Post your HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW pictures!

Dieseler · 07-22-2016, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by redpit

People who are closer to Ricoh-Pentax than I am, won't be surprised if we even get a superteleprime like a 600/4 at some point in the future...

I'd like to see that happen!

Chris Mak · 07-23-2016, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by redpit

People who are closer to Ricoh-Pentax than I am, won't be surprised if we even get a superteleprime like a 600/4 at some point in the future...

But think a while about what a DFA 600/4 would add to the current choice: for many the DA560 is already out of reach or off their list because of its price, size, weight...
A DFA600/4 would either be véééry heavy and véééry big and very expensive, or would be very heavy, very big and véééry expensive.
Nikon and Canon have managed to get their 600/4 primes'weight down to somewhat handholdable, but that means using véééry expensive glass, and with a price tag of 12.000 for the Canon and 12.000 for the Nikon, anyone interested?
I doubt it, the price would by far exceed the cost of K1, K3 and all other lenses most people own.

Chris

redpit · 07-23-2016, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by Chris Mak

But think a while about what a DFA 600/4 would add to the current choice: for many the DA560 is already out of reach or off their list because of its price, size, weight...
A DFA600/4 would either be véééry heavy and véééry big and very expensive, or would be very heavy, very big and véééry expensive.
Nikon and Canon have managed to get their 600/4 primes'weight down to somewhat handholdable, but that means using véééry expensive glass, and with a price tag of 12.000 for the Canon and 12.000 for the Nikon, anyone interested?
I doubt it, the price would by far exceed the cost of K1, K3 and all other lenses most people own.

Chris

Chris I don't disagree with what you say, but since Pentax wants to become a real choice for pro photographers it has to add such gems in her crown. Very few of the Nicanon pros are actually paying (at least that money) for their super tele primes but there are quite many that use them. Moreover don't forget the Pentax heritage... We are talking about a brand that had/has such lenses in the past and even more exotic ones (like the exceptional FA* 250-600/5.6). When Pentax didn't have a FF the discussion about it was ending "but they don't offer a FF camera". Now the "objection" is that she doesn't offer many high quality FF glass. I believe this gonna change too - sooner than expected

And even if such lenses are only produced after preordering on demand or are out of reach for most of us non pro phtographers, there is nothing wrong for me if Pentax offers them! On the contrary surely adds prestige and weight if for example Pentax has in its arsenal a 600/4 that is on the same league or even better than the competition, don't you agree?

HopelessTogger · 07-23-2016, 02:21 PM

Touch of LBA tonight, bit woozy.

Anyone know how the D-FA 150-450 compares to the Siggy Bigma?

I'm in the mood.

Zygonyx · 07-23-2016, 03:37 PM - **1 Like**

I would say : slightly better in everything (speed, AF, monitoring, IQ, bokeh), and far range not that significantly shorter.

HopelessTogger · 07-23-2016, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

I would say : slightly better in everything.
And far range not that significantly shorter.

Many thanks.

redpit · 07-23-2016, 04:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Zygonyx

I would say : slightly better in everything (speed, AF, monitoring, IQ, bokeh), and far range not that significantly shorter.

Accurate description! Totally agree.

noelpolar · 07-23-2016, 08:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

Touch of LBA tonight, bit woozy.

Anyone know how the D-FA 150-450 compares to the Siggy Bigma?

I'm in the mood.

Just get it.... you know you are going to........ can use your 70-200 in one hand and and it in the other to do some bicep curls and save on dumb bells..... (you did mention you were going to get some dumbbells in the DFA 70-200 club...... not that I'm stalking you or anything!)

HopelessTogger · 07-23-2016, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Just get it.... you know you are going to........ can use your 70-200 in one hand and and it in the other to do some bicep curls and save on dumb bells..... (you did mention you were going to get some dumbbells in the DFA 70-200 club...... not that I'm stalking you or anything!)

I'm staggered by most, no . . . all of the images I've seen from this lens.

Need to swap a bunch of other gear (non-Pentax) with a geezer for one of these plus an Induro gimbal.

mikeSF · 07-24-2016, 12:36 AM - **2 Likes**

well...
my will is gone. the $1,996 price at B&H got me, so mine will be here Wednesday.

noelpolar · 07-24-2016, 01:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

well...
my will is gone. the $1,996 price at B&H got me, so mine will be here Wednesday.

Congrats.... but take it easy when you get it and don't show us up for.... say..... a month or so!

Mike.P® · 07-24-2016, 06:20 AM - **10 Likes**

Just bought myself a K-3II to play with but for the moment 3 more taken with the K-5IIs

mikeSF · 07-24-2016, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by mike.p®

just bought myself a k-3ii to pay with but for the moment 3 more taken with the k-5iis

dang!!

johnc · 07-24-2016, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Just bought myself a K-3II to pay with but for the moment 3 more taken with the K-5IIs

That second one - I love it.

I am DYING to try this lens at an airshow. I went to 7(?) last year - with DA* 60-250, 1.4 HDTC and 300, and so far this year, now that I have the 150-450...... none.

Where's the justice?

HopelessTogger · 07-24-2016, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by johnc

That second one - I love it.

I am DYING to try this lens at an airshow. I went to 7(?) last year - with DA* 60-250, 1.4 HDTC and 300, and so far this year, now that I have the 150-450...... none.

Where's the justice?

Me too!

Going to need a gimbal to go on my Induro 4 series too though.

Man this adds up to some money this game!

Edit: This is why I want this lens . . .

http://machloop.co.uk/

07-24-2016, 06:20 AM - 10 Likes	#837
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Just bought myself a K-3II to play with but for the moment 3 more taken with the K-5IIs Last edited by Mike.P®; 07-24-2016 at 12:26 PM.

07-24-2016, 10:36 AM	#840
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by johnc That second one - I love it. I am DYING to try this lens at an airshow. I went to 7(?) last year - with DA* 60-250, 1.4 HDTC and 300, and so far this year, now that I have the 150-450...... none. Where's the justice? Me too! Going to need a gimbal to go on my Induro 4 series too though. Man this adds up to some money this game! Edit: This is why I want this lens . . . http://machloop.co.uk/ Last edited by HopelessTogger; 07-24-2016 at 10:42 AM. Reason: Mach loop

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07-22-2016, 05:56 PM	#826
Dieseler Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 351	Originally posted by redpit People who are closer to Ricoh-Pentax than I am, won't be surprised if we even get a superteleprime like a 600/4 at some point in the future... I'd like to see that happen!

07-23-2016, 09:40 AM	#827
Chris Mak Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 639	Originally posted by redpit People who are closer to Ricoh-Pentax than I am, won't be surprised if we even get a superteleprime like a 600/4 at some point in the future... But think a while about what a DFA 600/4 would add to the current choice: for many the DA560 is already out of reach or off their list because of its price, size, weight... A DFA600/4 would either be véééry heavy and véééry big and very expensive, or would be very heavy, very big and véééry expensive. Nikon and Canon have managed to get their 600/4 primes'weight down to somewhat handholdable, but that means using véééry expensive glass, and with a price tag of 12.000 for the Canon and 12.000 for the Nikon, anyone interested? I doubt it, the price would by far exceed the cost of K1, K3 and all other lenses most people own. Chris

07-23-2016, 11:53 AM	#828
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Chris Mak But think a while about what a DFA 600/4 would add to the current choice: for many the DA560 is already out of reach or off their list because of its price, size, weight... A DFA600/4 would either be véééry heavy and véééry big and very expensive, or would be very heavy, very big and véééry expensive. Nikon and Canon have managed to get their 600/4 primes'weight down to somewhat handholdable, but that means using véééry expensive glass, and with a price tag of 12.000 for the Canon and 12.000 for the Nikon, anyone interested? I doubt it, the price would by far exceed the cost of K1, K3 and all other lenses most people own. Chris Chris I don't disagree with what you say, but since Pentax wants to become a real choice for pro photographers it has to add such gems in her crown. Very few of the Nicanon pros are actually paying (at least that money) for their super tele primes but there are quite many that use them. Moreover don't forget the Pentax heritage... We are talking about a brand that had/has such lenses in the past and even more exotic ones (like the exceptional FA* 250-600/5.6). When Pentax didn't have a FF the discussion about it was ending "but they don't offer a FF camera". Now the "objection" is that she doesn't offer many high quality FF glass. I believe this gonna change too - sooner than expected And even if such lenses are only produced after preordering on demand or are out of reach for most of us non pro phtographers, there is nothing wrong for me if Pentax offers them! On the contrary surely adds prestige and weight if for example Pentax has in its arsenal a 600/4 that is on the same league or even better than the competition, don't you agree?

07-23-2016, 02:21 PM	#829
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Touch of LBA tonight, bit woozy. Anyone know how the D-FA 150-450 compares to the Siggy Bigma? I'm in the mood.

07-23-2016, 03:37 PM - 1 Like	#830
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	I would say : slightly better in everything (speed, AF, monitoring, IQ, bokeh), and far range not that significantly shorter.

07-23-2016, 03:39 PM	#831
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by Zygonyx I would say : slightly better in everything. And far range not that significantly shorter. Many thanks.

07-23-2016, 04:06 PM - 1 Like	#832
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Zygonyx I would say : slightly better in everything (speed, AF, monitoring, IQ, bokeh), and far range not that significantly shorter. Accurate description! Totally agree.

07-23-2016, 08:46 PM - 1 Like	#833
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by HopelessTogger Touch of LBA tonight, bit woozy. Anyone know how the D-FA 150-450 compares to the Siggy Bigma? I'm in the mood. Just get it.... you know you are going to........ can use your 70-200 in one hand and and it in the other to do some bicep curls and save on dumb bells..... (you did mention you were going to get some dumbbells in the DFA 70-200 club...... not that I'm stalking you or anything!)

07-23-2016, 09:22 PM	#834
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by noelpolar Just get it.... you know you are going to........ can use your 70-200 in one hand and and it in the other to do some bicep curls and save on dumb bells..... (you did mention you were going to get some dumbbells in the DFA 70-200 club...... not that I'm stalking you or anything!) I'm staggered by most, no . . . all of the images I've seen from this lens. Need to swap a bunch of other gear (non-Pentax) with a geezer for one of these plus an Induro gimbal.

07-24-2016, 12:36 AM - 2 Likes	#835
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	well... my will is gone. the $1,996 price at B&H got me, so mine will be here Wednesday.

07-24-2016, 01:40 AM - 1 Like	#836
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by mikeSF well... my will is gone. the $1,996 price at B&H got me, so mine will be here Wednesday. Congrats.... but take it easy when you get it and don't show us up for.... say..... a month or so!

07-24-2016, 09:56 AM	#838
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	Originally posted by mike.p® just bought myself a k-3ii to pay with but for the moment 3 more taken with the k-5iis dang!!

07-24-2016, 10:29 AM	#839
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Originally posted by Mike.P® Just bought myself a K-3II to pay with but for the moment 3 more taken with the K-5IIs That second one - I love it. I am DYING to try this lens at an airshow. I went to 7(?) last year - with DA* 60-250, 1.4 HDTC and 300, and so far this year, now that I have the 150-450...... none. Where's the justice?