ANYONE HAVE IT - HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens

vievetrick · 10-20-2015, 11:40 AM

Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens 21310 B&H

I have come into some photo gear money and have a few things on the list. One is a good 42-70 range 2.8 - just saw this and was looking for feed back. No reviews posted that I could find from anyone.

I have wanted something in this range and was leaning towards a Sigma originally Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 -

Should I really spend the extra $500?

swanlefitte · 10-20-2015, 12:17 PM

that's the new rebranded tamron. Gets great reviews in Canon and nikon mount. Just came out for pentax. Was only announced a few weeks ago.

Adam · 10-20-2015, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by vievetrick

Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens 21310 B&H

I have come into some photo gear money and have a few things on the list. One is a good 42-70 range 2.8 - just saw this and was looking for feed back. No reviews posted that I could find from anyone.

I have wanted something in this range and was leaning towards a Sigma originally Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 -

Should I really spend the extra $500?

It should start shipping in about a month.

ChatMechant · 10-20-2015, 02:00 PM

So they kept the SDM, but ditched the star?

**Rondec** · 10-20-2015, 02:03 PM - **2 Likes**

I get my copy tomorrow

6BQ5 · 10-20-2015, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

I get my copy tomorrow

Oooooo! Lucky you!

You'll have to post some portraits for us. As always, I'm very curious how lenses resolve fine features like eyelashes and eye color. That's like an ultimate test in my book.

vievetrick · 10-20-2015, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Adam

It should start shipping in about a month.

B&H has it available today

6BQ5 · 10-20-2015, 06:35 PM

And Adorama too!

Adam · 10-20-2015, 08:04 PM

What a bunch of liars!!

6BQ5 · 10-20-2015, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by Adam

What a bunch of liars!!

??

How so? Are you saying its not in stock there?

Adam · 10-20-2015, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

??

How so? Are you saying its not in stock there?

No, they gave us an eta of November 15th!

vievetrick · 10-20-2015, 08:59 PM

Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens 21310 B&H

---------- Post added 10-20-15 at 11:05 PM ----------

Either they are advertising to early or as you see in link it's available now!
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens 21310 B&H - my pants are not on fire 😜😜😳😳

mee · 10-20-2015, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by Adam

No, they gave us an eta of November 15th!

B&H has had an ETA of 10/20ish for at least a week.. if not longer (that is as far as I've checked). Not sure from whom you get your info, but it appears they are wayyy off with this one.

I suppose this means your review of this lens will be delayed by a month too?

Adam · 10-20-2015, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by mee

B&H has had an ETA of 10/20ish for at least a week.. if not longer (that is as far as I've checked). Not sure from whom you get your info, but it appears they are wayyy off with this one.

I suppose this means your review of this lens will be delayed by a month too?

I don't think there's much of a reason to do anything but a first impressions review before the FF is out...

Maybe I'm just remembering incorrectly! I wrote late October in the homepage post, not late November.

jk333 · 10-21-2015, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I don't think there's much of a reason to do anything but a first impressions review before the FF is out...

Maybe I'm just remembering incorrectly! I wrote late October in the homepage post, not late November.

I'd love to see the 24-70 compared against the 24-90 on full frame if you have copies of both. The 24-70 is of course faster but from F4 up, I'd be interested. The colors of the FA are pretty awesome.

10-20-2015, 11:40 AM	#1
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	ANYONE HAVE IT - HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens 21310 B&H I have come into some photo gear money and have a few things on the list. One is a good 42-70 range 2.8 - just saw this and was looking for feed back. No reviews posted that I could find from anyone. I have wanted something in this range and was leaning towards a Sigma originally Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 - Should I really spend the extra $500?

10-20-2015, 01:52 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by vievetrick Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens 21310 B&H I have come into some photo gear money and have a few things on the list. One is a good 42-70 range 2.8 - just saw this and was looking for feed back. No reviews posted that I could find from anyone. I have wanted something in this range and was leaning towards a Sigma originally Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 - Should I really spend the extra $500? It should start shipping in about a month. 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:

10-20-2015, 08:04 PM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	What a bunch of liars!! 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:

10-20-2015, 08:59 PM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by 6BQ5 ?? How so? Are you saying its not in stock there? No, they gave us an eta of November 15th! 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:

10-20-2015, 09:55 PM	#14
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by mee B&H has had an ETA of 10/20ish for at least a week.. if not longer (that is as far as I've checked). Not sure from whom you get your info, but it appears they are wayyy off with this one. I suppose this means your review of this lens will be delayed by a month too? I don't think there's much of a reason to do anything but a first impressions review before the FF is out... Maybe I'm just remembering incorrectly! I wrote late October in the homepage post, not late November. 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:

10-20-2015, 12:17 PM	#2
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	that's the new rebranded tamron. Gets great reviews in Canon and nikon mount. Just came out for pentax. Was only announced a few weeks ago.

10-20-2015, 02:00 PM	#4
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,284	So they kept the SDM, but ditched the star?

10-20-2015, 02:03 PM - 2 Likes	#5
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	I get my copy tomorrow

10-20-2015, 03:00 PM	#6
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by Rondec I get my copy tomorrow Oooooo! Lucky you! You'll have to post some portraits for us. As always, I'm very curious how lenses resolve fine features like eyelashes and eye color. That's like an ultimate test in my book.

10-20-2015, 05:50 PM	#7
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam It should start shipping in about a month. B&H has it available today

10-20-2015, 06:35 PM	#8
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	And Adorama too!

10-20-2015, 08:56 PM	#10
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by Adam What a bunch of liars!! ?? How so? Are you saying its not in stock there?

10-20-2015, 08:59 PM	#12
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183 Original Poster	Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens 21310 B&H ---------- Post added 10-20-15 at 11:05 PM ---------- Either they are advertising to early or as you see in link it's available now! Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR Lens 21310 B&H - my pants are not on fire 😜😜😳😳

10-20-2015, 09:14 PM	#13
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Adam No, they gave us an eta of November 15th! B&H has had an ETA of 10/20ish for at least a week.. if not longer (that is as far as I've checked). Not sure from whom you get your info, but it appears they are wayyy off with this one. I suppose this means your review of this lens will be delayed by a month too?

10-21-2015, 05:15 AM	#15
jk333 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bev Posts: 181	Originally posted by Adam I don't think there's much of a reason to do anything but a first impressions review before the FF is out... Maybe I'm just remembering incorrectly! I wrote late October in the homepage post, not late November. I'd love to see the 24-70 compared against the 24-90 on full frame if you have copies of both. The 24-70 is of course faster but from F4 up, I'd be interested. The colors of the FA are pretty awesome.

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