I see no current wide angles for the K1 that are truly exceptional (with the possible exception of the Pentax 15-30, but I'm a prime kind of guy and that range is just too wide for me).

kvetcha · 06-06-2016, 07:31 PM

I'm holding out to see if this upcoming IRIX lens is worth its salt.

Eyewanders · 06-06-2016, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

I've settled on the K Series SMC Pentax 28mm f/3.5 Lens - FOR A SHORT TERM FIX. While certainly not the perfect wide angle, it will get me by for the next year or two while I wait for Zeiss, Voigtlander, Pentax, and Sigma to come out with new super-premium wide angle lenses that will be up to the K1 capabilities. Sadly, I see no current wide angles for the K1 that are truly exceptional (with the possible exception of the Pentax 15-30, but I'm a prime kind of guy and that range is just too wide for me).

Honestly... SMC M 20mm F4 is quite remarkable as @pinholecam has demonstrated a number of times, particularly in light of it's relatively ridiculous size/weight/price point.

**clackers** · 06-06-2016, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

, it will get me by for the next year or two while I wait for Zeiss, Voigtlander, Pentax, and Sigma to come out with new super-premium wide angle lenses

Well, one of those brands might do that, Fenwoodian. ☺

Eyewanders · 06-06-2016, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Well, one of those brands might do that, Fenwoodian. ☺

Would love to see voigt return to PK.

**clackers** · 06-06-2016, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by chickentender

Would love to see voigt return to PK.

Yes, but won't be them. 😉

Eyewanders · 06-07-2016, 12:15 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Yes, but won't be them. ��

Be gone with these riddles and winklings they spawn; forsooth speak ye plain and with haste anon!

**clackers** · 06-07-2016, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by chickentender

Be gone with these riddles and winklings they spawn; forsooth speak ye plain and with haste anon!

Only Pentax, mate. Not because the others hate us, but there won't be the financial returns. ☺

Eyewanders · 06-07-2016, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Only Pentax, mate. Not because the others hate us, but there won't be the financial returns. ☺

Patience brought us to now. Patience will further overcome!

**clackers** · 06-07-2016, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by chickentender

Patience brought us to now. Patience will further overcome!

Like your positivity, Chickentender.

Have a Plan B just in case, though, won't you? ☺

2351HD · 06-07-2016, 04:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Nitrogliserin

A friend of mine using Carl Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon for astrophotography and he's using it without any problem at infinity focus since Day 1. Perhaps it's a matter of bad / good copy.

The new Irix 15mm lens is supposed to overcome that problem, allowing the user to dial in the infinity stop on the lens, suited to their camera, allowing perfect infinity stop every time. Also, it will have a focus lock allowing a user to set a focus distance and lock it off, for say helicopter use or reportage etc.

I tell you, when this Irix lens arrives, if it delivers image quality wise, then it's going to wake up the big boys like Zeiss because they have thought of a lot of the common issues we all have.

Eyewanders · 06-07-2016, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Like your positivity, Chickentender.

Have a Plan B just in case, though, won't you? ☺

I'm just yammering. My plan-B is Pentax. And my plan-A is M20/4 and K24/2.8 - but currently I'm dragging my feet on the K-1. Excited for everyone that's jumping onboard but determined it isn't something I need quite yet - and that may well change by the end of the year.

If it is truly successful though, and more shooters come to, or come back to Pentax, one could hold a teensy bit of hope for the other big four mentioned above returning to a PK offering or two. One could hope.

banep · 06-07-2016, 06:35 AM

Originally posted by 2351HD

The new Irix 15mm lens is supposed to overcome that problem, allowing the user to dial in the infinity stop on the lens, suited to their camera, allowing perfect infinity stop every time.

"To infinity and beyond with Neutrino coating"

p.s. Sorry couldn't resist but that lens really looks promising.

**Papa Lazarou** · 06-07-2016, 06:50 AM

Anyone know when it's due?
Will probably sell my Sigma 12-24mm if it's good.

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06-06-2016, 06:50 PM	#256
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by fs999 Soligor C/D Wide Auto 20mm F2.8 I had a feeling you'd be along with this suggestion as I was perusing through this thread.

06-06-2016, 07:10 PM	#257
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,875	I've settled on the K Series SMC Pentax 28mm f/3.5 Lens - FOR A SHORT TERM FIX. While certainly not the perfect wide angle, it will get me by for the next year or two while I wait for Zeiss, Voigtlander, Pentax, and Sigma to come out with new super-premium wide angle lenses that will be up to the K1 capabilities. Sadly, I see no current wide angles for the K1 that are truly exceptional (with the possible exception of the Pentax 15-30, but I'm a prime kind of guy and that range is just too wide for me).

06-06-2016, 07:31 PM	#258
kvetcha Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 92	I'm holding out to see if this upcoming IRIX lens is worth its salt.

06-06-2016, 07:52 PM	#259
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by Fenwoodian I've settled on the K Series SMC Pentax 28mm f/3.5 Lens - FOR A SHORT TERM FIX. While certainly not the perfect wide angle, it will get me by for the next year or two while I wait for Zeiss, Voigtlander, Pentax, and Sigma to come out with new super-premium wide angle lenses that will be up to the K1 capabilities. Sadly, I see no current wide angles for the K1 that are truly exceptional (with the possible exception of the Pentax 15-30, but I'm a prime kind of guy and that range is just too wide for me). Honestly... SMC M 20mm F4 is quite remarkable as @pinholecam has demonstrated a number of times, particularly in light of it's relatively ridiculous size/weight/price point.

06-06-2016, 08:29 PM	#260
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Fenwoodian , it will get me by for the next year or two while I wait for Zeiss, Voigtlander, Pentax, and Sigma to come out with new super-premium wide angle lenses Well, one of those brands might do that, Fenwoodian. ☺

06-06-2016, 09:32 PM	#261
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by clackers Well, one of those brands might do that, Fenwoodian. ☺ Would love to see voigt return to PK.

06-06-2016, 10:34 PM	#262
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by chickentender Would love to see voigt return to PK. Yes, but won't be them. 😉

06-07-2016, 12:15 AM	#263
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by clackers Yes, but won't be them. �� Be gone with these riddles and winklings they spawn; forsooth speak ye plain and with haste anon!

06-07-2016, 12:44 AM	#264
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by chickentender Be gone with these riddles and winklings they spawn; forsooth speak ye plain and with haste anon! Only Pentax, mate. Not because the others hate us, but there won't be the financial returns. ☺

06-07-2016, 01:06 AM	#265
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by clackers Only Pentax, mate. Not because the others hate us, but there won't be the financial returns. ☺ Patience brought us to now. Patience will further overcome!

06-07-2016, 01:10 AM	#266
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by chickentender Patience brought us to now. Patience will further overcome! Like your positivity, Chickentender. Have a Plan B just in case, though, won't you? ☺

06-07-2016, 04:47 AM - 1 Like	#267
2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	Originally posted by Nitrogliserin A friend of mine using Carl Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon for astrophotography and he's using it without any problem at infinity focus since Day 1. Perhaps it's a matter of bad / good copy. The new Irix 15mm lens is supposed to overcome that problem, allowing the user to dial in the infinity stop on the lens, suited to their camera, allowing perfect infinity stop every time. Also, it will have a focus lock allowing a user to set a focus distance and lock it off, for say helicopter use or reportage etc. I tell you, when this Irix lens arrives, if it delivers image quality wise, then it's going to wake up the big boys like Zeiss because they have thought of a lot of the common issues we all have.

06-07-2016, 05:26 AM	#268
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by clackers Like your positivity, Chickentender. Have a Plan B just in case, though, won't you? ☺ I'm just yammering. My plan-B is Pentax. And my plan-A is M20/4 and K24/2.8 - but currently I'm dragging my feet on the K-1. Excited for everyone that's jumping onboard but determined it isn't something I need quite yet - and that may well change by the end of the year. If it is truly successful though, and more shooters come to, or come back to Pentax, one could hold a teensy bit of hope for the other big four mentioned above returning to a PK offering or two. One could hope.

06-07-2016, 06:35 AM	#269
banep Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 360	Originally posted by 2351HD The new Irix 15mm lens is supposed to overcome that problem, allowing the user to dial in the infinity stop on the lens, suited to their camera, allowing perfect infinity stop every time. "To infinity and beyond with Neutrino coating" p.s. Sorry couldn't resist but that lens really looks promising.

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