What are the upcoming Pentax lenses?

What are the upcoming Pentax lenses? · 11:07 AM

See the attached image for a list of all the upcoming DA, DA*, and D-FA lenses.

Arpe · 10-01-2006, 04:30 PM

So these ones are the expensive ones? How much extra do they usually go for?

http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2006/press-image/200646-05.jpg

Ole · 10-01-2006, 05:50 PM

They are not on the market yet; the price is not known.

**Ebbe S** · 10-04-2006, 01:58 AM

Hi Mo

There's also an English version at: http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/en/lens/roadmap.pdf

For most of us it's a lot easier to read

Ebbe

Pentaxke · 10-28-2006, 12:58 PM

The one I want most (and which I have hoped for) is the 60-250. I have now the 70-210, but, while it's quite good optically, I don't like the push pull zoom very much... f/4 is more than enough for my needs and together it will make a nefty lens for travelling... I saw it at the Kina behind glass, and it's quite compact for its' range. How the price will be ok.

mister.macro · 05-23-2007, 09:38 AM

Oooh! A 17-70!

kskjon · 05-24-2007, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Ole

They are not on the market yet; the price is not known.

Atleast the 16-50 and 50-135 are available for preorder

bjsmith · 06-18-2007, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by mister.macro

Oooh! A 17-70!

Yeah, the DA 17-70mm and DA 55-300mm are two reasons I've been sticking with the existing DA 18-55mm "kit" and DA 50-200mm lenses for now.
I've been tempted to drop more for the DA 16-45mm and Sigma DC 17-70mm, but I'm finding the DA 18-55mm is adequate enough (and one of the best kit lenses out there, period).
I also have a Zenitar 16mm Fisheye I have to get the infinite focus fixed on -- it's great for close-ups, but the focus issue isn't good for scenery right now.

barbosas · 06-19-2007, 04:58 PM

Any rumors on the DA55-300??

that certainly looks good...

FotoPete · 06-19-2007, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxke

The one I want most (and which I have hoped for) is the 60-250. I have now the 70-210, but, while it's quite good optically, I don't like the push pull zoom very much... f/4 is more than enough for my needs and together it will make a nefty lens for travelling... I saw it at the Kina behind glass, and it's quite compact for its' range. How the price will be ok.

Push-pull has its benefits too. It might look a bit unweildy in today's standards but you can control both the zoom + focusing action + lens support at the same time.

Asad_Masede · 06-22-2007, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by mister.macro

Oooh! A 17-70!

If that 17-70mm is F4 constant... man what a pair it would make with the DA*60-250/4.

Pentax please make it F4 throughout!

Cheers,
-Asad

jeffkrol · 06-22-2007, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by bjsmith

I also have a Zenitar 16mm Fisheye I have to get the infinite focus fixed on -- it's great for close-ups, but the focus issue isn't good for scenery right now.

You didn't remove the plain glass "filter" by any chance? Pretty sure you will lose infinity focus with it gone.

bjsmith · 06-22-2007, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by jeffkrol

You didn't remove the plain glass "filter" by any chance? Pretty sure you will lose infinity focus with it gone.

No, it's on there.

hyson · 06-23-2007, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by Ole

They are not on the market yet; the price is not known.

American Photo magazine is putting the DA*16-50 in the $900 range.

Yikes!!

bjsmith · 06-23-2007, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by Asad_Masede

If that 17-70mm is F4 constant... man what a pair it would make with the DA*60-250/4.
Pentax please make it F4 throughout!
Cheers,
-Asad

Tell you what.

After shooting a F-22, a F-15 and the Blue Angels F-18s, with the DA 50-200mm at f/5.6 and a 400mm prime at f/5.6, it would be very nice to have to have a f/4.
I just couldn't get a constant 1/1000th shutter speed without sacrificing many things, and 1/350 was pretty difficult with a polarizing filter.

So I'm damn interested in the DA*60-250mm now, or even the DA*300mm for that matter.

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10-01-2006, 04:30 PM	#2
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	So these ones are the expensive ones? How much extra do they usually go for? http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2006/press-image/200646-05.jpg

10-01-2006, 05:50 PM	#3
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	They are not on the market yet; the price is not known.

10-04-2006, 01:58 AM	#4
Ebbe S Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 31	Hi Mo There's also an English version at: http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/en/lens/roadmap.pdf For most of us it's a lot easier to read Ebbe

10-28-2006, 12:58 PM	#5
Pentaxke Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 476	The one I want most (and which I have hoped for) is the 60-250. I have now the 70-210, but, while it's quite good optically, I don't like the push pull zoom very much... f/4 is more than enough for my needs and together it will make a nefty lens for travelling... I saw it at the Kina behind glass, and it's quite compact for its' range. How the price will be ok.

05-23-2007, 09:38 AM	#6
mister.macro New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10	Oooh! A 17-70!

05-24-2007, 01:51 PM	#7
kskjon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ålesund, Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 170	Originally posted by Ole They are not on the market yet; the price is not known. Atleast the 16-50 and 50-135 are available for preorder

06-18-2007, 12:48 AM	#8
bjsmith Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD (USA) ; Orlando, FL (USA) Posts: 287	Originally posted by mister.macro Oooh! A 17-70! Yeah, the DA 17-70mm and DA 55-300mm are two reasons I've been sticking with the existing DA 18-55mm "kit" and DA 50-200mm lenses for now. I've been tempted to drop more for the DA 16-45mm and Sigma DC 17-70mm, but I'm finding the DA 18-55mm is adequate enough (and one of the best kit lenses out there, period). I also have a Zenitar 16mm Fisheye I have to get the infinite focus fixed on -- it's great for close-ups, but the focus issue isn't good for scenery right now.

06-19-2007, 04:58 PM	#9
barbosas Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lisbon Photos: Gallery Posts: 683	Any rumors on the DA55-300?? that certainly looks good...

06-19-2007, 05:50 PM	#10
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	Originally posted by Pentaxke The one I want most (and which I have hoped for) is the 60-250. I have now the 70-210, but, while it's quite good optically, I don't like the push pull zoom very much... f/4 is more than enough for my needs and together it will make a nefty lens for travelling... I saw it at the Kina behind glass, and it's quite compact for its' range. How the price will be ok. Push-pull has its benefits too. It might look a bit unweildy in today's standards but you can control both the zoom + focusing action + lens support at the same time.

06-22-2007, 02:56 PM	#11
Asad_Masede Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 371	Originally posted by mister.macro Oooh! A 17-70! If that 17-70mm is F4 constant... man what a pair it would make with the DA*60-250/4. Pentax please make it F4 throughout! Cheers, -Asad

06-22-2007, 09:51 PM	#12
jeffkrol Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,434	Originally posted by bjsmith I also have a Zenitar 16mm Fisheye I have to get the infinite focus fixed on -- it's great for close-ups, but the focus issue isn't good for scenery right now. You didn't remove the plain glass "filter" by any chance? Pretty sure you will lose infinity focus with it gone.

06-22-2007, 10:24 PM	#13
bjsmith Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD (USA) ; Orlando, FL (USA) Posts: 287	Originally posted by jeffkrol You didn't remove the plain glass "filter" by any chance? Pretty sure you will lose infinity focus with it gone. No, it's on there.

06-23-2007, 06:08 AM	#14
hyson Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomsburg, PA Posts: 29	Originally posted by Ole They are not on the market yet; the price is not known. American Photo magazine is putting the DA*16-50 in the $900 range. Yikes!!

06-23-2007, 05:44 PM	#15
bjsmith Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD (USA) ; Orlando, FL (USA) Posts: 287	Originally posted by Asad_Masede If that 17-70mm is F4 constant... man what a pair it would make with the DA60-250/4. Pentax please make it F4 throughout! Cheers, -Asad Tell you what. After shooting a F-22, a F-15 and the Blue Angels F-18s, with the DA 50-200mm at f/5.6 and a 400mm prime at f/5.6, it would be very nice to have to have a f/4. I just couldn't get a constant 1/1000th shutter speed without sacrificing many things, and 1/350 was pretty difficult with a polarizing filter. So I'm damn interested in the DA60-250mm now, or even the DA*300mm for that matter.