HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 70-200mm F2.8 at 5th February?

normhead · 08-28-2015, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Would someone explain to me the logic that the D FA* 70-200/2.8 lens release somehow gates the FF body release (and vice versa). Seriously! The lineup currently lacks a normal zoom and nobody is getting their undergarments in a wad over that one despite two such lenses being on the road map.

Steve

There's so many wads in my undergarments already I can't put any more wads in them.

I just orders an FA-J 18-35, I have 35, 35-80,50 and 70, 90 and M-135 and A-400. It's just not wadable information.

But look at that gap. from 70-200. If I buy the FF I won't be able to afford the 70-200 for years, because the 150-450 comes first, but hey, I want it to be there.

Ok then, enough about me.

Let's talk about you for a while.

Last edited by normhead; 08-28-2015 at 02:49 PM.

**monochrome** · 08-28-2015, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Ok then, enough about me. Let's talk about you for a while.

Play nice with the other Forum kiddies.

stevebrot · 08-28-2015, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Let's talk about you for a while.

Me? I was committed several decades ago to a institution for the criminally insane where I remain to this day. This Web site is one of my more prominent delusions and the handwritten accounts of my dealings here on this site have filled literally hundreds of notebooks. If you need to know more, I will need permission...

Steve

normhead · 08-28-2015, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Me? I was committed several decades ago to a institution for the criminally insane where I remain to this day. This Web site is one of my more prominent delusions and the handwritten accounts of my dealings here on this site have filled literally hundreds of notebooks. If you need to know more, I will need permission...

Steve

That explains those huge gaps in my reality overnight. It must be when you're sleeping.

FantasticMrFox · 08-28-2015, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Ok then, enough about me.

Let's talk about you for a while.

Originally posted by stevebrot

Me? I was committed several decades ago to a institution for the criminally insane where I remain to this day. This Web site is one of my more prominent delusions and the handwritten accounts of my dealings here on this site have filled literally hundreds of notebooks. If you need to know more, I will need permission...

I think you two are a bit confused, this thread is about the D FA* 70-200 f/2.8 - that other thread can be found elsewhere

normhead · 08-28-2015, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

I think you two are a bit confused, this thread is about the D FA* 70-200 f/2.8 - that other thread can be found elsewhere

We can subvert any thread. That other thread wasn't our first, and it won't be our last.

Subversions R US.

ChristianRock · 08-28-2015, 03:06 PM

Is this becoming "why I won't buy a DFA 70-200mm f/2.8" thread?

normhead · 08-28-2015, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Is this becoming "why I won't buy a DFA 70-200mm f/2.8" thread?

Depends... does the D FA 70-200 have the name Ricoh on it anywhere?

Sign of the evil hociR ?

**monochrome** · 08-28-2015, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Is this becoming "why I won't buy a DFA 70-200mm f/2.8" thread?

Not until it has its own personal Moderator assigned to it.*

* normhead doesn't count.

normhead · 08-28-2015, 03:11 PM

I moderate through persuasion, not through absolute authority.

stevebrot · 08-28-2015, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by normhead

That explains those huge gaps in my reality overnight. It must be when you're sleeping.

I think they may correspond to my medication schedule.

Steve

normhead · 08-28-2015, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I think they may correspond to my medication schedule.

Steve

Do your meds reduce the hallucinations? Or enhance them?

lukulele · 08-28-2015, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by normhead

There's so many wads in my undergarments already I can't put any more wads in them.

I just orders an FA-J 18-35, I have 35, 35-80,50 and 70, 90 and M-135 and A-400. It's just not wadable information.

But look at that gap. from 70-200. If I buy the FF I won't be able to afford the 70-200 for years, because the 150-450 comes first, but hey, I want it to be there.

Ok then, enough about me.

Let's talk about you for a while.

Norm,
Re the A/400. As a possible side effect of wads in the smalls, or lens creep, the Ministry of Silly Walks technique is totally appropriate while carrying an overweight tripod.

asahi man · 08-28-2015, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

Can you shed any light on your September vs B&H's February (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/302480-d-fa-70-200mm-f2-8-eta-according-b-h.html#post3354271)?

Forget February....nonsense Best regards

DeadJohn · 08-28-2015, 05:10 PM

I asked about the conflicting Sept vs Feb lens rumors because Asahi, Adam, and B&H should all be privy to reliable info. Maybe B&H got bad info, or they offended our corporate overlords and are low on the distribution list

We will know a lot more after PF users receive the lens.

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08-28-2015, 02:44 PM	#1246
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by stevebrot Would someone explain to me the logic that the D FA* 70-200/2.8 lens release somehow gates the FF body release (and vice versa). Seriously! The lineup currently lacks a normal zoom and nobody is getting their undergarments in a wad over that one despite two such lenses being on the road map. Steve There's so many wads in my undergarments already I can't put any more wads in them. I just orders an FA-J 18-35, I have 35, 35-80,50 and 70, 90 and M-135 and A-400. It's just not wadable information. But look at that gap. from 70-200. If I buy the FF I won't be able to afford the 70-200 for years, because the 150-450 comes first, but hey, I want it to be there. Ok then, enough about me. Let's talk about you for a while. Last edited by normhead; 08-28-2015 at 02:49 PM.

08-28-2015, 02:56 PM	#1247
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by normhead Ok then, enough about me. Let's talk about you for a while. Play nice with the other Forum kiddies.

08-28-2015, 03:00 PM	#1248
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by normhead Let's talk about you for a while. Me? I was committed several decades ago to a institution for the criminally insane where I remain to this day. This Web site is one of my more prominent delusions and the handwritten accounts of my dealings here on this site have filled literally hundreds of notebooks. If you need to know more, I will need permission... Steve

08-28-2015, 03:02 PM	#1249
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by stevebrot Me? I was committed several decades ago to a institution for the criminally insane where I remain to this day. This Web site is one of my more prominent delusions and the handwritten accounts of my dealings here on this site have filled literally hundreds of notebooks. If you need to know more, I will need permission... Steve That explains those huge gaps in my reality overnight. It must be when you're sleeping.

08-28-2015, 03:03 PM	#1250
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by normhead Ok then, enough about me. Let's talk about you for a while. Originally posted by stevebrot Me? I was committed several decades ago to a institution for the criminally insane where I remain to this day. This Web site is one of my more prominent delusions and the handwritten accounts of my dealings here on this site have filled literally hundreds of notebooks. If you need to know more, I will need permission... I think you two are a bit confused, this thread is about the D FA* 70-200 f/2.8 - *that* other thread can be found elsewhere

08-28-2015, 03:06 PM	#1251
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox I think you two are a bit confused, this thread is about the D FA* 70-200 f/2.8 - *that* other thread can be found elsewhere We can subvert any thread. That other thread wasn't our first, and it won't be our last. Subversions R US.

08-28-2015, 03:06 PM	#1252
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Is this becoming "why I won't buy a DFA 70-200mm f/2.8" thread?

08-28-2015, 03:09 PM	#1253
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by ChristianRock Is this becoming "why I won't buy a DFA 70-200mm f/2.8" thread? Depends... does the D FA 70-200 have the name Ricoh on it anywhere? Sign of the evil hociR ?

08-28-2015, 03:09 PM	#1254
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by ChristianRock Is this becoming "why I won't buy a DFA 70-200mm f/2.8" thread? Not until it has its own personal Moderator assigned to it.* * normhead doesn't count.

08-28-2015, 03:11 PM	#1255
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I moderate through persuasion, not through absolute authority.

08-28-2015, 03:20 PM	#1256
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by normhead That explains those huge gaps in my reality overnight. It must be when you're sleeping. I think they may correspond to my medication schedule. Steve

08-28-2015, 03:25 PM	#1257
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by stevebrot I think they may correspond to my medication schedule. Steve Do your meds reduce the hallucinations? Or enhance them?

08-28-2015, 04:21 PM	#1258
lukulele Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Blue Ridge Escarpment, North Carolina, US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,850	Originally posted by normhead There's so many wads in my undergarments already I can't put any more wads in them. I just orders an FA-J 18-35, I have 35, 35-80,50 and 70, 90 and M-135 and A-400. It's just not wadable information. But look at that gap. from 70-200. If I buy the FF I won't be able to afford the 70-200 for years, because the 150-450 comes first, but hey, I want it to be there. Ok then, enough about me. Let's talk about you for a while. Norm, Re the A/400. As a possible side effect of wads in the smalls, or lens creep, the Ministry of Silly Walks technique is totally appropriate while carrying an overweight tripod.

08-28-2015, 04:36 PM	#1259
asahi man Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Originally posted by DeadJohn Can you shed any light on your September vs B&H's February (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/302480-d-fa-70-200mm-f2-8-eta-according-b-h.html#post3354271)? Forget February....nonsense Best regards

08-28-2015, 05:10 PM	#1260
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	I asked about the conflicting Sept vs Feb lens rumors because Asahi, Adam, and B&H should all be privy to reliable info. Maybe B&H got bad info, or they offended our corporate overlords and are low on the distribution list We will know a lot more after PF users receive the lens.