New Pentax lens roadmap
Posted 02/02/2012 - 15:14
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I knew it was the right time to sell my F50/1.7!
That will no doubt be the long predicted new plastic mounted DA50mm f1.7, a la DA35/2.4. Thanks to Opethian for the inadvertent heads-up last week
That will no doubt be the long predicted new plastic mounted DA50mm f1.7, a la DA35/2.4. Thanks to Opethian for the inadvertent heads-up last week
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Posted 02/02/2012 - 15:27
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Mike-P wrote:
1.4x tc as well.
As for the 50mm 1.7 I have no problem with a cheap plastic mounted version but I would rather keep my FA lens. I would imagine the DA will still come in at over £100.
1.4x tc as well.
As for the 50mm 1.7 I have no problem with a cheap plastic mounted version but I would rather keep my FA lens. I would imagine the DA will still come in at over £100.
i think that tc is an af one is it not?
a new replacement for the af 1.7? wonder if it is WR as well?
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Posted 02/02/2012 - 15:27
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This news is far more important than the launch of the K-01, at last! we have an idea what is upcoming, seems like an interesting set all look tempting!
Posted 02/02/2012 - 15:29
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I believe it when they are in the shops and not a second before. We've had road maps before which have got the excitement levels rising, only for nothing to come of them.
The small print does say Road map may vary in response to market situation.
The small print does say Road map may vary in response to market situation.
Posted 02/02/2012 - 15:44
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When I used to shoot Sony, CZ 16-80 was my most loved lens. I could not find any similar.
the only pitty for DA*16-80 is that the plan is only for 2013
until that I'll have to live with 16-50 and primes
the only pitty for DA*16-80 is that the plan is only for 2013
until that I'll have to live with 16-50 and primes
K-5, DA*16-50, DA10-17 Fish Eye, DA35 2.4 and AF-540
Posted 02/02/2012 - 15:46
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Intresting... though the fact that it does not include any XS lenses probably means this is already out of date.
Pentax K-5; Pentax DA 18-135mm WR; Pentax F 50mm f1.7; Tamron 18-250mm f3.5-6.3, Pentax DFA 100mm F2.8 WR Macro; Pentax 40mm F/2.8 Xs.
Posted 02/02/2012 - 16:12
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The fact that there are positive plans for the K system is good enough for me.
Posted 02/02/2012 - 16:18
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N_Tops, the 40mm XS lens is at the bottom of the current lens lineup, near the FA 31mm
Posted 02/02/2012 - 17:08
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timothyw wrote:
N_Tops, the 40mm XS lens is at the bottom of the current lens lineup, near the FA 31mm
N_Tops, the 40mm XS lens is at the bottom of the current lens lineup, near the FA 31mm
Ahh missed that! But I was looking to the future, I hope they limit the number of XS lenses and focus on DA/FA, but I can't believe they dont plan to release another XS lens in 2012/13.
Pentax K-5; Pentax DA 18-135mm WR; Pentax F 50mm f1.7; Tamron 18-250mm f3.5-6.3, Pentax DFA 100mm F2.8 WR Macro; Pentax 40mm F/2.8 Xs.
Posted 02/02/2012 - 17:16
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Better start saving then....... DA 550 yea baby!
.........all the gear, no idea!
Me super, MX, LX, K5,DA 18-55WR, DA 17-70, DA 55-300, DA40 Ltd, FA50 1.4, Samsung D-Xenon 12-24,Samsung 100mm macro M50 1.7(x3), M28 3.5, M35 2.8, M100macro f4, M135 3.5(+others)
Me super, MX, LX, K5,DA 18-55WR, DA 17-70, DA 55-300, DA40 Ltd, FA50 1.4, Samsung D-Xenon 12-24,Samsung 100mm macro M50 1.7(x3), M28 3.5, M35 2.8, M100macro f4, M135 3.5(+others)
Posted 02/02/2012 - 17:18
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I like the 12-28 quite a lot I am very often on the wide end but the 28 will give me a bit of flexibility to not have to swap lenses as often as the 10-20 I have now. The 16-85 sound very good as long as it is a fastish and constant zoom. Do not have an appetite for long zooms so these two will do me just fine!
Posted 02/02/2012 - 18:07
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n_tops wrote:
Intresting... though the fact that it does not include any XS lenses probably means this is already out of date.
Intresting... though the fact that it does not include any XS lenses probably means this is already out of date.
I think the 40mm XS is possibly the only XS lens to be produced, as the standard lens for the K-01 to keep things as compact as possible. XS = Extra Small?!
For all other requirements we have the K mount, it's good to see some new lenses listed particularly the long telephoto and the long awaited 1.4x TC, but the one I really fancy is the DA*16-85.
John
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DA 550 .. now were talking
DA 50
DA 18-250
DA 120-380 ... sounds interesting
DA*16-85
DA 22-38 LIMITED
DA 12-28
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