Gonz wrote:
I think where
Pentax is lacking is in a system. They last had a complete system
back in the LX days. Unless you plan on using only zooms, their prime
offerings are mostly still from the film era like the Limited series,
or the DA lenses that can sometimes be used in FF. But say I want a
very wide prime? The only options are used older film era lenses
(15mm 3.5).
A lot of the old film era lenses are great on digital bodies, but some
aren't. I wish Pentax would curate a set of FA lenses that work well
with the K1 and give them an upgrade to shake off the perception that
they are past their prime and also to offset any uncertainty about how
they will work on digital bodies. By "update" I mean reissue with newer
coatings (HD), replace cam AF with SDM, maybe make them WR. Reissue FA
limiteds as DFA limiteds - but only reissue the ones that are truly
excellent on digital bodies. Rework some of the APS_C glass, like the
60-250 f4 - that were designed to be full frame but don't quite cover
the entire full frame sensor to make them compatible with FF bodies.
I don't know how lenses are made but it seems to me that upgrading
existing lenses would be more cost effective than designing new ones.
And it would yield the dual advantage of shaking off that perception
that "its an old film era lens" and also overcoming uncertainty about
how well it will work on digital bodies.
If Pentax really wanted to work it, they reissue some classic optic
designs in upgraded modern form. Like the Takumar 135 f3.5 as an SDM AF
HD WR lens... or K 24mm f2.8. Keep the optical formula but upgrade
them to AF etc. People want the newest and most advance tech, but they
are also drawn to the retro classic historical stuff.
Made for digital neo-Takumar DFA Limited lens with all the bells and
whistles - and great optical performance - could be real winners.
Mark
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