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.