70-200mm to be launched on 18th March

Daikokuya · 02-22-2016, 07:34 PM

It's official.

?HD PENTAX-D FA<sup>?</sup> 70-200mmF2.8ED DC AW????????????RICOH IMAGING (in Japanese)

Adam · 02-22-2016, 07:35 PM

So, just in time for the first shipment of K-1's. Perfect!

Joshua A · 02-22-2016, 07:39 PM

Well this will be an interesting few weeks of preorder madness

**Mikesul** · 02-22-2016, 07:42 PM

B&H says it will be available February 25. Has anyone pre-ordered yet?

mee · 02-22-2016, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

B&H says it will be available February 25. Has anyone pre-ordered yet?

Don't B&H just guess?

I've looked at a MIDI keyboard on there that was slated for a certain day on a certain year. After several months of kicking the ETA down the road, they finally said 'coming soon' with no date. A year later it was still in pre-order.

That is to say, I wouldn't bank on their ETAs.

**jpzk** · 02-22-2016, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by Joshua A

Well this will be an interesting few weeks of preorder madness

Man, some people will need deep pockets!
Then again, well worth it IMHO.

Sandy Hancock · 02-22-2016, 08:38 PM

Exciting times!
I love my DA*50-135 and appreciate the compactness of APS-C telephotos, but man this is tempting.

bossa · 02-22-2016, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by mee

Don't B&H just guess?

I've looked at a MIDI keyboard on there that was slated for a certain day on a certain year. After several months of kicking the ETA down the road, they finally said 'coming soon' with no date. A year later it was still in pre-order.

That is to say, I wouldn't bank on their ETAs.

Which keyboard?

---------- Post added 23-02-16 at 02:12 PM ----------

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Exciting times!
I love my DA*50-135 and appreciate the compactness of APS-C telephotos, but man this is tempting.

If it's as good as my Nikkor 70-200 VRII on my D800E/D810 then there'll be no comparison at large print sizes.

BTW: I now have an Epson Stylus Pro 9600 and can print images 44" wide by 12 to 30 meters long, depending on the roll.

If you need a print Sandy you have my number.

Sandy Hancock · 02-22-2016, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by bossa

If you need a print Sandy you have my number.

I'll remember that!

bossa · 02-22-2016, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I'll remember that!

Better quality than a lab at maximum DPI and cheaper too.

I'm shocked at the resolution of the prints. Much better than my hi-res monitor.

Sandy Hancock · 02-22-2016, 08:53 PM

I have an A3+ printer, but if I want something really big I know where to go

bossa · 02-22-2016, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I have an A3+ printer, but if I want something really big I know where to go

Cheers.

rawr · 02-22-2016, 09:04 PM

Any images of the 70-200 [release version]?

I'm curious about any external changes they may have made as a result of the feedback people like asahiman were giving about the first version of the lens. Particularly the placement of the foot.

Joshua A · 02-22-2016, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Man, some people will need deep pockets! Then again, well worth it IMHO.

Unfortunately, I've got both on order, but the pockets aren't deep at all. It's gonna be a hard couple of months, but well worth I hope.

6BQ5 · 02-23-2016, 07:50 AM

A Pentaxian's options for other 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses is severely limited. I imagine that people will start buying up the older Sigma and Tamron lenses if they're still around. Once those are gone then it will be this or nothing. I hope someone comes out with an alternative offering.

02-22-2016, 07:34 PM	#1
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mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Mikesul B&H says it will be available February 25. Has anyone pre-ordered yet? Don't B&H just guess? I've looked at a MIDI keyboard on there that was slated for a certain day on a certain year. After several months of kicking the ETA down the road, they finally said 'coming soon' with no date. A year later it was still in pre-order. That is to say, I wouldn't bank on their ETAs.

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Joshua A Well this will be an interesting few weeks of preorder madness Man, some people will need deep pockets! Then again, well worth it IMHO.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Exciting times! I love my DA*50-135 and appreciate the compactness of APS-C telephotos, but man this is tempting.

02-22-2016, 08:38 PM	#8
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by mee Don't B&H just guess? I've looked at a MIDI keyboard on there that was slated for a certain day on a certain year. After several months of kicking the ETA down the road, they finally said 'coming soon' with no date. A year later it was still in pre-order. That is to say, I wouldn't bank on their ETAs. Which keyboard? ---------- Post added 23-02-16 at 02:12 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Exciting times! I love my DA*50-135 and appreciate the compactness of APS-C telephotos, but man this is tempting. If it's as good as my Nikkor 70-200 VRII on my D800E/D810 then there'll be no comparison at large print sizes. BTW: I now have an Epson Stylus Pro 9600 and can print images 44" wide by 12 to 30 meters long, depending on the roll. If you need a print Sandy you have my number.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by bossa If you need a print Sandy you have my number. I'll remember that!

02-22-2016, 08:50 PM	#10
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I'll remember that! Better quality than a lab at maximum DPI and cheaper too. I'm shocked at the resolution of the prints. Much better than my hi-res monitor.

02-22-2016, 08:53 PM	#11
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I have an A3+ printer, but if I want something really big I know where to go

02-22-2016, 08:57 PM	#12
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I have an A3+ printer, but if I want something really big I know where to go Cheers.

02-22-2016, 09:04 PM	#13
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Any images of the 70-200 [release version]? I'm curious about any external changes they may have made as a result of the feedback people like asahiman were giving about the first version of the lens. Particularly the placement of the foot.

02-22-2016, 09:58 PM	#14
Joshua A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 273	Originally posted by jpzk Man, some people will need deep pockets! Then again, well worth it IMHO. Unfortunately, I've got both on order, but the pockets aren't deep at all. It's gonna be a hard couple of months, but well worth I hope.

02-23-2016, 07:50 AM	#15
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	A Pentaxian's options for other 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses is severely limited. I imagine that people will start buying up the older Sigma and Tamron lenses if they're still around. Once those are gone then it will be this or nothing. I hope someone comes out with an alternative offering.