Re: Two new Tokina lenses

2007-11-18 Thread Joseph Tainter
I suspect that the 11-16 is a Tokina design, as was the 12-24. I suspect this in part because Pentax has announced nothing about it. I hope we see a DA 11-16. It is a constant F2.8 lens. If it is good it could take the place of my DA 14. Joe I wouldn't be surprised if it's a

Re: Two new Tokina lenses

2007-11-18 Thread Thibouille
Joe do you know if the 35mm/2.8 Macro is actually a Pentax design or Tokina design? Just curious ... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML

Two new Tokina lenses

2007-11-17 Thread Adam Maas
A 35mm f2.8 macro, with focus clutch (Can we say 35 Limited?) and an 11-16 f2.8 DX. CaNikon only for now (Sucks for Sony users, who could really use the 11-16). I'm wondering if the latter will see a DA* version. It would make a lot of sense as the wide match to teh 16-50 and 50-135 (which is

Re: Two new Tokina lenses

2007-11-17 Thread Thibouille
Yes, a lot of sense, indeed. And yes, the 35 macro will be out as a Limited in Pentax brand but I expect the Pentax to be a lot more compact. On Nov 17, 2007 6:41 PM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A 35mm f2.8 macro, with focus clutch (Can we say 35 Limited?) and an 11-16 f2.8 DX. CaNikon

Re: Two new Tokina lenses

2007-11-17 Thread Joseph Tainter
Adam posted: A 35mm f2.8 macro, with focus clutch (Can we say 35 Limited?) and an 11-16 f2.8 DX. CaNikon only for now (Sucks for Sony users, who could really use the 11-16). I'm wondering if the latter will see a DA* version. It would make a lot of sense as the wide match to teh 16-50 and 50-135

Re: Two new Tokina lenses

2007-11-17 Thread Adam Maas
Joseph Tainter wrote: Adam posted: A 35mm f2.8 macro, with focus clutch (Can we say 35 Limited?) and an 11-16 f2.8 DX. CaNikon only for now (Sucks for Sony users, who could really use the 11-16). I'm wondering if the latter will see a DA* version. It would make a lot of sense as the wide