HD Pentax-DA★ 11-18mm f/2.8

Mistral75 · 10-25-2017, 05:02 AM - **9 Likes**

Soon to be announced, together with the HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW, according to Nokishita Camera, with the first two pictures.

【Rumour】Ricoh should announce "HD PENTAX-D FA★ 50mm F1.4 SDM AW" and "HD PENTAX-DA★ 11-18mm F2.8" shortly | Nokishita Camera

Edit (26 October):

Additional information from Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation's press release:

- one of the first two lenses developed for the new-generation of high-performance Star-series lenses optimized for super high-resolution photography and high megapixel DSLR cameras
- K-mount lens covering the image circle of an APS-C-format image sensor
- availability scheduled for the summer of 2018.

Last edited by Mistral75; 10-26-2017 at 08:00 AM.

OoKU · 10-25-2017, 05:07 AM

so quick！

HarisF1 · 10-25-2017, 05:09 AM

Oh that looks very nice. I'm going to have to repair that hole in my pocket from the D-FA* I just bought!

krazykat · 10-25-2017, 05:09 AM - **1 Like**

Now THIS has got my attention!

rawr · 10-25-2017, 05:12 AM

DA*, not D FA* ?

beholder3 · 10-25-2017, 05:13 AM - **3 Likes**

They do deliver on the roadmap. How many did complain about the missinf APSC uwa?

Mistral75 · 10-25-2017, 05:27 AM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by rawr

DA*, not D FA* ?

The DA Wide Angle Zoom on the roadmap is finally there, it has become a DA★ and you are unhappy? Good old Pentaxians!

rawr · 10-25-2017, 05:28 AM

Looks like an original Pentax design.

Can't see any examples of something similar, except for the Sony 10-18 f4 on E-mount and the Sony 11-18 (variable aperture) on A mount...

**Rondec** · 10-25-2017, 05:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rawr

DA*, not D FA* ?

Takes the place of the DA 12-24, I guess. I think that was a design that was licensed from Tokina.

Mistral75 · 10-25-2017, 05:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rawr

(...)
Can't see any examples of something similar, except for the Sony 10-18 f4 on E-mount and the Sony 11-18 (variable aperture) on A mount...

There was a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 and there is a Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8.

---------- Post added 10-25-2017 at 02:31 PM ----------

Originally posted by Rondec

Takes the place of the DA 12-24, I guess. I think that was a design that was licensed from Tokina.

Indeed, the smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4's optical design was licensed from Tokina (and it was the only one; all other shared designs were Pentax designs licensed to Tokina).

Zampel · 10-25-2017, 05:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

There is (was?) a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8.

---------- Post added 10-25-2017 at 02:31 PM ----------

Indeed, the smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4's optical design was licensed from Tokina (and it was the only one; all other shared designs were Pentax designs licensed to Tokina).

"Unfortunately" I'm very happy with my 12-24.... so what now? LBA raises its ugly head...

Franc · 10-25-2017, 05:43 AM

nice, good to see something for the aps-c line. now i wonder how it holds up against the da15

JPT · 10-25-2017, 05:47 AM

Just looking at the lens line-up for other APS-C systems, it's actually surprising that no other companies have a crop lens like this. Even among third party producers only Toking has a similar lens. Olympus makes one for mft, though. It's quite a unique lens.

totsmuyco · 10-25-2017, 05:49 AM

.Wow! The problem is, it looks like it's KAF4 mount. So, it won't work on my k-5II. I'm sad.

Franc · 10-25-2017, 05:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by JPT

. It's quite a unique lens.

its also an unique brand/company

10-25-2017, 05:02 AM - 9 Likes	#1
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	HD Pentax-DA★ 11-18mm f/2.8 Soon to be announced, together with the HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW, according to Nokishita Camera, with the first two pictures. 【Rumour】Ricoh should announce "HD PENTAX-D FA★ 50mm F1.4 SDM AW" and "HD PENTAX-DA★ 11-18mm F2.8" shortly \| Nokishita Camera Edit (26 October): Additional information from Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation's press release: - one of the first two lenses developed for the new-generation of high-performance Star-series lenses optimized for super high-resolution photography and high megapixel DSLR cameras - K-mount lens covering the image circle of an APS-C-format image sensor - availability scheduled for the summer of 2018. Last edited by Mistral75; 10-26-2017 at 08:00 AM.

10-25-2017, 05:29 AM - 1 Like	#10
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by rawr (...) Can't see any examples of something similar, except for the Sony 10-18 f4 on E-mount and the Sony 11-18 (variable aperture) on A mount... There was a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 and there is a Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8. ---------- Post added 10-25-2017 at 02:31 PM ---------- Originally posted by Rondec Takes the place of the DA 12-24, I guess. I think that was a design that was licensed from Tokina. Indeed, the smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4's optical design was licensed from Tokina (and it was the only one; all other shared designs were Pentax designs licensed to Tokina). Last edited by Mistral75; 10-25-2017 at 05:58 AM.

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10-25-2017, 05:07 AM	#2
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740	so quick！

10-25-2017, 05:09 AM	#3
HarisF1 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 543	Oh that looks very nice. I'm going to have to repair that hole in my pocket from the D-FA* I just bought!

10-25-2017, 05:09 AM - 1 Like	#4
krazykat Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 546	Now THIS has got my attention!

10-25-2017, 05:12 AM	#5
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	DA, not D FA ?

10-25-2017, 05:13 AM - 3 Likes	#6
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	They do deliver on the roadmap. How many did complain about the missinf APSC uwa?

10-25-2017, 05:27 AM - 9 Likes	#7
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by rawr DA, not D FA ? The DA Wide Angle Zoom on the roadmap is finally there, it has become a DA★ and you are unhappy? Good old Pentaxians!

10-25-2017, 05:28 AM	#8
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Looks like an original Pentax design. Can't see any examples of something similar, except for the Sony 10-18 f4 on E-mount and the Sony 11-18 (variable aperture) on A mount...

10-25-2017, 05:29 AM - 1 Like	#9
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by rawr DA, not D FA ? Takes the place of the DA 12-24, I guess. I think that was a design that was licensed from Tokina.

10-25-2017, 05:31 AM - 1 Like	#11
Zampel New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 16	Originally posted by Mistral75 There is (was?) a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8. ---------- Post added 10-25-2017 at 02:31 PM ---------- Indeed, the smc Pentax-DA 12-24mm f/4's optical design was licensed from Tokina (and it was the only one; all other shared designs were Pentax designs licensed to Tokina). "Unfortunately" I'm very happy with my 12-24.... so what now? LBA raises its ugly head...

10-25-2017, 05:43 AM	#12
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	nice, good to see something for the aps-c line. now i wonder how it holds up against the da15

10-25-2017, 05:47 AM	#13
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Just looking at the lens line-up for other APS-C systems, it's actually surprising that no other companies have a crop lens like this. Even among third party producers only Toking has a similar lens. Olympus makes one for mft, though. It's quite a unique lens.

10-25-2017, 05:49 AM	#14
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	.Wow! The problem is, it looks like it's KAF4 mount. So, it won't work on my k-5II. I'm sad.

10-25-2017, 05:49 AM - 2 Likes	#15
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	Originally posted by JPT . It's quite a unique lens. its also an unique brand/company

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