"Pentax offers two different species of lenses for the Q system - mainstream and "toy" lenses. The Pentax 03 3.2mm f/5.6 Fisheye is the third mainstream lens if this classification can be applied to a Fisheye lens anyway. That said it shares a couple of aspects with the "toy" Q lens group
- it has a fixed max. aperture and doesn't offer AF. We reckon that the comparatively "fast" max. aperture lifted it into the mainstream class here. A focal length of just 3.2mm will sound odd for most readers but this relates, of course, to the small sensor size of the Q system. In full format terms it is equivalent to a 17.6mm fisheye lens which also explains the comparatively moderate field of view of "just" 160 degress (vs 180 degrees on most other fisheye lenses)."
So, let's see what we've got so far:
Pentax Press Release
An interchangeable-lens digital camera designed in collaboration with designer Marc Newson
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD. is delighted to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-01 interchangeable-lens digital camera in conjunction with the world’s thinnest interchangeable lens* - the smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS unifocal. This latest addition to the popular Pentax K series and the new lens were both designed in partnership with world renowned designer, Marc Newson.
Photographyblog goes Hands-on with the new mirrorless Pentax K-01. The month old rumors about a very ugly contraption very special design, thanks to Australian designer Marc Newson, who among other clients lists Apple and Canon.