Ricoh to Exhibit DFA50 and DA11-18 at CP+

OoKU · 02-26-2018, 06:09 PM

http://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info2/2018/20180227_025114.html?_ga=2.21...509.1514426530

Last edited by OoKU; 02-26-2018 at 06:42 PM.

shakereduced · 02-26-2018, 06:12 PM

Been out of the loop awhile. Did we know that the 11-18 was going to be KAF3?

starjedi · 02-26-2018, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by OoKU

http://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info2/2018/20180227_025114.html?_ga=2.216887442.541035735.1519623434-917350509.1514426530

Finally. Great news

pakinjapan · 02-26-2018, 06:19 PM

Very good news!

[by the way, who go to CP+ this weekend? DM me if you want to meet up sunday and go shoot after that.]

Adam · 02-26-2018, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by shakereduced

Been out of the loop awhile. Did we know that the 11-18 was going to be KAF3?

No, they didn't release any specs. But I definitely wouldn't expect it to be screwdrive.

**Belnan** · 02-26-2018, 06:37 PM

Well judging by this it doesn't seem like the 11-18mm will be available until later this year. Probably along with the next apsc camera.

vitc · 02-26-2018, 06:42 PM

Awesome, the press-release explains the purpose of the second switch on 11-18 barrel: "Focus clamp function that can fix the focus position at an arbitrary place"

**jatrax** · 02-26-2018, 06:43 PM

Quote:

This lens was developed as a "new-generation star lens", which drastically reviewed internal standards in order to respond to future camera performance improvements

Doesn't sound like they intend to abandon APS-C. Or not replace the APS-C 'flagship'

Now if they follow this up with a 'mkII' of the 16-50 and 50-135 they will have a really nice trio for APS-C.

Then bring out a 'mkII' of the DA*60-250 that works on both FF and APS-C.

**FozzFoster** · 02-26-2018, 06:47 PM

Hopefully this 11-18 will be my next lens. Does anyone want to take a guess of a price ballpark? Any chance it will be sub $1000?

**boriscleto** · 02-26-2018, 06:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

Any chance it will be sub $1000?

**FozzFoster** · 02-26-2018, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

That good of a chance eh?

normhead · 02-26-2018, 06:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

That good of a chance eh?

I didn't pee my pants laughing, does that mean there's hope?

mee · 02-26-2018, 07:12 PM

・Filter diameter is 82 mm
・Adopted KAF3 lens mount with many compatible cameras available
・Market launch: Scheduled for the summer of 2018

82mm filter ring on a crop lens... that's a big fella. Might have minimal vignetting for an f/2.8 ultrawide.. or generally decent quality edge performance.

No way it retails for over a thousand USD. I'm guessing 600 to 800 USD.

KAF3 is smart if they don't/cant upgrade older bodies to KAF4. Larger pool of cameras that can support this lens.

mee · 02-26-2018, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Doesn't sound like they intend to abandon APS-C. Or not replace the APS-C 'flagship'

Now if they follow this up with a 'mkII' of the 16-50 and 50-135 they will have a really nice trio for APS-C.

Then bring out a 'mkII' of the DA*60-250 that works on both FF and APS-C.

I don't see it happening before 2020, if ever. But, yes, an update of the 16-50 optically (improve sharpness at f/2.8 and reduce CA throughout aperture and focal length) and the 50-135 if for just the motor and coatings would be super. I think they could keep the same optical formula for the 50-135 and it would still be a quality lens. My absolute favorite Pentax lens (optically).

sungibr · 02-26-2018, 07:18 PM

I don't mind if it is more than $1000, but I will be dispointed if it tuns out been an KAF4... I still use mine K5II and, with the (not even close to be announced...) K3II replacement, I hope i could use it in both.

Ops!

Didn't see that, it WILL BE KAF3 compatible!!!

YES!!

02-26-2018, 06:09 PM	#1
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02-26-2018, 06:27 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by shakereduced Been out of the loop awhile. Did we know that the 11-18 was going to be KAF3? No, they didn't release any specs. But I definitely wouldn't expect it to be screwdrive. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-26-2018, 07:12 PM	#13
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	・Filter diameter is 82 mm ・Adopted KAF3 lens mount with many compatible cameras available ・Market launch: Scheduled for the summer of 2018 82mm filter ring on a crop lens... that's a big fella. Might have minimal vignetting for an f/2.8 ultrawide.. or generally decent quality edge performance. No way it retails for over a thousand USD. I'm guessing 600 to 800 USD. KAF3 is smart if they don't/cant upgrade older bodies to KAF4. Larger pool of cameras that can support this lens.

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02-26-2018, 06:12 PM	#2
shakereduced Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 40	Been out of the loop awhile. Did we know that the 11-18 was going to be KAF3?

02-26-2018, 06:13 PM	#3
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by OoKU http://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info2/2018/20180227_025114.html?_ga=2.216887442.541035735.1519623434-917350509.1514426530 Finally. Great news

02-26-2018, 06:19 PM	#4
pakinjapan Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,041	Very good news! [by the way, who go to CP+ this weekend? DM me if you want to meet up sunday and go shoot after that.]

02-26-2018, 06:37 PM	#6
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Well judging by this it doesn't seem like the 11-18mm will be available until later this year. Probably along with the next apsc camera.

02-26-2018, 06:42 PM	#7
vitc Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 50	Awesome, the press-release explains the purpose of the second switch on 11-18 barrel: "Focus clamp function that can fix the focus position at an arbitrary place"

02-26-2018, 06:43 PM	#8
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Quote: This lens was developed as a "new-generation star lens", which drastically reviewed internal standards in order to respond to future camera performance improvements Doesn't sound like they intend to abandon APS-C. Or not replace the APS-C 'flagship' Now if they follow this up with a 'mkII' of the 16-50 and 50-135 they will have a really nice trio for APS-C. Then bring out a 'mkII' of the DA*60-250 that works on both FF and APS-C.

02-26-2018, 06:47 PM	#9
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Hopefully this 11-18 will be my next lens. Does anyone want to take a guess of a price ballpark? Any chance it will be sub $1000?

02-26-2018, 06:49 PM - 1 Like	#10
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by FozzFoster Any chance it will be sub $1000?

02-26-2018, 06:50 PM	#11
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by boriscleto That good of a chance eh?

02-26-2018, 06:59 PM - 1 Like	#12
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by FozzFoster That good of a chance eh? I didn't pee my pants laughing, does that mean there's hope?

02-26-2018, 07:18 PM	#14
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by jatrax Doesn't sound like they intend to abandon APS-C. Or not replace the APS-C 'flagship' Now if they follow this up with a 'mkII' of the 16-50 and 50-135 they will have a really nice trio for APS-C. Then bring out a 'mkII' of the DA*60-250 that works on both FF and APS-C. I don't see it happening before 2020, if ever. But, yes, an update of the 16-50 optically (improve sharpness at f/2.8 and reduce CA throughout aperture and focal length) and the 50-135 if for just the motor and coatings would be super. I think they could keep the same optical formula for the 50-135 and it would still be a quality lens. My absolute favorite Pentax lens (optically).

02-26-2018, 07:18 PM	#15
sungibr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sao Paulo Photos: Albums Posts: 149	I don't mind if it is more than $1000, but I will be dispointed if it tuns out been an KAF4... I still use mine K5II and, with the (not even close to be announced...) K3II replacement, I hope i could use it in both. Ops! Didn't see that, it WILL BE KAF3 compatible!!! YES!!

Ricoh to Exhibit DFA*50 and DA*11-18 at CP+

Ricoh to Exhibit DFA50 and DA11-18 at CP+