It’s a big Pentax-Ricoh day! The Pentax K-01 hasn’t been announced yet (coming in a few hours) but the new 40mm pancake is already visible at BHphoto (Click here). And Ricoh announced the new A16 module. You can read the full specs and see image samples here: http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/gxr/unit6.html.
Stay tuned to see the full K-01 press release soon!
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If K-01 = 1
Then K = 2
excellent news, ricoh just rocks (that’s 12-42 f 2.5 – 4 in ft terms) coupled with a hell of a sensor, in a very small package!
after another olympus disappointment, i’m pre-ordering
Indeed, it is closer to 35-127. Just multiply 1,5* the numbers ricoh give for their focal length, unless, that is, they spring a 35mm~ sensor.
There’s nothing to multiply, it has been taken into account. It is 24-85 in 35mm equivalent.
Another one that can’t do Math. The Ricoh is APS-C!!!
And what did Olympus release that you’re so dissapointed about?
You need a body to put that module on
Partikelzereinerer is right
24-85 f5.6 – f8 in dof effect on 35mm fullframe
14-43.5 f2.5 – f4 in ft sensor (crop 2x)
aperture doesn’t get cropped. F3.5 – F5.6 is F3.5- 5.6 is F3.5 – F5.6
as on digital iso performance has alost gotten rid of noise issues, there’s mainly dof which is of interest, you are right about aperture though, but aperture only valid on a specific system and only influences shutterspeed. sensor size, 43, aps, FF, medium format whatever, effect on the final image is another story, as olypic wrote above. problem of fourthirds for example for me is, when you hit F4 the hole image is sharp like F8 on FF, which is extremely bothering for creative photography, it has some advantages for macro and birders though. aps on 3.5 is just about right for a high quality travel zoom.
horses for courses
On the lens is written 16-56 mm as stated right crop is taken into account.
Nice 24mm wide angle and probably the nex5n sensor
Whats not to like
i guess this will be announced, latest this spring
What happened to the A16 M-Mount? Any news on that?
NO info on the supposed no alias filter on that zoom module ?
Harold
This GXR unit is the perfect setup for the inevitable K-Mount unit. This will be the true semi-pro mirrorless K people have been wanting.
3.5…..
Why are people just so mean on these forums. C’mon! Let’s respect each other. People are more important than cameras. Some are less informed than others, which is no reason to be mean. Smile, take a deep breath, an be nice. 😉
Thanks for the thoughts. I received a GXR P10 as a gift. The P10 irked me but the GXR has been fascinating enough to hold onto. Glad to find a lens I’ll be plunking some dough on. Craig’s right btw. Some comments bordering on prissy braying. Take it easy ladies and gents.