D-FA* 85mm f1.4 also coming

**monochrome** · 10-19-2017, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by kenspo

The 50mm etc isn't much of a secret anymore..But soon they will surprise you all with something you didn't see coming..Give it a week or so

Sounds like a BIG deal. In a week or so it will still be October, this year.

Paul

virusn3t · 10-19-2017, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by surfar

Thats what i was expecting....and ive posted a few times that there MAY be a surprise.

A pure guess is 3 primes @ same time,
But four is more,open the door!

I wish for a unveil of 50, 85, 135 and 200 macro, just because, why not?

With a special glourious Golden K1 edition, because silver edition looks cheap....

And the money for those....

surfar · 10-19-2017, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by virusn3t

I wish for a unveil of 50, 85, 135 and 200 macro,

Dont hold yr breath on the 200mm

A 35mm is a lot more likely considering Ashai Man has indicated its being developed.

Something around 20mm is my desire.

Mistral75 · 10-19-2017, 01:23 PM

A week or so...

That's PhotoPlus Expo in New York: 25-28 October.

BROO · 10-19-2017, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by kenspo

The 50mm etc isn't much of a secret anymore..But soon they will surprise you all with something you didn't see coming..Give it a week or so

I'm guessing a hybrid viewfinder DSLR? Maybe even a K-3 FF replacement.

**pres589** · 10-19-2017, 06:53 PM

A K-3 replacement wouldn't be full frame. That would be a K-1 replacement. I think it's doubtful either way.

virusn3t · 10-19-2017, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by surfar

Dont hold yr breath on the 200mm

A 35mm is a lot more likely considering Ashai Man has indicated its being developed.

Something around 20mm is my desire.

Hope is the last thing that dies, anyway, i hope for a 85mm f1.4 or a 135mm f2 as the lens i could purchase, by the 3/4 of the next year because i will try to purchase the 24-70 starting the next year. Or swith the purchase time if specs and price allow that

biz-engineer · 10-19-2017, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by surfar

Something around 20mm is my desire.

Reuse of Theta lens, 180 degree fisheye k mount ?

---------- Post added 20-10-17 at 05:11 ----------

Originally posted by kenspo

But soon they will surprise you all with something you didn't see coming..Give it a week or so

600mm f4 ?

**Deimos** · 10-19-2017, 09:01 PM

K-3II replacement with advanced AF, maybe an FA Ltd refresh...

Gudetama edition K-1

yucafrita · 10-19-2017, 10:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Uncropped 645 with hybrid viewfinder?

**ffking** · 10-19-2017, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by yucafrita

Uncropped 645 with hybrid viewfinder?

Fun and games apart, we must actually not set ourselves up for disappointment - Nikon couldn't/didn't deliver the hybrid viewfinder despite much speculation - the hints seem to point to something in the MF line - possibly the uncropped sensor, but personally, I'll be happy with any significant new product - I know it will be good and it will good, and though I have no budget at the moment, I'm sufficiently invested in Pentax to want to see them showing commitment to the future and gathering favourable press - for my own selfish reasons as well as wishing Ricoh well.

cyberjunkie · 10-20-2017, 01:27 AM - **1 Like**

News from the 645 front seem plausible.
$1500 discount on the current body, new patent for various configurations of two 645 zooms...

x4rd · 10-20-2017, 02:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Maybe the release of Pentax Q macro?

Winder · 10-20-2017, 05:27 AM - **1 Like**

I think the 645 is getting a big make-over. Ricoh has done a lot to reduce the size of the APS-C & FF K-mount bodies. I think we see a new 645 body that is a significant change from the 645z. New mirror and shutter design to help with vibration and better ergonomics.

Will their patent for a hybrid OVF ever see the light of day?

beholder3 · 10-20-2017, 06:46 AM

Could as well be a mirrorless APSC camera built around the GR concept.

There are lots of possibilities.

New action cam?

Drone?

Compact?

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ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by yucafrita Uncropped 645 with hybrid viewfinder? Fun and games apart, we must actually not set ourselves up for disappointment - Nikon couldn't/didn't deliver the hybrid viewfinder despite much speculation - the hints seem to point to something in the MF line - possibly the uncropped sensor, but personally, I'll be happy with any significant new product - I know it will be good and it will good, and though I have no budget at the moment, I'm sufficiently invested in Pentax to want to see them showing commitment to the future and gathering favourable press - for my own selfish reasons as well as wishing Ricoh well.

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Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	I think the 645 is getting a big make-over. Ricoh has done a lot to reduce the size of the APS-C & FF K-mount bodies. I think we see a new 645 body that is a significant change from the 645z. New mirror and shutter design to help with vibration and better ergonomics. Will their patent for a hybrid OVF ever see the light of day?

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beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Could as well be a mirrorless APSC camera built around the GR concept. There are lots of possibilities. New action cam? Drone? Compact?