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Photo Forum / Digital Photography / DSLR Cameras / November 2006Pentax lenses
Just looking around for lens availability in case I did make the switch to Pentax sometime in the future. At least here in the US I'm not finding any longer Pentax-branded lenses, just Sigmas and Tamrons. I'm still not all that familiar with the mount so what lenses do you Pentax users have in your stable? In my case, if I ever made the switch to the K10D, I'd start with with the 16mm-45mm, the 40mm pancake, and the 100mm macro but after that I can't find anything. I'd like something in the 24mm-105mm and 80mm-200mm ranges that has full autofocus and metering. Greg  Signature"All my time I spent in heaven Revelries of dance and wine Waking to the sound of laughter Up I'd rise and kiss the sky" - The Mekons >Just looking around for lens availability in case I did make the switch >to Pentax sometime in the future. At least here in the US I'm not [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >Greg Here's a few http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&b=21&a=695_6138&mnp= 0.0&mxp=0.0&cmpsrch=&cltp=&clsgr=&shs=&ci=8458&ac=&Submit.x=12&Submit.y=11&Submi t=Go http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&b=21&a=695_6139&mnp= 0.0&mxp=0.0&cmpsrch=&cltp=&clsgr=&shs=&ci=8458&ac=&Submit.x=13&Submit.y=5&Submit =Go http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&a=695_6142&mnp=0.0&m xp=0.0&cmpsrch=&cltp=&clsgr=&shs=&ci=8458&ac=&Submit.x=14&Submit.y=13&Submit=Go >> Just looking around for lens availability in case I did make the switch >> to Pentax sometime in the future. At least here in the US I'm not [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&a=695_6142&mnp=0.0&m xp=0.0&cmpsrch=&cltp=&clsgr=&shs=&ci=8458&ac=&Submit.x=14&Submit.y=13&Submit=Go Those don't really help. I forgot about the Pentax announcements: Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8ED AL[IF] Launch date: March 2007 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA* 50-135mm F2.8ED [IF] Launch date: March 2007 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA* 60-250mm F4ED [IF] Launch date: March 2007 If I were to make the switch and the above lenses turn out to be nice I'd start with the: 16-50mm 40mm pancake 100mm macro 60-250mm Greg Signature"All my time I spent in heaven Revelries of dance and wine Waking to the sound of laughter Up I'd rise and kiss the sky" - The Mekons > Just looking around for lens availability in case I did make the switch to > Pentax sometime in the future. At least here in the US I'm not finding > any longer Pentax-branded lenses, just Sigmas and Tamrons. > > I'm still not all that familiar with the mount so what lenses do you > Pentax users have in your stable? For medium to long zooms, I have the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 DG and the Sigma 135-400 f/4.5-5.6. The 70-200 is excellent. The 135-400, as you might expect, is a bit soft and you can use it only on relatively bright days (unless you're shooting the moon, of course, and don't need faster shutter speeds). But I think for the price it's still a good buy. > Just looking around for lens availability in case I did make the > switch to Pentax sometime in the future. At least here in the US I'm > not finding any longer Pentax-branded lenses, just Sigmas and Tamrons. http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=5 Rita >> Just looking around for lens availability in case I did make the >> switch to Pentax sometime in the future. At least here in the US I'm [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Rita ? LOL! > In my case, if I ever made the switch to the K10D, I'd start with with > the 16mm-45mm I have the 16~45 constant F/4 and it's a great lens, very sharp at any aperture, but as large as a 200mm zoom. Hope the new PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8ED AL[IF] is not even larger. My manual Zenitar 16mm, when defished, seems a bit wider angle than the above at 16mm position. >> In my case, if I ever made the switch to the K10D, I'd start with with >> the 16mm-45mm It is a nice lens but I think a touch over priced for F4.0, I am thinking that I probably should have gone with the 18-50mm F2.8, Sigma, it is pretty sweet. I have ordered a 18-125mm Sigma with my K10D. > I have the 16~45 constant F/4 and it's a great lens, very sharp at any > aperture, but as large as a 200mm zoom. Hope the new PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm > F2.8ED AL[IF] is not even larger. Size it would appear is the price you pay for constant aperture and quality. > My manual Zenitar 16mm, when defished, seems a bit wider angle than the > above at 16mm position. Apples and oranges. The Zenitar seems to be about 21mm equivalent after defishing whereas the 16-45 is 24-68 equivalent. >>> In my case, if I ever made the switch to the K10D, I'd start with with >>> the 16mm-45mm [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Apples and oranges. > The Zenitar seems to be about 21mm equivalent after defishing whereas the > 16-45 is 24-68 equivalent. Yeah. It's a fisheye lens. Of course it's got a wider angle of view. > Just looking around for lens availability http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/en/lens/roadmap.pdf Sander > > Just looking around for lens availability > > http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/en/lens/roadmap.pdf I wish they'd make a nice 24mm. I'd buy an FA 24/2 in a heartbeat if I could find one. >> > Just looking around for lens availability >> >> http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/en/lens/roadmap.pdf > >I wish they'd make a nice 24mm. I'd buy an FA 24/2 in a heartbeat if I >could find one. You should persevere by setting up a search on eBay and regularly checking the stock at KEH. You might also get a result with a WTB ad at the PDML. Most will agree that the 24mm f/2 FA is an absolute gem. I regret not buying one when I had the chance, but my Leica 24mm vies now for the title of my most often used lens with the 35mm f/2 Summicron. Sadly, the Leica 24mm was several times the price of the Pentax 24mm and it only goes to f/2.8, but it is actually sharper wide open than any other 24mm lens available for the 35mm format, at any aperture. May I suggest the Pentax K 24mm f/3.5 as a slightly easier to obtain alternative to the 24mm f/2 FA? It lacks AF and has no electronic contacts, so is limited in its ability on Pentax AF and digital bodies. But it is optically a very good lens, and you could use it until you find a 24mm f/2 FA. > >> > Just looking around for lens availability > >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > the stock at KEH. You might also get a result with a WTB ad at the PDML. > Most will agree that the 24mm f/2 FA is an absolute gem. [..] > May I suggest the Pentax K 24mm f/3.5 as a slightly easier to obtain > alternative to the 24mm f/2 FA? It lacks AF and has no electronic > contacts, so is limited in its ability on Pentax AF and digital bodies. > But it is optically a very good lens, and you could use it until you find > a 24mm f/2 FA. I've been trying to run in to one of those as well. I don't like to buy stuff over ebay, which leaves me with a few local used camera store options and craigslist. I'm no stranger to using all-manual lenses on newer bodies... The 21mm is too wide, the 31mm is too narrow... :-) The DA 12-24mm looks promising, but it's not cheap, and I'd rather spend that money on the DA* 16-50/2.8. >> May I suggest the Pentax K 24mm f/3.5 as a slightly easier to obtain >> alternative to the 24mm f/2 FA? It lacks AF and has no electronic [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >options and craigslist. I'm no stranger to using all-manual lenses on >newer bodies... I understand your concern about eBay. Being sure of a good deal is getting more and more difficult. >The 21mm is too wide, the 31mm is too narrow... :-) The DA 12-24mm looks >promising, but it's not cheap, and I'd rather spend that money on the >DA* 16-50/2.8. Choices, choices! I wish you luck in your quest. ;-) |
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