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thibs · 02-04-2015, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

No screw AF support --> no purchase.

Of course not. It annoyrs me too but Pentax did try to do both and it got them heavy backfire.
I would not be tempted again if I were them.

Old 80-200/2.8 exist for a reason.

derekkite · 02-04-2015, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Of course not. It annoyrs me too but Pentax did try to do both and it got them heavy backfire.
I would not be tempted again if I were them.

Old 80-200/2.8 exist for a reason.

The longer lenses don't have the SDM problems that some of the shorter lenses had. Weight gets to be a real issue with big long lenses, and having a mechanism that isn't used just adds weight.

The older film bodies won't be supported.

**beachgardener** · 02-04-2015, 01:41 PM

who from PF is there covering the event ?

zzeitg · 02-04-2015, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by zzeitg

I found A* 200 macro on ebay yesterday. Now when I wanted to post here the link, I can't find it anymore... Sold.

It's irony that the seller's address is only about 100 km far from where I live.

But the price was extreme... 3000 USD.

OK, so I was wrong... it's even more... 3.999 USD...

SMC Pentax A Macro 4/200 mm ED #5858972 :: Cameramate Shop Vintage

Asahiflex · 02-04-2015, 02:59 PM - **1 Like**

20 secs!

**beachgardener** · 02-04-2015, 03:21 PM

Amongst all the FF excitement is there specs./release announcement on the mid level camera yet?

aurele · 02-04-2015, 03:26 PM

Hooly cow ! i really gotta spare some real money since the Pentax FF is REAL, R.E.A.L. !

Forgive my, my dear Pentax lord, because i've sinned. I've lost faith in you dear lord, but now, i've seen the signs, and 'ill follow your lead. I will not deviate from the path to the holy spirit that is the FF

kenspo · 02-04-2015, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by beachgardener

Amongst all the FF excitement is there specs./release announcement on the mid level camera yet?

It will come on CP+ is what they told me

**beachgardener** · 02-04-2015, 03:34 PM

patience is a virtue i'm sure

NotSteve · 02-04-2015, 04:37 PM - **1 Like**

Oh Zvonimir, you Pentax oracle you. Thanks for clarifying your level of "insight," and in so friendly a manner, not to mention.

Originally posted by Uluru

Please knock it off. You know as much as anybody else here, and that is nil.
In 10 days do not even think to fall into temptation and write that the revealed stuff is "exactly as you have been informed about", with perhaps "one more thing left unveiled, to be ready for the summer".

kenspo · 02-04-2015, 04:43 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by NotSteve

Oh Zvonimir, you Pentax oracle you. Thanks for clarifying your level of "insight," and in so friendly a manner, not to mention.

He said i knew nothing..I hope his humble pie taste good

Docrwm · 02-04-2015, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by kenspo

He said i knew nothing..I hope his humble pie taste good

I think youve been vindicated! Thanks for sharing with us.

Racerdew · 02-04-2015, 05:14 PM

patience, relax and take a deep breathe.... We will get some real answers in days to come.

kenspo · 02-04-2015, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

I think youve been vindicated! Thanks for sharing with us.

Pleasure is mine. I just hope everybody understand that i cant share everything

Docrwm · 02-04-2015, 05:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kenspo

Pleasure is mine. I just hope everybody understand that i cant share everything

2 new lenses and FF announced today plus APS-C And retractible kit zoom shown at CES is a fair start on the 8 or so lenses we've heard about.

02-04-2015, 03:21 PM	#591
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02-04-2015, 05:14 PM	#598
Racerdew Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 285	patience, relax and take a deep breathe.... We will get some real answers in days to come. Last edited by Racerdew; 02-04-2015 at 05:15 PM. Reason: spelling

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02-04-2015, 09:12 AM	#586
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by zzeitg No screw AF support --> no purchase. Of course not. It annoyrs me too but Pentax did try to do both and it got them heavy backfire. I would not be tempted again if I were them. Old 80-200/2.8 exist for a reason.

02-04-2015, 09:24 AM	#587
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by thibs Of course not. It annoyrs me too but Pentax did try to do both and it got them heavy backfire. I would not be tempted again if I were them. Old 80-200/2.8 exist for a reason. The longer lenses don't have the SDM problems that some of the shorter lenses had. Weight gets to be a real issue with big long lenses, and having a mechanism that isn't used just adds weight. The older film bodies won't be supported.

02-04-2015, 01:41 PM	#588
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	who from PF is there covering the event ?

02-04-2015, 02:45 PM	#589
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by zzeitg I found A* 200 macro on ebay yesterday. Now when I wanted to post here the link, I can't find it anymore... Sold. It's irony that the seller's address is only about 100 km far from where I live. But the price was extreme... 3000 USD. OK, so I was wrong... it's even more... 3.999 USD... SMC Pentax A Macro 4/200 mm ED #5858972 :: Cameramate Shop Vintage

02-04-2015, 02:59 PM - 1 Like	#590
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	20 secs!

02-04-2015, 03:26 PM	#592
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Hooly cow ! i really gotta spare some real money since the Pentax FF is REAL, R.E.A.L. ! Forgive my, my dear Pentax lord, because i've sinned. I've lost faith in you dear lord, but now, i've seen the signs, and 'ill follow your lead. I will not deviate from the path to the holy spirit that is the FF

02-04-2015, 03:29 PM	#593
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by beachgardener Amongst all the FF excitement is there specs./release announcement on the mid level camera yet? It will come on CP+ is what they told me

02-04-2015, 03:34 PM	#594
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	patience is a virtue i'm sure

02-04-2015, 04:37 PM - 1 Like	#595
NotSteve Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 200	Oh Zvonimir, you Pentax oracle you. Thanks for clarifying your level of "insight," and in so friendly a manner, not to mention. Originally posted by Uluru Please knock it off. You know as much as anybody else here, and that is nil. In 10 days do not even think to fall into temptation and write that the revealed stuff is "exactly as you have been informed about", with perhaps "one more thing left unveiled, to be ready for the summer".

02-04-2015, 04:43 PM - 2 Likes	#596
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by NotSteve Oh Zvonimir, you Pentax oracle you. Thanks for clarifying your level of "insight," and in so friendly a manner, not to mention. He said i knew nothing..I hope his humble pie taste good

02-04-2015, 05:10 PM	#597
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by kenspo He said i knew nothing..I hope his humble pie taste good I think youve been vindicated! Thanks for sharing with us.

02-04-2015, 05:15 PM	#599
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Docrwm I think youve been vindicated! Thanks for sharing with us. Pleasure is mine. I just hope everybody understand that i cant share everything

02-04-2015, 05:24 PM - 1 Like	#600
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by kenspo Pleasure is mine. I just hope everybody understand that i cant share everything 2 new lenses and FF announced today plus APS-C And retractible kit zoom shown at CES is a fair start on the 8 or so lenses we've heard about.