D FA* 70-200 removed from website???

**boriscleto** · 12-03-2015, 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by dansamy

Uh-uh! It's winter! It gets into the 40s (°F that is). That's cold! I have to wear long sleeves & closed up shoes!!

Syracuse had 50 inches of snow in February last year. The warmest day of the month was 32F and there were 4 days where it didn't reach double digits.

But this year is an El Nino year. We are probably going to have the warmest winter on record

What's really weird is that it is December, and we still have green grass and there are flowers opening on the forsythia bush...

Last edited by boriscleto; 12-03-2015 at 01:03 PM.

Winder · 12-03-2015, 12:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

Yup I believe it's still slated for a spring release, probably February.

Of which year?

normhead · 12-03-2015, 01:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dansamy

Uh-uh! It's winter! It gets into the 40s (°F that is). That's cold! I have to wear long sleeves & closed up shoes!!

For Canadian girls, that's still bikini weather.

Adam · 12-03-2015, 01:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Winder

Of which year?

LOL

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normhead · 12-03-2015, 01:11 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Winder

Of which year?

You mean the release of the K-1? Or the K-1 II which will do what the K-1 should have done?

racingsnake · 12-03-2015, 01:19 PM

It drops to -20°C down here. Just put the scarf on.

rawr · 12-03-2015, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Or the K-1 II which will do what the K-1 should have done?

Negative, but realistic, given the history of recent camera releases from Pentax and other brands.

Few recent camera models seem to come out of the factory 'perfectly formed', and in no need of further modification or improvement for a long time. Plus the product release cycle simply seems to have increased for all brands.

But having said that, some FF bodies - eg Nikon D700, Canon 5D, 5D2 - seemed to be OK out of the box, and stayed in production and essentially unchanged for many years. So there remains hope for v1 of the new Pentax. Maybe it will be engineered for longevity.

dansamy · 12-03-2015, 01:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

For Canadian girls, that's still bikini weather.

You ain't getting a southern girl out of her flannel in that weather!

normhead · 12-03-2015, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

You ain't getting a southern girl out of her flannel in that weather!

Hmmm. getting a southern girl out of her flannel... is that a worthwhile endeavour? You make it sound like something I might want to do.

Imp · 12-03-2015, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

Since when is February "spring"?

In Pentaxland!!

blueheron90 · 12-03-2015, 04:05 PM

As I was looking for a Sigma 70-200, this shows up on ebay - Pentax D FA 70 200mm F 2 8 Ed DC AW 21330 | eBay

Any clue how they got one?

D1N0 · 12-03-2015, 04:28 PM - **1 Like**

Alex Munoz is selling his copy?

**baldeagle21b** · 12-03-2015, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by pic-nic

As I was looking for a Sigma 70-200, this shows up on ebay - Pentax D FA 70 200mm F 2 8 Ed DC AW 21330 | eBay

Any clue how they got one?

No clue, but I'd guess a pre-prod eval sample.

bobell69 · 12-03-2015, 09:32 PM

Rather going for the one on ebay I think one should wait for the updated versions. Obviously there are going to be some differences between the earlier beta version and the final version.

mattieyp3 · 12-03-2015, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

Alex Munoz is selling his copy?

I'd agree. He's probably the one to get the only copy and therefore trying to sell befor the final product is released.

Anyway, thanks for all the clarification re the lens on Ricohs website. Despite some negative tones here regarding future Pentax products, I'm excited!

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	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. Originally posted by dansamy Uh-uh! It's winter! It gets into the 40s (°F that is). That's cold! I have to wear long sleeves & closed up shoes!! Syracuse had 50 inches of snow in February last year. The warmest day of the month was 32F and there were 4 days where it didn't reach double digits. But this year is an El Nino year. We are probably going to have the warmest winter on record What's really weird is that it is December, and we still have green grass and there are flowers opening on the forsythia bush... Last edited by boriscleto; 12-03-2015 at 01:03 PM.

12-03-2015, 12:55 PM - 1 Like	#17
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Adam Yup I believe it's still slated for a spring release, probably February. Of which year?

12-03-2015, 01:10 PM - 1 Like	#18
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by dansamy Uh-uh! It's winter! It gets into the 40s (°F that is). That's cold! I have to wear long sleeves & closed up shoes!! For Canadian girls, that's still bikini weather.

12-03-2015, 01:11 PM - 1 Like	#19
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by Winder Of which year? LOL Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

12-03-2015, 01:11 PM - 2 Likes	#20
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Winder Of which year? You mean the release of the K-1? Or the K-1 II which will do what the K-1 should have done?

12-03-2015, 01:19 PM	#21
racingsnake Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 431	It drops to -20°C down here. Just put the scarf on.

12-03-2015, 01:36 PM	#22
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by normhead Or the K-1 II which will do what the K-1 should have done? Negative, but realistic, given the history of recent camera releases from Pentax and other brands. Few recent camera models seem to come out of the factory 'perfectly formed', and in no need of further modification or improvement for a long time. Plus the product release cycle simply seems to have increased for all brands. But having said that, some FF bodies - eg Nikon D700, Canon 5D, 5D2 - seemed to be OK out of the box, and stayed in production and essentially unchanged for many years. So there remains hope for v1 of the new Pentax. Maybe it will be engineered for longevity.

12-03-2015, 01:45 PM - 1 Like	#23
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by normhead For Canadian girls, that's still bikini weather. You ain't getting a southern girl out of her flannel in that weather!

12-03-2015, 01:53 PM	#24
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by dansamy You ain't getting a southern girl out of her flannel in that weather! Hmmm. getting a southern girl out of her flannel... is that a worthwhile endeavour? You make it sound like something I might want to do.

12-03-2015, 03:00 PM	#25
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by dansamy Since when is February "spring"? In Pentaxland!!

12-03-2015, 04:05 PM	#26
blueheron90 Junior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 33	As I was looking for a Sigma 70-200, this shows up on ebay - Pentax D FA 70 200mm F 2 8 Ed DC AW 21330 \| eBay Any clue how they got one?

12-03-2015, 04:28 PM - 1 Like	#27
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Alex Munoz is selling his copy?

12-03-2015, 05:44 PM	#28
baldeagle21b Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 223	Originally posted by pic-nic As I was looking for a Sigma 70-200, this shows up on ebay - Pentax D FA 70 200mm F 2 8 Ed DC AW 21330 \| eBay Any clue how they got one? No clue, but I'd guess a pre-prod eval sample.

12-03-2015, 09:32 PM	#29
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	Rather going for the one on ebay I think one should wait for the updated versions. Obviously there are going to be some differences between the earlier beta version and the final version.

12-03-2015, 10:01 PM	#30
mattieyp3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Washington, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 160 Original Poster	Originally posted by D1N0 Alex Munoz is selling his copy? I'd agree. He's probably the one to get the only copy and therefore trying to sell befor the final product is released. Anyway, thanks for all the clarification re the lens on Ricohs website. Despite some negative tones here regarding future Pentax products, I'm excited!