Pentax Lenses Delayed
Posted 20/03/2007 - 17:45
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Some sources seem to think mid May !
It would be nice if Pentax could comfirm an actual date to end the speculation.
It would be nice if Pentax could comfirm an actual date to end the speculation.
Hyram
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T
Posted 20/03/2007 - 17:57
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Can anyone please explain why the huge demand ? What are we going to gain from these lenses ?? I know they are sonic I believe and quiet but what else can we expect.
Has anyone seen any example shots ??
Pete
Has anyone seen any example shots ??
Pete
Posted 20/03/2007 - 17:57
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Some sources seem to think mid May !
It would be nice if Pentax could comfirm an actual date to end the speculation.
It would be nice, but I think they have found themselves in the same position they had with the K10D - low prices have led to higher than anticipated demand.Some sources seem to think mid May !
It would be nice if Pentax could comfirm an actual date to end the speculation.
Right now they are anxiously counting the orders, and finding they don't have enough stock.
Still, better that than lots of stock and no orders. And given the fact that these are still expensive items, despite being much cheaper than the lenses they are replacing, it suggests to me that Pentax are building up a nice user-base of serious togs rather than just happy snappers.
Which must be a good thing. Also, if they find that aggressive pricing leads to lots of sales, it is a good omen for the price of really serious glass, like a new, fast, 200mm macro. And a new, fast, 500mm.
Well, we can dream. But I never expected the K10D to be half as good as it is, for the price.
G
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Posted 20/03/2007 - 18:54
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Pete,
Ned Bunnell has promised the Pentax community some sample photographs a soon as he has production versions of the two lenses.
This was theoretically going to be post PMA during his holiday in Mexico.
Nothing so far but keep checking his website for an update.
Ned Bunnell has promised the Pentax community some sample photographs a soon as he has production versions of the two lenses.
This was theoretically going to be post PMA during his holiday in Mexico.
Nothing so far but keep checking his website for an update.
Hyram
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T
Posted 20/03/2007 - 20:15
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Can anyone please explain why the huge demand ? What are we going to gain from these lenses ?? I know they are sonic I believe and quiet but what else can we expect.
Has anyone seen any example shots ??
Pete
2 major clues, F2.8 max aperture, and the * suffix means they will (probably) be superb lenses, albeit for DSLR only.
Can anyone please explain why the huge demand ? What are we going to gain from these lenses ?? I know they are sonic I believe and quiet but what else can we expect.
Has anyone seen any example shots ??
Pete
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Posted 20/03/2007 - 21:36
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...and what about weather sealing? so in conclusion:petekd wrote:
Can anyone please explain why the huge demand ? What are we going to gain from these lenses ?? I know they are sonic I believe and quiet but what else can we expect.
Has anyone seen any example shots ??
Pete
2 major clues, F2.8 max aperture, and the * suffix means they will (probably) be superb lenses, albeit for DSLR only.Can anyone please explain why the huge demand ? What are we going to gain from these lenses ?? I know they are sonic I believe and quiet but what else can we expect.
Has anyone seen any example shots ??
Pete
1) * lens (means the highest quality) Wondering whether it will you the coating used in limited lens...
2) SDM, quite motor
3) Weather sealing.
Perfect lens for K10D. and the best thing is...my wife agree to let me buy this baby hooray... persistent pays off. who say man can't nag?
Posted 21/03/2007 - 00:46
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Pete,
Ned Bunnell has promised the Pentax community some sample photographs a soon as he has production versions of the two lenses.
This was theoretically going to be post PMA during his holiday in Mexico.
Nothing so far but keep checking his website for an update.
I was originally told that I would have my lenses mid-March. When I spoke to Pentax yesterday they changed the availability to May. I really don't know why.
Pete,
Ned Bunnell has promised the Pentax community some sample photographs a soon as he has production versions of the two lenses.
This was theoretically going to be post PMA during his holiday in Mexico.
Nothing so far but keep checking his website for an update.
Posted 21/03/2007 - 08:11
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The reason for the delay is that they don't have their plant in Vietnam ready.
Pentax Germany said so.
They think that full production can start in June.
Pentax Germany said so.
They think that full production can start in June.
blende8
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Lens-Buying-Enabler, retired
Admission executive of the "Kate IS/WAS/AND CONTINUES TO BE WONDERFUL" Nutters Club
Posted 21/03/2007 - 08:14
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Gives me more time to save....
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There has been a massive demand for those specific lenses.
I guess we will have to be patient.
Ben
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