Pentax Full Frame Dream Crushed Today! :-o

See: http://www.pentax.jp/japan/news/announce/20120208.html

製品名：「smc PENTAX-DA 50mmF1.8」（仮称）製品写真

・「Kマウント」デジタル一眼カメラ専用の標準中望遠単焦点レンズ　※2012年2月15日　誤記を訂正いたしました
・自然なボケ味で、立体的な描写が得られる明るいF1.8の開放F値を採用
・2012年発売予定

for an official correction about the DA50 lens from being described as a "standard" lens to "mid-tele".

Via: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/175724-pentax-full-frame-dream-crushed-today.html


But this time, I have a different opinion than the above OP's. At this moment, it is completely technically correct for the 50mm on APS-C, i.e., the effective focal and Angle of View is in mid-tele. But if some days later there is really a K-mount Pentax FF body, then this 50mm lens could become a "standard" lens again, as long as it has a true 135 Full Frame coverage.

So, there is hope, still! ;-)


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