DFA*50 1.4 coming

Mistral75 · 10-26-2017, 07:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

All DA*s are WR (...).

DA★ lenses are AW, which is a higher protection grade than WR.

**ffking** · 10-26-2017, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by normhead

All DA*s are WR, all DA* lenses are designated SDM

so far

- I was partly interested as AW would imply internal zoom/focus, WR not

beholder3 · 10-26-2017, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

The new ring-type SDM is a very good piece of news.

That at least is really new tech for them. More torque means more speed.

Mistral75 · 10-26-2017, 07:50 AM - **3 Likes**

The new ring-type SDM confirms what I heard and reported here in September:

Originally posted by Mistral75

(...) something that I just heard which could explain the current delay. The D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 would be fitted out with a new type of focus motor. The development of this new motor would be / would have been taking longer than expected, some difficulties being / having been experienced and Ricoh Imaging being uncompromising about its performances.

(...)

OoKU · 10-26-2017, 07:52 AM - **1 Like**

Neue Wechselobjektive für PENTAX K-Mount DSLR Kameras - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

normhead · 10-26-2017, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by OoKU

Neue Wechselobjektive für PENTAX K-Mount DSLR Kameras - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Nice,

Winder · 10-26-2017, 08:07 AM

Market launch: planned for summer 2018

So we are almost still a year away.

Mistral75 · 10-26-2017, 08:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OoKU

Neue Wechselobjektive für PENTAX K-Mount DSLR Kameras - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

This German press release says basically the same as the US one with one exception: both lenses are said to be available in Summer 2018 instead of the 50mm in Spring and the 11-18mm in Summer.

**ffking** · 10-26-2017, 08:16 AM - **1 Like**

I notice that it was the same minimum focusing distance as the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art - must be a rebadge

EDIT: - I just want to make it absolutely clear that this remark was not intended to be taken seriously - apologies for any consternation caused

normhead · 10-26-2017, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by Winder

Market launch: planned for summer 2018

So we are almost still a year away.

Given the life of these lenses, a year is nothing. Everyone complains because there are no Pentax announcements and Pentax doesn't tell us what they are doing. Then when they do announce early, we claim a year is too long to wait. It doesn't matter what Pentax does, its not good enough for some members of the forum.

**ffking** · 10-26-2017, 08:20 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

Given the life of these lenses, a year is nothing

given the remaining life expectancy of most Pentax users, a year is a lot! (

)

house · 10-26-2017, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

HD Pentax-DA★ 11-18mm f/2.8

Oh no! Worst possible news for my wallet. I don't want to buy a zoom but now it looks as if I have to

beholder3 · 10-26-2017, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

The new ring-type SDM confirms what I heard and reported here in September:

Yes, sound right.

I assume it will be similar to Canon's:
Lens Repair Part For Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Ultrasonic Motor Ring Unit-in Electronics Stocks from Electronic Components & Supplies on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

normhead · 10-26-2017, 09:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ffking

given the remaining life expectancy of most Pentax users, a year is a lot! (

)

Hey, I'm hoping for at least another 25 years.... but, "Don't buy anything you can't wear out before you die" is getting to be a consideration.

thibs · 10-26-2017, 09:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ffking

I notice that it was the same minimum focusing distance as the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art - must be a rebadge

Oh, no, not again *that* kind of posts....

10-26-2017, 08:16 AM - 1 Like	#1839
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	I notice that it was the same minimum focusing distance as the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art - must be a rebadge EDIT: - I just want to make it absolutely clear that this remark was not intended to be taken seriously - apologies for any consternation caused Last edited by ffking; 10-27-2017 at 04:48 AM. Reason: clarity

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beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Originally posted by Mistral75 The new ring-type SDM is a very good piece of news. That at least is really new tech for them. More torque means more speed.

10-26-2017, 07:50 AM - 3 Likes	#1834
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,526	The new ring-type SDM confirms what I heard and reported here in September: Originally posted by Mistral75 (...) something that I just heard which could explain the current delay. The D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 would be fitted out with a new type of focus motor. The development of this new motor would be / would have been taking longer than expected, some difficulties being / having been experienced and Ricoh Imaging being uncompromising about its performances. (...)

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10-26-2017, 08:06 AM	#1836
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,450	Originally posted by OoKU Neue Wechselobjektive für PENTAX K-Mount DSLR Kameras - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Nice,

10-26-2017, 08:07 AM	#1837
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Market launch: planned for summer 2018 So we are almost still a year away.

10-26-2017, 08:08 AM - 1 Like	#1838
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,526	Originally posted by OoKU Neue Wechselobjektive für PENTAX K-Mount DSLR Kameras - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH This German press release says basically the same as the US one with one exception: both lenses are said to be available in Summer 2018 instead of the 50mm in Spring and the 11-18mm in Summer.

10-26-2017, 08:18 AM	#1840
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,450	Originally posted by Winder Market launch: planned for summer 2018 So we are almost still a year away. Given the life of these lenses, a year is nothing. Everyone complains because there are no Pentax announcements and Pentax doesn't tell us what they are doing. Then when they do announce early, we claim a year is too long to wait. It doesn't matter what Pentax does, its not good enough for some members of the forum.

10-26-2017, 08:20 AM - 6 Likes	#1841
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by normhead Given the life of these lenses, a year is nothing given the remaining life expectancy of most Pentax users, a year is a lot! ( )

10-26-2017, 08:56 AM	#1842
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by Mistral75 HD Pentax-DA★ 11-18mm f/2.8 Oh no! Worst possible news for my wallet. I don't want to buy a zoom but now it looks as if I have to

10-26-2017, 08:57 AM	#1843
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Originally posted by Mistral75 The new ring-type SDM confirms what I heard and reported here in September: Yes, sound right. I assume it will be similar to Canon's: Lens Repair Part For Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Ultrasonic Motor Ring Unit-in Electronics Stocks from Electronic Components & Supplies on Aliexpress.com \| Alibaba Group

10-26-2017, 09:02 AM - 1 Like	#1844
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,450	Originally posted by ffking given the remaining life expectancy of most Pentax users, a year is a lot! ( ) Hey, I'm hoping for at least another 25 years.... but, "Don't buy anything you can't wear out before you die" is getting to be a consideration.

10-26-2017, 09:02 AM - 1 Like	#1845
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by ffking I notice that it was the same minimum focusing distance as the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art - must be a rebadge Oh, no, not again that kind of posts....

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