Lenses for K3iii

zapp · 12-23-2020, 12:32 AM

We will see a top model apsc early next year. Faster AF than before, 12fps. So what lenses should be combined with it. A new *16-50 is coming, the *11-18 is available..., but where is the fast tele glass with quick AF action for 12fps scenes? With K1 it took some time to get more than the set of zooms ranging from 15...450. New primes like *50 and *85 are just available.,... a 21 Ltd is coming.
Will the K3iii just be the TC like compensation to accompany a K1. Will we see new tele lenses, with faster AF engines and/or something large aperture high-end Prime or zoom. This is not Pentax‘ comfort zone for many years, but K3iii does not ask for glass from an older era.
Nikon D500 just offers 10fps and is embedded in a large tele lens system. I am not saying that a similar system is needed, but one lens & TCs could make an impact. DA560 is said to get an update.
Let’s see, whatever may be coming, it should already be on Pentax‘s internal roadmap. Time frame given Pentax speed and available resources will be 2-3 years.
A remake of the *50-135 will get priority...

**Des** · 12-23-2020, 03:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zapp

where is the fast tele glass with quick AF action for 12fps scenes?

DA 55-300 PLM or DFA 150-450 or DA 560. That's really about it.

Seems the DA*300 needs a refresh, but not clear that it is coming.

Would be really nice if Pentax could work with Tamron to make the 150-600 available for K-mount. That would provide the affordable long lens that is really missing.

Sandy Hancock · 12-23-2020, 03:51 AM

The DFA70-210 is blazing fast. Totally up to anything the K-3 Mark III can throw at it.
That and the DFA150-450 and I'm pretty much set.
The FA135, DA*200 and DA*300 are still keepers for their fast apertures and wide open image quality though....

angerdan · 08-29-2021, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by zapp

We will see a top model apsc early next year. Faster AF than before, 12fps. So what lenses should be combined with it.
A new *16-50 is coming, the *11-18 is available..., but where is the fast tele glass with quick AF action for 12fps scenes?

The 55-300 PLM is THE fast tele for qick AF on the K-3 III. Also the D FA 70-210mm f4.
And all SDM lenses with focus limiter.
>= 50mm Zoom DA, D FA Series Lenses with SDM/DC Autofocus | PentaxForums.com
Lenses for Pentax with focus limiter - PentaxForums.com

Originally posted by zapp

DA560 is said to get an update.

Where did you get this "information" from?
There are not even inofficially unconfirmed rumors about it. And the lens is officially discontinued since last year.
HD Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW replacement : what are your thoughts ? - PentaxForums.com
DA560 production end / successor ? - PentaxForums.com

12-23-2020, 12:32 AM	#1
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	Lenses for K3iii We will see a top model apsc early next year. Faster AF than before, 12fps. So what lenses should be combined with it. A new 16-50 is coming, the 11-18 is available..., but where is the fast tele glass with quick AF action for 12fps scenes? With K1 it took some time to get more than the set of zooms ranging from 15...450. New primes like 50 and 85 are just available.,... a 21 Ltd is coming. Will the K3iii just be the TC like compensation to accompany a K1. Will we see new tele lenses, with faster AF engines and/or something large aperture high-end Prime or zoom. This is not Pentax‘ comfort zone for many years, but K3iii does not ask for glass from an older era. Nikon D500 just offers 10fps and is embedded in a large tele lens system. I am not saying that a similar system is needed, but one lens & TCs could make an impact. DA560 is said to get an update. Let’s see, whatever may be coming, it should already be on Pentax‘s internal roadmap. Time frame given Pentax speed and available resources will be 2-3 years. A remake of the *50-135 will get priority...

12-23-2020, 03:04 AM - 1 Like	#2
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by zapp where is the fast tele glass with quick AF action for 12fps scenes? DA 55-300 PLM or DFA 150-450 or DA 560. That's really about it. Seems the DA300 needs a refresh, but not clear that it is coming. Would be really nice if Pentax could work with Tamron to make the 150-600 available for K-mount. That would provide the affordable long lens that is really missing. Last edited by Des; 12-23-2020 at 04:39 AM.*

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12-23-2020, 03:51 AM	#3
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	The DFA70-210 is blazing fast. Totally up to anything the K-3 Mark III can throw at it. That and the DFA150-450 and I'm pretty much set. The FA135, DA200 and DA300 are still keepers for their fast apertures and wide open image quality though....

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angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by zapp We will see a top model apsc early next year. Faster AF than before, 12fps. So what lenses should be combined with it. A new 16-50 is coming, the 11-18 is available..., but where is the fast tele glass with quick AF action for 12fps scenes? The 55-300 PLM is THE fast tele for qick AF on the K-3 III. Also the D FA 70-210mm f4. And all SDM lenses with focus limiter. >= 50mm Zoom DA, D FA Series Lenses with SDM/DC Autofocus \| PentaxForums.com Lenses for Pentax with focus limiter - PentaxForums.com Originally posted by zapp DA560 is said to get an update. Where did you get this "information" from? There are not even inofficially unconfirmed rumors about it. And the lens is officially discontinued since last year. HD Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW replacement : what are your thoughts ? - PentaxForums.com DA560 production end / successor ? - PentaxForums.com