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biz-engineer · 07-23-2018, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by normhead

The link is probably one of the most exhaustive pieces of information for any lens anywhere

That dedicated Pentax site is very nice. The dedicated site for the K1 and K1 II is also nice. Although those site have a major drawback: they are like small islands with nothing that drives traffic to them, unless someone already knows Pentax, it is very unlikely that anyone will visit the Pentax dedicated sites. I bet there is more traffic on Pentaxforums and related site then traffic through one of the Pentax dedicated sites.

Wheatfield · 07-25-2018, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

That dedicated Pentax site is very nice. The dedicated site for the K1 and K1 II is also nice. Although those site have a major drawback: they are like small islands with nothing that drives traffic to them, unless someone already knows Pentax, it is very unlikely that anyone will visit the Pentax dedicated sites. I bet there is more traffic on Pentaxforums and related site then traffic through one of the Pentax dedicated sites.

The D FA 50/1.4 is STILL not showing on the Pentax Canada website.

zapp · 08-02-2018, 06:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Do you ever have something positive to say?

The lens isn’t really in very many hands yet. Most places will ship Monday. I expect mine Wednesday. I expect to have a set of photos up by next weekend. Will that be fast enough?

Now something positive

My D-FA 50 has arrived and I can build my own opinion now. It is my first Pentax lens that convinces me ALL THE WAY from the first minute on. AF is snappy at last, sharpness wide open, bokeh: great. Weather sealing. Weight is not an issue if you are used to K1. Still waiting for the 85mm version, but the current 50mm makes the wait fun.

**UncleVanya** · 08-02-2018, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by zapp

Now something positive

My D-FA 50 has arrived and I can build my own opinion now. It is my first Pentax lens that convinces me ALL THE WAY from the first minute on. AF is snappy at last, sharpness wide open, bokeh: great. Weather sealing. Weight is not an issue if you are used to K1. Still waiting for the 85mm version, but the current 50mm makes the wait fun.

That is excellent news.

Sandy Hancock · 08-02-2018, 06:32 AM - **1 Like**

The DFA* series is going to be a game-changer.
Only two lenses so far, but they both knock it out of the park. I can't wait for the next one. I hope it's the 35, then it will bye bye Sigma Art.
Holy Cow, the 50 is some lens!

**UncleVanya** · 08-02-2018, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

The DFA* series is going to be a game-changer.
Only two lenses so far, but they both knock it out of the park. I can't wait for the next one. I hope it's the 35, then it will bye bye Sigma Art.
Holy Cow, the 50 is some lens!

Your opinion is one I value. I wonder if you could put some comparisons in words for the DA* 50-135 vs DFA * 70-200 and DA* 55 vs DFA* 50. Is this mainly about focus improvements and crop vs full frame? I get the impression it is more than this from you.

angerdan · 01-25-2020, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Although those site have a major drawback: they are like small islands with nothing that drives traffic to them, unless someone already knows Pentax, it is very unlikely that anyone will visit the Pentax dedicated sites.
I bet there is more traffic on Pentaxforums and related site then traffic through one of the Pentax dedicated sites.

That's why there's a link on the wikipedia page for the D FA* 50mm:
Pentax D FA* 50mm lens - Wikipedia

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07-23-2018, 10:14 PM	#31
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,253	Originally posted by normhead The link is probably one of the most exhaustive pieces of information for any lens anywhere That dedicated Pentax site is very nice. The dedicated site for the K1 and K1 II is also nice. Although those site have a major drawback: they are like small islands with nothing that drives traffic to them, unless someone already knows Pentax, it is very unlikely that anyone will visit the Pentax dedicated sites. I bet there is more traffic on Pentaxforums and related site then traffic through one of the Pentax dedicated sites.

07-25-2018, 06:39 PM	#32
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by biz-engineer That dedicated Pentax site is very nice. The dedicated site for the K1 and K1 II is also nice. Although those site have a major drawback: they are like small islands with nothing that drives traffic to them, unless someone already knows Pentax, it is very unlikely that anyone will visit the Pentax dedicated sites. I bet there is more traffic on Pentaxforums and related site then traffic through one of the Pentax dedicated sites. The D FA 50/1.4 is STILL not showing on the Pentax Canada website.

08-02-2018, 06:04 AM - 1 Like	#33
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,389 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Do you ever have something positive to say? The lens isn’t really in very many hands yet. Most places will ship Monday. I expect mine Wednesday. I expect to have a set of photos up by next weekend. Will that be fast enough? Now something positive My D-FA 50 has arrived and I can build my own opinion now. It is my first Pentax lens that convinces me ALL THE WAY from the first minute on. AF is snappy at last, sharpness wide open, bokeh: great. Weather sealing. Weight is not an issue if you are used to K1. Still waiting for the 85mm version, but the current 50mm makes the wait fun.

08-02-2018, 06:27 AM	#34
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by zapp Now something positive My D-FA 50 has arrived and I can build my own opinion now. It is my first Pentax lens that convinces me ALL THE WAY from the first minute on. AF is snappy at last, sharpness wide open, bokeh: great. Weather sealing. Weight is not an issue if you are used to K1. Still waiting for the 85mm version, but the current 50mm makes the wait fun. That is excellent news.

08-02-2018, 06:32 AM - 1 Like	#35
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	The DFA* series is going to be a game-changer. Only two lenses so far, but they both knock it out of the park. I can't wait for the next one. I hope it's the 35, then it will bye bye Sigma Art. Holy Cow, the 50 is some lens!

08-02-2018, 06:36 AM	#36
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock The DFA* series is going to be a game-changer. Only two lenses so far, but they both knock it out of the park. I can't wait for the next one. I hope it's the 35, then it will bye bye Sigma Art. Holy Cow, the 50 is some lens! Your opinion is one I value. I wonder if you could put some comparisons in words for the DA* 50-135 vs DFA * 70-200 and DA* 55 vs DFA* 50. Is this mainly about focus improvements and crop vs full frame? I get the impression it is more than this from you.

01-25-2020, 11:12 AM	#37
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,643	Originally posted by biz-engineer Although those site have a major drawback: they are like small islands with nothing that drives traffic to them, unless someone already knows Pentax, it is very unlikely that anyone will visit the Pentax dedicated sites. I bet there is more traffic on Pentaxforums and related site then traffic through one of the Pentax dedicated sites. That's why there's a link on the wikipedia page for the D FA* 50mm: Pentax D FA* 50mm lens - Wikipedia

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