DFA 24-70mm to be launched soon

Daikokuya · 09-24-2015, 02:51 AM

lens construction: 17 elements in 12 groups
3 ED lenses, 1 low-dispersion aspherical lens, 3 aspherical lenses
supersonic motor
weather resistant
HD coating
zoom lock lever
QSF
minimum focus distance: 0.38m
maximum magnification: 0.20
filter diameter: 82mm
diaphragm blade number: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
diameter: 88.5mm
length: 109.5mm
weight: 787g (812g including a hood)

Last edited by Daikokuya; 09-24-2015 at 03:09 AM.

gazonk · 09-24-2015, 02:51 AM - **1 Like**

That lens gets good reviews, probably not a bad idea to rebadge it for a kit lens. But I really hope we'll see more new genuine Pentax lenses soon.

Krizu · 09-24-2015, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

That lens gets good reviews, probably not a bad idea to rebadge it for a kit lens. But I really hope we'll see more new genuine Pentax lenses soon.

1900$ and F2.8 doesn't sound like your average kit lens imo.

gazonk · 09-24-2015, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by Daikokuya

HD coating
QSF

Two things the original version doesn't have?

Daikokuya · 09-24-2015, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

Two things the original version doesn't have?

Correct, and no VC.

totsmuyco · 09-24-2015, 02:58 AM - **1 Like**

Looks like Asahi man is correct. October 6 will be full of frames. I'm happy for all you Full frame lovers.

JPT · 09-24-2015, 03:01 AM

The story has now been updated with more specs and it now says that the in store price will be around 160,000 yen. Much cheaper.

gazonk · 09-24-2015, 03:02 AM

Originally posted by Krizu

1900$ and F2.8 doesn't sound like your average kit lens imo.

"Kit lens" might have been the wrong term. "Normal zoom" perhaps? Maybe they won't offer kits with the FF anyway?
I see B&H has the D810 in a kit with 24-120, but the closest shops around here only sell the D810 as body-only (while D610 and D750 are sold with either the 24-120/4 or the 24-85/3.5-4.5).

JPT · 09-24-2015, 03:02 AM

By the way, is the Tamron supposed to be any good?

gazonk · 09-24-2015, 03:02 AM

Originally posted by Daikokuya

Correct, and no VC.

I think the Tamron already exists in a non-VC version, though (for Sony)!

ogl · 09-24-2015, 03:03 AM

Optical design is the same as Tamron 24-70/2.8

heavy amount of barrel distortion at 24 mm...
http://www.photozone.de/nikon_ff/789-tamron2470f28fx?start=1

Daikokuya · 09-24-2015, 03:04 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

I think the Tamron already exists in a non-VC version, though (for Sony)!

You're right.

gazonk · 09-24-2015, 03:06 AM

Originally posted by JPT

By the way, is the Tamron supposed to be any good?

Dpreview was "extremely impressed"

ogl · 09-24-2015, 03:11 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

that HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR is indeed a rebadged Tamron lens?

100% - yes

rawr · 09-24-2015, 03:12 AM

Originally posted by JPT

By the way, is the Tamron supposed to be any good?

LensTip think the cheaper Sigma 24-70 f2.8 offers better price/performance.

09-24-2015, 02:51 AM	#46
Daikokuya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 210 Original Poster	spec in detail lens construction: 17 elements in 12 groups 3 ED lenses, 1 low-dispersion aspherical lens, 3 aspherical lenses supersonic motor weather resistant HD coating zoom lock lever QSF minimum focus distance: 0.38m maximum magnification: 0.20 filter diameter: 82mm diaphragm blade number: 9 (rounded diaphragm) diameter: 88.5mm length: 109.5mm weight: 787g (812g including a hood) Last edited by Daikokuya; 09-24-2015 at 03:09 AM.

09-24-2015, 03:03 AM	#56
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Optical design is the same as Tamron 24-70/2.8 heavy amount of barrel distortion at 24 mm... http://www.photozone.de/nikon_ff/789-tamron2470f28fx?start=1 Last edited by ogl; 09-24-2015 at 03:08 AM.

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09-24-2015, 02:51 AM - 1 Like	#47
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	That lens gets good reviews, probably not a bad idea to rebadge it for a kit lens. But I really hope we'll see more new genuine Pentax lenses soon.

09-24-2015, 02:53 AM	#48
Krizu Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Munich Posts: 22	Originally posted by gazonk That lens gets good reviews, probably not a bad idea to rebadge it for a kit lens. But I really hope we'll see more new genuine Pentax lenses soon. 1900$ and F2.8 doesn't sound like your average kit lens imo.

09-24-2015, 02:53 AM	#49
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Daikokuya HD coating QSF Two things the original version doesn't have?

09-24-2015, 02:57 AM	#50
Daikokuya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 210 Original Poster	Originally posted by gazonk Two things the original version doesn't have? Correct, and no VC.

09-24-2015, 02:58 AM - 1 Like	#51
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Looks like Asahi man is correct. October 6 will be full of frames. I'm happy for all you Full frame lovers.

09-24-2015, 03:01 AM	#52
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	The story has now been updated with more specs and it now says that the in store price will be around 160,000 yen. Much cheaper.

09-24-2015, 03:02 AM	#53
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Krizu 1900$ and F2.8 doesn't sound like your average kit lens imo. "Kit lens" might have been the wrong term. "Normal zoom" perhaps? Maybe they won't offer kits with the FF anyway? I see B&H has the D810 in a kit with 24-120, but the closest shops around here only sell the D810 as body-only (while D610 and D750 are sold with either the 24-120/4 or the 24-85/3.5-4.5).

09-24-2015, 03:02 AM	#54
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	By the way, is the Tamron supposed to be any good?

09-24-2015, 03:02 AM	#55
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Daikokuya Correct, and no VC. I think the Tamron already exists in a non-VC version, though (for Sony)!

09-24-2015, 03:04 AM	#57
Daikokuya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 210 Original Poster	Originally posted by gazonk I think the Tamron already exists in a non-VC version, though (for Sony)! You're right.

09-24-2015, 03:06 AM	#58
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by JPT By the way, is the Tamron supposed to be any good? Dpreview was "extremely impressed"

09-24-2015, 03:11 AM	#59
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Mistral75 that HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR is indeed a rebadged Tamron lens? 100% - yes

09-24-2015, 03:12 AM	#60
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by JPT By the way, is the Tamron supposed to be any good? LensTip think the cheaper Sigma 24-70 f2.8 offers better price/performance.