DFA*50 1.4 coming

angerdan · 03-04-2018, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

I thought AW was used on '*' lenses? Or am I confused?

Star★ lenses are always sealed, so in the past they didn't need an additional name.
ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/support/Pentax_Ricoh_WR_White_V2%20_2_.pdf

Last edited by angerdan; 03-05-2018 at 04:34 AM. Reason: never take a rain check

**jatrax** · 03-04-2018, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

It's AW; written on the lens.

Somebody should tell DPR to put their glasses on then.

deus ursus · 03-04-2018, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

The DPR 'hands on' says this is 'WR' not 'AW'? I thought AW was used on '*' lenses? Or am I confused?

DPR is confused.

thibs · 03-04-2018, 01:29 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by deus ursus

DPR is confused.

Aren't they always ?

thibs · 03-04-2018, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

the dpr 'hands on' says this is 'wr' not 'aw'?

😀😀😀😀 dpr ?? 🤔

Kunzite · 03-04-2018, 01:51 PM

They're writing "AW" everywhere except for one place. It's not that bad.
I also sent them some corrections about the lens' specs - namely the mount (KAF4) and motor type (ring-type ultrasonic).

Kunzite · 03-04-2018, 02:55 PM

On the other forum, Asahiman posted an image with the optical diagram:
Re: Pentax DFA* 50mm F1.4 looks similar to Tokina 50mm F1.4: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

15 elements, with no less of 8 elements in the focus group.

**BigMackCam** · 03-04-2018, 03:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kunzite

On the other forum, Asahiman posted an image with the optical diagram:
Re: Pentax DFA* 50mm F1.4 looks similar to Tokina 50mm F1.4: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

15 elements, with no less of 8 elements in the focus group.

Ooh. We like

Man, look at that thing

Of particular note:

"Everything of this lens is developed and patented by Pentax and Pentax produced.

The tokina version is made by Pentax and tokina is using the Pentax patent."

That may quieten a few of the naysayers

**Pål Jensen** · 03-04-2018, 03:15 PM

A neat way to make the lens affordable by volume

**ffking** · 03-04-2018, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

The tokina version is made by Pentax and tokina is using the Pentax patent."

He's made a small correction

"Sorry, little mistake....the tokina is made by tokina but uses the Pentax patent.

Different coatings."

As expected, I think

**BigMackCam** · 03-04-2018, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by ffking

He's made a small correction

"Sorry, little mistake....the tokina is made by tokina but uses the Pentax patent.

Different coatings."

As expected, I think

Ah, right... not unexpected that they'd manufacture theirs... Nice to know it's a Pentax design, though

Kunzite · 03-04-2018, 03:42 PM

We already knew that.

asahi man · 03-04-2018, 03:44 PM - **4 Likes**

All 3 new 1.4 primes are developed and patented by Pentax, the new APS-C zoom is patented and developed by tokina.
Best regards

**BigMackCam** · 03-04-2018, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

We already knew that.

Well, I didn't... give me time to catch up, please... I'm not as quick as I used to be

**ffking** · 03-04-2018, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by asahi man

3

?????

03-04-2018, 12:07 PM	#3016
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,642	★ Originally posted by jatrax I thought AW was used on '' lenses? Or am I confused? Star★ lenses are always sealed, so in the past they didn't need an additional name. ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/support/Pentax_Ricoh_WR_White_V2%20_2_.pdf Last edited by angerdan; 03-05-2018 at 04:34 AM. Reason: never take a rain check*

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Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	They're writing "AW" everywhere except for one place. It's not that bad. I also sent them some corrections about the lens' specs - namely the mount (KAF4) and motor type (ring-type ultrasonic).

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Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	On the other forum, Asahiman posted an image with the optical diagram: Re: Pentax DFA* 50mm F1.4 looks similar to Tokina 50mm F1.4: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review 15 elements, with no less of 8 elements in the focus group.

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,686	Originally posted by Kunzite On the other forum, Asahiman posted an image with the optical diagram: Re: Pentax DFA* 50mm F1.4 looks similar to Tokina 50mm F1.4: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review 15 elements, with no less of 8 elements in the focus group. Ooh. We like Man, look at that thing Of particular note: "Everything of this lens is developed and patented by Pentax and Pentax produced. The tokina version is made by Pentax and tokina is using the Pentax patent." That may quieten a few of the naysayers

03-04-2018, 03:15 PM	#3024
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	A neat way to make the lens affordable by volume

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ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Originally posted by BigMackCam The tokina version is made by Pentax and tokina is using the Pentax patent." He's made a small correction "Sorry, little mistake....the tokina is made by tokina but uses the Pentax patent. Different coatings." As expected, I think

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,686	Originally posted by ffking He's made a small correction "Sorry, little mistake....the tokina is made by tokina but uses the Pentax patent. Different coatings." As expected, I think Ah, right... not unexpected that they'd manufacture theirs... Nice to know it's a Pentax design, though

03-04-2018, 03:42 PM	#3027
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	We already knew that.

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,686	Originally posted by Kunzite We already knew that. Well, I didn't... give me time to catch up, please... I'm not as quick as I used to be

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ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Originally posted by asahi man 3 ?????