HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW

Shanti · 04-15-2015, 02:02 PM

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Originally posted by kenspo

Haven't been able to test it with the new firmware yet. I had only pre-production lenses. Sent them back. Waiting for the finished product.

ah so the lenses you had were not totally polished(for 36hrs

) ,so I guess the production ones will be even better

bobkits · 04-15-2015, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by thibs

But you wrote
"You are very right about that.I've been waiting for this new lens so long but when finally came out
I was totally hurt with this Price.."

And that although it has been stated a zillion times here about the expected price.
You say it is too early to compare but you seemed (from your post) already made your mind for the Sigma.
Price of course is important but it seems for you the price is too high for the lens, which is impossible to say now (and for complete disclosure I will NEVER afford such lens so I'm myself included)

You are 100% right
It won't gonna happen again, I'm not here to argue .
Have a nice week!

kenspo · 04-15-2015, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by Shanti

ah so the lenses you had were not totally polished(for 36hrs

) ,so I guess the production ones will be even better

Yes, they will be

simon6z · 04-16-2015, 09:18 AM

How much better will it be compare against the sigma 150-500 or the 150-600 contemporary?

Stavri · 04-16-2015, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by simon6z

How much better will it be compare against the sigma 150-500 or the 150-600 contemporary?

From what I've seen so far, the 450mm f5.6 shots seem to be significantly sharper than the 150-500 at the long end. As compared to the 150-600, @500- 600 sigma is said to be soft, the AF is much faster on the pentax K3 combo as compared on the 150-600 on the Nikon (this was claimed by a forum member who played with both setups in an European camera show) We'll have to wait and see how the d-FA fairs with the 1.4 tc.

redpit · 04-16-2015, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by Stavri

From what I've seen so far, the 450mm f5.6 shots seem to be significantly sharper than the 150-500 at the long end. As compared to the 150-600, @500- 600 sigma is said to be soft

And don't forget that at f6.3 (or 1/3 stop of light less) which is the wider aperture of the other lenses, a high quality lens as it seems to be the DFA will give even more sharp and contrasty pictures...

Ishpuini · 04-16-2015, 11:43 PM

OK, it's the 17th of April 2015, and according to the Japanese Ricoh site this is the date the DFA150-450 should "Come out". Is this still correct or does the site need updating? I'm eagerly waiting for the moment I can walk into my local B&M store and get my copy...

Wim

thibs · 04-16-2015, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by Stavri

From what I've seen so far, the 450mm f5.6 shots seem to be significantly sharper than the 150-500 at the long end. As compared to the 150-600, @500- 600 sigma is said to be soft, the AF is much faster on the pentax K3 combo as compared on the 150-600 on the Nikon (this was claimed by a forum member who played with both setups in an European camera show) We'll have to wait and see how the d-FA fairs with the 1.4 tc.

Yep. I'm the forum member. And I comfirm of course what I wrote earlier.
Both DFA's (prepro samples) were much faster than anything you remotely know about Pentax, a heavier too btw and the 150-600 I tried (no idea the version) on a Nikon body felt pedestrian (@600/6.3).

Real world tests will be more objective though. But I was very impressed. You know, we're talking about Pentax

It was a bit hard to believe at first.

Here's the thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/290412-report-bruss...days-dfas.html

kenspo · 04-17-2015, 12:02 AM

Originally posted by Ishpuini

OK, it's the 17th of April 2015, and according to the Japanese Ricoh site this is the date the DFA150-450 should "Come out". Is this still correct or does the site need updating? I'm eagerly waiting for the moment I can walk into my local B&M store and get my copy...

Wim

Last i heard, is that its not far away. Will ask later today.

Cannikin · 04-17-2015, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by Ishpuini

OK, it's the 17th of April 2015, and according to the Japanese Ricoh site this is the date the DFA150-450 should "Come out". Is this still correct or does the site need updating? I'm eagerly waiting for the moment I can walk into my local B&M store and get my copy...

Wim

It is listed as in stock at Amazon Japan as of this post: Amazon.co.jp? RICOH PENTAX ???????? HD PENTAX-D FA150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW 21340: ???????

Shouldn't be long before it reaches overseas retailers.

Vylen · 04-17-2015, 02:29 AM

?HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mmF4.5-5.6ED DC AW: ??? | RICOH IMAGING Looks like it's in stock on the Japanese Ricoh Store... (the 70-200 still says placing an order is only reserving it, i.e. pre-ordering)

kenspo · 04-17-2015, 03:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Just talked with Ricoh now. From now on and out remaining of April, they will be shipped out. This is both 70-200 and 150-450.

timautin · 04-17-2015, 05:43 AM

Yay ! And after april, do you have any information ?

kenspo · 04-17-2015, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by timautin

Yay ! And after april, do you have any information ?

I guess they will keep on shipping. But the answer i got today, was that the shipping starts now! And will continue through april until its in stock everywhere.

timautin · 04-17-2015, 05:58 AM

Quote:

I guess they will keep on shipping. But the answer i got today, was that the shipping starts now! And will continue through april until its in stock everywhere.

That's a good new !! We should have more feedback and pictures in a few weeks

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04-15-2015, 02:02 PM	#451
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by kenspo Haven't been able to test it with the new firmware yet. I had only pre-production lenses. Sent them back. Waiting for the finished product. ah so the lenses you had were not totally polished(for 36hrs ) ,so I guess the production ones will be even better

04-15-2015, 02:21 PM	#452
bobkits New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UNION NEW JERSEY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 15	Originally posted by thibs But you wrote "You are very right about that.I've been waiting for this new lens so long but when finally came out I was totally hurt with this Price.." And that although it has been stated a zillion times here about the expected price. You say it is too early to compare but you seemed (from your post) already made your mind for the Sigma. Price of course is important but it seems for you the price is too high for the lens, which is impossible to say now (and for complete disclosure I will NEVER afford such lens so I'm myself included) You are 100% right It won't gonna happen again, I'm not here to argue . Have a nice week!

04-15-2015, 11:51 PM	#453
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Shanti ah so the lenses you had were not totally polished(for 36hrs ) ,so I guess the production ones will be even better Yes, they will be

04-16-2015, 09:18 AM	#454
simon6z Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 84	How much better will it be compare against the sigma 150-500 or the 150-600 contemporary?

04-16-2015, 09:35 AM	#455
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by simon6z How much better will it be compare against the sigma 150-500 or the 150-600 contemporary? From what I've seen so far, the 450mm f5.6 shots seem to be significantly sharper than the 150-500 at the long end. As compared to the 150-600, @500- 600 sigma is said to be soft, the AF is much faster on the pentax K3 combo as compared on the 150-600 on the Nikon (this was claimed by a forum member who played with both setups in an European camera show) We'll have to wait and see how the d-FA fairs with the 1.4 tc.

04-16-2015, 12:38 PM	#456
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Stavri From what I've seen so far, the 450mm f5.6 shots seem to be significantly sharper than the 150-500 at the long end. As compared to the 150-600, @500- 600 sigma is said to be soft And don't forget that at f6.3 (or 1/3 stop of light less) which is the wider aperture of the other lenses, a high quality lens as it seems to be the DFA will give even more sharp and contrasty pictures...

04-16-2015, 11:43 PM	#457
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	OK, it's the 17th of April 2015, and according to the Japanese Ricoh site this is the date the DFA150-450 should "Come out". Is this still correct or does the site need updating? I'm eagerly waiting for the moment I can walk into my local B&M store and get my copy... Wim

04-16-2015, 11:48 PM	#458
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Stavri From what I've seen so far, the 450mm f5.6 shots seem to be significantly sharper than the 150-500 at the long end. As compared to the 150-600, @500- 600 sigma is said to be soft, the AF is much faster on the pentax K3 combo as compared on the 150-600 on the Nikon (this was claimed by a forum member who played with both setups in an European camera show) We'll have to wait and see how the d-FA fairs with the 1.4 tc. Yep. I'm the forum member. And I comfirm of course what I wrote earlier. Both DFA's (prepro samples) were much faster than anything you remotely know about Pentax, a heavier too btw and the 150-600 I tried (no idea the version) on a Nikon body felt pedestrian (@600/6.3). Real world tests will be more objective though. But I was very impressed. You know, we're talking about Pentax It was a bit hard to believe at first. Here's the thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/290412-report-bruss...days-dfas.html

04-17-2015, 12:02 AM	#459
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Ishpuini OK, it's the 17th of April 2015, and according to the Japanese Ricoh site this is the date the DFA150-450 should "Come out". Is this still correct or does the site need updating? I'm eagerly waiting for the moment I can walk into my local B&M store and get my copy... Wim Last i heard, is that its not far away. Will ask later today.

04-17-2015, 12:30 AM	#460
Cannikin Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Washington Posts: 833	Originally posted by Ishpuini OK, it's the 17th of April 2015, and according to the Japanese Ricoh site this is the date the DFA150-450 should "Come out". Is this still correct or does the site need updating? I'm eagerly waiting for the moment I can walk into my local B&M store and get my copy... Wim It is listed as in stock at Amazon Japan as of this post: Amazon.co.jp? RICOH PENTAX ???????? HD PENTAX-D FA150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW 21340: ??????? Shouldn't be long before it reaches overseas retailers.

04-17-2015, 02:29 AM	#461
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	?HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mmF4.5-5.6ED DC AW: ??? \| RICOH IMAGING Looks like it's in stock on the Japanese Ricoh Store... (the 70-200 still says placing an order is only reserving it, i.e. pre-ordering)

04-17-2015, 03:13 AM - 2 Likes	#462
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Just talked with Ricoh now. From now on and out remaining of April, they will be shipped out. This is both 70-200 and 150-450.

04-17-2015, 05:43 AM	#463
timautin Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 346	Yay ! And after april, do you have any information ?

04-17-2015, 05:48 AM	#464
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by timautin Yay ! And after april, do you have any information ? I guess they will keep on shipping. But the answer i got today, was that the shipping starts now! And will continue through april until its in stock everywhere.

04-17-2015, 05:58 AM	#465
timautin Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 346	Quote: I guess they will keep on shipping. But the answer i got today, was that the shipping starts now! And will continue through april until its in stock everywhere. That's a good new !! We should have more feedback and pictures in a few weeks