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

MrB1 · 07-30-2018, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by phoebus

Can't take credit for this - it was my good wife with her KP..

The image EXIF doesn't recognise the lens - has your KP got the latest firmware installed?

"Changes to V1.10 Optimized performance when attaching new lens HD PENTAX-D FA*50mmF1.4 SDM AW. Improved stability for general performance."

phoebus · 07-30-2018, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by MrB1

The image EXIF doesn't recognise the lens - has your KP got the latest firmware installed?

"Changes to V1.10 Optimized performance when attaching new lens HD PENTAX-D FA*50mmF1.4 SDM AW. Improved stability for general performance."

My version of Lightroom (6.14) is no longer supported (upgraded), so it is Lightroom that doesn't recognise the lens... KP has 1.10 FW, my K1 has 1.50; neither show lens ID in Lightroom... ...not ready to shell out monthly to Adobe for LR and PS, when I'll never use PS.

dcpropilot · 07-30-2018, 02:19 PM

I wonder when lightroom will get the new profile.

phoebus · 07-30-2018, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by dcpropilot

I wonder when lightroom will get the new profile.

Lightroom has, since June. Just not my version, as Adobe stop providing updates to 'encourage' [force] you to upgrade...

SSGGeezer · 07-30-2018, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by phoebus

Lightroom has, since June. Just not my version, as Adobe stop providing updates to 'encourage' [force] you to upgrade...

And I have two words for Adobe and that tactic that will not be written here. I just got lightroom 6.5 but almost wish it had been 6.0 It seems they dstill have hooks into me if I want full functionality. But my DxO is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and still has no lens profile for my DA 55-300 PLM. 6 of one, a half dozen of the other. No software is perfect.

**BigMackCam** · 07-30-2018, 02:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

And I have two words for Adobe and that tactic that will not be written here. I just got lightroom 6.5 but almost wish it had been 6.0 It seems they dstill have hooks into me if I want full functionality. But my DxO is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and still has no lens profile for my DA 55-300 PLM. 6 of one, a half dozen of the other. No software is perfect.

Solution: Move to the dark side, my friend... More specifically, move to the darktable side

Whilst it takes some work (and digging around to find the right information), you can build profiles for any lens you own using Hugin's Calibrate Lens tool...

dcpropilot · 07-31-2018, 09:39 PM - **4 Likes**

Check out this DOF

x4rd · 07-31-2018, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by dcpropilot

Check out this DOF

In this angle looks really weird, but the sharpness is really pleasing.

**ffking** · 08-01-2018, 02:40 AM

I see srs in the UK are back in stock - I'd be interested to know if that meant that a second production run had taken place or it was just circulation of stock between outlets

davidsladek · 08-01-2018, 05:32 AM

Originally posted by ffking

I see srs in the UK are back in stock - I'd be interested to know if that meant that a second production run had taken place or it was just circulation of stock between outlets

It means that you should hurry up to buy one before they have to wait for the third delivery

**ffking** · 08-01-2018, 05:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by davidsladek

It means that you should hurry up to buy one before they have to wait for the third delivery

maybe I should give you my finance director's number - see if she will listen to YOU!

dcpropilot · 08-01-2018, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by x4rd

In this angle looks really weird, but the sharpness is really pleasing.

Floor level

chima chinda · 08-02-2018, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by dcpropilot

I just tried my new DAF 50 1.4 on my K-3. Holy cow. Blazing speed. Probably the fastest focusing lens I have. So far I am impressed.

---------- Post added 07-29-2018 at 09:04 PM ----------

The following are taken with my K-1

Awesome

Sandy Hancock · 08-02-2018, 05:49 AM

Mine arrived today, but I didn't pick it up until 4:00pm on the way to an evening of work.

I've put a couple of quick snaps in the Lens Club thread. Suffice to say I'm very impressed so far.

Quicksand · 08-02-2018, 06:10 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by dcpropilot

Check out this DOF

It's like, how much more flat could this focal plane be? And the answer is none. None more flat.

08-01-2018, 05:47 AM - 1 Like	#776
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Originally posted by davidsladek It means that you should hurry up to buy one before they have to wait for the third delivery maybe I should give you my finance director's number - see if she will listen to YOU! Last edited by ffking; 08-01-2018 at 05:55 AM.

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07-30-2018, 02:10 PM	#766
MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	Originally posted by phoebus Can't take credit for this - it was my good wife with her KP.. The image EXIF doesn't recognise the lens - has your KP got the latest firmware installed? "Changes to V1.10 Optimized performance when attaching new lens HD PENTAX-D FA*50mmF1.4 SDM AW. Improved stability for general performance."

07-30-2018, 02:17 PM	#767
phoebus Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire (UK) / Morbihan (FR) Photos: Gallery Posts: 470	Originally posted by MrB1 The image EXIF doesn't recognise the lens - has your KP got the latest firmware installed? "Changes to V1.10 Optimized performance when attaching new lens HD PENTAX-D FA*50mmF1.4 SDM AW. Improved stability for general performance." My version of Lightroom (6.14) is no longer supported (upgraded), so it is Lightroom that doesn't recognise the lens... KP has 1.10 FW, my K1 has 1.50; neither show lens ID in Lightroom... ...not ready to shell out monthly to Adobe for LR and PS, when I'll never use PS.

07-30-2018, 02:19 PM	#768
dcpropilot Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vermont Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 941	I wonder when lightroom will get the new profile.

07-30-2018, 02:23 PM	#769
phoebus Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire (UK) / Morbihan (FR) Photos: Gallery Posts: 470	Originally posted by dcpropilot I wonder when lightroom will get the new profile. Lightroom has, since June. Just not my version, as Adobe stop providing updates to 'encourage' [force] you to upgrade...

07-30-2018, 02:27 PM	#770
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by phoebus Lightroom has, since June. Just not my version, as Adobe stop providing updates to 'encourage' [force] you to upgrade... And I have two words for Adobe and that tactic that will not be written here. I just got lightroom 6.5 but almost wish it had been 6.0 It seems they dstill have hooks into me if I want full functionality. But my DxO is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and still has no lens profile for my DA 55-300 PLM. 6 of one, a half dozen of the other. No software is perfect.

07-30-2018, 02:46 PM - 2 Likes	#771
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,686	Originally posted by SSGGeezer And I have two words for Adobe and that tactic that will not be written here. I just got lightroom 6.5 but almost wish it had been 6.0 It seems they dstill have hooks into me if I want full functionality. But my DxO is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and still has no lens profile for my DA 55-300 PLM. 6 of one, a half dozen of the other. No software is perfect. Solution: Move to the dark side, my friend... More specifically, move to the darktable side Whilst it takes some work (and digging around to find the right information), you can build profiles for any lens you own using Hugin's Calibrate Lens tool...

07-31-2018, 09:39 PM - 4 Likes	#772
dcpropilot Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vermont Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 941	Check out this DOF

07-31-2018, 11:51 PM	#773
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241	Originally posted by dcpropilot Check out this DOF In this angle looks really weird, but the sharpness is really pleasing.

08-01-2018, 02:40 AM	#774
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	I see srs in the UK are back in stock - I'd be interested to know if that meant that a second production run had taken place or it was just circulation of stock between outlets

08-01-2018, 05:32 AM	#775
davidsladek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 346	Originally posted by ffking I see srs in the UK are back in stock - I'd be interested to know if that meant that a second production run had taken place or it was just circulation of stock between outlets It means that you should hurry up to buy one before they have to wait for the third delivery

08-01-2018, 05:57 AM	#777
dcpropilot Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vermont Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 941	Originally posted by x4rd In this angle looks really weird, but the sharpness is really pleasing. Floor level

08-02-2018, 05:36 AM	#778
chima chinda Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Lagos Photos: Albums Posts: 60	Originally posted by dcpropilot I just tried my new DAF 50 1.4 on my K-3. Holy cow. Blazing speed. Probably the fastest focusing lens I have. So far I am impressed. ---------- Post added 07-29-2018 at 09:04 PM ---------- The following are taken with my K-1 Awesome

08-02-2018, 05:49 AM	#779
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Mine arrived today, but I didn't pick it up until 4:00pm on the way to an evening of work. I've put a couple of quick snaps in the Lens Club thread. Suffice to say I'm very impressed so far.

08-02-2018, 06:10 AM - 2 Likes	#780
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by dcpropilot Check out this DOF It's like, how much more flat could this focal plane be? And the answer is none. None more flat.