07-09-2019, 04:29 PM
Isn't the Tokina 10-17 fisheye the same as the (old) smc version of this lens? :p
Yes, it's a minor update of an existing lens. What's new:
- the HD coating; I assume Pentax is gradually phasing out the old smc equipment (HD is superior anyway), and at some point they would be unable to make new batches of smc lenses
- cosmetics similar with the newer releases
- the removable hood. Some people were sawing/grinding the built-in hood of the smc version, to use it on the K-1; with this, you can just remove the hood.
The 35mm f/2, this 10-17mm fisheye... we might see a few "we can't be bothered to make completely new versions" such updates.
But what I care about are the new lenses; like the next D FA* prime.
Yes, it's a minor update of an existing lens. What's new:
- the HD coating; I assume Pentax is gradually phasing out the old smc equipment (HD is superior anyway), and at some point they would be unable to make new batches of smc lenses
- cosmetics similar with the newer releases
- the removable hood. Some people were sawing/grinding the built-in hood of the smc version, to use it on the K-1; with this, you can just remove the hood.
The 35mm f/2, this 10-17mm fisheye... we might see a few "we can't be bothered to make completely new versions" such updates.
But what I care about are the new lenses; like the next D FA* prime.