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

antipattern · 07-19-2018, 10:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by OoKU

from Japan pentaxian

Pfffft, everything is out of focus. Clearly focus sucks!1!!!!11!!

(This post might contain irony. If found, please keep it)

Ascencio · 07-19-2018, 10:14 AM

Nice ready to go.

Saving my pennies.

**monochrome** · 07-19-2018, 10:37 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

I think it's bigger than my 28-105.

I recently dropped my FA 50 1.7 and it's focusing ring moves but is too stiff to work with the screw drive motor. But I also think, there are a lot of places where I carried the 50 1.7 that I wouldn't even take that lens. It looks like great studio, fixed location lens, but, I don't have great studio, nor do I often shoot in a fixed location. But, I'm happy to see it available for those who need it. I wonder what the coming WA prime is going to be. I sure hope its a 20 or 24mm. 35mm just doesn't agree with me.

And I also hope it's ƒ4.

My cardiologist just advised me to add a bit of weight to my daily walking regimen.

ME TO WIFE: It’s Doctor’s orders. (ducks)

reh321 · 07-19-2018, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I think it's bigger than my 28-105.

I recently dropped my FA 50 1.7 and it's focusing ring moves but is too stiff to work with the screw drive motor. But I also think, there are a lot of places where I carried the 50 1.7 that I wouldn't even take that lens. It looks like great studio, fixed location lens, but, I don't have great studio, nor do I often shoot in a fixed location. But, I'm happy to see it available for those who need it.

I'm not sure how many of these they expect to sell. As long as they sell enough to pay for R&D, that may satisfy them. Right now they seem to be doing what they need to do - have enough {and the right} lenses in the catalog to satisfy the most demanding customers .... and potential customers.

**monochrome** · 07-19-2018, 11:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

I'm not sure how many of these they expect to sell. As long as they sell enough to pay for R&D, that may satisfy them. Right now they seem to be doing what they need to do - have enough {and the right} lenses in the catalog to satisfy the most demanding customers .... and potential customers.

They’re going to sell more than they expected. Just like K-1.

normhead · 07-19-2018, 12:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

They’re going to sell more than they expected. Just like K-1.

It could also re-kickstart K-1 K-1 mkII sales. Whenever you add a previously unavailable lens to your collection you increase your sales possbilites.. As long as you don't do it every day like Cnon and Nikon.

There's been so many people whining about this lens not being available I expect it to be sold out for months.

nzondlo · 07-19-2018, 12:40 PM

When I stopped at B&H on Monday and asked, their system said they wouldn't be available in store til the 24th.

**monochrome** · 07-19-2018, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by nzondlo

When I stopped at B&H on Monday and asked, their system said they wouldn't be available in store til the 24th.

Well that gives me a hard worst case ship date (but I think it is shipping tomorrow).

nzondlo · 07-19-2018, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Well that gives me a hard worst case ship date (but I think it is shipping tomorrow).

It might have been the in store availability, and only people with pre-orders were getting theirs tomorrow?

**clickclick** · 07-19-2018, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

So, that photo was actually shot in the studio where they faked the moon landing?

Naw, this one was shot in Australia

**ffking** · 07-19-2018, 03:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clickclick

Naw, this one was shot in Australia

So it was shot in the studio where they faked Australia?

**clickclick** · 07-19-2018, 03:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ffking

So it was shot in the studio where they faked Australia?

Yep, It's a NASA simulation

And we can't really trust ANY of these "Australian" members who say they've got it on order, will be in their hand by their birthday, and so forth

**clackers** · 07-19-2018, 04:27 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by clickclick

Yep, It's a NASA simulation

And we can't really trust ANY of these "Australian" members who say they've got it on order, will be in their hand by their birthday, and so forth

If NASA's budget gets cut, I'm out of a job, and there's not much call for minor actors with a dodgy Cockney-like accent.

Back to me serving tables at the Starbucks in my hometown of Scranton, PA, I guess!

**clickclick** · 07-19-2018, 04:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Back to me serving tables at Starbucks, I guess!

You could always sell some pictures......

normhead · 07-19-2018, 04:59 PM - **1 Like**

The moon landing was shot just outside Subury Ontario, everyone knows that.

07-19-2018, 04:27 PM - 3 Likes	#448
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by clickclick Yep, It's a NASA simulation And we can't really trust ANY of these "Australian" members who say they've got it on order, will be in their hand by their birthday, and so forth If NASA's budget gets cut, I'm out of a job, and there's not much call for minor actors with a dodgy Cockney-like accent. Back to me serving tables at the Starbucks in my hometown of Scranton, PA, I guess! Last edited by clackers; 07-19-2018 at 05:39 PM.

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07-19-2018, 10:03 AM - 2 Likes	#436
antipattern Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 232	Originally posted by OoKU from Japan pentaxian Pfffft, everything is out of focus. Clearly focus sucks!1!!!!11!! (This post might contain irony. If found, please keep it)

07-19-2018, 10:14 AM	#437
Ascencio Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 105	Nice ready to go. Saving my pennies.

07-19-2018, 10:37 AM - 4 Likes	#438
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by normhead I think it's bigger than my 28-105. I recently dropped my FA 50 1.7 and it's focusing ring moves but is too stiff to work with the screw drive motor. But I also think, there are a lot of places where I carried the 50 1.7 that I wouldn't even take that lens. It looks like great studio, fixed location lens, but, I don't have great studio, nor do I often shoot in a fixed location. But, I'm happy to see it available for those who need it. I wonder what the coming WA prime is going to be. I sure hope its a 20 or 24mm. 35mm just doesn't agree with me. And I also hope it's ƒ4. My cardiologist just advised me to add a bit of weight to my daily walking regimen. ME TO WIFE: It’s Doctor’s orders. (ducks)

07-19-2018, 11:05 AM	#439
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by normhead I think it's bigger than my 28-105. I recently dropped my FA 50 1.7 and it's focusing ring moves but is too stiff to work with the screw drive motor. But I also think, there are a lot of places where I carried the 50 1.7 that I wouldn't even take that lens. It looks like great studio, fixed location lens, but, I don't have great studio, nor do I often shoot in a fixed location. But, I'm happy to see it available for those who need it. I'm not sure how many of these they expect to sell. As long as they sell enough to pay for R&D, that may satisfy them. Right now they seem to be doing what they need to do - have enough {and the right} lenses in the catalog to satisfy the most demanding customers .... and potential customers.

07-19-2018, 11:08 AM - 1 Like	#440
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by reh321 I'm not sure how many of these they expect to sell. As long as they sell enough to pay for R&D, that may satisfy them. Right now they seem to be doing what they need to do - have enough {and the right} lenses in the catalog to satisfy the most demanding customers .... and potential customers. They’re going to sell more than they expected. Just like K-1.

07-19-2018, 12:06 PM - 1 Like	#441
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by monochrome They’re going to sell more than they expected. Just like K-1. It could also re-kickstart K-1 K-1 mkII sales. Whenever you add a previously unavailable lens to your collection you increase your sales possbilites.. As long as you don't do it every day like Cnon and Nikon. There's been so many people whining about this lens not being available I expect it to be sold out for months.

07-19-2018, 12:40 PM	#442
nzondlo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 186	When I stopped at B&H on Monday and asked, their system said they wouldn't be available in store til the 24th.

07-19-2018, 01:20 PM	#443
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by nzondlo When I stopped at B&H on Monday and asked, their system said they wouldn't be available in store til the 24th. Well that gives me a hard worst case ship date (but I think it is shipping tomorrow).

07-19-2018, 01:56 PM	#444
nzondlo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 186	Originally posted by monochrome Well that gives me a hard worst case ship date (but I think it is shipping tomorrow). It might have been the in store availability, and only people with pre-orders were getting theirs tomorrow?

07-19-2018, 02:48 PM	#445
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by RobA_Oz So, that photo was actually shot in the studio where they faked the moon landing? Naw, this one was shot in Australia

07-19-2018, 03:00 PM - 1 Like	#446
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Originally posted by clickclick Naw, this one was shot in Australia So it was shot in the studio where they faked Australia?

07-19-2018, 03:43 PM - 1 Like	#447
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by ffking So it was shot in the studio where they faked Australia? Yep, It's a NASA simulation And we can't really trust ANY of these "Australian" members who say they've got it on order, will be in their hand by their birthday, and so forth

07-19-2018, 04:29 PM - 1 Like	#449
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by clackers Back to me serving tables at Starbucks, I guess! You could always sell some pictures......

07-19-2018, 04:59 PM - 1 Like	#450
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	The moon landing was shot just outside Subury Ontario, everyone knows that.