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zapp · 12-17-2015, 12:07 AM

Although you can still click the buy button on most Pentax/Ricoh homepages world wide, this lens has been delayed again on the JP webside. This pain is not even a rumor, it's offical.

Time to say good bye.

Adam · 12-17-2015, 12:11 AM

Originally posted by zapp

Although you can still click the buy button on most Pentax/Ricoh homepages world wide, this lens has been delayed again on the JP webside. This pain is not even a rumor, it's offical.

Time to say good bye.

Didn't they say early spring, around the same time as the body? Or has there been a new update?

calsan · 12-17-2015, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by zapp

This pain is not even a rumor, it's offical.

?? Pain ??

Zygonyx · 12-17-2015, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by zapp

Although you can still click the buy button on most Pentax/Ricoh homepages world wide, this lens has been delayed again on the JP webside. This pain is not even a rumor, it's offical.

Time to say good bye.

Good bye to what ?
ah, maybe that's because of your pseudo ?

Kunzite · 12-17-2015, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Didn't they say early spring, around the same time as the body? Or has there been a new update?

Last I remember, they said they'll come back with more information in December, which they did.

This means the lens is not in full production run...

**pentaxus** · 12-17-2015, 12:50 AM

Saving a dollar a day I still won't be ready.

Adam · 12-17-2015, 12:53 AM

Well, let's just hope it's on the shelves no later than the FF itself. No harm done until then IMO, though 10 months is a really long delay.

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Paul the Sunman · 12-17-2015, 01:08 AM

It's odd that this lens is delayed so much since it was given glowing reports by experienced professionals who used a pre-release version. That suggested it was pretty mature already. The wording of the latest Ricoh notice seems to indicate that they don't have it right yet; it's not just a production issue.

JanG · 12-17-2015, 01:17 AM

Sure, but there has been some discussion of its sharpness at the long end, too. I am afraid they might be in trouble with their design. Reminds me of the 60-250 development, unfortunately.

banep · 12-17-2015, 01:46 AM

Originally posted by JanG

Sure, but there has been some discussion of its sharpness at the long end, too. I am afraid they might be in trouble with their design. Reminds me of the 60-250 development, unfortunately.

That's exactly what I tought when I heard about the first delay. Most important thing for this kind of lens at this price point is sharpness when wide open at long end in this case 200mm@f/2.8. This is not good at all. Maybe they should also rebrand latest Tamron 70-200 which is an excellent lens.

Simen1 · 12-17-2015, 01:56 AM

April, is that a hint of when the Pentax spring begins?

**fs999** · 12-17-2015, 01:59 AM

Perhaps it's too big for the FF

Mistral75 · 12-17-2015, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by fs999

Perhaps it's too big for the FF

Or the other way around: too much vignetting and poor corners with a 24x36 sensor.

Has anybody tested a pre-production sample on a 24x36 sensor (e.g. Sony Alpha 7x)?

thibs · 12-17-2015, 03:27 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by zapp

Although you can still click the buy button on most Pentax/Ricoh homepages world wide, this lens has been delayed again on the JP webside. This pain is not even a rumor, it's offical.

Time to say good bye.

Goodbye

Tom S. · 12-17-2015, 03:55 AM - **1 Like**

I would rather have a product delayed than introduced with problems.

12-17-2015, 12:07 AM	#1
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,389	*HD D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 -April, May, June, 2016, 2017, 2018** Although you can still click the buy button on most Pentax/Ricoh homepages world wide, this lens has been delayed again on the JP webside. This pain is not even a rumor, it's offical. Time to say good bye.

12-17-2015, 12:11 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by zapp Although you can still click the buy button on most Pentax/Ricoh homepages world wide, this lens has been delayed again on the JP webside. This pain is not even a rumor, it's offical. Time to say good bye. Didn't they say early spring, around the same time as the body? Or has there been a new update? 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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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Well, let's just hope it's on the shelves no later than the FF itself. No harm done until then IMO, though 10 months is a really long delay. 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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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	It's odd that this lens is delayed so much since it was given glowing reports by experienced professionals who used a pre-release version. That suggested it was pretty mature already. The wording of the latest Ricoh notice seems to indicate that they don't have it right yet; it's not just a production issue.

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JanG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 150	Sure, but there has been some discussion of its sharpness at the long end, too. I am afraid they might be in trouble with their design. Reminds me of the 60-250 development, unfortunately.

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banep Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 360	Originally posted by JanG Sure, but there has been some discussion of its sharpness at the long end, too. I am afraid they might be in trouble with their design. Reminds me of the 60-250 development, unfortunately. That's exactly what I tought when I heard about the first delay. Most important thing for this kind of lens at this price point is sharpness when wide open at long end in this case 200mm@f/2.8. This is not good at all. Maybe they should also rebrand latest Tamron 70-200 which is an excellent lens.

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Simen1 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tromsø, Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 1,031	April, is that a hint of when the Pentax spring begins?

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fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,647	Perhaps it's too big for the FF

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Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by fs999 Perhaps it's too big for the FF Or the other way around: too much vignetting and poor corners with a 24x36 sensor. Has anybody tested a pre-production sample on a 24x36 sensor (e.g. Sony Alpha 7x)?

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thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by zapp Although you can still click the buy button on most Pentax/Ricoh homepages world wide, this lens has been delayed again on the JP webside. This pain is not even a rumor, it's offical. Time to say good bye. Goodbye

12-17-2015, 03:55 AM - 1 Like	#15
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	I would rather have a product delayed than introduced with problems.

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