Does Pentax make the most weatherproof Cameras? and lenses

**Ex Finn.** · 07-11-2012, 02:27 PM

"kenyee;2020700]DSLR I thought meant APS-C or FF w/ a mirrorbox?"

Pentax 645D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) 17971 B&H Photo Video

It is a single lens reflex.

**boriscleto** · 07-11-2012, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by wlachan

I think the Olympus E series was the most sealed system but sadly it has ended. Pentax have produced a handful of sealed lenses and bodies but most lenses aren't sealed, nor Pentax have made it a major selling point probably because they don't have full confidence in it either.

Not making it a marketing point at all...

Docrwm · 07-11-2012, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Not making it a marketing point at all...

ROFLMAO! Guess he missed the video that was put up here of the asian K-30 ad with the guy on wires running through puddles and shooting in the rain too.

You Tube

You Tube

freddykrueger · 07-11-2012, 02:41 PM

Only Canon L lenses with IS are weather-sealed plus a few non-IS. Non-IS L lenses are usually NOT sealed whatsoever. I just saw a picture of a fly that hatched behind the front element of a 70-200mm f/4 L lens. However, Canon still does make 14 lenses that are weather sealed and 2 teleconverters. Nikon has 14 weather sealed lenses. But they are very, I mean very expensive. Pentax produces 13 lenses that are marked as WR. I think that's quite a large number considering that several of them are inexpensive.

Docrwm · 07-11-2012, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by freddykrueger

Only Canon L lenses with IS are weather-sealed plus a few non-IS. Non-IS L lenses are usually NOT sealed whatsoever. I just saw a picture of a fly that hatched behind the front element of a 70-200mm f/4 L lens. However, Canon still does make 14 lenses that are weather sealed and 2 teleconverters. Nikon has 14 weather sealed lenses. But they are very, I mean very expensive. Pentax produces 13 lenses that are marked as WR. I think that's quite a large number considering that several of them are inexpensive.

Thank you for the numbers to compare with the Big Two. I think its even more amazing because Pentax has SO few lenses overall in comparison to either of those makers.

**boriscleto** · 07-11-2012, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by freddykrueger

Only Canon L lenses with IS are weather-sealed plus a few non-IS. Non-IS L lenses are usually NOT sealed whatsoever. I just saw a picture of a fly that hatched behind the front element of a 70-200mm f/4 L lens. However, Canon still does make 14 lenses that are weather sealed and 2 teleconverters. Nikon has 14 weather sealed lenses. But they are very, I mean very expensive. Pentax produces 13 lenses that are marked as WR. I think that's quite a large number considering that several of them are inexpensive.

Also, Canon L lenses are only sealed if they have a filter on. The non-IS lenses are just barely sealed. I don't know about Nikon lenses.

magkelly · 07-11-2012, 05:48 PM

That video darned near gave me an orgasm sitting here and not because the photographer was a pretty Japanese guy....

Docrwm · 07-11-2012, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

That video darned near gave me an orgasm sitting here and not because the photographer was a pretty Japanese guy....

Ah...err....glad to be of help

magkelly · 07-11-2012, 06:16 PM

You're welcome, sweetie....

Alizarine · 07-11-2012, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

I don't think that's true at all...Canon L lenses are sealed as are the Nikon higher dollar lenses.

Not all Canon L lenses are sealed... edit: oh, it's been answered already

btw

I hope this marketing trend of Pentax continues, at least for the K-30's line.

also, only Pentax makes the cheapest WR lens... the DA 18-55 WR. while it is optically entry-level, built-wise it is good enough for outdoor action.

07-11-2012, 08:48 PM	#25
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by cali92rs I don't think that's true at all...Canon L lenses are sealed as are the Nikon higher dollar lenses. Not all Canon L lenses are sealed... edit: oh, it's been answered already btw I hope this marketing trend of Pentax continues, at least for the K-30's line. also, only Pentax makes the cheapest WR lens... the DA 18-55 WR. while it is optically entry-level, built-wise it is good enough for outdoor action. Last edited by Alizarine; 07-11-2012 at 08:55 PM.

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07-11-2012, 02:27 PM	#16
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	"kenyee;2020700]DSLR I thought meant APS-C or FF w/ a mirrorbox?" Pentax 645D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) 17971 B&H Photo Video It is a single lens reflex.

07-11-2012, 02:28 PM	#17
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by wlachan I think the Olympus E series was the most sealed system but sadly it has ended. Pentax have produced a handful of sealed lenses and bodies but most lenses aren't sealed, nor Pentax have made it a major selling point probably because they don't have full confidence in it either. Not making it a marketing point at all...

07-11-2012, 02:41 PM	#19
freddykrueger Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Czech Republic Photos: Gallery Posts: 80	Only Canon L lenses with IS are weather-sealed plus a few non-IS. Non-IS L lenses are usually NOT sealed whatsoever. I just saw a picture of a fly that hatched behind the front element of a 70-200mm f/4 L lens. However, Canon still does make 14 lenses that are weather sealed and 2 teleconverters. Nikon has 14 weather sealed lenses. But they are very, I mean very expensive. Pentax produces 13 lenses that are marked as WR. I think that's quite a large number considering that several of them are inexpensive.

07-11-2012, 02:44 PM	#20
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by freddykrueger Only Canon L lenses with IS are weather-sealed plus a few non-IS. Non-IS L lenses are usually NOT sealed whatsoever. I just saw a picture of a fly that hatched behind the front element of a 70-200mm f/4 L lens. However, Canon still does make 14 lenses that are weather sealed and 2 teleconverters. Nikon has 14 weather sealed lenses. But they are very, I mean very expensive. Pentax produces 13 lenses that are marked as WR. I think that's quite a large number considering that several of them are inexpensive. Thank you for the numbers to compare with the Big Two. I think its even more amazing because Pentax has SO few lenses overall in comparison to either of those makers.

07-11-2012, 02:52 PM	#21
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by freddykrueger Only Canon L lenses with IS are weather-sealed plus a few non-IS. Non-IS L lenses are usually NOT sealed whatsoever. I just saw a picture of a fly that hatched behind the front element of a 70-200mm f/4 L lens. However, Canon still does make 14 lenses that are weather sealed and 2 teleconverters. Nikon has 14 weather sealed lenses. But they are very, I mean very expensive. Pentax produces 13 lenses that are marked as WR. I think that's quite a large number considering that several of them are inexpensive. Also, Canon L lenses are only sealed if they have a filter on. The non-IS lenses are just barely sealed. I don't know about Nikon lenses.

07-11-2012, 05:48 PM	#22
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	That video darned near gave me an orgasm sitting here and not because the photographer was a pretty Japanese guy....

07-11-2012, 06:00 PM	#23
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by magkelly That video darned near gave me an orgasm sitting here and not because the photographer was a pretty Japanese guy.... Ah...err....glad to be of help

07-11-2012, 06:16 PM	#24
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	You're welcome, sweetie....