Igor PDML-StR wrote:
The last 85/1.8 was produced by Pentax in 2004. That's 12 years ago!
And it's 20% shorter and half a stop slower.
I agree, f/1.8 is not fast enough. I frequently need that extra 2/3 stop.
Samyang lenses are reportedly good, but they are not AF. (And I don't
remember if they are FF. Not that it matters for at this time, ... until
I got K-1).
Some Samyang are FF. I recently picked up the 24/1.4 for night
landscapes and it is a very nice lens. If Pentax just cherry picked the
Samyang lineup, added autofocus and their new coatings, they could
instantly have a great range of lenses.
Pentax also does not have an 85/1.4, 35/1.4, or unfortunately a full
frame 50-135/2.8 which would be close to the ideal lens for a lot of my
indoor sports work. Actually, I'd be happier with about 35-40 on the
wide end, and would be able to give up a little on the long end and crop
in post.
Igor
... and the last 135 mm was produced by Pentax in 2000!
Igor
J.C. O'Connell Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:04:45 -0700 wrote:
85mm f1.8 close enuff
On 7/27/2016 10:45 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
I just received a notification from B&H...
Something like that from Pentax would be great!
Igor
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