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pathdoc · 01-03-2016, 05:41 PM

At those prices and with that rarity and/or those bulbous damage-inviting front elements, I'm quite happy to keep my 15mm shooting to APS-C, thank you very much. I have a 17mm RMC Tokina that I got for a (relative) song, and I will stick with that as my last word in ultra-wide-angle (DA15/4.0 is about 21.5mm film EFOV, so unless something weird is happening the Tokina is king overall).

Wild Mark · 01-04-2016, 08:08 PM

Yes these lenses (15mm and 18mm) are highly collectable but the prices asked are way too high. I too have spoken to the seller and know a bit about the background - seems legit. Unrealistic imho but maybe someone out there with a pocket full of cash will press the button. Not me. Good luck to the person who does eventually grab the items.

rawr · 01-09-2016, 12:21 PM - **4 Likes**

The Pentax A 15 f3.5 seems a very collectable lens, if they indeed only sold 37 per annum.

**jatrax** · 01-09-2016, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by rawr

The Pentax A 15 f3.5 seems a very collectable lens, if they indeed only sold 37 per annum.

That is awesome! Thanks for posting it. I guess a lot has happened in 35 years, but maybe that statement would be a good one for current management to take a look at. Not sure what a lens would cost that they made less than 50 of per year these days though.

Last edited by jatrax; 01-09-2016 at 01:35 PM.

r0ckstarr · 01-09-2016, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

That is assume! Thanks for posting it. I guess a lot has happened in 35 years, but maybe that statement would be a good one for current management to take a look at. Not sure what a lens would cost that they made less than 50 of per year these days though.

How many DA560's do you think they make per year?

**jatrax** · 01-09-2016, 01:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

How many DA560's do you think they make per year?

Probably none as I assume they made a batch and will not make more until those all sold. Yet, they need that lens in the line up. Or at least something at that focal length.

The philosophy stated in that brochure is what it takes to get and keep serious enthusiast and pro photographers. Sort of Leica-like if I may. If you want it and can pay for it, we have it. Now whether a company can be profitable doing that is another story.

fuent104 · 01-09-2016, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Probably none as I assume they made a batch and will not make more until those all sold. Yet, they need that lens in the line up. Or at least something at that focal length.

The philosophy stated in that brochure is what it takes to get and keep serious enthusiast and pro photographers. Sort of Leica-like if I may. If you want it and can pay for it, we have it. Now whether a company can be profitable doing that is another story.

That's a great ad.

**RobA_Oz** · 01-09-2016, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by fuent104

That's a great ad.

What makes it more so is the restraint on hyperbole in the wording. It's hard to imagine a contemporary advertising copy-writer holding back the superlatives or resisting the temptation to cloak it in meaningless jargon. A lot has changed in the past 35 years, mostly that we've collectively got a lot too smart for our own good.

I've watched the prices for these lenses over the last few years, but I kept telling myself I had the DA14 and 15, so another lens in that FL would be a waste...

pathdoc · 01-09-2016, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

What makes it more so is the restraint on hyperbole in the wording. It's hard to imagine a contemporary advertising copy-writer holding back the superlatives or resisting the temptation to cloak it in meaningless jargon. A lot has changed in the past 35 years, mostly that we've collectively got a lot too smart for our own good.

I've watched the prices for these lenses over the last few years, but I kept telling myself I had the DA14 and 15, so another lens in that FL would be a waste...

Especially in APS-C. You need a full-frame camera, film or digital, to justify owning one of these things.

**Kerrowdown** · 01-09-2016, 04:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pathdoc

You need a full-frame camera, film or digital

Bring on the later, so my "Mistress" can have her day again.

**jeffshaddix** · 01-09-2016, 05:24 PM

That's such a cool ad, thanks for sharing!

**RobA_Oz** · 01-10-2016, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

Especially in APS-C. You need a full-frame camera, film or digital, to justify owning one of these things.

…let alone all the others I've got, like the K28 shift, the A50/1.2, the FA*24/2, etc, etc

You might get the impression that I've got a passing interest in the K-1…

**Kerrowdown** · 01-10-2016, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

You might get the impression that I've got a passing interest in the K-1

I'm only a wee tad interested myself, my Ladies keep on about it though.

**monochrome** · 01-10-2016, 08:17 AM

At least that is a lens I KNOW I'll never use so I can tell the devil on my shoulder to can it.

Got'ta give the angel a victory every so often.

**Kerrowdown** · 01-10-2016, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I KNOW I'll never use

Have you not heard the phrase... "never say never"?

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01-03-2016, 05:41 PM	#16
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	At those prices and with that rarity and/or those bulbous damage-inviting front elements, I'm quite happy to keep my 15mm shooting to APS-C, thank you very much. I have a 17mm RMC Tokina that I got for a (relative) song, and I will stick with that as my last word in ultra-wide-angle (DA15/4.0 is about 21.5mm film EFOV, so unless something weird is happening the Tokina is king overall).

01-04-2016, 08:08 PM	#17
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Yes these lenses (15mm and 18mm) are highly collectable but the prices asked are way too high. I too have spoken to the seller and know a bit about the background - seems legit. Unrealistic imho but maybe someone out there with a pocket full of cash will press the button. Not me. Good luck to the person who does eventually grab the items.

01-09-2016, 12:21 PM - 4 Likes	#18
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	The Pentax A 15 f3.5 seems a very collectable lens, if they indeed only sold 37 per annum.

01-09-2016, 12:38 PM	#19
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991 Original Poster	Originally posted by rawr The Pentax A 15 f3.5 seems a very collectable lens, if they indeed only sold 37 per annum. That is awesome! Thanks for posting it. I guess a lot has happened in 35 years, but maybe that statement would be a good one for current management to take a look at. Not sure what a lens would cost that they made less than 50 of per year these days though. Last edited by jatrax; 01-09-2016 at 01:35 PM.

01-09-2016, 12:48 PM	#20
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by jatrax That is assume! Thanks for posting it. I guess a lot has happened in 35 years, but maybe that statement would be a good one for current management to take a look at. Not sure what a lens would cost that they made less than 50 of per year these days though. How many DA560's do you think they make per year?

01-09-2016, 01:39 PM - 1 Like	#21
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991 Original Poster	Originally posted by r0ckstarr How many DA560's do you think they make per year? Probably none as I assume they made a batch and will not make more until those all sold. Yet, they need that lens in the line up. Or at least something at that focal length. The philosophy stated in that brochure is what it takes to get and keep serious enthusiast and pro photographers. Sort of Leica-like if I may. If you want it and can pay for it, we have it. Now whether a company can be profitable doing that is another story.

01-09-2016, 02:26 PM	#22
fuent104 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by jatrax Probably none as I assume they made a batch and will not make more until those all sold. Yet, they need that lens in the line up. Or at least something at that focal length. The philosophy stated in that brochure is what it takes to get and keep serious enthusiast and pro photographers. Sort of Leica-like if I may. If you want it and can pay for it, we have it. Now whether a company can be profitable doing that is another story. That's a great ad.

01-09-2016, 02:51 PM	#23
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by fuent104 That's a great ad. What makes it more so is the restraint on hyperbole in the wording. It's hard to imagine a contemporary advertising copy-writer holding back the superlatives or resisting the temptation to cloak it in meaningless jargon. A lot has changed in the past 35 years, mostly that we've collectively got a lot too smart for our own good. I've watched the prices for these lenses over the last few years, but I kept telling myself I had the DA14 and 15, so another lens in that FL would be a waste...

01-09-2016, 04:06 PM	#24
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by RobA_Oz What makes it more so is the restraint on hyperbole in the wording. It's hard to imagine a contemporary advertising copy-writer holding back the superlatives or resisting the temptation to cloak it in meaningless jargon. A lot has changed in the past 35 years, mostly that we've collectively got a lot too smart for our own good. I've watched the prices for these lenses over the last few years, but I kept telling myself I had the DA14 and 15, so another lens in that FL would be a waste... Especially in APS-C. You need a full-frame camera, film or digital, to justify owning one of these things.

01-09-2016, 04:50 PM - 1 Like	#25
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Originally posted by pathdoc You need a full-frame camera, film or digital Bring on the later, so my "Mistress" can have her day again.

01-09-2016, 05:24 PM	#26
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	That's such a cool ad, thanks for sharing!

01-10-2016, 12:36 AM	#27
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by pathdoc Especially in APS-C. You need a full-frame camera, film or digital, to justify owning one of these things. …let alone all the others I've got, like the K28 shift, the A50/1.2, the FA*24/2, etc, etc You might get the impression that I've got a passing interest in the K-1…

01-10-2016, 07:37 AM	#28
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Originally posted by RobA_Oz You might get the impression that I've got a passing interest in the K-1 I'm only a wee tad interested myself, my Ladies keep on about it though.

01-10-2016, 08:17 AM	#29
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	At least that is a lens I KNOW I'll never use so I can tell the devil on my shoulder to can it. Got'ta give the angel a victory every so often.

01-10-2016, 09:15 AM	#30
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Originally posted by monochrome I KNOW I'll never use Have you not heard the phrase... "never say never"?

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