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

Ishpuini · 02-17-2015, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by ogl

What is the shipping time for new DFA zooms?

In the European webstore initially 23/3 was mentioned, but that was removed later on. My B&M shop was in contact with Ricoh here in Belgium and they indicated somewhere half March.

Wim

Barry Pearson · 02-17-2015, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by Gimbal

The focus sensors are in the camera so the lens definitely needs to communicate with the house.

What I envisaged was that when the "Preset" button on the lens was pressed, the lens would remember its current focus setting. Then when you press one of the AF buttons round the lens, if the lens was set to "Preset Mode" it would reset itself to the focus setting previously preset.

Franc · 02-17-2015, 08:48 AM

well i was checking the European webstore and the had this mentioned:
Optional accessories
Lens Hood: PH-RBA86
Lens Cap: O-LC86
Lens Case: HS120-270

its seems that what you expect with such a lens its not included and cost you extra (hood is €49)

Think i'll wait a while

Ishpuini · 02-17-2015, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by Franc

well i was checking the European webstore and the had this mentioned:
Optional accessories
Lens Hood: PH-RBA86
Lens Cap: O-LC86
Lens Case: HS120-270

its seems that what you expect with such a lens its not included and cost you extra (hood is €49)

Think i'll wait a while

It does also list under Kit Content: Hood, Lens cap, Mount cap, Lens Case, Tripod Mount

So I wouldn't worry. This will be included. It's normal that the items are offered separately as well though. I for one once lost the hood of my DA*16-50, so I was happy to be able to buy a replacement hood.

Wim

Franc · 02-17-2015, 09:35 AM

missed that line!, sorry

thought it was strange

Shanti · 02-17-2015, 09:40 AM

I see Nikon dropped the price of the 80-400 to $2300, which is the same as the Pentax will sell for. Can anyone see from the MFT charts how these 2 compare? I know the Nikon should be one of the best out there, so curious how it holds up against the new Pentax
Thanks

Fl_Gulfer · 02-17-2015, 09:48 AM

The FA*250-600mm f/5.6 ED [IF] was one of the BEST long zooms ever built, and I can't see how the new NON * lens can get to that. The new * 70-200 may be a game changer for Pentax and I think it will out sell most of the other Pentax lenses, It should be a awesome Sports lens for Family's wanting to take photo's of there children.
Just My 50 cents
Thanks

Newtophotos · 02-18-2015, 09:24 AM

What is this lens missing that keeps it from a star designation? Is it the high f numbers?

Blue · 02-18-2015, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Newtophotos

What is this lens missing that keeps it from a star designation? Is it the high f numbers?

It appears the variable aperture is what holds it back. There has never been a variable aperture zoom to get the * designation.

Blue · 02-18-2015, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by Franc

well i was checking the European webstore and the had this mentioned:
Optional accessories
Lens Hood: PH-RBA86
Lens Cap: O-LC86
Lens Case: HS120-270

its seems that what you expect with such a lens its not included and cost you extra (hood is €49)

Think i'll wait a while

I would not infer too much into that. Pentax generally officers spare hoods, caps and pouches for their lenses.

timautin · 02-18-2015, 11:19 AM - **1 Like**

Don't worry for the hood and other accessories, it's listed on the differents Ricoh stores in the "What's in the box?" tab:
- Lens Cap O-LC86
- Rear Lens Cap B
- Lens Case HS120-270
- Lens Hood PH-RBA86
- Tripod Mount O-TM80

Well, it seems that the only thing missing is the lens itself - no big deal ! ^^

Cynog Ap Brychan · 02-19-2015, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by timautin

Well, it seems that the only thing missing is the lens itself - no big deal ! ^^

Well, I couldn't have lifted it, anyway.

Kunzite · 02-19-2015, 10:15 AM

Oh, come on! It's so obvious the lens won't come in the box - it's too big, and too heavy. You're not supposed to lift&carry it, but roll it home

Dave L · 02-19-2015, 10:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Newtophotos

What is this lens missing that keeps it from a star designation? Is it the high f numbers?

Originally posted by Blue

It appears the variable aperture is what holds it back. There has never been a variable aperture zoom to get the * designation.

If the 100 mm f/2.8 DFA macro is anything to go by, the lack of a * on the new zoom isn't anything to be concerned about. It's a high quality lens aimed at professionals, I am certain of that.

**Digitalis** · 02-19-2015, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by Dave L

If the 100 mm f/2.8 DFA macro is anything to go by, the lack of a * on the new zoom isn't anything to be concerned about. It's a high quality lens aimed at professionals, I am certain of that.

yeah, it doesn't have a focus limiter - focus hunting is very professional.

02-17-2015, 09:40 AM	#186
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927	Nikon 80-400 Vs Pentax 150-450 I see Nikon dropped the price of the 80-400 to $2300, which is the same as the Pentax will sell for. Can anyone see from the MFT charts how these 2 compare? I know the Nikon should be one of the best out there, so curious how it holds up against the new Pentax Thanks

02-18-2015, 11:19 AM - 1 Like	#191
timautin Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 346	Don't worry for the hood and other accessories, it's listed on the differents Ricoh stores in the "What's in the box?" tab: - Lens Cap O-LC86 - Rear Lens Cap B - Lens Case HS120-270 - Lens Hood PH-RBA86 - Tripod Mount O-TM80 Well, it seems that the only thing missing is the lens itself - no big deal ! ^^ Last edited by timautin; 02-18-2015 at 03:53 PM.

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02-17-2015, 07:26 AM	#181
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by ogl What is the shipping time for new DFA zooms? In the European webstore initially 23/3 was mentioned, but that was removed later on. My B&M shop was in contact with Ricoh here in Belgium and they indicated somewhere half March. Wim

02-17-2015, 07:49 AM	#182
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	Originally posted by Gimbal The focus sensors are in the camera so the lens definitely needs to communicate with the house. What I envisaged was that when the "Preset" button on the lens was pressed, the lens would remember its current focus setting. Then when you press one of the AF buttons round the lens, if the lens was set to "Preset Mode" it would reset itself to the focus setting previously preset.

02-17-2015, 08:48 AM	#183
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	well i was checking the European webstore and the had this mentioned: Optional accessories Lens Hood: PH-RBA86 Lens Cap: O-LC86 Lens Case: HS120-270 its seems that what you expect with such a lens its not included and cost you extra (hood is €49) Think i'll wait a while

02-17-2015, 08:59 AM	#184
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by Franc well i was checking the European webstore and the had this mentioned: Optional accessories Lens Hood: PH-RBA86 Lens Cap: O-LC86 Lens Case: HS120-270 its seems that what you expect with such a lens its not included and cost you extra (hood is €49) Think i'll wait a while It does also list under Kit Content: Hood, Lens cap, Mount cap, Lens Case, Tripod Mount So I wouldn't worry. This will be included. It's normal that the items are offered separately as well though. I for one once lost the hood of my DA*16-50, so I was happy to be able to buy a replacement hood. Wim

02-17-2015, 09:35 AM	#185
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	missed that line!, sorry thought it was strange

02-17-2015, 09:48 AM	#187
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	The FA250-600mm f/5.6 ED [IF] was one of the BEST long zooms ever built, and I can't see how the new NON lens can get to that. The new * 70-200 may be a game changer for Pentax and I think it will out sell most of the other Pentax lenses, It should be a awesome Sports lens for Family's wanting to take photo's of there children. Just My 50 cents Thanks

02-18-2015, 09:24 AM	#188
Newtophotos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 439	What is this lens missing that keeps it from a star designation? Is it the high f numbers?

02-18-2015, 09:29 AM	#189
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Newtophotos What is this lens missing that keeps it from a star designation? Is it the high f numbers? It appears the variable aperture is what holds it back. There has never been a variable aperture zoom to get the * designation.

02-18-2015, 09:30 AM	#190
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Franc well i was checking the European webstore and the had this mentioned: Optional accessories Lens Hood: PH-RBA86 Lens Cap: O-LC86 Lens Case: HS120-270 its seems that what you expect with such a lens its not included and cost you extra (hood is €49) Think i'll wait a while I would not infer too much into that. Pentax generally officers spare hoods, caps and pouches for their lenses.

02-19-2015, 10:06 AM	#192
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by timautin Well, it seems that the only thing missing is the lens itself - no big deal ! ^^ Well, I couldn't have lifted it, anyway.

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02-19-2015, 10:15 AM	#193
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Oh, come on! It's so obvious the lens won't come in the box - it's too big, and too heavy. You're not supposed to lift&carry it, but roll it home

02-19-2015, 10:44 AM - 1 Like	#194
Dave L Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 306	Originally posted by Newtophotos What is this lens missing that keeps it from a star designation? Is it the high f numbers? Originally posted by Blue It appears the variable aperture is what holds it back. There has never been a variable aperture zoom to get the * designation. If the 100 mm f/2.8 DFA macro is anything to go by, the lack of a * on the new zoom isn't anything to be concerned about. It's a high quality lens aimed at professionals, I am certain of that.

02-19-2015, 04:39 PM	#195
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Dave L If the 100 mm f/2.8 DFA macro is anything to go by, the lack of a * on the new zoom isn't anything to be concerned about. It's a high quality lens aimed at professionals, I am certain of that. yeah, it doesn't have a focus limiter - focus hunting is very professional.