SMC Pentax DA 12mm-24mm F4 ED AL (IF)

There's plenty of talk but not much action about this new addition.
I have written to Pentax UK twice this month : no response.

Does anyone know anything beyond heresay please ?

I have been putting off considering 3rd party wide angle lens in anticipation. (well those that have Pentax K mount available, why are Sigma and Tamron et al always last with Pentax mounts ?)

Any considered views on the SMC 14mm f2.8 DA ED IF Lens ?

Regards, Colin

The 12-24mm hasn't been released yet.
It appeared on a bulletin a couple of weeks ago, along with a new flash gun the AF540FGZ. The AF540FGZ is due mid October at $400-ish.

The 12-24mm had an expected price of $900, but alas, no release date was mentioned. Quite how it will compare in street price to the 14mm, I don't know.

You're not the only one keenly anticipating this lens, and I've been trying to find a release date for months... I have considered the Sigma 12-24, but you can't put filters on it, so I'm holding out for the Pentax with 77mm filter.

If I find anything out, be assured that I'll post the news here

Matt

Thanks, I just got a reply this afternoon from PENTAX UK. It was completely non-commital, as expected: "...mid October but not fixed as yet..." . Hey ho.

I too considered the Sigma 12-24mm but was put off because of the filter issue: ND filters in particular.

Also looked at the Tamron 11-18mm, no sign of a K thread yet though.

Regards, Colin

Penbtax Canada and Pentax USA are equallty vague about the release date. We'll just have to wait and see!