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Posted 07/11/2013 - 21:35
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Hope the 'DA wide zoom', comes at a reasonable price. It fills a gap in my range that I can't currently afford.
The 'DA tele zoom' seems to cover ~120-380mm so perhaps the long awaited long lenses might be on the way.
Shame about the TC, but it wouldn't have been for me anyway.
The 'DA tele zoom' seems to cover ~120-380mm so perhaps the long awaited long lenses might be on the way.
Shame about the TC, but it wouldn't have been for me anyway.
Mike
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Pentax:K5ii, K7, K100D, DA18-55, DA10-17, DA55-300, DA50-200, F100-300, F50, DA35 AL, 4* M50, 2* M135, Helicoid extension, Tak 300 f4 (& 6 film bodies)
3rd Party: Bigmos (Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM),2* 28mm, 100mm macro, 28-200 zoom, 35-80 zoom, 80-200 zoom, 80-210 zoom, 300mm M42, 600 mirror, 1000-4000 scope, 50mm M42, enlarger lenses, Sony & micro 4/3 cameras with various PK mounts, Zenit E...
Far to many tele-converters, adapters, project parts & extension tubes etc.
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Pentax:K5ii, K7, K100D, DA18-55, DA10-17, DA55-300, DA50-200, F100-300, F50, DA35 AL, 4* M50, 2* M135, Helicoid extension, Tak 300 f4 (& 6 film bodies)
3rd Party: Bigmos (Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM),2* 28mm, 100mm macro, 28-200 zoom, 35-80 zoom, 80-200 zoom, 80-210 zoom, 300mm M42, 600 mirror, 1000-4000 scope, 50mm M42, enlarger lenses, Sony & micro 4/3 cameras with various PK mounts, Zenit E...
Far to many tele-converters, adapters, project parts & extension tubes etc.
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Posted 07/11/2013 - 22:07
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I'm pretty sure the TC is showing in a box as before as its not a specific position on the by focal length chart. The 120 to 380mm zoom is the one I hope actually happens.No mention of if it'll have a motor though.
Posted 07/11/2013 - 22:27
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petrochemist wrote:
Hope the 'DA wide zoom', comes at a reasonable price. It fills a gap in my range that I can't currently afford.
The 'DA tele zoom' seems to cover ~120-380mm so perhaps the long awaited long lenses might be on the way.
Shame about the TC, but it wouldn't have been for me anyway.
The DA12-24 is now priced at over £900, so I think the new wide zoom will be equally fancifully priced.
Hope the 'DA wide zoom', comes at a reasonable price. It fills a gap in my range that I can't currently afford.
The 'DA tele zoom' seems to cover ~120-380mm so perhaps the long awaited long lenses might be on the way.
Shame about the TC, but it wouldn't have been for me anyway.
Posted 07/11/2013 - 22:39
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Strange that the may still shows the DA 14/2.8, which as far as I'm aware was quietly discontinued about a year ago.
I also notice that there's no non-WR version of the 55-300 any more.
I also notice that there's no non-WR version of the 55-300 any more.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Posted 07/11/2013 - 22:43
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It fascinates me how different Ricoh/Pentax region sites show different products as 'current'. It is never clear what is correct,what is regional variations and what is lazy web site maintenance.
Posted 07/11/2013 - 23:01
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HD Pentax-DA AF RC 1.4X
What does the RC stand for? Reference Converter?
Posted 08/11/2013 - 00:50
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Isn't it good news for the TC fans? It's nearly 2014 now anyway and there is more detail added to its description?
Out of interest are these really that difficult to make compared to a lens?
Out of interest are these really that difficult to make compared to a lens?
Posted 08/11/2013 - 01:00
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What is the significance of the different colours and different coloured dots?
Posted 08/11/2013 - 08:27
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The different colours seem to be sorting the different ranges of lens into discrete groups.
The TC won't be any more or less difficult to design and make than a lens, but, maybe rightly, maybe wrongly, I have this picture of it being the item that we mean and want to do but which keeps getting trumped in the priorities list.
It's the picture I keep wanting to put on ePHOTOzine, but new and better ones keep getting in the way.
The TC won't be any more or less difficult to design and make than a lens, but, maybe rightly, maybe wrongly, I have this picture of it being the item that we mean and want to do but which keeps getting trumped in the priorities list.
It's the picture I keep wanting to put on ePHOTOzine, but new and better ones keep getting in the way.
Best regards, John
Posted 08/11/2013 - 09:54
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dcweather wrote:
Isn't it good news for the TC fans? It's nearly 2014 now anyway and there is more detail added to its description?
Out of interest are these really that difficult to make compared to a lens?
The optical design probably already exists as does the electronics and contact details. Mechanically - very little needed.Isn't it good news for the TC fans? It's nearly 2014 now anyway and there is more detail added to its description?
Out of interest are these really that difficult to make compared to a lens?
They just need to pull all parts together!
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Has the new Ltd Zoom and the TC is now HD Vapourware!
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