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rlatjsrud · 11-07-2013, 11:54 PM

????????HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR - ??????????by????????

bigger than I thought LOL.

btw they are selling in 88,000 yan.

Well for $999, it is same as Ricoh and Pentax listed for 99,800 yan HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mmF2.8-4ED Limited DC WR ????: ??? | RICOH IMAGING

Which means we might get those in $889 maybe. but still expensive though...

Adam · 11-07-2013, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by rlatjsrud

????????HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR - ??????????by????????

bigger than I thought LOL.

btw they are selling in 88,000 yan.

Well for $999, it is same as Ricoh and Pentax listed for 99,800 yan HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mmF2.8-4ED Limited DC WR ????: ??? | RICOH IMAGING

Which means we might get those in $889 maybe. but still expensive though...

Stuff's always cheaper in Japan

rlatjsrud · 11-08-2013, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Stuff's always cheaper in Japan

IT does...

Adam · 11-08-2013, 12:03 AM

But, I'll add, Pentax USA is the one that determines the prices over here. If they want to set them higher, that's what they'll do. Doesn't mean we won't get some nice black friday rebates, though!

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rlatjsrud · 11-08-2013, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by Adam

But, I'll add, Pentax USA is the one that determines the prices over here. If they want to set them higher, that's what they'll do. Doesn't mean we won't get some nice black friday rebates, though!

YOu know that $999 is expensive right?

Adam · 11-08-2013, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by rlatjsrud

YOu know that $999 is expensive right?

Sounds fair enough for a premium metal lens IMHO. If you want value, get a K-50

rlatjsrud · 11-08-2013, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Sounds fair enough for a premium metal lens IMHO. If you want value, get a K-50

I have K-3

Adam · 11-08-2013, 12:20 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by rlatjsrud

I have K-3

Then expect to pay a premium if you want to treat yourself to a luxury lens. Just saying!

**Digitalis** · 11-08-2013, 12:43 AM

In these images it looks like it is actually bigger than the FA31. Also, why is the lens set to 30mm in every image that has been released so far?

thibs · 11-08-2013, 01:01 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

In these images it looks like it is actually bigger than the FA31. Also, why is the lens set to 30mm in every image that has been released so far?

Lens shorter at that FL ?

steve1307 · 11-08-2013, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

In these images it looks like it is actually bigger than the FA31. Also, why is the lens set to 30mm in every image that has been released so far?

I thought it looked a bit smaller, and the different font of the lettering on the HD lenses is bigger than on the FA/DA ltds.

On the RICOH specs it looks like its 55mm hood/filters and weighs about 290g.

FA31 of course is 58mm and 336g - mainly because it's load chock full of pixie dust of course

The marketing department set it in the centre at 30mm I suspect.

It's like, Why are all analog clock faces in sales brochures set with hands to 10:08. ?

pid · 11-08-2013, 04:49 AM

FA31 is 68,5mm long and DA 20-40 is 68,5mm long if you tage a look at the technical details. But FA31 has 65mm Diameter and the DA Zoom 71mm

Andi Lo · 11-08-2013, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Lens shorter at that FL ?

IMO thats a bad thing, it will give me huge ocd as I like keeping lenses on their minimum size.

I guess I can't conclusively say that until I use it myself though. zero zoom creep might make that concept obsolete.

richard balonglong · 11-08-2013, 06:58 AM

Let's give this thread a photo...

And that's beautiful!
Now, I think I'm going to get this 20-40mm instead of the 16-50mm...
This set-up is like a Leica in the world of DSLR...

RonHendriks1966 · 11-08-2013, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

In these images it looks like it is actually bigger than the FA31. Also, why is the lens set to 30mm in every image that has been released so far?

What I was thinking too.

Originally posted by pid

FA31 is 68,5mm long and DA 20-40 is 68,5mm long if you tage a look at the technical details. But FA31 has 65mm Diameter and the DA Zoom 71mm

So this means that it bigger then the K-01 mount-plate wich is 65mm.

Originally posted by richard balonglong

Let's give this thread a photo...

And that's beautiful!
Now, I think I'm going to get this 20-40mm instead of the 16-50mm...
This set-up is like a Leica in the world of DSLR...

How about a Silver DA 20-40 on a Silver K-3, wouldn't that look awesome.

11-07-2013, 11:54 PM	#1
rlatjsrud Guest	DA limited 20-40 f/2.8-4 mounted images ????????HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR - ??????????by???????? bigger than I thought LOL. btw they are selling in 88,000 yan. Well for $999, it is same as Ricoh and Pentax listed for 99,800 yan HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mmF2.8-4ED Limited DC WR ????: ??? \| RICOH IMAGING Which means we might get those in $889 maybe. but still expensive though...

11-07-2013, 11:59 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,023	Originally posted by rlatjsrud ????????HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR - ??????????by???????? bigger than I thought LOL. btw they are selling in 88,000 yan. Well for $999, it is same as Ricoh and Pentax listed for 99,800 yan HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mmF2.8-4ED Limited DC WR ????: ??? \| RICOH IMAGING Which means we might get those in $889 maybe. but still expensive though... Stuff's always cheaper in Japan 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, 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:

11-08-2013, 12:06 AM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,023	Originally posted by rlatjsrud YOu know that $999 is expensive right? Sounds fair enough for a premium metal lens IMHO. If you want value, get a K-50 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, 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:

11-08-2013, 12:20 AM - 3 Likes	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,023	Originally posted by rlatjsrud I have K-3 Then expect to pay a premium if you want to treat yourself to a luxury lens. Just saying! 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, 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:

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11-08-2013, 12:01 AM	#3
rlatjsrud Guest	Originally posted by Adam Stuff's always cheaper in Japan IT does...

11-08-2013, 12:03 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,023	But, I'll add, Pentax USA is the one that determines the prices over here. If they want to set them higher, that's what they'll do. Doesn't mean we won't get some nice black friday rebates, though! 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, 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:

11-08-2013, 12:04 AM	#5
rlatjsrud Guest	Originally posted by Adam But, I'll add, Pentax USA is the one that determines the prices over here. If they want to set them higher, that's what they'll do. Doesn't mean we won't get some nice black friday rebates, though! YOu know that $999 is expensive right?

11-08-2013, 12:09 AM	#7
rlatjsrud Guest	Originally posted by Adam Sounds fair enough for a premium metal lens IMHO. If you want value, get a K-50 I have K-3

11-08-2013, 12:43 AM	#9
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Adelaide,South Australia. Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,103	In these images it looks like it is actually bigger than the FA31. Also, why is the lens set to 30mm in every image that has been released so far?

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thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 6,869	Originally posted by Digitalis In these images it looks like it is actually bigger than the FA31. Also, why is the lens set to 30mm in every image that has been released so far? Lens shorter at that FL ?

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steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,129	Originally posted by Digitalis In these images it looks like it is actually bigger than the FA31. Also, why is the lens set to 30mm in every image that has been released so far? I thought it looked a bit smaller, and the different font of the lettering on the HD lenses is bigger than on the FA/DA ltds. On the RICOH specs it looks like its 55mm hood/filters and weighs about 290g. FA31 of course is 58mm and 336g - mainly because it's load chock full of pixie dust of course The marketing department set it in the centre at 30mm I suspect. It's like, Why are all analog clock faces in sales brochures set with hands to 10:08. ?

11-08-2013, 04:49 AM	#12
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 526	FA31 is 68,5mm long and DA 20-40 is 68,5mm long if you tage a look at the technical details. But FA31 has 65mm Diameter and the DA Zoom 71mm

11-08-2013, 04:54 AM	#13
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by thibs Lens shorter at that FL ? IMO thats a bad thing, it will give me huge ocd as I like keeping lenses on their minimum size. I guess I can't conclusively say that until I use it myself though. zero zoom creep might make that concept obsolete.

11-08-2013, 06:58 AM	#14
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	Let's give this thread a photo... And that's beautiful! Now, I think I'm going to get this 20-40mm instead of the 16-50mm... This set-up is like a Leica in the world of DSLR...

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11-08-2013, 07:07 AM	#15
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Digitalis In these images it looks like it is actually bigger than the FA31. Also, why is the lens set to 30mm in every image that has been released so far? What I was thinking too. Originally posted by pid FA31 is 68,5mm long and DA 20-40 is 68,5mm long if you tage a look at the technical details. But FA31 has 65mm Diameter and the DA Zoom 71mm So this means that it bigger then the K-01 mount-plate wich is 65mm. Originally posted by richard balonglong Let's give this thread a photo... And that's beautiful! Now, I think I'm going to get this 20-40mm instead of the 16-50mm... This set-up is like a Leica in the world of DSLR... How about a Silver DA 20-40 on a Silver K-3, wouldn't that look awesome.

DA limited 20-40 f/2.8-4 mounted images

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