Pentax Full-Frame, DFA* 70-200mm, DFA 150-450mm Announced

normhead · 02-23-2015, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by mikeSF

one lump of plastic to rule them all.

That is so funny... the only thing that upsets me about that piece is, I didn't write it. Someone there has definitely been reading the forum with an objective view point.

Cynog Ap Brychan · 02-23-2015, 09:29 AM - **1 Like**

It may just be a lump of plastic, but it's OUR lump of plastic!

Stavri · 02-23-2015, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

It may just be a lump of plastic, but it's OUR lump of plastic!

-Amen-

We struggled in agony for over a decade, we can handle a few more months of waiting without loosing our sanity folks.

thibs · 02-23-2015, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by normhead

That is so funny... the only thing that upsets me about that piece is, I didn't write it. Someone there has definitely been reading the forum with an objective view point.

Well others get excited, write blogs, articles and reviews when Canon gets its toy cam upgraded so each to his own I guess

derekkite · 02-23-2015, 10:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

It may just be a lump of plastic, but it's OUR lump of plastic!

The two lenses in the thread title were lumps of plastic a short while ago as well.

**monochrome** · 02-23-2015, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Someone there has definitely been reading the forum with an objective view point.

Inquiring minds want to know?

normhead · 02-23-2015, 10:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by derekkite

The two lenses in the thread title were lumps of plastic a short while ago as well.

They are just getting their last laugh before the FF comes out. A lot of people are lining up for the last licks, once the FF comes out and the whole "no pro quality upgrade path argument has gone out the window, there's going to be precious little for the anti-pentax snipers to shoot at. Let them enjoy it while they can.

Especially if the new 70-200 - and 150-450 out perform their competition.

Kunzite · 02-23-2015, 10:29 AM

Don't worry, they will find something else; they always find something else. Exaggerating (e.g. the LED-mania or the red ring-mania) irrelevant aspects, if nothing else.
And you do realize that Pentax is making the wrong type of FF, right?

johnmflores · 02-23-2015, 10:32 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by monochrome

Inquiring minds want to know.

Shhh...secret...

timcatn · 02-23-2015, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

And you do realize that Pentax is making the wrong type of FF, right?

You mean that it should be a 645 FF ?

Kunzite · 02-23-2015, 03:38 PM

Are you kidding? It has to be a proper 6x7 camera!

Blue · 02-23-2015, 03:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

one lump of plastic to rule them all.

And one aperture ring on the 31 to bind them all and in the darkness find them . . .

Winder · 02-23-2015, 04:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Clavius

I don't know if this has already been posted: Ricoh Shows Lump of Plastic, Pentaxicans Overjoyed. | New Camera News

It's quite hilarious, but sadly true.

While it is sad that a 3D printed "lump of plastic" was all Ricoh could show, at least they have finally publicly come out of the closet. Its a good sign for the Pentax brand..... Marketing is obviously still a work in progress.

Chaos_Realm · 02-23-2015, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by normhead

They are just getting their last laugh before the FF comes out. A lot of people are lining up for the last licks, once the FF comes out and the whole "no pro quality upgrade path argument has gone out the window, there's going to be precious little for the anti-pentax snipers to shoot at. Let them enjoy it while they can.

Especially if the new 70-200 - and 150-450 out perform their competition.

They may even fear that they (canikony shooters) have no upgrade path beyond their petty little 35mm sensors whilst pentax/ricoh have compacts, Q, APS-c, 35mm, medium format all covered.

Stavri · 02-24-2015, 03:39 PM

This from digitalcamerainfo.com, Interesting use of the programmable buttons on the 150-450mm zoom.

Youtu.be

02-23-2015, 09:42 AM	#453
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan It may just be a lump of plastic, but it's OUR lump of plastic! -Amen- We struggled in agony for over a decade, we can handle a few more months of waiting without loosing our sanity folks. Last edited by Stavri; 02-23-2015 at 10:09 AM.

02-23-2015, 10:15 AM	#456
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by normhead Someone there has definitely been reading the forum with an objective view point. Inquiring minds want to know? Last edited by monochrome; 02-23-2015 at 11:24 AM.

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02-23-2015, 09:17 AM	#451
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by mikeSF one lump of plastic to rule them all. That is so funny... the only thing that upsets me about that piece is, I didn't write it. Someone there has definitely been reading the forum with an objective view point.

02-23-2015, 09:29 AM - 1 Like	#452
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	It may just be a lump of plastic, but it's OUR lump of plastic!

02-23-2015, 09:53 AM	#454
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by normhead That is so funny... the only thing that upsets me about that piece is, I didn't write it. Someone there has definitely been reading the forum with an objective view point. Well others get excited, write blogs, articles and reviews when Canon gets its toy cam upgraded so each to his own I guess

02-23-2015, 10:05 AM - 1 Like	#455
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan It may just be a lump of plastic, but it's OUR lump of plastic! The two lenses in the thread title were lumps of plastic a short while ago as well.

02-23-2015, 10:23 AM - 1 Like	#457
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by derekkite The two lenses in the thread title were lumps of plastic a short while ago as well. They are just getting their last laugh before the FF comes out. A lot of people are lining up for the last licks, once the FF comes out and the whole "no pro quality upgrade path argument has gone out the window, there's going to be precious little for the anti-pentax snipers to shoot at. Let them enjoy it while they can. Especially if the new 70-200 - and 150-450 out perform their competition.

02-23-2015, 10:29 AM	#458
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Don't worry, they will find something else; they always find something else. Exaggerating (e.g. the LED-mania or the red ring-mania) irrelevant aspects, if nothing else. And you do realize that Pentax is making the wrong type of FF, right?

02-23-2015, 10:32 AM - 2 Likes	#459
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by monochrome Inquiring minds want to know. Shhh...secret...

02-23-2015, 02:51 PM	#460
timcatn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Trondheim Posts: 237	Originally posted by Kunzite And you do realize that Pentax is making the wrong type of FF, right? You mean that it should be a 645 FF ?

02-23-2015, 03:38 PM	#461
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Are you kidding? It has to be a proper 6x7 camera!

02-23-2015, 03:50 PM - 1 Like	#462
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by mikeSF one lump of plastic to rule them all. And one aperture ring on the 31 to bind them all and in the darkness find them . . .

02-23-2015, 04:00 PM - 1 Like	#463
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Clavius I don't know if this has already been posted: Ricoh Shows Lump of Plastic, Pentaxicans Overjoyed. \| New Camera News It's quite hilarious, but sadly true. While it is sad that a 3D printed "lump of plastic" was all Ricoh could show, at least they have finally publicly come out of the closet. Its a good sign for the Pentax brand..... Marketing is obviously still a work in progress.

02-23-2015, 06:44 PM	#464
Chaos_Realm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,251	Originally posted by normhead They are just getting their last laugh before the FF comes out. A lot of people are lining up for the last licks, once the FF comes out and the whole "no pro quality upgrade path argument has gone out the window, there's going to be precious little for the anti-pentax snipers to shoot at. Let them enjoy it while they can. Especially if the new 70-200 - and 150-450 out perform their competition. They may even fear that they (canikony shooters) have no upgrade path beyond their petty little 35mm sensors whilst pentax/ricoh have compacts, Q, APS-c, 35mm, medium format all covered.