Ricoh to Exhibit DFA50 and DA11-18 at CP+

mee · 02-26-2018, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by sungibr

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 hpoe i can use it in both.

Did you read the data on the page the OP linked? It specifically states KAF3 for the ultrawide crop lens. You're safe.

surfar · 02-26-2018, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I didn't pee my pants

Look again!

Go to the roadmap thread, you will have an excuse!

sungibr · 02-26-2018, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by mee

Did you read the data on the page the OP linked? It specifically states KAF3 for the ultrawide crop lens. You're safe.

I read more carefully and saw that.

It's a tad late here, and I got some anoying trouble tonight, so I'm very tired.

But happy to know it

---------- Post added 02-26-18 at 11:31 PM ----------

Originally posted by jatrax

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.

I'm with you on that.

wed7 · 02-26-2018, 07:40 PM

There goes our 15-30mm equivalent lens. I wonder how much it would weigh?

**pres589** · 02-26-2018, 07:46 PM

KAF3 makes me think that this has been in development for a while.

I kind of think that the 16-50 will be wholesale replaced, nothing but the focal lengths covered and f2.8 max constant aperture remains. But that's another subject for another thread, never mind that this is just a guess on my part.

gm4life · 02-26-2018, 07:54 PM - **1 Like**

My bet is the 11-18 comes out in the US for 1,100 or so... Maybe 1,250 max...Either way I am in!

Sandy Hancock · 02-26-2018, 08:05 PM

I see a DFA*50 in my NEAR future....

Has anyone seen the filter size confirmed yet? The press release only mentioned it for the DA*11-18

Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 02-26-2018 at 08:25 PM.

robjmitchell · 02-26-2018, 08:55 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I see a DFA*50 in my NEAR future....

Has anyone seen the filter size confirmed yet? The press release only mentioned it for the DA*11-18

Its was 72mm in the last info release.

Sandy Hancock · 02-26-2018, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by robjmitchell

Its was 72mm in the last info release.

Bummer. Another step-up ring to purchase. Maybe the DA*55 will have to do after all.

**clackers** · 02-26-2018, 09:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wed7

There goes our 15-30mm equivalent lens. I wonder how much it would weigh?

Seriously heavy and optically great.

At a guess, your DA15 won't come close in either department, Wed.

It's a star rated lens, it has an 82mm filter size.

btnapa · 02-26-2018, 11:30 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by OoKU

RICOH to Exhibit One Reference Product at CP<sup>+</sup> 2018 Camera and Imaging Show?RICOH IMAGING

I tried the DFA 50 and the new K1II at WWPI in Las Vegas today. The 50 is a beast of a lens. It is big. It has no CA that I could see. The bokeh is buttery and the lens is SHARP. I have to find a way to get one. I was given an $1,100 and $775 figure for the cost. Then I was told that the price is not set yet. The quality I saw is worth every penny of both quoted prices. Stiff but this is a quality of image I have not seen from any Pentax lens before.

The K1II, that is another story. It is a high ISO beast. I did not get to try the pixel shift but the explanation was the same thing we are reading online. One of the reps showed me a hand held pixel shift high ISO macro shot he had done of a flower and it looked sharp and noiseless.

robjmitchell · 02-27-2018, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Bummer. Another step-up ring to purchase. Maybe the DA*55 will have to do after all.

Sound like you should be able to afford a nice piece of german engineering
B+W 72-77mm Step-Up Ring 65-041214 B&H Photo Video

---------- Post added 02-27-2018 at 06:36 PM ----------

Originally posted by btnapa

I tried the DFA 50 and the new K1II at WWPI in Las Vegas today. The 50 is a beast of a lens. It is big. It has no CA that I could see. The bokeh is buttery and the lens is SHARP. I have to find a way to get one. I was given an $1,100 and $775 figure for the cost. Then I was told that the price is not set yet. The quality I saw is worth every penny of both quoted prices. Stiff but this is a quality of image I have not seen from any Pentax lens before.

The K1II, that is another story. It is a high ISO beast. I did not get to try the pixel shift but the explanation was the same thing we are reading online. One of the reps showed me a hand held pixel shift high ISO macro shot he had done of a flower and it looked sharp and noiseless.

Stop making me drool!

x4rd · 02-27-2018, 12:48 AM

11-18 will be a gem! It is on my buy list ASAP as it will hit the market. Can't wait!

Therefore, I think that KAF3 is a great step, securing the wider range of clients that can obtain this glass. We are still waiting for a test shots though....

Ishpuini · 02-27-2018, 02:13 AM

Great to see confirmed that the 11-18 will take filters. Although it's a shame the filter thread is one size larger than my current filters, that are all 77mm to fit the 16-50/2.8 (and most of my Samyangs from the 16/2 up). I do have a adapter to fit them on my 150-450, which also has a filter thread of 82mm. Since that's a FF lens and I use it on APS-C, using 77mm filters is not a problem on that lens, but I expect to experience some vignetting on the 11-18 with 77mm filters... But then again I crop square most of the time...

Where can I preorder? Expect a Sigma 8-16 in the marketplace once I get the 11-18...

Wim

gazonk · 02-27-2018, 02:56 AM

Wow, that 11-18 sure triggers my LBA.

'This lens was developed as a "new-generation star lens", which drastically reviewed internal standards in order to respond to future camera performance improvements”’- are they hinting at very high resolution in the next high end APS-C camera?

Anyway, I guess the price will be stiff, so I might pass and try to save for a K-1 instead...

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02-26-2018, 07:20 PM	#16
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by sungibr 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 hpoe i can use it in both. Did you read the data on the page the OP linked? It specifically states KAF3 for the ultrawide crop lens. You're safe.

02-26-2018, 07:21 PM	#17
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by normhead I didn't pee my pants Look again! Go to the roadmap thread, you will have an excuse!

02-26-2018, 07:29 PM	#18
sungibr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sao Paulo Photos: Albums Posts: 149	Originally posted by mee Did you read the data on the page the OP linked? It specifically states KAF3 for the ultrawide crop lens. You're safe. I read more carefully and saw that. It's a tad late here, and I got some anoying trouble tonight, so I'm very tired. But happy to know it ---------- Post added 02-26-18 at 11:31 PM ---------- Originally posted by jatrax 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. I'm with you on that.

02-26-2018, 07:40 PM	#19
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	There goes our 15-30mm equivalent lens. I wonder how much it would weigh?

02-26-2018, 07:46 PM	#20
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	KAF3 makes me think that this has been in development for a while. I kind of think that the 16-50 will be wholesale replaced, nothing but the focal lengths covered and f2.8 max constant aperture remains. But that's another subject for another thread, never mind that this is just a guess on my part.

02-26-2018, 07:54 PM - 1 Like	#21
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602	My bet is the 11-18 comes out in the US for 1,100 or so... Maybe 1,250 max...Either way I am in!

02-26-2018, 08:05 PM	#22
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I see a DFA50 in my NEAR future.... Has anyone seen the filter size confirmed yet? The press release only mentioned it for the DA11-18 Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 02-26-2018 at 08:25 PM.

02-26-2018, 08:55 PM	#23
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I see a DFA50 in my NEAR future.... Has anyone seen the filter size confirmed yet? The press release only mentioned it for the DA11-18 Its was 72mm in the last info release.

02-26-2018, 09:49 PM	#24
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by robjmitchell Its was 72mm in the last info release. Bummer. Another step-up ring to purchase. Maybe the DA*55 will have to do after all.

02-26-2018, 09:55 PM - 1 Like	#25
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by wed7 There goes our 15-30mm equivalent lens. I wonder how much it would weigh? Seriously heavy and optically great. At a guess, your DA15 won't come close in either department, Wed. It's a star rated lens, it has an 82mm filter size.

02-26-2018, 11:30 PM - 5 Likes	#26
btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,616	Originally posted by OoKU RICOH to Exhibit One Reference Product at CP<sup>+</sup> 2018 Camera and Imaging Show?RICOH IMAGING I tried the DFA 50 and the new K1II at WWPI in Las Vegas today. The 50 is a beast of a lens. It is big. It has no CA that I could see. The bokeh is buttery and the lens is SHARP. I have to find a way to get one. I was given an $1,100 and $775 figure for the cost. Then I was told that the price is not set yet. The quality I saw is worth every penny of both quoted prices. Stiff but this is a quality of image I have not seen from any Pentax lens before. The K1II, that is another story. It is a high ISO beast. I did not get to try the pixel shift but the explanation was the same thing we are reading online. One of the reps showed me a hand held pixel shift high ISO macro shot he had done of a flower and it looked sharp and noiseless.

02-27-2018, 12:34 AM	#27
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Bummer. Another step-up ring to purchase. Maybe the DA*55 will have to do after all. Sound like you should be able to afford a nice piece of german engineering B+W 72-77mm Step-Up Ring 65-041214 B&H Photo Video ---------- Post added 02-27-2018 at 06:36 PM ---------- Originally posted by btnapa I tried the DFA 50 and the new K1II at WWPI in Las Vegas today. The 50 is a beast of a lens. It is big. It has no CA that I could see. The bokeh is buttery and the lens is SHARP. I have to find a way to get one. I was given an $1,100 and $775 figure for the cost. Then I was told that the price is not set yet. The quality I saw is worth every penny of both quoted prices. Stiff but this is a quality of image I have not seen from any Pentax lens before. The K1II, that is another story. It is a high ISO beast. I did not get to try the pixel shift but the explanation was the same thing we are reading online. One of the reps showed me a hand held pixel shift high ISO macro shot he had done of a flower and it looked sharp and noiseless. Stop making me drool!

02-27-2018, 12:48 AM	#28
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241	11-18 will be a gem! It is on my buy list ASAP as it will hit the market. Can't wait! Therefore, I think that KAF3 is a great step, securing the wider range of clients that can obtain this glass. We are still waiting for a test shots though....

02-27-2018, 02:13 AM	#29
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Great to see confirmed that the 11-18 will take filters. Although it's a shame the filter thread is one size larger than my current filters, that are all 77mm to fit the 16-50/2.8 (and most of my Samyangs from the 16/2 up). I do have a adapter to fit them on my 150-450, which also has a filter thread of 82mm. Since that's a FF lens and I use it on APS-C, using 77mm filters is not a problem on that lens, but I expect to experience some vignetting on the 11-18 with 77mm filters... But then again I crop square most of the time... Where can I preorder? Expect a Sigma 8-16 in the marketplace once I get the 11-18... Wim

02-27-2018, 02:56 AM	#30
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Wow, that 11-18 sure triggers my LBA. 'This lens was developed as a "new-generation star lens", which drastically reviewed internal standards in order to respond to future camera performance improvements”’- are they hinting at very high resolution in the next high end APS-C camera? Anyway, I guess the price will be stiff, so I might pass and try to save for a K-1 instead...

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

Ricoh to Exhibit DFA50 and DA11-18 at CP+