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Where is the weathersealing, guys?

Started Aug 6, 2016 | Discussions thread
Barry Pearson
Barry Pearson Veteran Member • Posts: 9,625
Re: Where is the weathersealing, guys?
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A Schamber wrote:

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So I am really struggling to make a lens buying roadmap, because some of the lenses are just not there. Sure, I'll pick a DFA 100 Macro 2.8 lens, and probably a DA* 55. But I feel that most of the lineup is just not there yet for everyday photography, so I'll stick with the 16-85 for most things.

What are your thoughts?

I think one reason is simple. Ricoh have concentrated much of their K-mount lens design/development effort on their FF range over the last couple of years. This has delivered 5 new zooms in the last 14 months or so.

And I think this will continue to some extent, although there are signs that APS-C lenses are still be developed, such as the new 55-300mm lens.

In case you haven't seen it, here is the FF lens roadmap. Note the primes. We (unfortunately) don't yet know their focal lengths and apertures, but I'm sure these will all be WR at least.

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Ricoh GR III Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS R7 Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM +28 more
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