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**Scorpio71GR** · 06-28-2018, 06:32 PM - **1 Like**

My DA*55 will have to do for now. That lens sure looks good on the K-1 though.

**c.a.m** · 06-28-2018, 06:41 PM - **6 Likes**

Some of my boys are asking questions.

neokind · 06-28-2018, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

Some of my boys are asking questions.

Haha! That's good. :-)

My A series has questions too...but no visible emotions.

DSims · 06-28-2018, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by OoKU

First review frome China
??????????????????????

Oh, no, it looks pretty good!

$1200, and I didn't even want a 50 ... <sigh>

maw · 06-28-2018, 07:08 PM

I carefully read the Chinese review, which at the moment is the most authoritative and complete, from what I have seen and read, I think that Pentax (Ricoh) will recreate the magic of a not too far past,
it is a bit like "The Arab Phoenix" that rises from its ashes just like Pentax, which can not leave to chance all the work done in past decades. The PENTAX-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM,
I like, although the price is more for professionals, the weight is certainly not a feather, but the quality seen through the images and diagrams MTF, is undoubtedly an optics that will leave its mark, and not only,
you have to wait for the output of the other lenses.

P.S. I have now been informed that the 11-18 mm f/2.8ED DC AW will be released in 2019, so be patient and wait.

Lenses Road Map Updated

C_Jones · 06-28-2018, 07:15 PM

Looks like a beautiful lens.

MikeyBugs95 · 06-28-2018, 07:43 PM

That lens is insanely sharp from what I see. Unbelievable. Now I want one... But I can't afford one... But I still want it. One day.

Not a Number · 06-28-2018, 07:55 PM

On the Star Lens Special Site:

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

---------- Post added 06-28-18 at 08:04 PM ----------

B&H has it for pre-order @ $1199.99 USD

Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens 21260 B&H Photo Video

stevebrot · 06-28-2018, 08:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

I wouldn’t bet on that

The price of * and Limited generally does not drop much over time.

Steve

stevebrot · 06-28-2018, 08:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

Edit: 910g. Mega ooph! It is difficult to wrap my head around the fact that the DFA50 weighs nearly three times
the A50/1.2.

That alone puts it in my no-go bucket. Those who need bragging rights and who have a gear porter in the field are welcome to buy, but, I'm not that guy. (Gear bag with wheels sort of like for golf clubs?)

Steve

j3ffob · 06-28-2018, 08:15 PM

Won't be getting this lens but maybe I can pick up a DA* 55 for a really good price from people replacing it with this beast.

stevebrot · 06-28-2018, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by skierd

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

Yep...0.45m has been the mark on the lens for pretty much forever.

Steve

stevebrot · 06-28-2018, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by antipattern

The starbursts are very good.

An obvious sign of signature quality.

Steve

(...doing my part to drive the post count up...)

stevebrot · 06-28-2018, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Not bad at all, better bokeh they say.

Better bokeh with no disturbing six or eight-sided aperture reflections. I get nightmares from straight edges.

Steve

stevebrot · 06-28-2018, 08:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

Some of my boys are asking questions.

Perhaps you can give them starburst lessons?

Steve

(...remembering the days when amazingly complex starbursts were undesirable...)

06-28-2018, 06:41 PM - 6 Likes	#32
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194	Some of my boys are asking questions. Last edited by c.a.m; 11-27-2018 at 04:52 PM.

06-28-2018, 07:08 PM	#35
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	I carefully read the Chinese review, which at the moment is the most authoritative and complete, from what I have seen and read, I think that Pentax (Ricoh) will recreate the magic of a not too far past, it is a bit like "The Arab Phoenix" that rises from its ashes just like Pentax, which can not leave to chance all the work done in past decades. The PENTAX-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM, I like, although the price is more for professionals, the weight is certainly not a feather, but the quality seen through the images and diagrams MTF, is undoubtedly an optics that will leave its mark, and not only, you have to wait for the output of the other lenses. P.S. I have now been informed that the 11-18 mm f/2.8ED DC AW will be released in 2019, so be patient and wait. Lenses Road Map Updated Last edited by maw; 06-28-2018 at 07:44 PM.

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06-28-2018, 06:32 PM - 1 Like	#31
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,037	My DA*55 will have to do for now. That lens sure looks good on the K-1 though.

06-28-2018, 06:52 PM	#33
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336	Originally posted by c.a.m Some of my boys are asking questions. Haha! That's good. :-) My A series has questions too...but no visible emotions.

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DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Originally posted by OoKU First review frome China ?????????????????????? Oh, no, it looks pretty good! $1200, and I didn't even want a 50 ... <sigh>

06-28-2018, 07:15 PM	#36
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,086	Looks like a beautiful lens.

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06-28-2018, 07:55 PM	#38
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	On the Star Lens Special Site: Product Overview \| HD PENTAX-D FA?50mm F1.4 SDM AW \| PENTAX STAR LENS \| RICOH IMAGING ---------- Post added 06-28-18 at 08:04 PM ---------- B&H has it for pre-order @ $1199.99 USD Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens 21260 B&H Photo Video

06-28-2018, 08:06 PM - 1 Like	#39
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by monochrome I wouldn’t bet on that The price of * and Limited generally does not drop much over time. Steve

06-28-2018, 08:10 PM - 1 Like	#40
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd Edit: 910g. Mega ooph! It is difficult to wrap my head around the fact that the DFA50 weighs nearly three times the A50/1.2. That alone puts it in my no-go bucket. Those who need bragging rights and who have a gear porter in the field are welcome to buy, but, I'm not that guy. (Gear bag with wheels sort of like for golf clubs?) Steve

06-28-2018, 08:15 PM	#41
j3ffob New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 8	Won't be getting this lens but maybe I can pick up a DA* 55 for a really good price from people replacing it with this beast.

06-28-2018, 08:17 PM	#42
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by skierd It’s closer than any of the other Pentax 50mm lenses, except the macro. Yep...0.45m has been the mark on the lens for pretty much forever. Steve

06-28-2018, 08:19 PM	#43
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by antipattern The starbursts are very good. An obvious sign of signature quality. Steve (...doing my part to drive the post count up...)

06-28-2018, 08:21 PM	#44
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Not bad at all, better bokeh they say. Better bokeh with no disturbing six or eight-sided aperture reflections. I get nightmares from straight edges. Steve

06-28-2018, 08:23 PM - 1 Like	#45
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by c.a.m Some of my boys are asking questions. Perhaps you can give them starburst lessons? Steve (...remembering the days when amazingly complex starbursts were undesirable...)

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