D-FA WR 31, 43, 77 ltds

yorik · 02-05-2015, 08:04 PM

Now that the FFK is coming, it's time for something else to pine after... Something else whose glaring absence makes us doubt Pentax.

I nominate D-FA WR versions of the holy trinity (with DC focus motors).

virusn3t · 02-05-2015, 08:23 PM

Maybe, but, even with HD or Aero Bright II coatings, WR and DC motor, my 31 and 77 works very well to spend +50% more on price tag for re-own this lenses

**jpzk** · 02-05-2015, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by virusn3t

works very well to spend +50% more on price tag for re-own this lenses

What ??

**grahame** · 02-05-2015, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by yorik

D-FA WR versions of the holy trinity

No, please leave the DC if it will change exterior design of the holy trinity. Actual adding WR might change how they look, which I prefer not to :-)

I will probably not going to use them under conditions WR is required anyway. DFA* 28-70 is the lens I will bring under these conditions.

robjmitchell · 02-05-2015, 10:36 PM - **4 Likes**

I think their are bigger fish to fry. DFA* 24/1.4, DFA* 85/1.4, DFA*135, DFA*200macro

Adam · 02-05-2015, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by yorik

Now that the FFK is coming, it's time for something else to pine after... Something else whose glaring absence makes us doubt Pentax.

I nominate D-FA WR versions of the holy trinity (with DC focus motors).

AF motors would be cool, but I'd be more inclined to think that the same designs will just be re-released with HD coating and rounded blades.

alamo5000 · 02-05-2015, 10:45 PM - **1 Like**

Taking a vote about what to complain about now... OOOOHHH EEEEM GEEE. Seriously?

DSims · 02-05-2015, 11:53 PM

Originally posted by robjmitchell

I think their are bigger fish to fry. DFA* 24/1.4, DFA* 85/1.4, DFA*135, DFA*200macro

Agreed. Perhaps the 24 can still be f/2, or f/1.8.

**Digitalis** · 02-06-2015, 12:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

AF motors would be cool, but I'd be more inclined to think that the same designs will just be re-released with HD coating and rounded blades.

Personally that would be a waste of resources - which would be better aimed at extending the line of FA Limited lenses, for instance a 19mm f/1.9 ASPH ED wide and a close focusing 120mm f/1.8 ED APO telephoto would round the FA limited lens line off nicely. A Silver special edition of the camera with an optically updated 50mm f/1.2 ED ASPH WR would be nice too.

Trudger1272 · 02-06-2015, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by robjmitchell

I think their are bigger fish to fry. DFA* 24/1.4, DFA* 85/1.4, DFA*135, DFA*200macro

Same here. DFA200, man! But I would rather see it built like a DFA100WR + focus limiter.

**Digitalis** · 02-06-2015, 12:26 AM

Originally posted by Trudger1272

DFA200, man! But I would rather see it built like a DFA100WR + focus limiter.

I wouldn't - the aperture ring is very useful especially when working with flash. I'd keep the construction of it the same as the original if it is at all possible.

Pentax K10D - Pentax FA*200mm f/4 ED[IF] Macro.

Trudger1272 · 02-06-2015, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I wouldn't - the aperture ring is very useful especially when working with flash. I'd keep the construction of it the same as the original if it is at all possible.

Good point. I forgot about the lack of an aperture ring being I actually own the FA100 because of that very thing, along with the focus limiter. I just like the similarities in build the WR shares with Limiteds.

Originally posted by Digitalis

a 19mm f/1.9 ASPH ED wide and a close focusing 120mm f/1.8 ED APO telephoto would round the FA limited lens line off nicely. A Silver special edition of the camera with an optically updated 50mm f/1.2 ED ASPH WR would be nice too.

These would also be cool. I would personally pass on a DFA24mm for a DFA19mm.

Now that I think about it, they should redesign the DFA100WR with an aperture ring as well.

6BQ5 · 02-06-2015, 12:40 PM

Screw drive works great in the Holy Trinity. Why change it? It would make the lenses bulkier. I'm even afraid of thinking what would happen if they change the coatings. What would happen to the pixie dust? There are other fast action lenses that would make better candidates.

I think WR seals may be a good minimal update but not something I would personally trade my current set in for.

**monochrome** · 02-06-2015, 01:04 PM

Timing I suppose depends on how many they have in inventory. I wonder how many R-USA sold at deal prices Halloween (they snagged me) Black Friday and January sales. When you think about it - in terms of cash flow, what do they care about old version or new version? 100% of the price paid at the warehouse door goes to the bottom line - all the lens costs were sunk in 2012.

Eagle_Friends · 02-08-2015, 01:43 AM

FA Limited 50mm f1.2

FA Limited 15mm f4

D-FA 24-70mm f2.4 to f2.8

D-FA 14-24mm f2.4 to f2.8

*sigh... a person can dream....

02-05-2015, 08:04 PM	#1
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	D-FA WR 31, 43, 77 ltds Now that the FFK is coming, it's time for something else to pine after... Something else whose glaring absence makes us doubt Pentax. I nominate D-FA WR versions of the holy trinity (with DC focus motors).

02-05-2015, 10:39 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by yorik Now that the FFK is coming, it's time for something else to pine after... Something else whose glaring absence makes us doubt Pentax. I nominate D-FA WR versions of the holy trinity (with DC focus motors). AF motors would be cool, but I'd be more inclined to think that the same designs will just be re-released with HD coating and rounded blades. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-06-2015, 12:37 AM	#12
Trudger1272 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Albums Posts: 288	Originally posted by Digitalis I wouldn't - the aperture ring is very useful especially when working with flash. I'd keep the construction of it the same as the original if it is at all possible. Good point. I forgot about the lack of an aperture ring being I actually own the FA100 because of that very thing, along with the focus limiter. I just like the similarities in build the WR shares with Limiteds. Originally posted by Digitalis a 19mm f/1.9 ASPH ED wide and a close focusing 120mm f/1.8 ED APO telephoto would round the FA limited lens line off nicely. A Silver special edition of the camera with an optically updated 50mm f/1.2 ED ASPH WR would be nice too. These would also be cool. I would personally pass on a DFA24mm for a DFA19mm. Now that I think about it, they should redesign the DFA100WR with an aperture ring as well. Last edited by Trudger1272; 02-06-2015 at 12:44 AM.

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02-05-2015, 08:23 PM	#2
virusn3t Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Maybe, but, even with HD or Aero Bright II coatings, WR and DC motor, my 31 and 77 works very well to spend +50% more on price tag for re-own this lenses

02-05-2015, 08:54 PM	#3
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by virusn3t works very well to spend +50% more on price tag for re-own this lenses What ??

02-05-2015, 09:57 PM	#4
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	Originally posted by yorik D-FA WR versions of the holy trinity No, please leave the DC if it will change exterior design of the holy trinity. Actual adding WR might change how they look, which I prefer not to :-) I will probably not going to use them under conditions WR is required anyway. DFA* 28-70 is the lens I will bring under these conditions.

02-05-2015, 10:36 PM - 4 Likes	#5
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	I think their are bigger fish to fry. DFA* 24/1.4, DFA* 85/1.4, DFA135, DFA200macro

02-05-2015, 10:45 PM - 1 Like	#7
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	Taking a vote about what to complain about now... OOOOHHH EEEEM GEEE. Seriously?

02-05-2015, 11:53 PM	#8
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Originally posted by robjmitchell I think their are bigger fish to fry. DFA* 24/1.4, DFA* 85/1.4, DFA135, DFA200macro Agreed. Perhaps the 24 can still be f/2, or f/1.8.

02-06-2015, 12:18 AM - 1 Like	#9
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Adam AF motors would be cool, but I'd be more inclined to think that the same designs will just be re-released with HD coating and rounded blades. Personally that would be a waste of resources - which would be better aimed at extending the line of FA Limited lenses, for instance a 19mm f/1.9 ASPH ED wide and a close focusing 120mm f/1.8 ED APO telephoto would round the FA limited lens line off nicely. A Silver special edition of the camera with an optically updated 50mm f/1.2 ED ASPH WR would be nice too.

02-06-2015, 12:23 AM	#10
Trudger1272 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Albums Posts: 288	Originally posted by robjmitchell I think their are bigger fish to fry. DFA* 24/1.4, DFA* 85/1.4, DFA135, DFA200macro Same here. DFA200, man! But I would rather see it built like a DFA100WR + focus limiter.

02-06-2015, 12:26 AM	#11
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Trudger1272 DFA200, man! But I would rather see it built like a DFA100WR + focus limiter. I wouldn't - the aperture ring is very useful especially when working with flash. I'd keep the construction of it the same as the original if it is at all possible. Pentax K10D - Pentax FA200mm f/4 ED[IF] Macro.*

02-06-2015, 12:40 PM	#13
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Screw drive works great in the Holy Trinity. Why change it? It would make the lenses bulkier. I'm even afraid of thinking what would happen if they change the coatings. What would happen to the pixie dust? There are other fast action lenses that would make better candidates. I think WR seals may be a good minimal update but not something I would personally trade my current set in for.

02-06-2015, 01:04 PM	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Timing I suppose depends on how many they have in inventory. I wonder how many R-USA sold at deal prices Halloween (they snagged me) Black Friday and January sales. When you think about it - in terms of cash flow, what do they care about old version or new version? 100% of the price paid at the warehouse door goes to the bottom line - all the lens costs were sunk in 2012.

02-08-2015, 01:43 AM	#15
Eagle_Friends Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 971	FA Limited 50mm f1.2 FA Limited 15mm f4 D-FA 24-70mm f2.4 to f2.8 D-FA 14-24mm f2.4 to f2.8 *sigh... a person can dream....