Da* 70-200 is shipping in canada!

D1N0 · 03-14-2016, 12:11 PM

Looks to be an absolutely stunning lens but somebody should tell them st Patrick's day is the 17th.

**shardulm** · 03-14-2016, 01:53 PM - **1 Like**

Stunning indeed. .. but my 50-135 will stay. There is no lens like this out there in the market by any manufacture that performs like a 70-200 but weighs like an 18-55.
This D-FA*70-200 is the only * optics in their FF stable and is pretty much guaranteed to perform like their other * optics.
But there is nothing like 50-135 out there given its weight, WR and IQ. period.

mee · 03-14-2016, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by shardulm

Stunning indeed. .. but my 50-135 will stay. There is no lens like this out there in the market by any manufacture that performs like a 70-200 but weighs like an 18-55.
This D-FA*70-200 is the only * optics in their FF stable and is pretty much guaranteed to perform like their other * optics.
But there is nothing like 50-135 out there given its weight, WR and IQ. period.

I covered a 5k race with mine a couple of weeks ago. Definitely not my first choice due to focusing speed. But I was itching to use the lens. Results (outside of a handful of misses) were rather remarkable. Kept it stopped down at f/5.6 and the shutter speed at 1/750s. Portraity runners.

If anything, I'd only want a faster and more accurate focusing motor/system on the 50-135mm if it ever got an upgrade -- optically it is rather nice (even at f/2.8). Pondering switching it to screwdrive, I bet that would make it focus a little quicker.

I think the motor in the D-FA is much more 'pro' than our aging SDM system. Really interested in seeing reviews with it on a finished K-1. Could make many a wedding photog happy.

stillshot2 · 03-14-2016, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by shardulm

weighs like an 18-55.

Uh, the 50-135mm weighs more than 3x's what an 18-55mm weighs. Just sayin...

mee · 03-14-2016, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by stillshot2

Uh, the 50-135mm weighs more than 3x's what an 18-55mm weighs. Just sayin...

1.51 lbs vs 3.86 lbs yeah his statement stands as he was conveying the weight is substantially more on the big D-FA. The DA* is comparatively like the weight of a kit lens.

jgnfld · 03-16-2016, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by robjmitchell

Incase anyone is interest the first user images are up at dp.
HD 70-200mm - first set of images: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
HD 70-200mm - Second set of images - very sharp lens!: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
Looks pretty droolworthy IMO! a few comparisons FA*85 rendering being made

Edited to get the DFA right

Speaking of droolworthy, why oh WHY did you include that shot of Schwartzes? That's just mean to those of us not living in Montreal.

Mistral75 · 03-16-2016, 05:20 AM

DFA* 70-200mm - Fifth set of images - street fashion: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Last edited by Mistral75; 03-16-2016 at 01:23 PM.

D1N0 · 03-16-2016, 05:24 AM - **1 Like**

And Ricoh isn't even Paying this guy. or are they?

DimC · 03-16-2016, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

DFA* 70-200mm - Fifth set of images - street fashion: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

I've got a broken link here Mistral.

D1N0 · 03-16-2016, 12:28 PM

DFA* 70-200mm - Fifth set of images - street fashion: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review somehow the url changed

**ffking** · 03-16-2016, 12:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by D1N0

DFA* 70-200mm - Fifth set of images - street fashion: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review somehow the url changed

I am totally blown away by the IQ on those shots - obviously a very good photographer as the correct focus is nailed every time and the images are rock steady, but really - astonishing sharpness and detail... looks like a great lens indeed

normhead · 03-16-2016, 12:56 PM - **1 Like**

Those images were so sharp they cut my eyeballs.

Asahiflex · 03-16-2016, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by ffking

I am totally blown away by the IQ on those shots - obviously a very good photographer as the correct focus is nailed every time and the images are rock steady, but really - astonishing sharpness and detail... looks like a great lens indeed

At the same time I must admit that the lens (or is it due to the PP?) is TOO sharp for portrait photos. :P

wkraus · 03-16-2016, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

At the same time I must admit that the lens (or is it due to the PP?) is TOO sharp for portrait photos. :P

It looks like there is a lot of sharpening involved. Might be in-camera as well.

D1N0 · 03-16-2016, 02:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wkraus

It looks like there is a lot of sharpening involved. Might be in-camera as well.

There are no sharpening artefacts in the bokeh. This is a * lens with Aero Bright and HD.

03-16-2016, 05:20 AM	#37
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	HD Pentax-D FA★ 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW DFA* 70-200mm - Fifth set of images - street fashion: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Last edited by Mistral75; 03-16-2016 at 01:23 PM.

03-16-2016, 12:37 PM - 1 Like	#41
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by D1N0 DFA* 70-200mm - Fifth set of images - street fashion: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review somehow the url changed I am totally blown away by the IQ on those shots - obviously a very good photographer as the correct focus is nailed every time and the images are rock steady, but really - astonishing sharpness and detail... looks like a great lens indeed Last edited by ffking; 03-16-2016 at 12:58 PM.

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03-14-2016, 12:11 PM	#31
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Looks to be an absolutely stunning lens but somebody should tell them st Patrick's day is the 17th.

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shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Stunning indeed. .. but my 50-135 will stay. There is no lens like this out there in the market by any manufacture that performs like a 70-200 but weighs like an 18-55. This D-FA70-200 is the only optics in their FF stable and is pretty much guaranteed to perform like their other * optics. But there is nothing like 50-135 out there given its weight, WR and IQ. period.

03-14-2016, 02:41 PM	#33
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by shardulm Stunning indeed. .. but my 50-135 will stay. There is no lens like this out there in the market by any manufacture that performs like a 70-200 but weighs like an 18-55. This D-FA70-200 is the only optics in their FF stable and is pretty much guaranteed to perform like their other * optics. But there is nothing like 50-135 out there given its weight, WR and IQ. period. I covered a 5k race with mine a couple of weeks ago. Definitely not my first choice due to focusing speed. But I was itching to use the lens. Results (outside of a handful of misses) were rather remarkable. Kept it stopped down at f/5.6 and the shutter speed at 1/750s. Portraity runners. If anything, I'd only want a faster and more accurate focusing motor/system on the 50-135mm if it ever got an upgrade -- optically it is rather nice (even at f/2.8). Pondering switching it to screwdrive, I bet that would make it focus a little quicker. I think the motor in the D-FA is much more 'pro' than our aging SDM system. Really interested in seeing reviews with it on a finished K-1. Could make many a wedding photog happy.

03-14-2016, 02:50 PM	#34
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by shardulm weighs like an 18-55. Uh, the 50-135mm weighs more than 3x's what an 18-55mm weighs. Just sayin...

03-14-2016, 08:49 PM	#35
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by stillshot2 Uh, the 50-135mm weighs more than 3x's what an 18-55mm weighs. Just sayin... 1.51 lbs vs 3.86 lbs yeah his statement stands as he was conveying the weight is substantially more on the big D-FA. The DA* is comparatively like the weight of a kit lens.

03-16-2016, 04:59 AM	#36
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,789	Originally posted by robjmitchell Incase anyone is interest the first user images are up at dp. HD 70-200mm - first set of images: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review HD 70-200mm - Second set of images - very sharp lens!: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Looks pretty droolworthy IMO! a few comparisons FA*85 rendering being made Edited to get the DFA right Speaking of droolworthy, why oh WHY did you include that shot of Schwartzes? That's just mean to those of us not living in Montreal.

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	And Ricoh isn't even Paying this guy. or are they?

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DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Originally posted by Mistral75 DFA* 70-200mm - Fifth set of images - street fashion: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review I've got a broken link here Mistral.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Those images were so sharp they cut my eyeballs.

03-16-2016, 01:46 PM	#43
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by ffking I am totally blown away by the IQ on those shots - obviously a very good photographer as the correct focus is nailed every time and the images are rock steady, but really - astonishing sharpness and detail... looks like a great lens indeed At the same time I must admit that the lens (or is it due to the PP?) is TOO sharp for portrait photos. :P

03-16-2016, 02:31 PM	#44
wkraus Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Near Vienna, Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,059	Originally posted by Asahiflex At the same time I must admit that the lens (or is it due to the PP?) is TOO sharp for portrait photos. :P It looks like there is a lot of sharpening involved. Might be in-camera as well.

03-16-2016, 02:52 PM - 1 Like	#45
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by wkraus It looks like there is a lot of sharpening involved. Might be in-camera as well. There are no sharpening artefacts in the bokeh. This is a * lens with Aero Bright and HD.