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

mattieyp3 · 12-03-2015, 09:16 AM

I can't seem to find the D FA* 70-200 on Ricoh's website. Ideas as to what is going on there? Are they still hoping to launch in Spring? D FA | Ricoh Imaging

**UncleVanya** · 12-03-2015, 09:17 AM - **1 Like**

That site is hopeless.

bertwert · 12-03-2015, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by mattieyp3

I can't seem to find the D FA* 70-200 on Ricoh's website. Ideas as to what is going on there? Are they still hoping to launch in Spring? D FA | Ricoh Imaging

US website is screwed up...

Kunzite · 12-03-2015, 09:43 AM

Here it is:
HD PENTAX-D FA?70-200mmF2.8ED DC AW / Telephoto Lenses / K-mount Lenses / Lenses / Products | RICOH IMAGING

You didn't say which Ricoh website

Afaik Ricoh Imaging Japan should give us more information by the end of the year.

**PKMike** · 12-03-2015, 09:47 AM

I've had dealings with them twice. Both times a fiasco. No more for me.

Adam · 12-03-2015, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by mattieyp3

I can't seem to find the D FA* 70-200 on Ricoh's website. Ideas as to what is going on there? Are they still hoping to launch in Spring? D FA | Ricoh Imaging

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

dansamy · 12-03-2015, 11:06 AM

Since when is February "spring"?

**boriscleto** · 12-03-2015, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

Since when is February "spring"?

The Japanese consider late February to be spring, because that is when the cherry blossoms begin in Okinawa.

Japanese families with daughters set up platforms with china dolls on them in February and put them away on March 3rd on the day of the Dolls festival.

At least that is what the Web tells me...

JAL Guide to Japan - Spring ( The Four Seasons of Japan )

dansamy · 12-03-2015, 11:17 AM

Well, how about that!

I learn something everyday around here!

**monochrome** · 12-03-2015, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

The Japanese consider late February to be spring, because that is when the cherry blossoms begin in Okinawa.

So SPring, 2016 for the FF might mean . . . . . .

Mistral75 · 12-03-2015, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

So SPring, 2016 for the FF might mean . . . . . .

CP+, Yokohama.

D1N0 · 12-03-2015, 12:14 PM

Expected availability: February 25 2016 according to bhphoto

MikeD · 12-03-2015, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

Since when is February "spring"?

In Alabama February is Spring. Trust me I know, I live in Northern MI where in Feb it's WINTER!! Last yr by the end of Feb we'd had 250 inches of snow!

dansamy · 12-03-2015, 12:44 PM

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!!

bertwert · 12-03-2015, 12:53 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by dansamy

40s (°F that is)

How is that cold??
-3 (celsius of course) outside, we're considering that warm!

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by mattieyp3 I can't seem to find the D FA* 70-200 on Ricoh's website. Ideas as to what is going on there? Are they still hoping to launch in Spring? D FA \| Ricoh Imaging Yup I believe it's still slated for a spring release, probably February. 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:

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by mattieyp3 I can't seem to find the D FA* 70-200 on Ricoh's website. Ideas as to what is going on there? Are they still hoping to launch in Spring? D FA \| Ricoh Imaging US website is screwed up...

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Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Here it is: HD PENTAX-D FA?70-200mmF2.8ED DC AW / Telephoto Lenses / K-mount Lenses / Lenses / Products \| RICOH IMAGING You didn't say which Ricoh website Afaik Ricoh Imaging Japan should give us more information by the end of the year.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by dansamy Since when is February "spring"? The Japanese consider late February to be spring, because that is when the cherry blossoms begin in Okinawa. Japanese families with daughters set up platforms with china dolls on them in February and put them away on March 3rd on the day of the Dolls festival. At least that is what the Web tells me... JAL Guide to Japan - Spring ( The Four Seasons of Japan )

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dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Well, how about that! I learn something everyday around here!

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MikeD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: traverse city MI Posts: 346	Originally posted by dansamy Since when is February "spring"? In Alabama February is Spring. Trust me I know, I live in Northern MI where in Feb it's WINTER!! Last yr by the end of Feb we'd had 250 inches of snow!

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dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	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!!

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by dansamy 40s (°F that is) How is that cold?? -3 (celsius of course) outside, we're considering that warm!