11-18 and revamped 35mm F2 on january 31?

Mistral75 · 01-30-2019, 03:52 PM - **1 Like**

UK prices are £1,399.99 and £399.99 respectively.

Put the blame on... (no, not Mame!)

Last edited by Mistral75; 01-30-2019 at 03:58 PM.

D1N0 · 01-30-2019, 04:14 PM

I am guessing the prices for de remaining SMC lenses will soon be dropping to below the introduction price in Europe. So keep an eye out for a deal. It won't last long.

**BigMackCam** · 01-30-2019, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by ffking

put a £ sign in front of those numbers and you've gut the UK prices - just checked SRS

Originally posted by Mistral75

UK prices are £1,399.99 and £399.99 respectively.

Originally posted by D1N0

I am guessing the prices for de remaining SMC lenses will soon be dropping to below the introduction price in Europe. So keep an eye out for a deal. It won't last long.

Thanks @ffking and @Mistral75 for the info. I'm sorely tempted, and yet I tend to agree with @D1N0 that remaining stocks of the old FA35/2 will probably drop in price. I guess I'll wait to see if the new lens really is just HD coatings and updated body styling before I decide. If the focus ring damping is improved, that might sway me, since I'm not completely enamoured with the feel of my FA50/1.4 in manual focusing. It's OK, but no more than that.

I came so close to pre-ordering this new lens from SRS, but I guess I should temper my eagerness until the first credible reviews appear...

fill23ca · 01-30-2019, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by BarneyL

I wonder how much Pentax bashing will appear tomorrow, after DPR, lenstip etc. publish the news...

It's begun.

**c.a.m** · 01-30-2019, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by BarneyL

I wonder how much Pentax bashing will appear tomorrow, after DPR, lenstip etc. publish the news...

Originally posted by Larrymc

Don't worry the usual suspects are getting their scripts written at this moment!

DPR has posted an announcement of the two lenses, fairly objective and straightforward. The sniping and bashing has started in the comments. Yawn.

Albert Siegel · 01-30-2019, 04:37 PM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by BarneyL

Asahi man said that KP was actually meant to be replacement for K-3 II, and the flagship title moved to the K-1.

I can assure you that the KP was not meant as a replacement for the K-3 at any point. I was under NDA at the time and was asked for my input as a photographer on various aspects during its development. It's just a side model made to go with the Limiteds.

Kunzite · 01-30-2019, 04:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Albert Siegel

I can assure you that the KP was not meant as a replacement for the K-3 at any point. I was under NDA at the time and was asked for my input as a photographer on various aspects during its development. It's just a side model made to go with the Limiteds.

I wasn't under NDA nor was I given such information, but I could've said and did say the same thing.
It's quite obvious.

**BigMackCam** · 01-30-2019, 04:59 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Thanks @ffking and @Mistral75 for the info. I'm sorely tempted, and yet I tend to agree with @D1N0 that remaining stocks of the old FA35/2 will probably drop in price. I guess I'll wait to see if the new lens really is just HD coatings and updated body styling before I decide. If the focus ring damping is improved, that might sway me, since I'm not completely enamoured with the feel of my FA50/1.4 in manual focusing. It's OK, but no more than that.

I came so close to pre-ordering this new lens from SRS, but I guess I should temper my eagerness until the first credible reviews appear...

I am as fickle as fickle can be...

After my reasoning above, I've already buckled and pre-ordered the HD PENTAX-FA 35mm f/2 from SRS after all

My first brand new Pentax lens in two years plus...

I know, I know... I might have got a relative bargain with the original (and probably just as good) FA35/2 in the next few weeks, but what the heck... You're only young once, and I'm not even that any more

Besides, I have a few things I'm about to sell, and they will adequately cover the cost of the new lens with dinner money to spare.

I'm kind of stoked to be buying a brand new lens with an aperture ring

Kunzite · 01-30-2019, 05:10 PM - **1 Like**

Did anyone notice the official announcements started being published?
Announcing the new HD PENTAX-FA35mmF2 - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S
Announcing the new HD PENTAX-DA?11-18mm F2.8 ED DC AW - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S
German, with more details (and check the pdfs on these pages):
HD PENTAX-FA 35 mm F2 AL - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
HD PENTAX-DA?11-18 mm F2,8 ED DC AW - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

DPR:
Ricoh announces Pentax 35mm F2 and 11-18mm F2.8 K-mount lenses: Digital Photography Review

Mistral75 · 01-30-2019, 05:14 PM - **1 Like**

It was about time! The embargo ended at 22:00 UTC.

**c.a.m** · 01-30-2019, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

It was about time! The embargo ended at 22:00 UTC.

Alas, there is no announcement yet on the Ricoh Imaging Canadian site... maybe their webmaster couldn't start the computer in the cold weather.

Based on the relative prices of the other recent lenses (e.g., D-FA*) I would guess that the Canadian prices will be in the ballpark of CAD $1,900 and $500-600.

**monochrome** · 01-30-2019, 05:31 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Belnan

Would of it been to much effort to update the motor as well. I don't think that the HD coatings will change the character of this lens which seems to be fairly well regarded. I suppose if it's quite inexpensive they might sell some. This seems to be an attempt to just release something for full frame.

More than likely they have to run a batch of lenses so they changed the coating formula and color of the barrel. No sinister intent here.

**beachgardener** · 01-30-2019, 06:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I've already buckled and pre-ordered the HD PENTAX-FA 35mm f/2

Good on you man, do let us know how it goes

**BigMackCam** · 01-30-2019, 06:57 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by beachgardener

Good on you man, do let us know how it goes

Thanks, and I certainly will

I only have APS-C in Pentax gear, but due to the aperture control I'll be able to use it in manual focus on my A7 MkII with sstop-down-capable adapter(A7 MkII is only 24MP vs K-'s 36MP, but should still be a worthwhile test)

JPT · 01-30-2019, 07:44 PM - **4 Likes**

Nice presentation of the DA* 11-18 on the Pentax Star Lens special site.

Product Overview | HD PENTAX-DA?11-18mmF2.8ED DC AW | PENTAX STAR LENS | RICOH IMAGING

01-30-2019, 04:36 PM	#275
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by BarneyL I wonder how much Pentax bashing will appear tomorrow, after DPR, lenstip etc. publish the news... Originally posted by Larrymc Don't worry the usual suspects are getting their scripts written at this moment! DPR has posted an announcement of the two lenses, fairly objective and straightforward. The sniping and bashing has started in the comments. Yawn. Last edited by c.a.m; 01-30-2019 at 04:50 PM.

01-30-2019, 04:59 PM - 4 Likes	#278
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	HD PENTAX-FA 35mm f/2 - pre-ordered! Originally posted by BigMackCam Thanks @ffking and @Mistral75 for the info. I'm sorely tempted, and yet I tend to agree with @D1N0 that remaining stocks of the old FA35/2 will probably drop in price. I guess I'll wait to see if the new lens really is just HD coatings and updated body styling before I decide. If the focus ring damping is improved, that might sway me, since I'm not completely enamoured with the feel of my FA50/1.4 in manual focusing. It's OK, but no more than that. I came so close to pre-ordering this new lens from SRS, but I guess I should temper my eagerness until the first credible reviews appear... I am as fickle as fickle can be... After my reasoning above, I've already buckled and pre-ordered the HD PENTAX-FA 35mm f/2 from SRS after all My first brand new Pentax lens in two years plus... I know, I know... I might have got a relative bargain with the original (and probably just as good) FA35/2 in the next few weeks, but what the heck... You're only young once, and I'm not even that any more Besides, I have a few things I'm about to sell, and they will adequately cover the cost of the new lens with dinner money to spare. I'm kind of stoked to be buying a brand new lens with an aperture ring Last edited by BigMackCam; 01-30-2019 at 05:19 PM.

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01-30-2019, 03:52 PM - 1 Like	#271
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	UK prices are £1,399.99 and £399.99 respectively. Put the blame on... (no, not Mame!) Last edited by Mistral75; 01-30-2019 at 03:58 PM.

01-30-2019, 04:14 PM	#272
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802 Original Poster	I am guessing the prices for de remaining SMC lenses will soon be dropping to below the introduction price in Europe. So keep an eye out for a deal. It won't last long.

01-30-2019, 04:28 PM	#273
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by ffking put a £ sign in front of those numbers and you've gut the UK prices - just checked SRS Originally posted by Mistral75 UK prices are £1,399.99 and £399.99 respectively. Originally posted by D1N0 I am guessing the prices for de remaining SMC lenses will soon be dropping to below the introduction price in Europe. So keep an eye out for a deal. It won't last long. Thanks @ffking and @Mistral75 for the info. I'm sorely tempted, and yet I tend to agree with @D1N0 that remaining stocks of the old FA35/2 will probably drop in price. I guess I'll wait to see if the new lens really is just HD coatings and updated body styling before I decide. If the focus ring damping is improved, that might sway me, since I'm not completely enamoured with the feel of my FA50/1.4 in manual focusing. It's OK, but no more than that. I came so close to pre-ordering this new lens from SRS, but I guess I should temper my eagerness until the first credible reviews appear...

01-30-2019, 04:35 PM	#274
fill23ca Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Central Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 128	Originally posted by BarneyL I wonder how much Pentax bashing will appear tomorrow, after DPR, lenstip etc. publish the news... It's begun.

01-30-2019, 04:37 PM - 9 Likes	#276
Albert Siegel Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 372	Originally posted by BarneyL Asahi man said that KP was actually meant to be replacement for K-3 II, and the flagship title moved to the K-1. I can assure you that the KP was not meant as a replacement for the K-3 at any point. I was under NDA at the time and was asked for my input as a photographer on various aspects during its development. It's just a side model made to go with the Limiteds.

01-30-2019, 04:56 PM - 1 Like	#277
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Albert Siegel I can assure you that the KP was not meant as a replacement for the K-3 at any point. I was under NDA at the time and was asked for my input as a photographer on various aspects during its development. It's just a side model made to go with the Limiteds. I wasn't under NDA nor was I given such information, but I could've said and did say the same thing. It's quite obvious.

01-30-2019, 05:10 PM - 1 Like	#279
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Did anyone notice the official announcements started being published? Announcing the new HD PENTAX-FA35mmF2 - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S Announcing the new HD PENTAX-DA?11-18mm F2.8 ED DC AW - RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S German, with more details (and check the pdfs on these pages): HD PENTAX-FA 35 mm F2 AL - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH HD PENTAX-DA?11-18 mm F2,8 ED DC AW - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH DPR: Ricoh announces Pentax 35mm F2 and 11-18mm F2.8 K-mount lenses: Digital Photography Review

01-30-2019, 05:14 PM - 1 Like	#280
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	It was about time! The embargo ended at 22:00 UTC.

01-30-2019, 05:18 PM	#281
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by Mistral75 It was about time! The embargo ended at 22:00 UTC. Alas, there is no announcement yet on the Ricoh Imaging Canadian site... maybe their webmaster couldn't start the computer in the cold weather. Based on the relative prices of the other recent lenses (e.g., D-FA*) I would guess that the Canadian prices will be in the ballpark of CAD $1,900 and $500-600.

01-30-2019, 05:31 PM - 2 Likes	#282
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Belnan Would of it been to much effort to update the motor as well. I don't think that the HD coatings will change the character of this lens which seems to be fairly well regarded. I suppose if it's quite inexpensive they might sell some. This seems to be an attempt to just release something for full frame. More than likely they have to run a batch of lenses so they changed the coating formula and color of the barrel. No sinister intent here.

01-30-2019, 06:47 PM - 1 Like	#283
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by BigMackCam I've already buckled and pre-ordered the HD PENTAX-FA 35mm f/2 Good on you man, do let us know how it goes

01-30-2019, 06:57 PM - 2 Likes	#284
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by beachgardener Good on you man, do let us know how it goes Thanks, and I certainly will I only have APS-C in Pentax gear, but due to the aperture control I'll be able to use it in manual focus on my A7 MkII with sstop-down-capable adapter(A7 MkII is only 24MP vs K-'s 36MP, but should still be a worthwhile test)

01-30-2019, 07:44 PM - 4 Likes	#285
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Nice presentation of the DA* 11-18 on the Pentax Star Lens special site. Product Overview \| HD PENTAX-DA?11-18mmF2.8ED DC AW \| PENTAX STAR LENS \| RICOH IMAGING