New Pentax Stuff: a new dSLR camera and several lenses

[alanswan]

From Dpreview
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0809/08092204pentaxDAstarlenses.asp

That comes out to be SG$2300+ according to the current exchange rate of SG$2.6 to the £.
Very expensive.

Well... Camera equipment are much more expensive in Europe.
By that gauge, I'm blind guessing somewhere between S$1800-2000?
Maybe can get around $1800 range in Japan... Pentax homeland...

 

[hjbyeo]

I would love to have the teleconverter 1.4, Flash and 15mm.

Surprised that the 55 is only SDM operated...

 

[istDeS]

The DA15mm F/4 Ltd with the built in lens hood is really nice.

 

[scorpioh]

I almost mistook it for the FA31. Also looks like FA77. But I still prefer screw-on hood.

 

[fengwei]

I almost mistook it for the FA31. Also looks like FA77. But I still prefer screw-on hood.

Built-in push/pull lens hood is so much easier than a screw-on one The DA15, DA35 and FA77 all have the same hood design. I do think these three are excellent setup. Another great line up is the DA21/40/70 trio

 

[flowerpot]

is the 55mm FF compatible ?

 

[airconvent]

is the 55mm FF compatible ?

Don't think so. The DA series are optimised for APS-C sensors and the specs of the DA55 indicate as such. The FA series on the other hand are suitable for both.

 

[flowerpot]

Don't think so. The DA series are optimised for APS-C sensors and the specs of the DA55 indicate as such. The FA series on the other hand are suitable for both.

DA is optimized for digital sensors, its not describing the image circle coverage, both DA 200mm and DA 300 are FF compatible... 60-250 most likely is... but dunno about 55mm ??

 

[creampuff]

Some info on the AF160FC ring flash (rough Japanese translation):

Pentax, macro for close-up flash photography "AF160FC" to be released soon. The opening price. Over-the-counter price of 40,000 yen forecast said.

The company's digital single-lens reflex camera flash for macros. Shine a light on subjects evenly, and to reduce shadows. Suitable for use in areas such as close-up and medical care. Guide number 16 (ISO100 m). Dimming system P-TTL, TTL, Manual control. 60-degree angle left and right side of irradiation. Two of the switch to light-emitting or light intensity can be adjusted in proportion.

Dial tone on the light switch on the back of compensation, including auto-1EV increments of 0.5EV of 0.5EV the scope of the regulation in three phases.

Four AA batteries power the unit, and suitable with alkaline batteries, lithium batteries and nickel-hydrogen battery.

The body size is 68 × 115 × 83mm (width × height × depth), excluding batteries weighs approximately 405g. Special case and "D FA MACRO" lens and a dedicated adapter, 49mm, 52mm, 58mm, 67mm included adapter rings.

 

[creampuff]

How the new K-m looks like on the inside...

Shake Reduction mechanism

Internal shell

 

[otc]

Any indication of ring flash price for pentax. Sigma is also coming out with this flash.
Looks interesting with more competition and hope price will come down for macro lovers.

otc

 

[creampuff]

Targeted price is 40,000 yen, which by the time it reaches our shores could work out to a guesstimate of between S$550-650.

 

[otc]

Targeted price is 40,000 yen, which by the time it reaches our shores could work out to a guesstimate of between S$550-650.

Denis,

Thanks. Already stated above and i did not put on my spec.:embrass:

otc

 

[aosis]

what happens if the DA 1.4x SDM Rear Converter is mounted with a normal DA lens without SDM ?

 

[fengwei]

what happens if the DA 1.4x SDM Rear Converter is mounted with a normal DA lens without SDM ?

I guess it'd work as a normal AF lens, just like using a non SDM AF lens on a K10D/K20D

 

[southernoise]

Bright non-interchangeable Natural Bright II focusing screen

hmmm... bad news for those who like a splitscreen.

 

[gigahz]

Any Updates for the TC 1.4?

 

[thinkvision]

heard about an new DA 11-16/2.8 lens (same as tokina 11-16/2.8)?

 

[flowerpot]

heard about an new DA 11-16/2.8 lens (same as tokina 11-16/2.8)?

when they launch ?? i need a wide angle lens in april...

 

[istDeS]

when they launch ?? i need a wide angle lens in april...

which april.:sticktong:bsmilie: