HD D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8

**monochrome** · 11-26-2015, 10:50 AM

I wonder if there is a market for both another FA Limited production run and an updated D-FA* HD SDM run of the (generally) same optical designs?

Last edited by monochrome; 11-26-2015 at 12:11 PM.

Mistral75 · 11-26-2015, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I wonderif there is a market for both another FA Limited production run and an updated D-FA* HD SDM run of the (generally) same optical designs?

I think the alleged 2016 announcement of both a revamped FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited and a D-FA (★?) 85mm f/1.4 is a first answer to your question.

Wired · 11-26-2015, 11:17 AM - **1 Like**

sometimes i find it hard to keep track of what is a "real" rumor or a "fake" rumor based on hopes and dreams in this place... lol

Mistral75 · 11-26-2015, 11:30 AM

By the way, if the revamped FA Limiteds follow the path of the HD DA Limiteds and that of the D FA645 35mm f/3.5, they should keep their current size, optical formula (possibly improved marginally) and their screw-driven autofocus. May be their aperture ring too (less probable though).

zmohie · 11-26-2015, 12:10 PM - **1 Like**

A full frame with out a wide angle lens is nonsense. Pentax first step after releasing k1 should be a great wide angle 12-24 or a prime one 20 mm or 14 mm.

thibs · 11-26-2015, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by zmohie

A full frame with out a wide angle lens is nonsense. Pentax first step after releasing k1 should be a great wide angle 12-24 or a prime one 20 mm or 14 mm.

Lets say 15-30

pathdoc · 11-26-2015, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by Wired

plus the addition of a ring motor

Yes, for God's sake keep the ring motors out of the Limited primes. IIRC the DA Limited HD vs SMC review on this site somewhere let on that the biggest winner for the HD treatment was the 40 pancake, which was also the oldest of the Limited lenses (and heavily based on an M-series lens). This makes me suspect that the only thing the FA limiteds really need is an update to HD coatings, possibly quickshift if that isn't too difficult (and looking at the 40 Pancake I can't see it adding much if any volume), and nothing more.

ZoeB · 11-26-2015, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

I think the alleged 2016 announcement of both a revamped FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited and a D-FA (★?) 85mm f/1.4 is a first answer to your question.

Puh-leeease let it happen. I would sell my left leg for a D FA 85 f1.4. (and let's face it, that's probably what I'll have to do).

kenspo · 11-26-2015, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by zmohie

A full frame with out a wide angle lens is nonsense. Pentax first step after releasing k1 should be a great wide angle 12-24 or a prime one 20 mm or 14 mm.

Good thing its coming then.

**Clinton** · 11-26-2015, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by thibs

Lets say 15-30

Since we're just saying things, lets say 4.5mm

kenspo · 11-26-2015, 04:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Clinton

Since we're just saying things, lets say 4.5mm

He is right, you are very wrong. Big difference

virusn3t · 11-26-2015, 04:20 PM

I hope one of the new "old" designs have a 200mm macro on the front....

Kunzite · 11-26-2015, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by kenspo

He is right, you are very wrong. Big difference

And for the most skeptic, the lens is on the public roadmap - the D FA Large diameter wide zoom - which says that it has a focal length range of ~15 to 30mm. Some people have better information than that.

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/lens/images/K_Mount_Lens.pdf

robjmitchell · 11-26-2015, 11:58 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

And for the most skeptic, the lens is on the public roadmap - the D FA Large diameter wide zoom - which says that it has a focal length range of ~15 to 30mm. Some people have better information than that.

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/lens/images/K_Mount_Lens.pdf

Apparently the subject of this thread is part of the "current" line up!

oops!

kenspo · 11-27-2015, 12:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Cry me a river...buuhuuu! So much complaining and whining on here.

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11-26-2015, 10:50 AM	#76
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I wonder if there is a market for both another FA Limited production run and an updated D-FA* HD SDM run of the (generally) same optical designs? Last edited by monochrome; 11-26-2015 at 12:11 PM.

11-26-2015, 10:57 AM	#77
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by monochrome I wonderif there is a market for both another FA Limited production run and an updated D-FA* HD SDM run of the (generally) same optical designs? I think the alleged 2016 announcement of both a revamped FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited and a D-FA (★?) 85mm f/1.4 is a first answer to your question.

11-26-2015, 11:17 AM - 1 Like	#78
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	sometimes i find it hard to keep track of what is a "real" rumor or a "fake" rumor based on hopes and dreams in this place... lol

11-26-2015, 11:30 AM	#79
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	By the way, if the revamped FA Limiteds follow the path of the HD DA Limiteds and that of the D FA645 35mm f/3.5, they should keep their current size, optical formula (possibly improved marginally) and their screw-driven autofocus. May be their aperture ring too (less probable though).

11-26-2015, 12:10 PM - 1 Like	#80
zmohie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: egypt Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 435	A full frame with out a wide angle lens is nonsense. Pentax first step after releasing k1 should be a great wide angle 12-24 or a prime one 20 mm or 14 mm.

11-26-2015, 12:16 PM	#81
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by zmohie A full frame with out a wide angle lens is nonsense. Pentax first step after releasing k1 should be a great wide angle 12-24 or a prime one 20 mm or 14 mm. Lets say 15-30

11-26-2015, 01:14 PM	#82
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Wired plus the addition of a ring motor Yes, for God's sake keep the ring motors out of the Limited primes. IIRC the DA Limited HD vs SMC review on this site somewhere let on that the biggest winner for the HD treatment was the 40 pancake, which was also the oldest of the Limited lenses (and heavily based on an M-series lens). This makes me suspect that the only thing the FA limiteds really need is an update to HD coatings, possibly quickshift if that isn't too difficult (and looking at the 40 Pancake I can't see it adding much if any volume), and nothing more.

11-26-2015, 01:35 PM	#83
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	Originally posted by Mistral75 I think the alleged 2016 announcement of both a revamped FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited and a D-FA (★?) 85mm f/1.4 is a first answer to your question. Puh-leeease let it happen. I would sell my left leg for a D FA 85 f1.4. (and let's face it, that's probably what I'll have to do).

11-26-2015, 02:43 PM	#84
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by zmohie A full frame with out a wide angle lens is nonsense. Pentax first step after releasing k1 should be a great wide angle 12-24 or a prime one 20 mm or 14 mm. Good thing its coming then.

11-26-2015, 03:19 PM	#85
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,912	Originally posted by thibs Lets say 15-30 Since we're just saying things, lets say 4.5mm

11-26-2015, 04:01 PM - 1 Like	#86
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Clinton Since we're just saying things, lets say 4.5mm He is right, you are very wrong. Big difference

11-26-2015, 04:20 PM	#87
virusn3t Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	I hope one of the new "old" designs have a 200mm macro on the front....

11-26-2015, 05:22 PM	#88
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by kenspo He is right, you are very wrong. Big difference And for the most skeptic, the lens is on the public roadmap - the D FA Large diameter wide zoom - which says that it has a focal length range of ~15 to 30mm. Some people have better information than that. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/lens/images/K_Mount_Lens.pdf

11-26-2015, 11:58 PM	#89
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Originally posted by Kunzite And for the most skeptic, the lens is on the public roadmap - the D FA Large diameter wide zoom - which says that it has a focal length range of ~15 to 30mm. Some people have better information than that. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/lens/images/K_Mount_Lens.pdf Apparently the subject of this thread is part of the "current" line up! oops!

11-27-2015, 12:04 AM - 2 Likes	#90
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Cry me a river...buuhuuu! So much complaining and whining on here.