RICOH ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF HD PENTAX-D FA★50mm F1.4 SDM AW STAR-SERIES LENS

**Scorpio71GR** · 06-28-2018, 05:21 PM

It is ready for preorder.
B&H
Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens 21260 B&H Photo Video
Adorama
https://www.adorama.com/px5014d.html

Last edited by Scorpio71GR; 06-28-2018 at 05:28 PM.

**clickclick** · 06-28-2018, 05:30 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by neokind

My mandarin isn't very good

Just have an orange instead.

antipattern · 06-28-2018, 05:37 PM - **1 Like**

Good, just in time for the forum competition. I expect the number of posts to be 80,000 by the end of June.

skierd · 06-28-2018, 05:37 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Pentax Syntax

If I didn’t own four fast 50s I would jump on this. Maybe I’ll sell the four and get one! .4 m close focusing doesn’t sound that great for close focusing though.

It’s closer than any of the other Pentax 50mm lenses, except the macro.

antipattern · 06-28-2018, 05:44 PM - **1 Like**

So far, from the Chinese review:
The starbursts are very good. Not DA15ltd quality, but still very good.
Bokeh seems smooth, highlights appear very uniform.
The bike pictures have a bit of 3D pop, but it's too early to tell. I want to see some portraits in front of busy trees, with light breaking through.

I think this is (obviously) a very good lens. It's not for me (too big, I prefer the limiteds), but good for the Pentax eco system. I'm looking forward to the next lenses!

**SteveinSLC** · 06-28-2018, 05:49 PM - **1 Like**

I don't do enough portrait/street work to justify the extra $ when I have the FF compatible DA* 55. I am curious to see what it would be like for a stitched panorama astro/landscape lens, but maybe not $1200 curious yet.

Still, good to see Pentax putting out this sort of high quality product.

**Scorpio71GR** · 06-28-2018, 05:50 PM

With rounded apeture blades I do not think you will get the starbursts produced by the straight apeture blades like those in the SMC DA 15.

antipattern · 06-28-2018, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

With rounded apeture blades I do not think you will get the starbursts produced by the straight apeture blades like those in the SMC DA 15.

Sure, but given that they are rounded, they're not that bad, no?

**Pentax Syntax** · 06-28-2018, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by skierd

It’s closer than any of the other Pentax 50mm lenses, except the macro.

Yes, slightly but I guess I will just have to keep my DFA 50 macro 😊

OoKU · 06-28-2018, 06:18 PM

???? | HD PENTAX-D FA?50mm F1.4 SDM AW | PENTAX STAR LENS ???????? | RICOH IMAGING

---------- Post added 06-28-18 at 06:18 PM ----------

special site of DFA*50/1.4

**Scorpio71GR** · 06-28-2018, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by antipattern

Sure, but given that they are rounded, they're not that bad, no?

Not bad at all, better bokeh they say.

**twilhelm** · 06-28-2018, 06:23 PM

Well, it’s at the expected price point (what I expected) though I’d hoped it to be a bit less. I won’t pre-order, but I’ll be looking to get one shortly after it’s on the shelves.

I hope my 43 doesn’t get jealous...

**clickclick** · 06-28-2018, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

With rounded apeture blades I do not think you will get the starbursts produced by the straight apeture blades like those in the SMC DA 15.

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Not bad at all, better bokeh they say.

That's what I was getting ready to say. May not give the starbursts as much, but bodes well for some nice bokeh. On a lens like this, I'll take the bokeh.

**clickclick** · 06-28-2018, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Not bad at all, better bokeh they say.

Originally posted by twilhelm

Well, it’s at the expected price point (what I expected) though I’d hoped it to be a bit less. I won’t pre-order, but I’ll be looking to get one shortly after it’s on the shelves.

I hope my 43 doesn’t get jealous...

I'm thinking maybe the cyber blasts around Thanksgiving. Also gives me time to recover from doing a K1 mark II upgrade, which I think I'll be doing. So spacing this out is good for keeping food on the table.

I'm not worried about my 43. That's just such a special lens, it will always have a place.

**clickclick** · 06-28-2018, 06:28 PM

Guess I should have made the above two posts to keep up the count, so just making up for it.

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06-28-2018, 05:21 PM	#16
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014	It is ready for preorder. B&H Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens 21260 B&H Photo Video Adorama https://www.adorama.com/px5014d.html Last edited by Scorpio71GR; 06-28-2018 at 05:28 PM.

06-28-2018, 05:30 PM - 4 Likes	#17
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by neokind My mandarin isn't very good Just have an orange instead.

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antipattern Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 232	Good, just in time for the forum competition. I expect the number of posts to be 80,000 by the end of June.

06-28-2018, 05:37 PM - 2 Likes	#19
skierd Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairbanks, AK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,472	Originally posted by Pentax Syntax If I didn’t own four fast 50s I would jump on this. Maybe I’ll sell the four and get one! .4 m close focusing doesn’t sound that great for close focusing though. It’s closer than any of the other Pentax 50mm lenses, except the macro.

06-28-2018, 05:44 PM - 1 Like	#20
antipattern Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 232	So far, from the Chinese review: The starbursts are very good. Not DA15ltd quality, but still very good. Bokeh seems smooth, highlights appear very uniform. The bike pictures have a bit of 3D pop, but it's too early to tell. I want to see some portraits in front of busy trees, with light breaking through. I think this is (obviously) a very good lens. It's not for me (too big, I prefer the limiteds), but good for the Pentax eco system. I'm looking forward to the next lenses!

06-28-2018, 05:49 PM - 1 Like	#21
SteveinSLC Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 568	I don't do enough portrait/street work to justify the extra $ when I have the FF compatible DA* 55. I am curious to see what it would be like for a stitched panorama astro/landscape lens, but maybe not $1200 curious yet. Still, good to see Pentax putting out this sort of high quality product.

06-28-2018, 05:50 PM	#22
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014	With rounded apeture blades I do not think you will get the starbursts produced by the straight apeture blades like those in the SMC DA 15.

06-28-2018, 05:52 PM	#23
antipattern Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 232	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR With rounded apeture blades I do not think you will get the starbursts produced by the straight apeture blades like those in the SMC DA 15. Sure, but given that they are rounded, they're not that bad, no?

06-28-2018, 06:09 PM	#24
Pentax Syntax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 595	Originally posted by skierd It’s closer than any of the other Pentax 50mm lenses, except the macro. Yes, slightly but I guess I will just have to keep my DFA 50 macro 😊

06-28-2018, 06:18 PM	#25
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740 Original Poster	???? \| HD PENTAX-D FA?50mm F1.4 SDM AW \| PENTAX STAR LENS ???????? \| RICOH IMAGING ---------- Post added 06-28-18 at 06:18 PM ---------- special site of DFA*50/1.4

06-28-2018, 06:18 PM	#26
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014	Originally posted by antipattern Sure, but given that they are rounded, they're not that bad, no? Not bad at all, better bokeh they say.

06-28-2018, 06:23 PM	#27
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Well, it’s at the expected price point (what I expected) though I’d hoped it to be a bit less. I won’t pre-order, but I’ll be looking to get one shortly after it’s on the shelves. I hope my 43 doesn’t get jealous...

06-28-2018, 06:25 PM	#28
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR With rounded apeture blades I do not think you will get the starbursts produced by the straight apeture blades like those in the SMC DA 15. Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Not bad at all, better bokeh they say. That's what I was getting ready to say. May not give the starbursts as much, but bodes well for some nice bokeh. On a lens like this, I'll take the bokeh.

06-28-2018, 06:27 PM	#29
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Not bad at all, better bokeh they say. Originally posted by twilhelm Well, it’s at the expected price point (what I expected) though I’d hoped it to be a bit less. I won’t pre-order, but I’ll be looking to get one shortly after it’s on the shelves. I hope my 43 doesn’t get jealous... I'm thinking maybe the cyber blasts around Thanksgiving. Also gives me time to recover from doing a K1 mark II upgrade, which I think I'll be doing. So spacing this out is good for keeping food on the table. I'm not worried about my 43. That's just such a special lens, it will always have a place.

06-28-2018, 06:28 PM	#30
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Guess I should have made the above two posts to keep up the count, so just making up for it.