DFA*50 1.4 coming

**BigMackCam** · 01-11-2018, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by ogl

12 blades are better than 9

And 16 blades are better than 12...

But, 9 blades are better than 6, and they look to be doing a rather good job, wouldn't you say?

Reed · 01-11-2018, 11:40 AM - **2 Likes**

@Awscreo-Do you have both kidneys? Improvise, adapt, overcome;]

awscreo · 01-11-2018, 11:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Reed

@Awscreo-Do you have both kidneys? Improvise, adapt, overcome;]

I managed to justify my 15-30 purchase, I'm guessing I just need to give her few months to forget how much that costs and I can attempt to sneak this lens into my annual budget

Winder · 01-11-2018, 01:25 PM - **1 Like**

Since I just bought the Sony-Zeiss 50mm F/1.4 ZE form my A9 you can bet the D-FA* 50mm F/1.4 lens will start shipping any day now. Since I bought an A9, Ricoh will now release a K-1 replacement with better AF than the Nikon D5. You guys should thank me.

**BigMackCam** · 01-11-2018, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Winder

Since I just bought the Sony-Zeiss 50mm F/1.4 ZE form my A9 you can bet the D-FA* 50mm F/1.4 lens will start shipping any day now.

Oooh. Nice lens. Was looking at that today... I don't have any native E-mount glass - only A-mount and older adapted lenses. But that 50/1.4 ZE looks nice, and there some deals around <sigh>

biz-engineer · 01-11-2018, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Winder

Since I just bought the Sony-Zeiss 50mm F/1.4 ZE form my A9 you can bet the D-FA* 50mm F/1.4 lens will start shipping any day now. Since I bought an A9, Ricoh will now release a K-1 replacement with better AF than the Nikon D5. You guys should thank me.

c'mon, too fast, they'd be doing a year and a half of teasing first.

**BigMackCam** · 01-11-2018, 01:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

c'mon, too fast, they'd be doing a year and a half of teasing first.

Maybe it's not teasing? Maybe it just takes them this long to develop and release stuff, as a smaller manufacturer with fewer product development staff?

What should they do... not say what they have in development, and be criticised for not developing it - or say what they're developing and be criticised for taking so long? They're damned if they do, and damned if they don't - at least, so far as some of our members are concerned. And the moment they partner with another lens manufacturer to get a high quality zoom lens out to market fast enough for the K-1 release, they get shot down because it's not an in-house lens, and costs more than the actual manufacturer's own version.

I'm not saying they shouldn't get a move on with things. Of course they should. But I suspect they're working as quickly as possible with the manpower they have available

Wheatfield · 01-11-2018, 01:52 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by awscreo

Heh, vibe suddenly became quite positive with few sample images released

it will be so hard to persuade my wife that I need this is my life, but I'll give it my best

It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

IgorZ · 01-11-2018, 04:23 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Wheatfield

It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

It was made very clear to me last night that asking for forgiveness is not sufficient and I should have asked for permission first...

awscreo · 01-11-2018, 05:04 PM

i'm seeing mixed messages here lol, what I'm looking for are strategies and battle plan)

Wheatfield · 01-11-2018, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by IgorZ

It was made very clear to me last night that asking for forgiveness is not sufficient and I should have asked for permission first...

Well yes, that’s how it works. Don’t let it stop you. :

---------- Post added 01-11-18 at 09:02 PM ----------

Originally posted by awscreo

i'm seeing mixed messages here lol, what I'm looking for are strategies and battle plan)

You need to come up with a sales pitch. With the 50, it’s a relatively easy one for me since I am a junkie for that focal length.
Since I have that focal length on my camera most of the time, it makes sense to have the best one I can get. Also, this isn’t the only place I grouse about the lack of a fast standard from Pentax. Its been an all consuming thing for me since the *istD. It drove me to buy into Fuji to get a 35/1.4 on APS-C. I suspect my wife will be relieved to hear the end of it.

lesmore49 · 01-11-2018, 09:45 PM

I have my Pentax D FA 50mm F 2.8 Macro and Pentax 50mm FA F 1.4 and my 40mm F 2.8 Limited. I'm very happy with them. All of them. I know they're not the latest and greatest but all three are excellent lenses in my humble opinion, particularly my 40 Limited, which by the way I use on both my ASP-C bodies and my K1....I use only the full frame and not the croped frame setting with this ASP-C lens. Works out really well.

I succumb to uncontrollable lens fever as much as the next guy...but I just can't see myself plunking down for the new 50mm which is supposed to be coming down the pike. When I've got three Pentax lenses...all with automatic focus...and yes it's a must have feature for my old eyes...why would I want a new lens in that most common of prime focal lengths ?

ogl · 01-12-2018, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by MMVIII

How can I understand that? Do you mean the image is okayish but could be better with a 12 blade design, or do you mean the imgage shows that the design is a fail, or you suggest they should go back to the drawing board and bring a better design? Uhoh!

It's just a joke. 12 is more than 9. That's why more is better

OoKU · 01-12-2018, 01:59 AM - **1 Like**

part4(end)
Photo of the Day PENTAX????50mmF1.4??? ?? ??????

splash_fr · 01-12-2018, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by awscreo

No cat eye bokeh balls though, fairly round across the frame, pretty impressive!

Yes, disgustingly impressive!
I might need this one, damn...

01-12-2018, 12:53 AM	#2488
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by MMVIII How can I understand that? Do you mean the image is okayish but could be better with a 12 blade design, or do you mean the imgage shows that the design is a fail, or you suggest they should go back to the drawing board and bring a better design? Uhoh! It's just a joke. 12 is more than 9. That's why more is better Last edited by ogl; 01-12-2018 at 01:48 AM.

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by ogl 12 blades are better than 9 And 16 blades are better than 12... But, 9 blades are better than 6, and they look to be doing a rather good job, wouldn't you say?

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awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Originally posted by Reed @Awscreo-Do you have both kidneys? Improvise, adapt, overcome;] I managed to justify my 15-30 purchase, I'm guessing I just need to give her few months to forget how much that costs and I can attempt to sneak this lens into my annual budget

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Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Since I just bought the Sony-Zeiss 50mm F/1.4 ZE form my A9 you can bet the D-FA* 50mm F/1.4 lens will start shipping any day now. Since I bought an A9, Ricoh will now release a K-1 replacement with better AF than the Nikon D5. You guys should thank me.

01-11-2018, 01:34 PM	#2480
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by Winder Since I just bought the Sony-Zeiss 50mm F/1.4 ZE form my A9 you can bet the D-FA* 50mm F/1.4 lens will start shipping any day now. Oooh. Nice lens. Was looking at that today... I don't have any native E-mount glass - only A-mount and older adapted lenses. But that 50/1.4 ZE looks nice, and there some deals around <sigh>

01-11-2018, 01:41 PM	#2481
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	Originally posted by Winder Since I just bought the Sony-Zeiss 50mm F/1.4 ZE form my A9 you can bet the D-FA* 50mm F/1.4 lens will start shipping any day now. Since I bought an A9, Ricoh will now release a K-1 replacement with better AF than the Nikon D5. You guys should thank me. c'mon, too fast, they'd be doing a year and a half of teasing first.

01-11-2018, 01:51 PM - 2 Likes	#2482
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by biz-engineer c'mon, too fast, they'd be doing a year and a half of teasing first. Maybe it's not teasing? Maybe it just takes them this long to develop and release stuff, as a smaller manufacturer with fewer product development staff? What should they do... not say what they have in development, and be criticised for not developing it - or say what they're developing and be criticised for taking so long? They're damned if they do, and damned if they don't - at least, so far as some of our members are concerned. And the moment they partner with another lens manufacturer to get a high quality zoom lens out to market fast enough for the K-1 release, they get shot down because it's not an in-house lens, and costs more than the actual manufacturer's own version. I'm not saying they shouldn't get a move on with things. Of course they should. But I suspect they're working as quickly as possible with the manpower they have available

01-11-2018, 01:52 PM - 5 Likes	#2483
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by awscreo Heh, vibe suddenly became quite positive with few sample images released it will be so hard to persuade my wife that I need this is my life, but I'll give it my best It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission.

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IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Originally posted by Wheatfield It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission. It was made very clear to me last night that asking for forgiveness is not sufficient and I should have asked for permission first...

01-11-2018, 05:04 PM	#2485
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	i'm seeing mixed messages here lol, what I'm looking for are strategies and battle plan)

01-11-2018, 07:55 PM	#2486
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by IgorZ It was made very clear to me last night that asking for forgiveness is not sufficient and I should have asked for permission first... Well yes, that’s how it works. Don’t let it stop you. : ---------- Post added 01-11-18 at 09:02 PM ---------- Originally posted by awscreo i'm seeing mixed messages here lol, what I'm looking for are strategies and battle plan) You need to come up with a sales pitch. With the 50, it’s a relatively easy one for me since I am a junkie for that focal length. Since I have that focal length on my camera most of the time, it makes sense to have the best one I can get. Also, this isn’t the only place I grouse about the lack of a fast standard from Pentax. Its been an all consuming thing for me since the *istD. It drove me to buy into Fuji to get a 35/1.4 on APS-C. I suspect my wife will be relieved to hear the end of it.

01-11-2018, 09:45 PM	#2487
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	I have my Pentax D FA 50mm F 2.8 Macro and Pentax 50mm FA F 1.4 and my 40mm F 2.8 Limited. I'm very happy with them. All of them. I know they're not the latest and greatest but all three are excellent lenses in my humble opinion, particularly my 40 Limited, which by the way I use on both my ASP-C bodies and my K1....I use only the full frame and not the croped frame setting with this ASP-C lens. Works out really well. I succumb to uncontrollable lens fever as much as the next guy...but I just can't see myself plunking down for the new 50mm which is supposed to be coming down the pike. When I've got three Pentax lenses...all with automatic focus...and yes it's a must have feature for my old eyes...why would I want a new lens in that most common of prime focal lengths ?

01-12-2018, 01:59 AM - 1 Like	#2489
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740 Original Poster	part4(end) Photo of the Day PENTAX????50mmF1.4??? ?? ??????

01-12-2018, 02:24 AM	#2490
splash_fr Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 178	Originally posted by awscreo No cat eye bokeh balls though, fairly round across the frame, pretty impressive! Yes, disgustingly impressive! I might need this one, damn...