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**BROO** · 02-11-2018, 04:37 AM - **2 Likes**

All indications are that it could be available in March/ April 2018 but no date has been announced yet. We will probably know more in early March with an announcement expected at CP+ in Japan.

robjmitchell · 02-11-2018, 02:44 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by JASMAZ77

USA spring? which is what month? I was asking for a date

Kenspo said it was indicated it would be available for cherry blossom season which is mid to late march.

sculptormic · 02-12-2018, 01:58 AM

Pentax: World champion in for ever taking announcements.

zapp · 02-15-2018, 02:40 AM - **1 Like**

It is time to deliver lenses Pentax. The year of the primes has passed and we only get a 50 on the horizon. An unfinished 50 is worse than no 50, but no 50, no 85 and no sign of the high spec wideangle puts Pentax in NoNo land. The wait may be over in two weeks, but I don't think we will see more than a single lens and some unspecific announcements for the futuree. For a manufacturer that is not replacing existing high spec lenses, but building a new line of such, more speed would help a lot.

**BigMackCam** · 02-15-2018, 02:49 AM - **10 Likes**

Originally posted by awscreo

Wish they just released the lens already, the debate for it is pretty epic

187 pages and going strong, people colliding, moderators sweating

Not sweating, but it feels like a little part of me dies every time I trudge through the News and Rumour threads... I can understand excitement over potential product releases, and even some degree of disappointment if they take a long time or don't meet expectations, but the level of negativity, nay-saying and complaining is simply ludicrous at times

Heaven forbid we should crack on and enjoy our hobby...

MarkJerling · 02-15-2018, 02:53 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Not sweating, but it feels like a little part of me dies every time I trudge through the News and Rumour threads... I can understand excitement over potential product releases, and even some degree of disappointment if they take a long time or don't meet expectations, but the level of negativity, nay-saying and complaining is simply ludicrous at times

Heaven forbid we should crack on and enjoy our hobby...

At least it gives lots of entertaining reading.

Or am I being cynical?

If we get bored here, there's always the K-1II speculation thread......

**jatrax** · 02-15-2018, 10:52 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

At least it gives lots of entertaining reading.

It is sort of like watching a really bad horror movie. It is so bad you really should walk away and do something productive but you keep getting sucked back in to watch a little more.

normhead · 02-15-2018, 10:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jatrax

It is sort of like watching a really bad horror movie. It is so bad you really should walk away and do something productive but you keep getting sucked back in to watch a little more.

I feel that way about "24". They use every cheap trick in the book, the timeline provided doesn't make any sense. They use impossible to believe plot twists. People run around seconds after receiving critical injuries. But sometimes I have to watch. Right now, half way through the current season, it's just too dumb to watch, but I'm sure I'll go back to it once the build up of "this is way too incredibly stupid" wears off a bit.

Its the opposite of a show that's good to binge watch. You need a week to forget how stupid the last episode was.

Maybe that's why I come to this thread once a week.

**jatrax** · 02-15-2018, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I feel that way about "24".

I had to quit watching that. It was seriously affecting me. I walked away cold turkey and never looked back. I'm starting to wonder if I need to do that here..............

normhead · 02-15-2018, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

I had to quit watching that. It was seriously affecting me. I walked away cold turkey and never looked back. I'm starting to wonder if I need to do that here..............

I may need rehab....

**jatrax** · 02-15-2018, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I may need rehab....

I may need to actually go out and take some pictures................

zapp · 02-21-2018, 11:38 AM

No comment for 6 days. Has everything been said? Is the wait over?

robjmitchell · 02-21-2018, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by zapp

No comment for 6 days. Has everything been said? Is the wait over?

3 hours and 17minutes till anouncement time according the the Rumors!

**clackers** · 02-21-2018, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by zapp

No comment for 6 days. Has everything been said? Is the wait over?

What do you want people who know nothing to say, Zapp?

**jatrax** · 02-21-2018, 01:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zapp

No comment for 6 days. Has everything been said? Is the wait over?

Those who talk know nothing, those who know don't talk.

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02-11-2018, 04:37 AM - 2 Likes	#2821
BROO Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 656	All indications are that it could be available in March/ April 2018 but no date has been announced yet. We will probably know more in early March with an announcement expected at CP+ in Japan.

02-11-2018, 02:44 PM - 2 Likes	#2822
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Originally posted by JASMAZ77 USA spring? which is what month? I was asking for a date Kenspo said it was indicated it would be available for cherry blossom season which is mid to late march.

02-12-2018, 01:58 AM	#2823
sculptormic Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 469	Pentax: World champion in for ever taking announcements.

02-15-2018, 02:40 AM - 1 Like	#2824
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,389	It is time to deliver lenses Pentax. The year of the primes has passed and we only get a 50 on the horizon. An unfinished 50 is worse than no 50, but no 50, no 85 and no sign of the high spec wideangle puts Pentax in NoNo land. The wait may be over in two weeks, but I don't think we will see more than a single lens and some unspecific announcements for the futuree. For a manufacturer that is not replacing existing high spec lenses, but building a new line of such, more speed would help a lot.

02-15-2018, 02:49 AM - 10 Likes	#2825
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,702	Originally posted by awscreo Wish they just released the lens already, the debate for it is pretty epic 187 pages and going strong, people colliding, moderators sweating Not sweating, but it feels like a little part of me dies every time I trudge through the News and Rumour threads... I can understand excitement over potential product releases, and even some degree of disappointment if they take a long time or don't meet expectations, but the level of negativity, nay-saying and complaining is simply ludicrous at times Heaven forbid we should crack on and enjoy our hobby...

02-15-2018, 02:53 AM - 3 Likes	#2826
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by BigMackCam Not sweating, but it feels like a little part of me dies every time I trudge through the News and Rumour threads... I can understand excitement over potential product releases, and even some degree of disappointment if they take a long time or don't meet expectations, but the level of negativity, nay-saying and complaining is simply ludicrous at times Heaven forbid we should crack on and enjoy our hobby... At least it gives lots of entertaining reading. Or am I being cynical? If we get bored here, there's always the K-1II speculation thread......

02-15-2018, 10:52 AM - 6 Likes	#2827
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by MarkJerling At least it gives lots of entertaining reading. It is sort of like watching a really bad horror movie. It is so bad you really should walk away and do something productive but you keep getting sucked back in to watch a little more.

02-15-2018, 10:57 AM - 1 Like	#2828
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by jatrax It is sort of like watching a really bad horror movie. It is so bad you really should walk away and do something productive but you keep getting sucked back in to watch a little more. I feel that way about "24". They use every cheap trick in the book, the timeline provided doesn't make any sense. They use impossible to believe plot twists. People run around seconds after receiving critical injuries. But sometimes I have to watch. Right now, half way through the current season, it's just too dumb to watch, but I'm sure I'll go back to it once the build up of "this is way too incredibly stupid" wears off a bit. Its the opposite of a show that's good to binge watch. You need a week to forget how stupid the last episode was. Maybe that's why I come to this thread once a week.

02-15-2018, 11:01 AM	#2829
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by normhead I feel that way about "24". I had to quit watching that. It was seriously affecting me. I walked away cold turkey and never looked back. I'm starting to wonder if I need to do that here..............

02-15-2018, 11:04 AM	#2830
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by jatrax I had to quit watching that. It was seriously affecting me. I walked away cold turkey and never looked back. I'm starting to wonder if I need to do that here.............. I may need rehab....

02-15-2018, 11:06 AM	#2831
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by normhead I may need rehab.... I may need to actually go out and take some pictures................

02-21-2018, 11:38 AM	#2832
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,389	No comment for 6 days. Has everything been said? Is the wait over?

02-21-2018, 11:43 AM	#2833
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Originally posted by zapp No comment for 6 days. Has everything been said? Is the wait over? 3 hours and 17minutes till anouncement time according the the Rumors!

02-21-2018, 12:51 PM	#2834
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by zapp No comment for 6 days. Has everything been said? Is the wait over? What do you want people who know nothing to say, Zapp?

02-21-2018, 01:56 PM - 1 Like	#2835
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by zapp No comment for 6 days. Has everything been said? Is the wait over? Those who talk know nothing, those who know don't talk.

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