New Pentax Lenses?

[KenjiS]

http://photorumors.com/2009/05/25/new-pentax-lenses-leaked/#comments

Scary scary..50mm f/1.0? 400mm f/4? Sounds like Pentax was reading a Canon user's wishlist ;)

But seriously, a 50mm f/1.0...if they actually do it....they'd be the second to do so after Canon..and if its Pentax I bet you its not going to be OMGWTFBBQ expensive [Pentax really isnt expensive comparatively]

and a 400mm f/4...Wow...

If you look at the current roadmap, it has blank slots in the future section listing a 645 DA Ultrawide [the 25mm mentioned in the article would be this] and a DA Super Telephoto [Which the 400mm f/4 would qualify as]

So who here thinks Pentax is finally going "We're not going to take it anymore" and wants to at least kick Sony in the face? the K-7 and these possible lenses definately pose a threat to even Nikon/Canon..

And on a side note, I bet the 135mm f/2.8 is going to be fantastic as well :)

[Duncan Frenz]

I always loved Pentax in the film days, but their digital offerings along with their lenses leave me wanting. I am all for increased competition to light a fire under Canon, but I don't see Pentax developing and making available a competitive system in the near future. I hope they do, even if it only brings people in from the P&S crowd it will push Canon to rethink available features in their model lines. I would love some of the weather sealing and AF systems from the 1D series in an XXD format. I have no need for a large professional body, but I do want the features in the size and weight of the XXD line and APS-C format.

[KenjiS]

I always loved Pentax in the film days, but their digital offerings along with their lenses leave me wanting. I am all for increased competition to light a fire under Canon, but I don't see Pentax developing and making available a competitive system in the near future. I hope they do, even if it only brings people in from the P&S crowd it will push Canon to rethink available features in their model lines. I would love some of the weather sealing and AF systems from the 1D series in an XXD format. I have no need for a large professional body, but I do want the features in the size and weight of the XXD line and APS-C format.

See I dont mind a 1D-class body, my thing is more i also happen to love the 1.6x FOVCF...and I'm scared going to a 1.3x is going to make me sad...

But at the same time i want the advance and the AF from them...Badly...

[Depth]

Wouldn't mind seeing more competition. Definitely like the Limited lenses so looking forward to seeing what the 135mm limited will be like.

[Lore]

http://photorumors.com/2009/05/25/new-pentax-lenses-leaked/#comments

Scary scary..50mm f/1.0? 400mm f/4? Sounds like Pentax was reading a Canon user's wishlist ;)

But seriously, a 50mm f/1.0...if they actually do it....they'd be the second to do so after Canon..and if its Pentax I bet you its not going to be OMGWTFBBQ expensive [Pentax really isnt expensive comparatively]

and a 400mm f/4...Wow...

If you look at the current roadmap, it has blank slots in the future section listing a 645 DA Ultrawide [the 25mm mentioned in the article would be this] and a DA Super Telephoto [Which the 400mm f/4 would qualify as]

So who here thinks Pentax is finally going "We're not going to take it anymore" and wants to at least kick Sony in the face? the K-7 and these possible lenses definately pose a threat to even Nikon/Canon..

And on a side note, I bet the 135mm f/2.8 is going to be fantastic as well :)

at least on the 1.0 it was pretty much determined that it was shopped... no 'leak there'

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/61328-d-fa-50mm-f-1-0-sdm.html

from what I understand however the DA* 400 f/4 is on the table however. It's in one of their discussion threads.

[Duncan Frenz]

See I dont mind a 1D-class body, my thing is more i also happen to love the 1.6x FOVCF...and I'm scared going to a 1.3x is going to make me sad...

But at the same time i want the advance and the AF from them...Badly...

Don't get me wrong, in the proper circumstances I would be all over a 1D camera. The things I like about it are dedicated processor for AF, AF structure, weather sealing, build, VF, speed and customizability.

I realize I am probably in the minority, but I love the APS-C format, and I like the ability to CHOOSE whether a grip is used or not. The main camera I use is what I feel is the best camera out there in its format, which is why I chose it. However, I'd still like to see improvements in the above areas while retaining its format and size.

I am not a pro nor do I aspire to be one, but that doesn't preclude me from wanting pro features without having to hang a small car from my neck. I'd still be willing to pay the premium, I just want it in a different format and size. Likewise, I'd like a 5D type camera with the same features too, so I could have the XXD(L) for sports/wildlife/versatility and a FF XD(L) for landscape/portrait/UWA. I just want the build to be better with more customizations.

[KenjiS]

at least on the 1.0 it was pretty much determined that it was shopped... no 'leak there'

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/61328-d-fa-50mm-f-1-0-sdm.html

from what I understand however the DA* 400 f/4 is on the table however. It's in one of their discussion threads.

I saw that but then they posted that new pic..it DOES look like it might be real indeed...

[roentarre]

I would hope that pentax 50mm f1 would become a reality. I am a fan of the brand myself but it is not possible for pentax to produce a lens like that.

400mm f4 is going to cost too much if DA* 300mm f4 is going to cost more than 1400 US dollars...

[KenjiS]

I would hope that pentax 50mm f1 would become a reality. I am a fan of the brand myself but it is not possible for pentax to produce a lens like that.

400mm f4 is going to cost too much if DA* 300mm f4 is going to cost more than 1400 US dollars...

Well a 400mm f/4..the only 400 f/4 is Canon's 400mm f/4 DO IS which is a DO lens, and its over $5000...i bet the Pentax will be more affordable..

Also interesting to see how much it weighs..

[Karl Johnston]

Looks like a comeback!

[wethphotography]

So who here thinks Pentax is finally going "We're not going to take it anymore" and wants to at least kick Sony in the face? the K-7 and these possible lenses definately pose a threat to even Nikon/Canon..


I love Pentax gear; but they won't pose a threat to Nikon/Canon unless the K-7 focusses more quickly in low-light than the K10/K20D did.

[KenjiS]

I love Pentax gear; but they won't pose a threat to Nikon/Canon unless the K-7 focusses more quickly in low-light than the K10/K20D did.

True, Pentax's AF is supposedly a little touchy isnt it?

But i heard the K-7 has a new AF system thats optimized for the new SDM lenses...so perhaps it is improved at least a bit?

At the very least who here thinks they can knock Sony down a peg or two...