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

D1N0 · 01-29-2019, 03:48 AM - **4 Likes**

【?】????「HD PENTAX-DA★11-18mmF2.8ED DC AW」?「HD PENTAX-FA 35mmF2」?1?31????|?????????

I received taught from domestic sources two of K-mount lens with the "HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mmF2.8ED DC AW" the reservation start date of the "HD PENTAX-FA 35mmF2".
HD PENTAX-DA★11-18mmF2.8ED DC AW

Reservations start date: January 31, 2019
Release Date: February 22, 2019
Retailers Price: 180,900 yen (tax included) (about $1500 sans tax)
Lens Hood: PH-RBF82

HD PENTAX-FA 35mmF2

Reservations start date: January 31, 2019
Lens Hood: PH-RBG49

Kiwipixter · 01-29-2019, 03:56 AM

Should that read Pentax-DFA 35mm F2? The FF wide-angle that was on the roadmap? if so thats a surprise.

D1N0 · 01-29-2019, 04:00 AM - **2 Likes**

I would be very interested to see the 35mm F2. Looks like simply HD coating will be applied and hopefully a new body design so it doesn't look like the nineties anymore. Nu motor I think since there is nothing in the lens name about it. The lens itself is still very good, so it looks like a quick fix by Ricoh to extend the primes line up with more modern glass (albeit just coatings since they didn't add a D before FA).

---------- Post added 29-01-19 at 13:02 ----------

Originally posted by Kiwipixter

Should that read Pentax-DFA 35mm F2? The FF wide-angle that was on the roadmap? if so thats a surprise.

No I think it as a new version Of The SMC-Pentax FA 35mm F2 AL.

Kunzite · 01-29-2019, 04:03 AM

I don't think the HD version of the old FA is what appears as a "wide aperture wide-angle single focus lens" on the lens roadmap (that is also a * lens, judging by the coloring).
We'll have the confirmation when the roadmap will be updated.

I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't put a DC motor. Not enough to throw a tantrum, though.

What is more interesting, IMO, is that this is a January announcement (and includes the DA*). There are 11 months left for further announcements this year.

Last edited by Kunzite; 01-29-2019 at 04:09 AM.

joergens.mi · 01-29-2019, 04:31 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by D1N0

hopefully a new body design so it doesn't look like the nineties anymore

Why, the important thing is that the optical and mechanical quality is excellent. I want to take photos, I'm not walking on a cat walk

D1N0 · 01-29-2019, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by joergens.mi

Why, the important thing is that the optical and mechanical quality is excellent. I want to take photos, I'm not walking on a cat walk

You might not care how it looks but many do.

It might also be a lens like the SMC Pentax-DA 35mm F2.4 AL replacing both FA 35 and DA 35

zapp · 01-29-2019, 05:09 AM

2/35 would be appreciated, still waiting for 1.4/85.

f/2 is sufficient here for me and less questions asked about Sigma Art competition... smaller footprint... that´s what Pentax was known for in APS-C land, compact high quality primes.
Pentax told us that f/1.4 would be the future for 50/85. f/2 primes and f/4 zooms (70-200) could be seen as a change of perspective towards affordable and easier to design glass. Well, only the 50mm lens exists so far, so let´s wait a couple days and see what happens.
I would buy a fast 35 and a (very) fast 85.

If a 35mm lens materialises with f/2 or higher, it need to be D-FA* rated, has to have new focus drive and weather sealing and it will compete with 31 ltd. This lens cannot be a simple replacement for FA/DA 35.

D1N0 · 01-29-2019, 05:15 AM

Ricoh has talked about a surpise in a recent interview: Nippon Camera Ricoh/Pentax 2019 Interview - PentaxForums.com The 35 is probably it. It is not on the roadmap because it is a revamp and not an entirely new lens.

taktoon · 01-29-2019, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Retailers Price: 180,900 yen (tax included)

What price can we expect in Europe?

x4rd · 01-29-2019, 05:29 AM - **6 Likes**

Releasing a screw drive lens in 2019 is a complete catastrophy for company. Oh boy, I'm seeing now those laughts...

Reed · 01-29-2019, 05:29 AM

I just hope its not the same screwdrive lens with simply better coatings added... On the other side classic FA 35/2 is offered bundled with a hood named PH-RBA49.

D1N0 · 01-29-2019, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by taktoon

What price can we expect in Europe?

€1500 if we are lucky it won't be a high volume lens

Kunzite · 01-29-2019, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

You might not care how it looks but many do.

Don't worry.

robiles · 01-29-2019, 05:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by x4rd

Releasing a screw drive lens in 2019 is a complete catastrophy for company. Oh boy, I'm seeing now those laughts...

How do you know it will be a screw drive lens? I mean it is not even announced yet.

This thread has survived an entire hour without negativity...

x4rd · 01-29-2019, 05:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robiles

This thread has survived an entire hour without negativity...

It is not negativity - it's concern. I will just point out that we already have revamped 35 mm glass and it is HD Pentax-D FA 645 35/3.5 AL [IF] for medium format. And yes - it is screw driven.

01-29-2019, 03:48 AM - 4 Likes	#1
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	11-18 and revamped 35mm F2 on january 31? 【?】????「HD PENTAX-DA★11-18mmF2.8ED DC AW」?「HD PENTAX-FA 35mmF2」?1?31????\|????????? I received taught from domestic sources two of K-mount lens with the "HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mmF2.8ED DC AW" the reservation start date of the "HD PENTAX-FA 35mmF2". HD PENTAX-DA★11-18mmF2.8ED DC AW Reservations start date: January 31, 2019 Release Date: February 22, 2019 Retailers Price: 180,900 yen (tax included) (about $1500 sans tax) Lens Hood: PH-RBF82 HD PENTAX-FA 35mmF2 Reservations start date: January 31, 2019 Lens Hood: PH-RBG49

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01-29-2019, 03:56 AM	#2
Kiwipixter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auckland Posts: 248	Should that read Pentax-DFA 35mm F2? The FF wide-angle that was on the roadmap? if so thats a surprise.

01-29-2019, 04:00 AM - 2 Likes	#3
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802 Original Poster	I would be very interested to see the 35mm F2. Looks like simply HD coating will be applied and hopefully a new body design so it doesn't look like the nineties anymore. Nu motor I think since there is nothing in the lens name about it. The lens itself is still very good, so it looks like a quick fix by Ricoh to extend the primes line up with more modern glass (albeit just coatings since they didn't add a D before FA). ---------- Post added 29-01-19 at 13:02 ---------- Originally posted by Kiwipixter Should that read Pentax-DFA 35mm F2? The FF wide-angle that was on the roadmap? if so thats a surprise. No I think it as a new version Of The SMC-Pentax FA 35mm F2 AL.

01-29-2019, 04:03 AM	#4
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I don't think the HD version of the old FA is what appears as a "wide aperture wide-angle single focus lens" on the lens roadmap (that is also a * lens, judging by the coloring). We'll have the confirmation when the roadmap will be updated. I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't put a DC motor. Not enough to throw a tantrum, though. What is more interesting, IMO, is that this is a January announcement (and includes the DA). There are 11 months left for further announcements this year. Last edited by Kunzite; 01-29-2019 at 04:09 AM.*

01-29-2019, 04:31 AM - 4 Likes	#5
joergens.mi Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 408	Originally posted by D1N0 hopefully a new body design so it doesn't look like the nineties anymore Why, the important thing is that the optical and mechanical quality is excellent. I want to take photos, I'm not walking on a cat walk

01-29-2019, 04:41 AM	#6
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802 Original Poster	Originally posted by joergens.mi Why, the important thing is that the optical and mechanical quality is excellent. I want to take photos, I'm not walking on a cat walk You might not care how it looks but many do. It might also be a lens like the SMC Pentax-DA 35mm F2.4 AL replacing both FA 35 and DA 35

01-29-2019, 05:09 AM	#7
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	2/35 would be appreciated, still waiting for 1.4/85. f/2 is sufficient here for me and less questions asked about Sigma Art competition... smaller footprint... that´s what Pentax was known for in APS-C land, compact high quality primes. Pentax told us that f/1.4 would be the future for 50/85. f/2 primes and f/4 zooms (70-200) could be seen as a change of perspective towards affordable and easier to design glass. Well, only the 50mm lens exists so far, so let´s wait a couple days and see what happens. I would buy a fast 35 and a (very) fast 85. If a 35mm lens materialises with f/2 or higher, it need to be D-FA* rated, has to have new focus drive and weather sealing and it will compete with 31 ltd. This lens cannot be a simple replacement for FA/DA 35.

01-29-2019, 05:15 AM	#8
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802 Original Poster	Ricoh has talked about a surpise in a recent interview: Nippon Camera Ricoh/Pentax 2019 Interview - PentaxForums.com The 35 is probably it. It is not on the roadmap because it is a revamp and not an entirely new lens.

01-29-2019, 05:26 AM	#9
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	Originally posted by D1N0 Retailers Price: 180,900 yen (tax included) What price can we expect in Europe?

01-29-2019, 05:29 AM - 6 Likes	#10
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241	Releasing a screw drive lens in 2019 is a complete catastrophy for company. Oh boy, I'm seeing now those laughts...

01-29-2019, 05:29 AM	#11
Reed Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 638	I just hope its not the same screwdrive lens with simply better coatings added... On the other side classic FA 35/2 is offered bundled with a hood named PH-RBA49.

01-29-2019, 05:36 AM	#12
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802 Original Poster	Originally posted by taktoon What price can we expect in Europe? €1500 if we are lucky it won't be a high volume lens

01-29-2019, 05:36 AM	#13
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by D1N0 You might not care how it looks but many do. Don't worry.

01-29-2019, 05:38 AM - 2 Likes	#14
robiles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Deva Posts: 311	Originally posted by x4rd Releasing a screw drive lens in 2019 is a complete catastrophy for company. Oh boy, I'm seeing now those laughts... How do you know it will be a screw drive lens? I mean it is not even announced yet. This thread has survived an entire hour without negativity...

01-29-2019, 05:44 AM - 1 Like	#15
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241	Originally posted by robiles This thread has survived an entire hour without negativity... It is not negativity - it's concern. I will just point out that we already have revamped 35 mm glass and it is HD Pentax-D FA 645 35/3.5 AL [IF] for medium format. And yes - it is screw driven.