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**ffking** · 06-18-2018, 01:36 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by LensBeginner

their rendering is too surgical, sterile and impersonal.

No.Pentax don't do surgical, sterile, impersonal - the 70-200 isn't, and this won't be.

**Kevin B123** · 06-18-2018, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by reh321

I've been on the top ten list

Where can I find the listing?

LensBeginner · 06-18-2018, 01:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kevin B123

Where can I find the listing?

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LensBeginner · 06-18-2018, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by ffking

No.Pentax don't do surgical, sterile, impersonal - the 70-200 isn't, and this won't be.

I was thinking of the lenses we already have... like the Otuses.
Like the portrait here:
diglloyd blog: Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 APO-Distagon: Sets a New Metric for Lens Performance to Rival the Best of Medium Format
I don't like it one bit, it's cold.

I only gave a cursory glance at that (p)review in Japanese.

And a 70-200/2.8 is a lens where more compromises are necessary compared to a fast fifty.
This leads to flaws... ehrm... "personality"

normhead · 06-18-2018, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by ffking

No.Pentax don't do surgical, sterile, impersonal - the 70-200 isn't, and this won't be.

I'm expecting a lens like the 28-105, great sharpness ten. but also great rendering and 3d pop. None of the images I've seen to date suggest it's anything other than that. The portraits posted just jumped off the page.

awscreo · 06-18-2018, 01:46 PM

Is there any information on price? I might've missed it in this thread, not sure. Would be good to know if it's in a price range I can afford (even remotely).

reh321 · 06-18-2018, 01:48 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by awscreo

Is there any information on price? I might've missed it in this thread, not sure. Would be good to know if it's in a price range I can afford (even remotely).

There is an American saying that may apply in this case ... "If you have to ask, you can't afford it".

**monochrome** · 06-18-2018, 01:58 PM

I love my old lenses. The problem with having so many old lenses is I have a really hard time justifying many new lenses. I will lust after this one but I’ll need to sell a lot to buy one.

awscreo · 06-18-2018, 01:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

There is an American saying that may apply in this case ... "If you have to ask, you can't afford it".

I kept saying that before buying 15-30, but somehow ended up with the lens, and a filter holder for it.

normhead · 06-18-2018, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by reh321

There is an American saying that may apply in this case ... "If you have to ask, you can't afford it".

I've only heard that applied to Mecedes Benzes.

jgnfld · 06-18-2018, 03:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

I've only heard that applied to Mecedes Benzes.

Yachts, norm. Yachts.

[My forestay/furler broke in a recent hurricane-force wind here

. So I could add if you have to ask how much marine-rated parts are, you cannot afford it either. Hope to be on the water by next Mon, though.]

**monochrome** · 06-18-2018, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I've only heard that applied to Mecedes Benzes.

The quote, "If you have to ask how much it costs, you can't afford it.” is attributed to J. Pierpont Morgan, apparently in reference to his yacht.

sergeremy · 06-18-2018, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by reh321

but my rate of posting is at least ten time what it was before @Adam announced the give-away.

Mine has grown dramatically too, but easily so, considering my sparse participation heretofore. It's fun, though trying to find different ways of participating can be a challenge for the more demure.

Oh, and if by a stroke of luck I should end up with a K-1, I'll test it awhile to see how we get along. If we don't, I'm sure a KP and a well-chosen lens can be had for what it will sell for.

swanlefitte · 06-18-2018, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Pentax Forum - Camera & Photography Community - PentaxForums.com
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Many of us use apsc site aka mobile and its not there via your link. Those on full frame site see it.

**monochrome** · 06-18-2018, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

Many of us use apsc site aka mobile and its not there via your link. Those on full frame site see it.

You can access the full site from a mobile device.

Bertwert is today’s high Poster so far at 131 posts! That’s Dedication.

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06-18-2018, 01:36 PM - 2 Likes	#271
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Originally posted by LensBeginner their rendering is too surgical, sterile and impersonal. No.Pentax don't do surgical, sterile, impersonal - the 70-200 isn't, and this won't be.

06-18-2018, 01:37 PM	#272
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,190	Originally posted by reh321 I've been on the top ten list Where can I find the listing?

06-18-2018, 01:38 PM - 1 Like	#273
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by Kevin B123 Where can I find the listing? Pentax Forum - Camera & Photography Community - PentaxForums.com Scroll to the bottom of the page.

06-18-2018, 01:40 PM	#274
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by ffking No.Pentax don't do surgical, sterile, impersonal - the 70-200 isn't, and this won't be. I was thinking of the lenses we already have... like the Otuses. Like the portrait here: diglloyd blog: Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 APO-Distagon: Sets a New Metric for Lens Performance to Rival the Best of Medium Format I don't like it one bit, it's cold. I only gave a cursory glance at that (p)review in Japanese. And a 70-200/2.8 is a lens where more compromises are necessary compared to a fast fifty. This leads to flaws... ehrm... "personality"

06-18-2018, 01:41 PM	#275
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by ffking No.Pentax don't do surgical, sterile, impersonal - the 70-200 isn't, and this won't be. I'm expecting a lens like the 28-105, great sharpness ten. but also great rendering and 3d pop. None of the images I've seen to date suggest it's anything other than that. The portraits posted just jumped off the page.

06-18-2018, 01:46 PM	#276
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Is there any information on price? I might've missed it in this thread, not sure. Would be good to know if it's in a price range I can afford (even remotely).

06-18-2018, 01:48 PM - 2 Likes	#277
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,186	Originally posted by awscreo Is there any information on price? I might've missed it in this thread, not sure. Would be good to know if it's in a price range I can afford (even remotely). There is an American saying that may apply in this case ... "If you have to ask, you can't afford it".

06-18-2018, 01:58 PM	#278
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I love my old lenses. The problem with having so many old lenses is I have a really hard time justifying many new lenses. I will lust after this one but I’ll need to sell a lot to buy one.

06-18-2018, 01:59 PM - 1 Like	#279
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Originally posted by reh321 There is an American saying that may apply in this case ... "If you have to ask, you can't afford it". I kept saying that before buying 15-30, but somehow ended up with the lens, and a filter holder for it.

06-18-2018, 02:01 PM	#280
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by reh321 There is an American saying that may apply in this case ... "If you have to ask, you can't afford it". I've only heard that applied to Mecedes Benzes.

06-18-2018, 03:07 PM - 1 Like	#281
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	Originally posted by normhead I've only heard that applied to Mecedes Benzes. Yachts, norm. Yachts. [My forestay/furler broke in a recent hurricane-force wind here . So I could add if you have to ask how much marine-rated parts are, you cannot afford it either. Hope to be on the water by next Mon, though.]

06-18-2018, 03:15 PM	#282
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by normhead I've only heard that applied to Mecedes Benzes. The quote, "If you have to ask how much it costs, you can't afford it.” is attributed to J. Pierpont Morgan, apparently in reference to his yacht.

06-18-2018, 03:30 PM	#283
sergeremy Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Périgueux Posts: 733	Originally posted by reh321 but my rate of posting is at least ten time what it was before @Adam announced the give-away. Mine has grown dramatically too, but easily so, considering my sparse participation heretofore. It's fun, though trying to find different ways of participating can be a challenge for the more demure. Oh, and if by a stroke of luck I should end up with a K-1, I'll test it awhile to see how we get along. If we don't, I'm sure a KP and a well-chosen lens can be had for what it will sell for.

06-18-2018, 04:22 PM	#284
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Originally posted by LensBeginner Pentax Forum - Camera & Photography Community - PentaxForums.com Scroll to the bottom of the page. Many of us use apsc site aka mobile and its not there via your link. Those on full frame site see it.

06-18-2018, 05:29 PM	#285
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by swanlefitte Many of us use apsc site aka mobile and its not there via your link. Those on full frame site see it. You can access the full site from a mobile device. Bertwert is today’s high Poster so far at 131 posts! That’s Dedication.

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