PENTAX DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM Lens Announced

**barondla** · 06-07-2008, 11:31 AM

Guess I forgot all those characteristics.

Also don't like the idea of the 17-70 not working on my DS (in AF). This would keep me from stocking it in the store. Lens just alienated approx 80% of the people I sold a Pentax DSLR to.

Thanks
barondla (another grump today).

Enter POINT & SHOOT CONTEST #7 in P&S forum. Any camera type except slr. Any brand. Any subject. Ends tonight.

barbosas · 06-18-2008, 04:17 PM

I know it's not July yet, but I'm getting anxious to see how this lens performs

(although it's high msrp)

Anybody got their hands on it yet???

Torphoto · 07-06-2008, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by barbosas

I know it's not July yet, but I'm getting anxious to see how this lens performs

(although it's high msrp)

Anybody got their hands on it yet???

Well IT'S JULY AND WHERE IS IT!!!!

I want to see some tests and full sized samples to see if I should get this or a 16-45 or the sigma.

**KeesdH** · 07-06-2008, 02:27 PM

according to the Japanese Pentax site the lens is delayed till the end of july due to the greater then expected demand.

???????????????????smc PENTAX-DA 17-70mmF4AL[IF] SDM?????????????PENTAX

Torphoto · 07-06-2008, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by KeesdH

according to the Japanese Pentax site the lens is delayed till the end of july due to the greater then expected demand.

???????????????????smc PENTAX-DA 17-70mmF4AL[IF] SDM?????????????PENTAX

OH man, that just sucks. Well It will probably hit the shelves with the 60-250 now.

ogl · 07-06-2008, 08:00 PM

Yes, delayed in Japan till July, 30.

thibs · 07-07-2008, 04:32 AM

Originally posted by Torphoto

Well IT'S JULY AND WHERE IS IT!!!!

I want to see some tests and full sized samples to see if I should get this or a 16-45 or the sigma.

There has been a test already although small one in Chasseur d'Images. It wasn't without problem (which lens is?) but they thought it was defenitely a very nice step up from the kit lens.

You will find more info on the corresponding thread here: Chasseur d'Images tests 20 Pentax lenses

Torphoto · 07-07-2008, 11:09 AM

Considering the production versions are not our yet and Ned had 2 sample proto types I think we will still have to wait for the final one to really know how it does.

thibs · 07-07-2008, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by Torphoto

Considering the production versions are not our yet and Ned had 2 sample proto types I think we will still have to wait for the final one to really know how it does.

Sure, it wasn't even a full test btw, but it should give an idea of what to come, still.

Damn Brit · 07-07-2008, 04:42 PM

I would suspect, judging by the experiences of some on this forum, that any new lenses are going to be appreciably better on the K20. This might be a good marketing strategy for Pentax until the 3rd party vendors catch up.

sewebster · 07-09-2008, 05:55 PM

This lens is now in stock at my local store here in Vancouver, BC.

I think it's a tad expensive for me at the moment unfortunately... but presumably more info should be forthcoming on it soon...

Perhaps it will cause a glut of Sigma 17-70s on the market that I can acquire at low cost

babelphotos · 07-09-2008, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

Looking at the focusing ring, the focus throw looks pretty short, so I would imagine AF focus would be pretty instantaneous. It might be tricky to fine focus manually though.

Dont thay all look the same??
I saw a lot smaller on other Pentax lenses. Never was a problem for manual focusing

Torphoto · 07-10-2008, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by sewebster

This lens is now in stock at my local store here in Vancouver, BC.

I think it's a tad expensive for me at the moment unfortunately... but presumably more info should be forthcoming on it soon...

Perhaps it will cause a glut of Sigma 17-70s on the market that I can acquire at low cost

stick one on a K20D and take a few test shots for us @ 17 and 70 F4

RaduA · 07-15-2008, 08:55 AM

Here it seems it's already shiping for (if I undestood right) 499 Euro - 50 Euro rebate?

TeKaDe - Deutschlands und Österreichs Pentax Shop Nr. 1 - Pentax

I have to ask our german friends to provide a clarification.

Thank you!
Radu

Seems in Canada it's available too for 649.95 CAD

Pentax DA 17-70mm f/4 AL IF SDM Lens DSLR Lenses Non-Full Frame 21740 - Vistek Canada Product Specs

They seem to have it in 3 of the 6 locations.

hessenwulf · 07-15-2008, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by RaduA

Here it seems it's already shiping for (if I undestood right) 499 Euro - 50 Euro rebate?

TeKaDe - Deutschlands und Österreichs Pentax Shop Nr. 1 - Pentax

I have to ask our german friends to provide a clarification.

Thank you!
Radu

Unfortunately, TeKaDe hasn't the lens in stock. They're offered for pre-ordering.
The price is 499 Euro, you may claim 50 Euro discount if you've bought your K20D from this dealer.

07-06-2008, 02:27 PM	#94
KeesdH Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Haarlem Netherlands Posts: 42	Delayed till july 30 according to the Japanese Pentax site the lens is delayed till the end of july due to the greater then expected demand. ???????????????????smc PENTAX-DA 17-70mmF4AL[IF] SDM?????????????PENTAX

07-15-2008, 08:55 AM	#104
RaduA Guest	If any of our german members could help? Here it seems it's already shiping for (if I undestood right) 499 Euro - 50 Euro rebate? TeKaDe - Deutschlands und Österreichs Pentax Shop Nr. 1 - Pentax I have to ask our german friends to provide a clarification. Thank you! Radu Seems in Canada it's available too for 649.95 CAD Pentax DA 17-70mm f/4 AL IF SDM Lens DSLR Lenses Non-Full Frame 21740 - Vistek Canada Product Specs They seem to have it in 3 of the 6 locations.

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06-07-2008, 11:31 AM	#91
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Guess I forgot all those characteristics. Also don't like the idea of the 17-70 not working on my DS (in AF). This would keep me from stocking it in the store. Lens just alienated approx 80% of the people I sold a Pentax DSLR to. Thanks barondla (another grump today). Enter POINT & SHOOT CONTEST #7 in P&S forum. Any camera type except slr. Any brand. Any subject. Ends tonight.

06-18-2008, 04:17 PM	#92
barbosas Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lisbon Photos: Gallery Posts: 683	I know it's not July yet, but I'm getting anxious to see how this lens performs (although it's high msrp) Anybody got their hands on it yet???

07-06-2008, 01:54 PM	#93
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Originally posted by barbosas I know it's not July yet, but I'm getting anxious to see how this lens performs (although it's high msrp) Anybody got their hands on it yet??? Well IT'S JULY AND WHERE IS IT!!!! I want to see some tests and full sized samples to see if I should get this or a 16-45 or the sigma.

07-06-2008, 04:06 PM	#95
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Originally posted by KeesdH according to the Japanese Pentax site the lens is delayed till the end of july due to the greater then expected demand. ???????????????????smc PENTAX-DA 17-70mmF4AL[IF] SDM?????????????PENTAX OH man, that just sucks. Well It will probably hit the shelves with the 60-250 now.

07-06-2008, 08:00 PM	#96
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Yes, delayed in Japan till July, 30.

07-07-2008, 04:32 AM	#97
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Torphoto Well IT'S JULY AND WHERE IS IT!!!! I want to see some tests and full sized samples to see if I should get this or a 16-45 or the sigma. There has been a test already although small one in Chasseur d'Images. It wasn't without problem (which lens is?) but they thought it was defenitely a very nice step up from the kit lens. You will find more info on the corresponding thread here: Chasseur d'Images tests 20 Pentax lenses

07-07-2008, 11:09 AM	#98
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Considering the production versions are not our yet and Ned had 2 sample proto types I think we will still have to wait for the final one to really know how it does.

07-07-2008, 11:52 AM	#99
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Torphoto Considering the production versions are not our yet and Ned had 2 sample proto types I think we will still have to wait for the final one to really know how it does. Sure, it wasn't even a full test btw, but it should give an idea of what to come, still.

07-07-2008, 04:42 PM	#100
Damn Brit Guest	I would suspect, judging by the experiences of some on this forum, that any new lenses are going to be appreciably better on the K20. This might be a good marketing strategy for Pentax until the 3rd party vendors catch up.

07-09-2008, 05:55 PM	#101
sewebster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 544	This lens is now in stock at my local store here in Vancouver, BC. I think it's a tad expensive for me at the moment unfortunately... but presumably more info should be forthcoming on it soon... Perhaps it will cause a glut of Sigma 17-70s on the market that I can acquire at low cost

07-09-2008, 06:00 PM	#102
babelphotos Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 57	Originally posted by creampuff Looking at the focusing ring, the focus throw looks pretty short, so I would imagine AF focus would be pretty instantaneous. It might be tricky to fine focus manually though. Dont thay all look the same?? I saw a lot smaller on other Pentax lenses. Never was a problem for manual focusing

07-10-2008, 07:38 AM	#103
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Originally posted by sewebster This lens is now in stock at my local store here in Vancouver, BC. I think it's a tad expensive for me at the moment unfortunately... but presumably more info should be forthcoming on it soon... Perhaps it will cause a glut of Sigma 17-70s on the market that I can acquire at low cost stick one on a K20D and take a few test shots for us @ 17 and 70 F4

07-15-2008, 11:44 AM	#105
hessenwulf New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 13	Originally posted by RaduA Here it seems it's already shiping for (if I undestood right) 499 Euro - 50 Euro rebate? TeKaDe - Deutschlands und Österreichs Pentax Shop Nr. 1 - Pentax I have to ask our german friends to provide a clarification. Thank you! Radu Unfortunately, TeKaDe hasn't the lens in stock. They're offered for pre-ordering. The price is 499 Euro, you may claim 50 Euro discount if you've bought your K20D from this dealer.