Pentax FF Teaser Updated

**monochrome** · 12-11-2015, 08:29 AM

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Sgt. Schultz says FA*85 and FA*24/2 might indicate/hint by association these lenses are planned for updates in 2016.

thibs · 12-11-2015, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Sgt. Schultz says FA*85 and FA*24/2 might indicate/hint by association these lenses are planned for updates in 2016.

Yep, I would expect as much.

D1N0 · 12-11-2015, 08:39 AM

Quote:

All K-mount lenses are compatible

so they decrippled the mount for K and M lenses

thibs · 12-11-2015, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

so they decrippled the mount for K and M lenses

Don't think so.
They told as much before with other cams.

**filoxophy** · 12-11-2015, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Don't think so.
They told as much before with other cams.

Note the winky face...

Kunzite · 12-11-2015, 08:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Sgt. Schultz says FA*85 and FA*24/2 might indicate/hint by association these lenses are planned for updates in 2016.

Alternative interpretation: "hold on to those old lenses, because you won't see replacements any time soon!"

virusn3t · 12-11-2015, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Alternative interpretation: "hold on to those old lenses, because you won't see replacements any time soon!"

Well the FA*85 is sell at +/-1100usd, who knows how much cost the HD,SDM,WR will add.

Kunzite · 12-11-2015, 09:47 AM

Who is selling it at +/-1100usd?

Mistral75 · 12-11-2015, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Who is selling it at +/-1100usd?

Latest sales on eBay :

- November 23th: $1,020 Pentax SMCP FA 85 mm F 1 4 Lens Excelent | eBay
- November 8th: $1,098 SMC Pentax FA 85mm F 1 4 If Lens Excellent | eBay
- October 31st: €822 SMC Pentax FA 85mm F 1 4 If | eBay
- October 24th: $1,068 SMC Pentax FA 85mm F 1 4 If Excellent | eBay
- September 26th: €855 SMC Pentax FA 85mm F 1 4 If | eBay
- September 19th: $920 Pentax SMCP FA 85mm F 1 4 "Star" Lens PE5080016 | eBay
- September 17th: €1,079 Pentax SMC FA 1 4 85 If | eBay
- September 13th: €816 SMC Pentax FA 85mm F 1 4 If Star Ultima Versione | eBay

Kunzite · 12-11-2015, 10:29 AM

The point being, it's not Ricoh Imaging.

None of those sellers would add "HD,SDM,WR". The only thing they're doing is trying to sell second hand items, for as much as they think they can get.

If you want to guess how much a new D FA(*) Pentax 85mm f/1.4 would cost, take a look at the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4.

ogl · 12-11-2015, 10:50 AM

By the way, there is possibility to use DA lenses in FF mode as well

virusn3t · 12-11-2015, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

The point being, it's not Ricoh Imaging.

None of those sellers would add "HD,SDM,WR". The only thing they're doing is trying to sell second hand items, for as much as they think they can get.

If you want to guess how much a new D FA(*) Pentax 85mm f/1.4 would cost, take a look at the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4.

Indeed, but the comparision point will be the discountinued FA*85 and the price of second hand.

Grab that and add HD (or aerobright) coating, SDM/DC motor, and WR, check the price tag, and let the discussion begins

Yes, i know it wont be cheap lens, im waiting a DFA200mm macro, but comparision will be made as same as Nikon D, G and the other letter that i dont remember right know series of the same focal length and aperture, above if the price diference worth the cost.

totsmuyco · 12-11-2015, 04:27 PM

This is great news. It's simply says all you guys who bought have a camera that can maximize its quality. I would really like to see some shots using APS-C crop lenses.

I love the way they designed the grip. The camera looks like semi retro.

Mistral75 · 12-12-2015, 01:47 PM - **1 Like**

The use of FA★ 24mm f/2 and FA★ 85mm f/1.4 for the first image samples of the Pentax K-1 might also be seen as an homage to Jun Hirakawa, the brilliant optical engineer who conceived them (as well as DA 10-17mm Fish-Eye, DA 14mm f2.8, FA 28mm f/2.8, FA 35mm f/2, DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited, FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited, DA★ 55mm f/1.4, FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited and FA★ 80-200mm f/2/.8

).

Indeed, since Hirakawa-san, made redundant by Hoya, more exactly pensioned off (at 48!...), was then hired by Tamron for which he designed the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and since this very Tamron has been "recycled" by Ricoh Imaging for their HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR, one can imagine there have been more than contacts between Hirakawa-san and Ricoh Imaging.

Alizarine · 12-12-2015, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

The use of FA★ 24mm f/2 and FA★ 85mm f/1.4 for the first image samples of the Pentax K-1 might also be seen as an homage to Jun Hirakawa, the brilliant optical engineer who conceived them (as well as DA 10-17mm Fish-Eye, DA 14mm f2.8, FA 28mm f/2.8, FA 35mm f/2, DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited, FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited, DA★ 55mm f/1.4, FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited and FA★ 80-200mm f/2/.8 ).

Indeed, since Hirakawa-san, made redundant by Hoya, more exactly pensioned off (at 48!...), was then hired by Tamron for which he designed the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and since this very Tamron has been "recycled" by Ricoh Imaging for their HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR, one can imagine there have been more than contacts between Hirakawa-san and Ricoh Imaging.

I'm hoping that Pentax is just waiting to get Hirakawa back, and that the man's still interested in going back.

Anyway it's exciting to see Pentax is still trying to keep up in the news arena. Nikon's D5 has just come out of the rumor box and into the same almost-there situation as the Pentax FF.

12-11-2015, 10:29 AM	#250
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	The point being, it's not Ricoh Imaging. None of those sellers would add "HD,SDM,WR". The only thing they're doing is trying to sell second hand items, for as much as they think they can get. If you want to guess how much a new D FA() Pentax 85mm f/1.4 would cost, take a look at the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4. Last edited by Kunzite; 12-11-2015 at 10:35 AM.*

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12-11-2015, 08:29 AM	#241
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Sgt. Schultz says FA85 and FA24/2 might indicate/hint by association these lenses are planned for updates in 2016.

12-11-2015, 08:38 AM	#242
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by monochrome Sgt. Schultz says FA85 and FA24/2 might indicate/hint by association these lenses are planned for updates in 2016. Yep, I would expect as much.

12-11-2015, 08:39 AM	#243
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Quote: All K-mount lenses are compatible so they decrippled the mount for K and M lenses

12-11-2015, 08:40 AM	#244
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by D1N0 so they decrippled the mount for K and M lenses Don't think so. They told as much before with other cams.

12-11-2015, 08:41 AM	#245
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Originally posted by thibs Don't think so. They told as much before with other cams. Note the winky face...

12-11-2015, 08:50 AM - 1 Like	#246
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by monochrome Sgt. Schultz says FA85 and FA24/2 might indicate/hint by association these lenses are planned for updates in 2016. Alternative interpretation: "hold on to those old lenses, because you won't see replacements any time soon!"

12-11-2015, 09:23 AM	#247
virusn3t Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Originally posted by Kunzite Alternative interpretation: "hold on to those old lenses, because you won't see replacements any time soon!" Well the FA*85 is sell at +/-1100usd, who knows how much cost the HD,SDM,WR will add.

12-11-2015, 09:47 AM	#248
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Who is selling it at +/-1100usd?

12-11-2015, 10:18 AM	#249
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Kunzite Who is selling it at +/-1100usd? Latest sales on eBay : - November 23th: $1,020 Pentax SMCP FA 85 mm F 1 4 Lens Excelent \| eBay - November 8th: $1,098 SMC Pentax FA 85mm F 1 4 If Lens Excellent \| eBay - October 31st: €822 SMC Pentax FA 85mm F 1 4 If \| eBay - October 24th: $1,068 SMC Pentax FA 85mm F 1 4 If Excellent \| eBay - September 26th: €855 SMC Pentax FA 85mm F 1 4 If \| eBay - September 19th: $920 Pentax SMCP FA 85mm F 1 4 "Star" Lens PE5080016 \| eBay - September 17th: €1,079 Pentax SMC FA 1 4 85 If \| eBay - September 13th: €816 SMC Pentax FA 85mm F 1 4 If Star Ultima Versione \| eBay

12-11-2015, 10:50 AM	#251
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	By the way, there is possibility to use DA lenses in FF mode as well

12-11-2015, 12:28 PM	#252
virusn3t Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Originally posted by Kunzite The point being, it's not Ricoh Imaging. None of those sellers would add "HD,SDM,WR". The only thing they're doing is trying to sell second hand items, for as much as they think they can get. If you want to guess how much a new D FA() Pentax 85mm f/1.4 would cost, take a look at the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4. Indeed, but the comparision point will be the discountinued FA85 and the price of second hand. Grab that and add HD (or aerobright) coating, SDM/DC motor, and WR, check the price tag, and let the discussion begins Yes, i know it wont be cheap lens, im waiting a DFA200mm macro, but comparision will be made as same as Nikon D, G and the other letter that i dont remember right know series of the same focal length and aperture, above if the price diference worth the cost.

12-11-2015, 04:27 PM	#253
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	This is great news. It's simply says all you guys who bought have a camera that can maximize its quality. I would really like to see some shots using APS-C crop lenses. I love the way they designed the grip. The camera looks like semi retro.

12-12-2015, 01:47 PM - 1 Like	#254
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	The use of FA★ 24mm f/2 and FA★ 85mm f/1.4 for the first image samples of the Pentax K-1 might also be seen as an homage to Jun Hirakawa, the brilliant optical engineer who conceived them (as well as DA 10-17mm Fish-Eye, DA 14mm f2.8, FA 28mm f/2.8, FA 35mm f/2, DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited, FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited, DA★ 55mm f/1.4, FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited and FA★ 80-200mm f/2/.8 ). Indeed, since Hirakawa-san, made redundant by Hoya, more exactly pensioned off (at 48!...), was then hired by Tamron for which he designed the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and since this very Tamron has been "recycled" by Ricoh Imaging for their HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR, one can imagine there have been more than contacts between Hirakawa-san and Ricoh Imaging.

12-12-2015, 05:13 PM	#255
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by Mistral75 The use of FA★ 24mm f/2 and FA★ 85mm f/1.4 for the first image samples of the Pentax K-1 might also be seen as an homage to Jun Hirakawa, the brilliant optical engineer who conceived them (as well as DA 10-17mm Fish-Eye, DA 14mm f2.8, FA 28mm f/2.8, FA 35mm f/2, DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited, FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited, DA★ 55mm f/1.4, FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited and FA★ 80-200mm f/2/.8 ). Indeed, since Hirakawa-san, made redundant by Hoya, more exactly pensioned off (at 48!...), was then hired by Tamron for which he designed the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and since this very Tamron has been "recycled" by Ricoh Imaging for their HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR, one can imagine there have been more than contacts between Hirakawa-san and Ricoh Imaging. I'm hoping that Pentax is just waiting to get Hirakawa back, and that the man's still interested in going back. Anyway it's exciting to see Pentax is still trying to keep up in the news arena. Nikon's D5 has just come out of the rumor box and into the same almost-there situation as the Pentax FF.